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Highland band Scooty and the Skyhooks prepare for Thurso stop as part of tour celebrating four decades of music

31 May 2024
Highland band Scooty and the Skyhooks prepare for Thurso stop as part of tour celebrating four decades of music

Highland band Scooty and the Skyhooks prepare for Thurso stop as part of tour celebrating four decades of music

31 May 2024

The band first appeared in Thurso at a Gala Marquee at Millbank in July 1988.


World’s Strongest Man greets ‘Ultraman’ runner Ashley Cain in John O’ Groats after first leg of world record attempt in memory of baby daughter

29 May 2024
World’s Strongest Man greets ‘Ultraman’ runner Ashley Cain in John O’ Groats after first leg of world record attempt in memory of baby daughter

World’s Strongest Man greets ‘Ultraman’ runner Ashley Cain in John O’ Groats after first leg of world record attempt in memory of baby daughter

29 May 2024

He completed the first leg of his challenge on Monday.


Cowie’s praise for Helmsdale United after ‘bounce back’ performance against Melvich

29 May 2024
Cowie’s praise for Helmsdale United after ‘bounce back’ performance against Melvich

Cowie’s praise for Helmsdale United after ‘bounce back’ performance against Melvich

29 May 2024

Helmsdale United co-manager Malcolm Cowie reserved plenty of praise for his squad after their 5-1 win against Melvich.


Dounreay power station to be hit by further industrial action

29 May 2024
Dounreay power station to be hit by further industrial action

Dounreay power station to be hit by further industrial action

29 May 2024

Unite the Union has today announced extra days of industrial action set to hit Dounreay as part of an ongoing pay dispute.


New rural and remote health education credential is ‘important step’ in recognising doctors’ role in rural areas

26 May 2024
New rural and remote health education credential is ‘important step’ in recognising doctors’ role in rural areas

New rural and remote health education credential is ‘important step’ in recognising doctors’ role in rural areas

26 May 2024

Scotland’s health secretary has hailed the impending launch of a new rural and remote health education credential as an “important step”.


Golspie knock Melvich for six as Bews bags hat-trick for Embo

22 May 2024
Golspie knock Melvich for six as Bews bags hat-trick for Embo

Golspie knock Melvich for six as Bews bags hat-trick for Embo

22 May 2024

Golspie Stafford moved to top spot in the North-west Sutherland league with a win over Melvich.


WATCH: Sumitomo factory at Nigg can have ‘major impact’ on Highland economy, says Scottish net zero secretary

15 May 2024
WATCH: Sumitomo factory at Nigg can have ‘major impact’ on Highland economy, says Scottish net zero secretary

WATCH: Sumitomo factory at Nigg can have ‘major impact’ on Highland economy, says Scottish net zero secretary

15 May 2024

MSP Màiri McAllan believes the new facility at Port of Nigg has the potential to create hundreds of jobs


PICTURES: Construction of ‘state-of-the-art’ subsea cable factory at Nigg commences with groundbreaking ceremony

14 May 2024
PICTURES: Construction of ‘state-of-the-art’ subsea cable factory at Nigg commences with groundbreaking ceremony

PICTURES: Construction of ‘state-of-the-art’ subsea cable factory at Nigg commences with groundbreaking ceremony

14 May 2024

Construction of a new state-of-the-art subsea transmission cable factory in the Highlands commenced this morning.


Sutherland club’s fond farewell to Highland League referee after final game

13 May 2024
Sutherland club’s fond farewell to Highland League referee after final game

Sutherland club’s fond farewell to Highland League referee after final game

13 May 2024

Referee Billy Baxter blew his whistle for the final time in the league on Saturday, April 27.


SSE fund enables ‘progressive’ link-up between Sutherland football team and Easter Ross sports clinic

08 May 2024
SSE fund enables ‘progressive’ link-up between Sutherland football team and Easter Ross sports clinic

SSE fund enables ‘progressive’ link-up between Sutherland football team and Easter Ross sports clinic

08 May 2024

Players at Sutherland Women’s football club will benefit from the opportunity to receive sports therapy treatments throughout the current season.


Dornoch will ‘come back stronger’ says club captain after loss at Fort Augustus

08 May 2024
Dornoch will ‘come back stronger’ says club captain after loss at Fort Augustus

Dornoch will ‘come back stronger’ says club captain after loss at Fort Augustus

08 May 2024

Dornoch fell short at Fort Augustus by 23 runs.


Melvich boss lauds improvement of young side after win as champions Golspie see off Lochinver

07 May 2024
Melvich boss lauds improvement of young side after win as champions Golspie see off Lochinver

Melvich boss lauds improvement of young side after win as champions Golspie see off Lochinver

07 May 2024

Melvich beat Embo 3-2 to kick off their league campaign.


PICTURES: Tenth edition of Etape Loch Ness raises over £2m for Macmillan charity

28 April 2024
PICTURES: Tenth edition of Etape Loch Ness raises over £2m for Macmillan charity

PICTURES: Tenth edition of Etape Loch Ness raises over £2m for Macmillan charity

28 April 2024

The tenth edition of the Etape Loch Ness took place today.


Over 1000 homes in west Sutherland hit by SSEN fault on main network

27 April 2024
Over 1000 homes in west Sutherland hit by SSEN fault on main network

Over 1000 homes in west Sutherland hit by SSEN fault on main network

27 April 2024

The fault was reported at 10.30am.


‘We were gobsmacked’ — Tain pub’s joy at regional award win

24 April 2024
‘We were gobsmacked’ — Tain pub’s joy at regional award win

‘We were gobsmacked’ — Tain pub’s joy at regional award win

24 April 2024

The Star Inn in Tain won Best Licensed Premises in the Inverness heat.


Award-winning Irish band comes to Brora for special night of country music

24 April 2024
Award-winning Irish band comes to Brora for special night of country music

Award-winning Irish band comes to Brora for special night of country music

24 April 2024

The award-winning Stephen Smyth Band will be playing at Brora Social Club in May.


Industrial action had ‘minimal impact’ on college operations, UHI Inverness say

23 April 2024
Industrial action had ‘minimal impact’ on college operations, UHI Inverness say

Industrial action had ‘minimal impact’ on college operations, UHI Inverness say

23 April 2024

UHI Inverness say they will continue to support the talks between the trade unions and College Employers Scotland.


Highland Council confirm timetable for Tain and Easter Ross by-election

22 April 2024
Highland Council confirm timetable for Tain and Easter Ross by-election

Highland Council confirm timetable for Tain and Easter Ross by-election

22 April 2024

Prospective candidates will have until 4pm on Friday 10 May 2024 to submit their completed nomination forms.


B9176 route reopens a week early after essential bridge repairs

22 April 2024
B9176 route reopens a week early after essential bridge repairs

B9176 route reopens a week early after essential bridge repairs

22 April 2024

Repairs to Struie High Bridge was subject to council repairs.


Couple’s dream countryside home near Golspie to star in BBC series ‘Escape to the Country’

18 April 2024
Couple’s dream countryside home near Golspie to star in BBC series ‘Escape to the Country’

Couple’s dream countryside home near Golspie to star in BBC series ‘Escape to the Country’

18 April 2024

Hill Cottage near Golspie has been selected as the ‘wild card’ in a BBC TV series.


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