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Drone pilot feared device would crash into helicopter over Kylesku bridge, official investigation reveals

28 August 2024
Drone pilot feared device would crash into helicopter over Kylesku bridge, official investigation reveals

Drone pilot feared device would crash into helicopter over Kylesku bridge, official investigation reveals

28 August 2024

A report by the UK Airprox Board (UKAB) into whether the proximity of the drone posed a risk to the helicopter has just been published.


Assynt Mountain Rescue team help lost walkers at Britain's highest waterfall near Kylesku

16 August 2024
Assynt Mountain Rescue team help lost walkers at Britain's highest waterfall near Kylesku

Assynt Mountain Rescue team help lost walkers at Britain's highest waterfall near Kylesku

16 August 2024

The two lost walkers had gone to see the spectacular Eas a’ Chual Aluinn waterfall.


'You're Sheena Easton aren't you?': Star quality at Durness as singer calls in at Cocoa Mountain chocolate shop

28 July 2024
'You're Sheena Easton aren't you?': Star quality at Durness as singer calls in at Cocoa Mountain chocolate shop

'You're Sheena Easton aren't you?': Star quality at Durness as singer calls in at Cocoa Mountain chocolate shop

28 July 2024

Scottish singer Sheena Easton, who lives in America, visited Durness this weekend.


Assynt MRT rescue walker with fractured leg from remote spot at Laxford Bridge

18 July 2024
Assynt MRT rescue walker with fractured leg from remote spot at Laxford Bridge

Assynt MRT rescue walker with fractured leg from remote spot at Laxford Bridge

18 July 2024

The woman was taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.


Dog missing for a week rescued from cliff near Kinlochbervie

16 July 2024
Dog missing for a week rescued from cliff near Kinlochbervie

Dog missing for a week rescued from cliff near Kinlochbervie

16 July 2024

Cane corso Loki had only rainwater to survive before his rescue.


Yacht towed to Lochinver by lifeboat after rudder problems off Handa Island

10 July 2024
Yacht towed to Lochinver by lifeboat after rudder problems off Handa Island

Yacht towed to Lochinver by lifeboat after rudder problems off Handa Island

10 July 2024

Lochinver Lifeboat launched at 3.22pm.


‘It is shaping up to be a busy year for us’: Assynt Mountain Rescue Team go to the aid of an injured walker in 18th call-out of 2024

08 July 2024
‘It is shaping up to be a busy year for us’: Assynt Mountain Rescue Team go to the aid of an injured walker in 18th call-out of 2024

‘It is shaping up to be a busy year for us’: Assynt Mountain Rescue Team go to the aid of an injured walker in 18th call-out of 2024

08 July 2024

The walker had injured her ankle crossing a burn just south of the Quinag car park.


Tiny seal pups ferried to Caithness rescue centre after being found at Stornoway Airport on Lewis

24 June 2024
Tiny seal pups ferried to Caithness rescue centre after being found at Stornoway Airport on Lewis

Tiny seal pups ferried to Caithness rescue centre after being found at Stornoway Airport on Lewis

24 June 2024

Two tiny abandoned seal pups have been saved and ferried to Caithness in a dramatic 182-mile rescue.


Cape Wrath minibus operator fixes Britain’s ‘deepest pothole’ himself after two-week council blitz

18 June 2024
Cape Wrath minibus operator fixes Britain’s ‘deepest pothole’ himself after two-week council blitz

Cape Wrath minibus operator fixes Britain’s ‘deepest pothole’ himself after two-week council blitz

18 June 2024

Britain's "deepest" pothole has been repaired - with a huge metal plate.


Assynt MRT rescue geology student after leg injury near Loch Assynt

17 June 2024
Assynt MRT rescue geology student after leg injury near Loch Assynt

Assynt MRT rescue geology student after leg injury near Loch Assynt

17 June 2024

Seven members of Assynt Mountain Rescue Team were called out on Friday lunchtime.


