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Wednesday wind warning issued for the Highlands by Met Office

07 February 2023
Wednesday wind warning issued for the Highlands by Met Office

Wednesday wind warning issued for the Highlands by Met Office

07 February 2023

The Met Office has issued a Yellow wind warning. It flags up the possibility of weather-related disruption.


Easter Ross glassblower business secures cash to fund apprentice boost

06 February 2023
Easter Ross glassblower business secures cash to fund apprentice boost

Easter Ross glassblower business secures cash to fund apprentice boost

06 February 2023

An acclaimed Easter Ross-based glassblowing business is set to take on a new full-time apprentice thanks to a trailblazing new scheme.


UPDATE: Easter Ross bomb drama over as unexploded ordnance is dealt with

01 February 2023
UPDATE: Easter Ross bomb drama over as unexploded ordnance is dealt with

UPDATE: Easter Ross bomb drama over as unexploded ordnance is dealt with

01 February 2023

The drama started last night after a metal detectorist uncovered what has been described as unexploded ordnance.


UPDATE: Homes and shops evacuated as precaution amid ongoing 'bombshell' drama

01 February 2023
UPDATE: Homes and shops evacuated as precaution amid ongoing 'bombshell' drama

UPDATE: Homes and shops evacuated as precaution amid ongoing 'bombshell' drama

01 February 2023

Some premises have been evacuated as a precaution, police confirmed.


Easter Ross drama: 'At no point did I think it could be a bomb'

01 February 2023
Easter Ross drama: 'At no point did I think it could be a bomb'

Easter Ross drama: 'At no point did I think it could be a bomb'

01 February 2023

An Easter Ross man trying out a metal detector for the first time uncovered what's understood to be an unexploded mortar bomb within 10 minutes.


WATCH: Police throw cordon around swathe of Easter Ross town after ordnance found

01 February 2023
WATCH: Police throw cordon around swathe of Easter Ross town after ordnance found

WATCH: Police throw cordon around swathe of Easter Ross town after ordnance found

01 February 2023

A team to deal with the unexploded ordnance was summoned to the site near Invergordon Academy after the discovery.


New archivist to spread word on iconic Angus Og collection

30 January 2023
New archivist to spread word on iconic Angus Og collection

New archivist to spread word on iconic Angus Og collection

30 January 2023

'Most of all I’m looking forward to seeing people laughing together as they share the hilarious adventures of Angus Og!'


WIND WARNING: Met Office issues weather alert for Highlands

29 January 2023
WIND WARNING: Met Office issues weather alert for Highlands

WIND WARNING: Met Office issues weather alert for Highlands

29 January 2023

The final day of January and the first of February promise to bring potentially disruptive strong blasts of wind.


WATCH: Ross-shire's world famous strongman siblings create the Stoltman Pizza – and here's what's on it...

29 January 2023
WATCH: Ross-shire's world famous strongman siblings create the Stoltman Pizza – and here's what's on it...

WATCH: Ross-shire's world famous strongman siblings create the Stoltman Pizza – and here's what's on it...

29 January 2023

A slice of profits from every pizza sold will go to the RNLI, says Sutor Creek.


Highland designer Siobhan Mackenzie showcases award-winning tartan fashion to Prime Minister

28 January 2023
Highland designer Siobhan Mackenzie showcases award-winning tartan fashion to Prime Minister

Highland designer Siobhan Mackenzie showcases award-winning tartan fashion to Prime Minister

28 January 2023

A FASHION designer from the Black Isle had plenty to talk about when invited to showcase some of her fabulous tartan creations at 10 Downing Street.


Look who popped in for fish and chips in Highland village...

28 January 2023
Look who popped in for fish and chips in Highland village...

Look who popped in for fish and chips in Highland village...

28 January 2023

Award-winning actor 'living the dream' in Highland village.


Ginger the cat makes it home to Highlands after 100-mile misadventure

26 January 2023
Ginger the cat makes it home to Highlands after 100-mile misadventure

Ginger the cat makes it home to Highlands after 100-mile misadventure

26 January 2023

A pet cat that went missing from its Alness home on Hogmanay turned up 20 days later – more than 100 miles away.


Ross-shire mart hails 'sensational' day's trade

26 January 2023
Ross-shire mart hails 'sensational' day's trade

Ross-shire mart hails 'sensational' day's trade

26 January 2023

Store cattle trade 'eclipsed anything ever witnessed before as values mirrored that of the spaceship rocketing into space'.


'Don't take rural shops for granted' says Sutherland MP as supermarket threat looms large

26 January 2023
'Don't take rural shops for granted' says Sutherland MP as supermarket threat looms large

'Don't take rural shops for granted' says Sutherland MP as supermarket threat looms large

26 January 2023

Rural shops form the 'backbone' of many communities and need to be supported amid the widespread threat from large supermarkets, says MP.


Mo Dhachaidh care home in Ullapool set to close as operator Parklands cites 'most challenging economic climate we have ever faced'

26 January 2023
Mo Dhachaidh care home in Ullapool set to close as operator Parklands cites 'most challenging economic climate we have ever faced'

Mo Dhachaidh care home in Ullapool set to close as operator Parklands cites 'most challenging economic climate we have ever faced'

26 January 2023

The operator said 'the current economic climate is the most challenging...ever faced' and the decision leaves 14 residents with an uncertain future.


Tain student is up for Lantra Scotland accolade

25 January 2023
Tain student is up for Lantra Scotland accolade

Tain student is up for Lantra Scotland accolade

25 January 2023

Hannah Munro from Tain has been short-listed for Lantra Scotland’s Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (the ALBAS).


2000-tonne 'monopiles' set to arrive in Highland town after deal struck

25 January 2023
2000-tonne 'monopiles' set to arrive in Highland town after deal struck

2000-tonne 'monopiles' set to arrive in Highland town after deal struck

25 January 2023

The Port of Cromarty Firth has been selected for marshalling of 62 massive monopiles prior to installation of offshore wind farm.


Police flag up Easter Ross advice session drop-in to public

24 January 2023
Police flag up Easter Ross advice session drop-in to public

Police flag up Easter Ross advice session drop-in to public

24 January 2023

Advice on everything from antisocial behaviour to cost of living support and fire safety is being offered at a free Easter Ross drop-in event.


Easter Ross bird flu surveillance zone flagged

23 January 2023
Easter Ross bird flu surveillance zone flagged

Easter Ross bird flu surveillance zone flagged

23 January 2023

A BIRD flu surveillance zone has been established in Easter Ross after confirmation of "a highly pathogenic avian influenza".


As Chinese New Year is celebrated in the Highlands, find out YOUR animal sign

23 January 2023
As Chinese New Year is celebrated in the Highlands, find out YOUR animal sign

As Chinese New Year is celebrated in the Highlands, find out YOUR animal sign

23 January 2023

Here's what one leading light within the Highlands' Chinese community reckons the Year of the Rabbit might have in store for us...


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