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Inverness car sales veteran forecasts electric future

20 November 2022
Inverness car sales veteran forecasts electric future

Inverness car sales veteran forecasts electric future

20 November 2022

An Inverness car sales director believes the industry is entering its most exciting period with the 2030 all-electric target date.


Concern as firm's contract to run Caledonian Sleeper service set to be axed

06 October 2022
Concern as firm's contract to run Caledonian Sleeper service set to be axed

Concern as firm's contract to run Caledonian Sleeper service set to be axed

06 October 2022

The Serco Caledonian Sleeper contract between London and the Highlands will end next June Scottish Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth confirms.


MacRae case killer William MacDowell starts appeal, legal representative confirms

06 October 2022
MacRae case killer William MacDowell starts appeal, legal representative confirms

MacRae case killer William MacDowell starts appeal, legal representative confirms

06 October 2022

The man convicted of killing Renee MacRae and their son Andrew has started appeal proceedings only days after he was sentenced to life in prison.


Eight Highland community councils seeking nominations

05 October 2022
Eight Highland community councils seeking nominations

Eight Highland community councils seeking nominations

05 October 2022

Highland Council reminds anyone wanting to represent their local community in the Interim Community Council elections has less than a week to apply.


'Did I think after my interview with MacDowell that he could have been the murderer?'

04 October 2022
'Did I think after my interview with MacDowell that he could have been the murderer?'

'Did I think after my interview with MacDowell that he could have been the murderer?'

04 October 2022

Highland News and Media reporter Neil Macphail recalls reporting the Renee and Andrew MacRae mystery over the years.


Tain woman (21) sets out plans in new youth convener role

29 September 2022
Tain woman (21) sets out plans in new youth convener role

Tain woman (21) sets out plans in new youth convener role

29 September 2022

Caitlyn Munro is gearing up for a new role as the voice of youth in the Highlands.


New beaver expansion strategy launched to actively identify sites

26 September 2022
New beaver expansion strategy launched to actively identify sites

New beaver expansion strategy launched to actively identify sites

26 September 2022

A strategy has been published setting out a route map for beaver reintroduction in Scotland for decades to come.


Firefighters still at Easter Ross farm blaze

22 September 2022
Firefighters still at Easter Ross farm blaze

Firefighters still at Easter Ross farm blaze

22 September 2022

Two fire units were today still dampening down hay bales at an Easter Ross farm three days after the blaze started on Tuesday September 20.


Highland Council ready to weather financial storm

19 September 2022
Highland Council ready to weather financial storm

Highland Council ready to weather financial storm

19 September 2022

Despite projected £9.7 million overspend Highland Council’s administration says it’s in a strong position to weather the storm.


UHI principal to leave earlier

15 September 2022
UHI principal to leave earlier

UHI principal to leave earlier

15 September 2022

Principal Todd Walker of the University of the Highlands and Islands has brought forward his departure date to this week.


Ross-shire woman (105) shares simple secret of a long and happy life

24 August 2022
Ross-shire woman (105) shares simple secret of a long and happy life

Ross-shire woman (105) shares simple secret of a long and happy life

24 August 2022

Ross-shire woman Marjorie Stuart has turned 105 and has views on the secret of a long, happy life.


Highland can tap into satellite connectivity

20 August 2022
Highland can tap into satellite connectivity

Highland can tap into satellite connectivity

20 August 2022

RURAL businesses and households in the Highlands now have the chance to tap into high-speed connectivity thanks to Starlink satellite technology.


Oh LORRY! Tain gran gets her licence to drive 32-tonne trucks

15 August 2022
Oh LORRY! Tain gran gets her licence to drive 32-tonne trucks

Oh LORRY! Tain gran gets her licence to drive 32-tonne trucks

15 August 2022

An Easter Ross gran has surprised and delighted her friends and relatives by passing her test to drive lorries weighing up to 32 tonnes.


Posties look set to strike for three days soon

10 August 2022
Posties look set to strike for three days soon

Posties look set to strike for three days soon

10 August 2022

More than 115,000 postal workers throughout the UK will take part in the biggest strike of summer so far to demand a "dignified, proper pay rise".


WATCH: Marking 40 years of the Kessock Bridge

06 August 2022
WATCH: Marking 40 years of the Kessock Bridge

WATCH: Marking 40 years of the Kessock Bridge

06 August 2022

The Kessock Bridge was officially opened 40 years ago today by the Queen Mother and archive photos and a video have been released to mark occasion


High Life Highland's new green awards

30 July 2022
High Life Highland's new green awards

High Life Highland's new green awards

30 July 2022

A new youth leadership award focused on the environment is being launched by High Life Highland as part of its youth leadership programme.


Highland Hospice railway seeks volunteers for fundraising venture

10 July 2022
Highland Hospice railway seeks volunteers for fundraising venture

Highland Hospice railway seeks volunteers for fundraising venture

10 July 2022

Highland Hospice needs more volunteers to keep its fundraising miniature railway going full steam ahead.


Three vehicle crash at Slochd in Highlands closes A9

05 July 2022
Three vehicle crash at Slochd in Highlands closes A9

Three vehicle crash at Slochd in Highlands closes A9

05 July 2022

The A9 remains blocked at the Slochd as police investigate serious three vehicle crash that put four in hospital and led to a fire.


Paid placements scheme backed by Highland Council offers welcome boost to jobless

05 July 2022
Paid placements scheme backed by Highland Council offers welcome boost to jobless

Paid placements scheme backed by Highland Council offers welcome boost to jobless

05 July 2022

Highland Council is hosting paid placements to give work experience to those in Highland region who are not in employment, education or training.


Major improvement project planned for city's Whin Park

21 June 2022
Major improvement project planned for city's Whin Park

Major improvement project planned for city's Whin Park

21 June 2022

The news from the council follows criticism of the rundown state of what is one of the busiest parks in the city.


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