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ScotRail announces apprenticeship opportunities to 'kick-start careers'

13 March 2024
ScotRail announces apprenticeship opportunities to 'kick-start careers'

ScotRail announces apprenticeship opportunities to 'kick-start careers'

13 March 2024

The new ScotRail apprenticeships have positions available in sectors ranging from engineering and administration to customer service.


Ullapool mother and daughter to hold joint art exhibition

11 March 2024
Ullapool mother and daughter to hold joint art exhibition

Ullapool mother and daughter to hold joint art exhibition

11 March 2024

Ullapool's The Ceilidh Place to hold joint exhibition from renowned mother and daughter artistic pair.


Ullapool named as most beautiful village in the UK

09 March 2024
Ullapool named as most beautiful village in the UK

Ullapool named as most beautiful village in the UK

09 March 2024

Ullapool has been named as the No.1 most beautiful village in all of the UK, by Big 7 Travel.


Lochinver lifeboat volunteers attend Westminster Abbey service to mark 200th anniversary of RNLI

06 March 2024
Lochinver lifeboat volunteers attend Westminster Abbey service to mark 200th anniversary of RNLI

Lochinver lifeboat volunteers attend Westminster Abbey service to mark 200th anniversary of RNLI

06 March 2024

Coxswain David MacAskill and deputy coxswain Joe Mackay were part of the 1800 strong congregation at Westminster Abbey.


Sea Savers pack final 71 pod recycling bags as scheme ends

02 March 2024
Sea Savers pack final 71 pod recycling bags as scheme ends

Sea Savers pack final 71 pod recycling bags as scheme ends

02 March 2024

Ullapool Sea Savers bagged-up the final 71 bags of coffee pods to be recycled, as the highly-successful scheme comes to an end.


Ullapool High School pupil shares reality behind virtual learning

23 February 2024
Ullapool High School pupil shares reality behind virtual learning

Ullapool High School pupil shares reality behind virtual learning

23 February 2024

"It feels like we're being told we don't deserve the opportunities that other people have." - Poppy Lewis-Ing, S6 pupil at Ullapool High School.


Ullapool to be visited by iconic paddle steamer the Waverley

19 February 2024
Ullapool to be visited by iconic paddle steamer the Waverley

Ullapool to be visited by iconic paddle steamer the Waverley

19 February 2024

The paddle steamer will be offering a sailing from Ullapool and down Lochbroom, and along the west coast to Gairloch or Kyle of Lochalsh.


College friends with north farming links take on 1200-mile LEJoG for 'excellent causes'

18 February 2024
College friends with north farming links take on 1200-mile LEJoG for 'excellent causes'

College friends with north farming links take on 1200-mile LEJoG for 'excellent causes'

18 February 2024

Old college friends from the 1970s, Jimmy and Alan have taken on the 1200 mile journey from Land's End to John O'Groats'.


Ullapool Unpacked's award is 'something I've dreamed about for long time'

15 February 2024
Ullapool Unpacked's award is 'something I've dreamed about for long time'

Ullapool Unpacked's award is 'something I've dreamed about for long time'

15 February 2024

Evie Strange launched Ullapool Unpacked C.I.C. after being "daunted by how much waste a child could produce".


PICTURES: Dingwall yarn-bomber strikes again with Valentine's Day themed knits

12 February 2024
PICTURES: Dingwall yarn-bomber strikes again with Valentine's Day themed knits

PICTURES: Dingwall yarn-bomber strikes again with Valentine's Day themed knits

12 February 2024

The Dingwall yarn-bomber has striked again in Ross-shire's county town – this time with Valentine's Day themed knitting throughout the High Street.


Rural parent councils say: 'our schools are beyond breaking point'

10 February 2024
Rural parent councils say: 'our schools are beyond breaking point'

Rural parent councils say: 'our schools are beyond breaking point'

10 February 2024

"Despite heroic efforts of staff, the situation is gone beyond breaking point – the system is failing pupils".


Legionella detected in water at Invergordon County Hospital, NHS confirms

04 February 2024
Legionella detected in water at Invergordon County Hospital, NHS confirms

Legionella detected in water at Invergordon County Hospital, NHS confirms

04 February 2024

Following the discovery the health authority said it immediately put safety measures in place to "prevent harm to patients and staff".


WATCH: Assynt 'freak accident' wildfire engulfed five miles of land

29 January 2024
WATCH: Assynt 'freak accident' wildfire engulfed five miles of land

WATCH: Assynt 'freak accident' wildfire engulfed five miles of land

29 January 2024

An eyewitness has told of the 'scary' wildfire triggered by a freak accident and sustained in unusual weather conditions.


SCHOOL CLOSURES: Over 9000 pupils affected by icy blast

18 January 2024
SCHOOL CLOSURES: Over 9000 pupils affected by icy blast

SCHOOL CLOSURES: Over 9000 pupils affected by icy blast

18 January 2024

SCHOOLS across the Highlands are being affected by bad weather again today (January 18).


WATCH: Gin distillery shares sneak peek of new west coast bar development

16 January 2024
WATCH: Gin distillery shares sneak peek of new west coast bar development

WATCH: Gin distillery shares sneak peek of new west coast bar development

16 January 2024

Rhidorroch Distillery has shared a behind-the-scenes clip of the refurbishments taking place at the site of their soon-to-be café and bar.


Work set to start on £1m project to provide new toilets and car park at Achmelvich Beach

11 January 2024
Work set to start on £1m project to provide new toilets and car park at Achmelvich Beach

Work set to start on £1m project to provide new toilets and car park at Achmelvich Beach

11 January 2024

A new toilet block and 71 new car parking spaces are to be constructed at Achmelvich beach, which is considered a "hot spot" for visitors.


EXCLUSIVE: Highland Hospice is new landlord of Ullapool's Mo Dhachaidh building

05 January 2024
EXCLUSIVE: Highland Hospice is new landlord of Ullapool's Mo Dhachaidh building

EXCLUSIVE: Highland Hospice is new landlord of Ullapool's Mo Dhachaidh building

05 January 2024

It's emerged that in a deal concluded just before Christmas, Highland Hospice has bought Mo Dhachaidh and will rent the premises to NHS Highland.


Tain Royal Academy pupils' 'incredibly insightful' presentation secures local charity £3000

24 December 2023
Tain Royal Academy pupils' 'incredibly insightful' presentation secures local charity £3000

Tain Royal Academy pupils' 'incredibly insightful' presentation secures local charity £3000

24 December 2023

The presentation by S3 pupils 'brought home why the charity's service is so vital' in the local area.


Ullapool Sea Savers lift gas bottles from Lochbroom in 89kg haul

23 December 2023
Ullapool Sea Savers lift gas bottles from Lochbroom in 89kg haul

Ullapool Sea Savers lift gas bottles from Lochbroom in 89kg haul

23 December 2023

AN environmental group recently lifted over 89kg of debris in Lochbroom after hearing of rubbish washing up in Rhue, just outside Ullapool.


BBC Peat and Diesel documentary follows the band's 'challenging but triumphant' year

18 December 2023
BBC Peat and Diesel documentary follows the band's 'challenging but triumphant' year

BBC Peat and Diesel documentary follows the band's 'challenging but triumphant' year

18 December 2023

The two-part documentary airing over the festive season follows the folk-rock band's road to musical success over a challenging but triumphant year.


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