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Record-breaking hopes of fundraising Loch Ness paddleboarder

10 August 2020
Record-breaking hopes of fundraising Loch Ness paddleboarder

Record-breaking hopes of fundraising Loch Ness paddleboarder

10 August 2020

An Inverness man plans to undertake a gruelling water challenge in aid of charity.


Councillor 'flabbergasted' as campers pitch tents at Highland capital's war memorial

10 August 2020
Councillor 'flabbergasted' as campers pitch tents at Highland capital's war memorial

Councillor 'flabbergasted' as campers pitch tents at Highland capital's war memorial

10 August 2020

An Inverness councillor says she is 'flabbergasted' at war memorial grounds being used as a campsite.


Car lands on hedge in Inverness

08 August 2020
Car lands on hedge in Inverness

Car lands on hedge in Inverness

08 August 2020

A man has been charged after an unusual car crash in Inverness.


North couple's plea for return of rhea James

07 August 2020
North couple's plea for return of rhea James

North couple's plea for return of rhea James

07 August 2020

THE theft of a large flightless bird that a Ross-shire couple raised from a chick has left them heartbroken – and they are pleading for his return.


Late night search of Dornoch Bridge by emergency service personnel finds man 'safe and well'

04 August 2020
Late night search of Dornoch Bridge by emergency service personnel finds man 'safe and well'

Late night search of Dornoch Bridge by emergency service personnel finds man 'safe and well'

04 August 2020

Police say a man was found safe and well after a late night search around Dornoch Bridge.


Virtual Mòd entry closing date moved to August 21

01 August 2020
Virtual Mòd entry closing date moved to August 21

Virtual Mòd entry closing date moved to August 21

01 August 2020

Time is running out for participants to submit their performances for the Royal National Mòd which will be held online this year.


Open letter calls for drastic action to protect Sutherland community

31 July 2020
Open letter calls for drastic action to protect Sutherland community

Open letter calls for drastic action to protect Sutherland community

31 July 2020

An open letter to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has laid out a catalogue of problems that are devastating a community in Sutherland.


Health crisis in Sutherland if measures are not in place to support mass tourism

31 July 2020
Health crisis in Sutherland if measures are not in place to support mass tourism

Health crisis in Sutherland if measures are not in place to support mass tourism

31 July 2020

A looming health crisis is in the offing if offensive and irresponsible wild camping is allowed to continue in the Highlands.


Two new divisional commanders have been appointed in the north of Scotland

31 July 2020
Two new divisional commanders have been appointed in the north of Scotland

Two new divisional commanders have been appointed in the north of Scotland

31 July 2020

Chief Superintendent Conrad Trickett will take over Highland and Islands division and Chief Superintendent George Macdonald returns to the North East.


Rogart woman given a nod for a prestigious Young Scot Award

31 July 2020
Rogart woman given a nod for a prestigious Young Scot Award

Rogart woman given a nod for a prestigious Young Scot Award

31 July 2020

A woman who raised money to have her leg amputated due to excruciating pain before becoming a para-canoeist is in the running for a Young Scot Award.


Toilets needed on North Coast route to support local business

31 July 2020
Toilets needed on North Coast route to support local business

Toilets needed on North Coast route to support local business

31 July 2020

The owner of a new arts hub in Sutherland says customers are being caught short when they want to spend a penny.


Open letter sent to First minister as community in Sutherland at end of tether over 'dirty campers'

31 July 2020
Open letter sent to First minister as community in Sutherland at end of tether over 'dirty campers'

Open letter sent to First minister as community in Sutherland at end of tether over 'dirty campers'

31 July 2020

An open letter to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has laid out a catalogue of problems that are devastating a community in Sutherland.


Be gull aware, as calls to SPCA top more than thirty every day

30 July 2020
Be gull aware, as calls to SPCA top more than thirty every day

Be gull aware, as calls to SPCA top more than thirty every day

30 July 2020

The Scottish SPCA is asking members of the public to be #WildlifeWise around fledgling gulls on the ground.


New fund announced by HIE to advance outdoor tourism in Sutherland

30 July 2020
New fund announced by HIE to advance outdoor tourism in Sutherland

New fund announced by HIE to advance outdoor tourism in Sutherland

30 July 2020

A new programme from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is calling on adventure tourism businesses to apply and grow their offering.


New tourism support funding for hotels in the Highlands welcomed

29 July 2020
New tourism support funding for hotels in the Highlands welcomed

New tourism support funding for hotels in the Highlands welcomed

29 July 2020

A £14m Hotel Recovery Programme was announced today, Wednesday July 29, by the Scottish Government's finance secretary Kate Forbes MSP.


Sutherland residents urged to visit community pharmacy with minor illnesses

29 July 2020
Sutherland residents urged to visit community pharmacy with minor illnesses

Sutherland residents urged to visit community pharmacy with minor illnesses

29 July 2020

People in Sutherland have been encouraged to visit their community pharmacy for advice and support to treat minor illnesses or common conditions.


Scottish SPCA reiterates dangers of litter after gull found dangling by fishing line

29 July 2020
Scottish SPCA reiterates dangers of litter after gull found dangling by fishing line

Scottish SPCA reiterates dangers of litter after gull found dangling by fishing line

29 July 2020

The Scottish SPCA has reiterated the danger to wildlife caused by litter after they were called to a gull found dangling over the side of a boat


Lairg winter festival cancelled due to health and safety uncertainty

29 July 2020
Lairg winter festival cancelled due to health and safety uncertainty

Lairg winter festival cancelled due to health and safety uncertainty

29 July 2020

Winterfest was due to be held on Saturday November 21, and attracts thousands of people to the area for a day of attractions for adults and children.


Thurso runner jogs her way to raising £100 for Mary's Meals -feeding six children for a year

27 July 2020
Thurso runner jogs her way to raising £100 for Mary's Meals -feeding six children for a year

Thurso runner jogs her way to raising £100 for Mary's Meals -feeding six children for a year

27 July 2020

Melanie Heyes donated £1 for every mile she ran in a month –not only motivating herself– but raising money for Scottish charity Mary's Meals.


UHI worker takes on NC500 challenge for dementia charity

12 July 2020
UHI worker takes on NC500 challenge for dementia charity

UHI worker takes on NC500 challenge for dementia charity

12 July 2020

A woman has been walking and cycling the distance of the North Coast 500 route to raise money for Alzheimer Scotland during lockdown.


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