Home   Authors   Author

Anger at fake ScotRail £2 Smartcard offers targeting Highland passengers

09 January 2025
Anger at fake ScotRail £2 Smartcard offers targeting Highland passengers

Anger at fake ScotRail £2 Smartcard offers targeting Highland passengers

09 January 2025

Scammers are targeting Highland rail passengers with fake unlimited travel deals, ScotRail has warned.


Highland Archive Service reflects on busy 2024

09 January 2025
Highland Archive Service reflects on busy 2024

Highland Archive Service reflects on busy 2024

09 January 2025

The past 12 months proved to be another very busy year for our team, writes the Highland Archive Service.


Missing man’s family fear deep freeze could kill him

09 January 2025
Missing man’s family fear deep freeze could kill him

Missing man’s family fear deep freeze could kill him

09 January 2025

Plunging temperatures which could sink as low as -20C overnight tonight have left a missing man’s family worried for his survival.


Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

09 January 2025
Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

09 January 2025

The Met Office has extended a snow & ice warning into Friday for the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire. It follows widespread disruption on Thursday.


Ocean-crossing rowing challenge in sights of Black Isle woman

06 January 2025
Ocean-crossing rowing challenge in sights of Black Isle woman

Ocean-crossing rowing challenge in sights of Black Isle woman

06 January 2025

The mighty Atlantic is in the sights of a Black Isle woman after she and three others announced plans to row the entire ocean for charity.


‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Highlands amid new Met Office weather alerts

05 January 2025
‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Highlands amid new Met Office weather alerts

‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Highlands amid new Met Office weather alerts

05 January 2025

Up to 10cm of fresh snow could fall in the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire - residents have been advised amid new weather Met Office warnings.


Railway volunteers’ delight as BBC One smash Traitors steams up

05 January 2025
Railway volunteers’ delight as BBC One smash Traitors steams up

Railway volunteers’ delight as BBC One smash Traitors steams up

05 January 2025

Delighted volunteers at a heritage railway are jumping for joy after their locos featured prominently in the smash BBC show The Traitors yet again.


Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

04 January 2025
Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

04 January 2025

Plunging temperatures and rain, sleet and snow falling on frozen ground are likely to pose further dangers this weekend, the Met Office has warned.


Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

03 January 2025
Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

03 January 2025

Highland Council has reaffirmed its commitment towards exploring new renewable energy schemes in the region.


New ice warning issued by Met Office

03 January 2025
New ice warning issued by Met Office

New ice warning issued by Met Office

03 January 2025

Ice will continue to pose dangers for motorists and pedestrians this evening, the Met Office has warned after issuing a new yellow warning.


Prominent 20mph speed limit critic calls on public to have their say

03 January 2025
Prominent 20mph speed limit critic calls on public to have their say

Prominent 20mph speed limit critic calls on public to have their say

03 January 2025

A prominent critic of reduced 20mph limits in Highland communities has urged people to make their voices heard when consultation is launched.


‘Significant’ new house building vow made amid Highland housing crisis

31 December 2024
‘Significant’ new house building vow made amid Highland housing crisis

‘Significant’ new house building vow made amid Highland housing crisis

31 December 2024

Plans to drive forward “significant new housing” in the Highlands will be unveiled early in 2025, a major housing society has vowed.


A9 flooding closes busy Highland trunk road at Tomich

31 December 2024
A9 flooding closes busy Highland trunk road at Tomich

A9 flooding closes busy Highland trunk road at Tomich

31 December 2024

Flooding has closed the A9 trunk road in Easter Ross, motorists have been warned.


Flooding closes railway between Inverness and Dingwall

31 December 2024
Flooding closes railway between Inverness and Dingwall

Flooding closes railway between Inverness and Dingwall

31 December 2024

Flooding has blocked the Far North and Kyle of Lochalsh lines as torrential rain continues to cause travel chaos this Hogmanay.


Hogmanay power cuts leave thousands of Sutherland and Caithness residents without electricity

31 December 2024
Hogmanay power cuts leave thousands of Sutherland and Caithness residents without electricity

Hogmanay power cuts leave thousands of Sutherland and Caithness residents without electricity

31 December 2024

Thousands of Highland residents were without electricity on Hogmanay after a string of power cuts in the north.


Hogmanay ferry services hit by weather cancellations in the Minch and Pentland Firth

31 December 2024
Hogmanay ferry services hit by weather cancellations in the Minch and Pentland Firth

Hogmanay ferry services hit by weather cancellations in the Minch and Pentland Firth

31 December 2024

Ferry passengers hoping to travel on Hogmanay were facing major disruption after cancellations on several routes.


‘Danger to life’ severe flood warnings in force in Highland communities

31 December 2024
‘Danger to life’ severe flood warnings in force in Highland communities

‘Danger to life’ severe flood warnings in force in Highland communities

31 December 2024

More than 20 active flood warnings were in force in the Highlands and Moray on Hogmanay - with three at the highest "severe" danger to life level.


Wet Hogmanay to be followed by New Year snow, Met Office warns

30 December 2024
Wet Hogmanay to be followed by New Year snow, Met Office warns

Wet Hogmanay to be followed by New Year snow, Met Office warns

30 December 2024

The forecaster has issued a yellow warning for snow on New Year’s Day and January 2. It follows immediately on from an amber rain alert on Hogmanay.


13 flood warnings in place in north amid rail, air and sea travel disruption

30 December 2024
13 flood warnings in place in north amid rail, air and sea travel disruption

13 flood warnings in place in north amid rail, air and sea travel disruption

30 December 2024

Flood warnings are in place in multiple locations, and rail, air and ferry disruption has been reported as heavy rain and snow hits the north.


MSP criticises doubled NHS Highland spending on antidiabetic drugs

29 December 2024
MSP criticises doubled NHS Highland spending on antidiabetic drugs

MSP criticises doubled NHS Highland spending on antidiabetic drugs

29 December 2024

A multi-million pound rise in anti-diabetes medication spending at NHS Highland highlights the need tor better prevention measures, an MSP has argued.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More