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'We need you to join our RNLI lifeboat crew,' says Invergordon station

02 January 2024
'We need you to join our RNLI lifeboat crew,' says Invergordon station

'We need you to join our RNLI lifeboat crew,' says Invergordon station

02 January 2024

A lifesaving RNLI lifeboat is on the lookout for more crew and has launched an appeal for would-be volunteers to step forward.


Hollywood film crews bring multimillion-pound windfall to Highlands

29 December 2023
Hollywood film crews bring multimillion-pound windfall to Highlands

Hollywood film crews bring multimillion-pound windfall to Highlands

29 December 2023

Highland Council revealed that TV and movie film crews spent over £3m in 2022, and this record is likely to be surpassed when 2023's data is released.


Yellow Met Office weather warning for snow and rain issued for the Highlands

29 December 2023
Yellow Met Office weather warning for snow and rain issued for the Highlands

Yellow Met Office weather warning for snow and rain issued for the Highlands

29 December 2023

The Met Office is warning of flooding on Highland roads and railways just days after Storm Gerrit caused widespread chaos.


WATCH: Further 'significant' snow forecast for same Highland areas battered by Storm Gerrit, warns Met Office

29 December 2023
WATCH: Further 'significant' snow forecast for same Highland areas battered by Storm Gerrit, warns Met Office

WATCH: Further 'significant' snow forecast for same Highland areas battered by Storm Gerrit, warns Met Office

29 December 2023

Further strong winds, rain and snow are expected to push across the Highlands from the west this weekend – with travel disruption likely.


48-hour wait for all Storm Gerrit power cuts to be resolved, customers warned

28 December 2023
48-hour wait for all Storm Gerrit power cuts to be resolved, customers warned

48-hour wait for all Storm Gerrit power cuts to be resolved, customers warned

28 December 2023

Almost 8000 homes across Scotland were still without power shortly before lunch on Thursday & some may have to wait up to 48 hours to be reconnected.


'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

28 December 2023
'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

28 December 2023

Fergus Ewing has contacted transport minister Fiona Hyslop in response to a number of questions Highlanders have raised over the emergency's handling.


PICTURES: Dramatic images highlight Storm Gerrit carnage on A82 and A9

27 December 2023
PICTURES: Dramatic images highlight Storm Gerrit carnage on A82 and A9

PICTURES: Dramatic images highlight Storm Gerrit carnage on A82 and A9

27 December 2023

Dramatic pictures highlighting the impact Storm Gerrit is having on the Highlands' road network have been released by Bear Scotland.


Storm Gerrit to bring 80mph gales to the Highlands

26 December 2023
Storm Gerrit to bring 80mph gales to the Highlands

Storm Gerrit to bring 80mph gales to the Highlands

26 December 2023

Gales force winds up to 80mph are set to batter parts of the Highlands after the Met Office issued a yellow alert ahead of Storm Gerrit.


Snow, ice and heavy rain spark fresh Met Office weather warnings

26 December 2023
Snow, ice and heavy rain spark fresh Met Office weather warnings

Snow, ice and heavy rain spark fresh Met Office weather warnings

26 December 2023

The new Met Office warnings cover Boxing Day morning and much of December 27.


Snow, ice and heavy rain warnings spark speed restrictions and possible disruption on Highland railway lines

23 December 2023
Snow, ice and heavy rain warnings spark speed restrictions and possible disruption on Highland railway lines

Snow, ice and heavy rain warnings spark speed restrictions and possible disruption on Highland railway lines

23 December 2023

Speed restrictions will be in force on all Highland lines until 9am on Christmas Eve amid ongoing Met Office weather warnings.


70mph gales to batter Highlands on Christmas Eve and into Christmas Day, warns Met Office

22 December 2023
70mph gales to batter Highlands on Christmas Eve and into Christmas Day, warns Met Office

70mph gales to batter Highlands on Christmas Eve and into Christmas Day, warns Met Office

22 December 2023

The alert for wind is one of two new warnings issued. Heavy rain is also being forecast on Saturday, with the gales on Sunday into Christmas Day.


Snow and ice yellow warning issued for Christmas getaway

21 December 2023
Snow and ice yellow warning issued for Christmas getaway

Snow and ice yellow warning issued for Christmas getaway

21 December 2023

The Met Office is forecasting up to 15cm in parts of the Highlands overnight Friday into Saturday as people prepare to travel for Christmas.


1400 pupils affected by Storm Pia school closures across Sutherland and Caithness

21 December 2023
1400 pupils affected by Storm Pia school closures across Sutherland and Caithness

1400 pupils affected by Storm Pia school closures across Sutherland and Caithness

21 December 2023

More than two dozen schools and nurseries across the Highlands were closed on Thursday after Storm Pia brought gales and widespread disruption.


Storm Pia to spark railway misery after ScotRail suspends many Highland journeys

20 December 2023
Storm Pia to spark railway misery after ScotRail suspends many Highland journeys

Storm Pia to spark railway misery after ScotRail suspends many Highland journeys

20 December 2023

Services will be suspended on Thursday on the Far North and Kyle lines, as well as between Inverness and Inverurie.


WATCH: Runrig legend to join Skipinnish at their 25th anniversary concert in Highlands

20 December 2023
WATCH: Runrig legend to join Skipinnish at their 25th anniversary concert in Highlands

WATCH: Runrig legend to join Skipinnish at their 25th anniversary concert in Highlands

20 December 2023

Skipinnish have announced a very special guest for their 25th anniversary concert in Inverness next summer.


WATCH: Are we heading for a White Christmas? Met Office says it's 'looking likely'

19 December 2023
WATCH: Are we heading for a White Christmas? Met Office says it's 'looking likely'

WATCH: Are we heading for a White Christmas? Met Office says it's 'looking likely'

19 December 2023

The forecaster is predicting wintry showers and colder temperatures in the north as this weekend gives way to Christmas Day.


New two-day music festival to delight Highland crowds

19 December 2023
New two-day music festival to delight Highland crowds

New two-day music festival to delight Highland crowds

19 December 2023

The brand new festival is coming to the Black Isle next year.


Sofa recycling changes at Highland Council waste sites

19 December 2023
Sofa recycling changes at Highland Council waste sites

Sofa recycling changes at Highland Council waste sites

19 December 2023

Sofas and other upholstered furniture will soon no longer be accepted at some smaller Highland recycling centres – but doorstep uplift will continue.


Don't get caught out by winter chill on Highland roads, council warns motorists

17 December 2023
Don't get caught out by winter chill on Highland roads, council warns motorists

Don't get caught out by winter chill on Highland roads, council warns motorists

17 December 2023

Highland residents have been urged to "take extra care" as we head into winter.


Train disruption and cancellation warning after Met Office amber warning for torrential rain

15 December 2023
Train disruption and cancellation warning after Met Office amber warning for torrential rain

Train disruption and cancellation warning after Met Office amber warning for torrential rain

15 December 2023

Highland rail passengers have been warned to expect possible disruption after speed restrictions were announced following an amber weather alert.


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