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'I always look forward to lambing' - Sutherland sheep farmer prepares for 45th season

28 March 2023
'I always look forward to lambing' - Sutherland sheep farmer prepares for 45th season

'I always look forward to lambing' - Sutherland sheep farmer prepares for 45th season

28 March 2023

The 60-year-old estimates he has produced more than 40,000 lambs.


Rail operator confirms return of half-price ticket offer for students

26 March 2023
Rail operator confirms return of half-price ticket offer for students

Rail operator confirms return of half-price ticket offer for students

26 March 2023

Students in Scotland are set to benefit from a fares boost thanks to the return of ScotRail’s half-price ticket offer next week


North-west amateur champions ready to 'shine' with new shirt sponsor

24 March 2023
North-west amateur champions ready to 'shine' with new shirt sponsor

North-west amateur champions ready to 'shine' with new shirt sponsor

24 March 2023

Helmsdale United have teamed up with a local business to raise funds for the club.


RBS announce £160k fund for communities affected by cost of living crisis

22 March 2023
RBS announce £160k fund for communities affected by cost of living crisis

RBS announce £160k fund for communities affected by cost of living crisis

22 March 2023

Royal Bank of Scotland’s frontline colleagues in local branches and offices will be nominating good causes


North-west amateurs welcome three new teams as league splits in two

22 March 2023
North-west amateurs welcome three new teams as league splits in two

North-west amateurs welcome three new teams as league splits in two

22 March 2023

A total of ten amateur sides registered for this year's competitions.


Housing secretary urges Highland short-term let hosts to apply for licence

21 March 2023
Housing secretary urges Highland short-term let hosts to apply for licence

Housing secretary urges Highland short-term let hosts to apply for licence

21 March 2023

Scotland's housing secretary is urging hosts of short-term lets in the Highlands to apply for a new licence before the October deadline


Fishery groups reminded to apply to £145k salmon fund

21 March 2023
Fishery groups reminded to apply to £145k salmon fund

Fishery groups reminded to apply to £145k salmon fund

21 March 2023

Fishery and community groups aiming to save Scotland’s iconic wild salmon have been urged to bid for a share of a £145,000 funding pot


Repeat of flooding 'hell' near Tain school campus site is devastating, say residents

19 March 2023
Repeat of flooding 'hell' near Tain school campus site is devastating, say residents

Repeat of flooding 'hell' near Tain school campus site is devastating, say residents

19 March 2023

Assurances are being sought in the wake of fresh 'devastation' caused by flooding this week.


Motorists advised of lane closure and speed restrictions on Dornoch Bridge

17 March 2023
Motorists advised of lane closure and speed restrictions on Dornoch Bridge

Motorists advised of lane closure and speed restrictions on Dornoch Bridge

17 March 2023

BEAR Scotland are advising motorists of works to begin at the end of this month.


New fund launched for green health projects across the Highlands

17 March 2023
New fund launched for green health projects across the Highlands

New fund launched for green health projects across the Highlands

17 March 2023

A new fund for green health projects in the Highlands is now open for applications.


Crofters reminded to return annual census notice before end of March

13 March 2023
Crofters reminded to return annual census notice before end of March

Crofters reminded to return annual census notice before end of March

13 March 2023

The notice must be returned before the end of the month deadline.


Loganair set to resume flights after suspension of strike action

10 March 2023
Loganair set to resume flights after suspension of strike action

Loganair set to resume flights after suspension of strike action

10 March 2023

Loganair have welcomed the suspension of strikes planned for Highland airports next week


PICTURES: Special award for young achiever nominee Jack as group of Tain volunteers recognised

24 February 2023
PICTURES: Special award for young achiever nominee Jack as group of Tain volunteers recognised

PICTURES: Special award for young achiever nominee Jack as group of Tain volunteers recognised

24 February 2023

A total of 36 young volunteers were recognised.


'Very best' of Scottish food and drink to be celebrated at Excellence Awards

24 February 2023
'Very best' of Scottish food and drink to be celebrated at Excellence Awards

'Very best' of Scottish food and drink to be celebrated at Excellence Awards

24 February 2023

Entries are now open from now until April 21


Campaigners say £22m fund should end calls for delayed launch of deposit return scheme

22 February 2023
Campaigners say £22m fund should end calls for delayed launch of deposit return scheme

Campaigners say £22m fund should end calls for delayed launch of deposit return scheme

22 February 2023

Campaigners believe the announcement should end calls for further delays


Highland communities invited to explore benefits of micro hydro schemes on forestry estates

21 February 2023
Highland communities invited to explore benefits of micro hydro schemes on forestry estates

Highland communities invited to explore benefits of micro hydro schemes on forestry estates

21 February 2023

85 hydro schemes are currently hosted on land managed by Forestry & Land Scotland.


March deadline approaches for proposals to minimise impact of timber transport on rural roads

20 February 2023
March deadline approaches for proposals to minimise impact of timber transport on rural roads

March deadline approaches for proposals to minimise impact of timber transport on rural roads

20 February 2023

Local authorities and landowners across Scotland are being encouraged to work up applications now before the forestry deadline


Primary schools across the north invited to take part in castle time capsule project

20 February 2023
Primary schools across the north invited to take part in castle time capsule project

Primary schools across the north invited to take part in castle time capsule project

20 February 2023

The Inverness Castle project team have invited primary schools to get involved.


'Second editions' are first choice for Golspie High School YPI finalists

15 February 2023
'Second editions' are first choice for Golspie High School YPI finalists

'Second editions' are first choice for Golspie High School YPI finalists

15 February 2023

Presentations were said to be 'bursting with creativity, information and passion' in the finals of Golspie High School's YPI competition.


Withdrawal of daytime bus services in villages is 'totally unfair', says Easter Ross MP

14 February 2023
Withdrawal of daytime bus services in villages is 'totally unfair', says Easter Ross MP

Withdrawal of daytime bus services in villages is 'totally unfair', says Easter Ross MP

14 February 2023

An Easter Ross MP has called for a discussion on the 'terrible' decision to withdraw daytime bus services.


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