Lochinver lifeboat called to rescue woman (66) after fall near Wester Ross beauty spot

17 June 2024
Lochinver lifeboat called to rescue woman (66) after fall near Wester Ross beauty spot

Lochinver lifeboat called to rescue woman (66) after fall near Wester Ross beauty spot

17 June 2024

An injured 66-year-old woman was rescued by lifeboat on Saturday.


Musician, comedian and Strictly star Bill Bailey celebrates completing arduous Cape Wrath Trail with cheese and pickle sandwich and cup of tea at lighthouse cafe

11 June 2024
Musician, comedian and Strictly star Bill Bailey celebrates completing arduous Cape Wrath Trail with cheese and pickle sandwich and cup of tea at lighthouse cafe

Musician, comedian and Strictly star Bill Bailey celebrates completing arduous Cape Wrath Trail with cheese and pickle sandwich and cup of tea at lighthouse cafe

11 June 2024

Bill Bailey undertook the Cape Wrath Trail in a tribute to his late father-in-law.


Highland Council launches 'Operation Pothole' on Cape Wrath road after tourist minibus operator forced to cancel visitor bookings

22 May 2024
Highland Council launches 'Operation Pothole' on Cape Wrath road after tourist minibus operator forced to cancel visitor bookings

Highland Council launches 'Operation Pothole' on Cape Wrath road after tourist minibus operator forced to cancel visitor bookings

22 May 2024

Council workers are set to blitz the potholes, thought to be some of the deepest in Scotland.


Hollywood star Jamie Dornan spotted in Kylesku as filmmakers’ bridge sign swap leaves motorists scratching their heads

21 May 2024
Hollywood star Jamie Dornan spotted in Kylesku as filmmakers’ bridge sign swap leaves motorists scratching their heads

Hollywood star Jamie Dornan spotted in Kylesku as filmmakers’ bridge sign swap leaves motorists scratching their heads

21 May 2024

Drivers could be seen doing a double take at the Kylesku Bridge last week.


‘Nervous’ climber too scared to descend Old Man of Stoer prompts coastguard call out

20 May 2024
‘Nervous’ climber too scared to descend Old Man of Stoer prompts coastguard call out

‘Nervous’ climber too scared to descend Old Man of Stoer prompts coastguard call out

20 May 2024

Coastguard teams from Achiltibuie and Ullapool were called out to help the climber.


‘It looks like the MoD missed their bombing target!’: Cape Wrath minibus operator forced to cancel summer bookings due to ‘waist high’ potholes

14 May 2024
‘It looks like the MoD missed their bombing target!’: Cape Wrath minibus operator forced to cancel summer bookings due to ‘waist high’ potholes

‘It looks like the MoD missed their bombing target!’: Cape Wrath minibus operator forced to cancel summer bookings due to ‘waist high’ potholes

14 May 2024

Stuart Ross, the operator of Cape Wrath Mini Bus, is now seeking compensation from Highland Council for failing to repaire the road.


Giant albatross spotted at Brora

13 May 2024
Giant albatross spotted at Brora

Giant albatross spotted at Brora

13 May 2024

The Rare Bird Alert said a giant Albatross was seen flying past Brora on Sunday.


Walker rescued from Bone Caves in Assynt

12 May 2024
Walker rescued from Bone Caves in Assynt

Walker rescued from Bone Caves in Assynt

12 May 2024

Twelve members of Assynt Mountain Rescue Team were called to the Bone Caves network in Sutherland.


Schoolboy finds Tennent’s can almost as old as his mum on Highland beach

03 May 2024
Schoolboy finds Tennent’s can almost as old as his mum on Highland beach

Schoolboy finds Tennent’s can almost as old as his mum on Highland beach

03 May 2024

The 49-year-old can featuring one of the ‘Lager Lovelies’ will be kept as a souvenir.


Rare bird spotted at Durness

25 April 2024
Rare bird spotted at Durness

Rare bird spotted at Durness

25 April 2024

A Pallid Harrier was recorded at Durness on Tuesday.


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