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WATCH: Community champion of Highland Heroes says helping others 'gives his life purpose'

17 March 2024
WATCH: Community champion of Highland Heroes says helping others 'gives his life purpose'

WATCH: Community champion of Highland Heroes says helping others 'gives his life purpose'

17 March 2024

David MacRae was recognised for doing something quietly within his community, without any thought of praise for himself.


WATCH: Community driven Merkinch primary crowned school of the year at Highland Heroes Awards

17 March 2024
WATCH: Community driven Merkinch primary crowned school of the year at Highland Heroes Awards

WATCH: Community driven Merkinch primary crowned school of the year at Highland Heroes Awards

17 March 2024

An Inverness school has been named as school of the year at this year's Highland Heroes Awards.


WATCH: Highland Action for Little Ones named charitable organisation of the year as '1 in 5 children lives in poverty'

16 March 2024
WATCH: Highland Action for Little Ones named charitable organisation of the year as '1 in 5 children lives in poverty'

WATCH: Highland Action for Little Ones named charitable organisation of the year as '1 in 5 children lives in poverty'

16 March 2024

Highland Action for Little Ones (HALO) has been named as charitable organisation of the year at the Highland Heroes Awards.


WATCH: Hero of heroes honoured for selfless dedication to Highlands says 'we need to help our neighbours'

16 March 2024
WATCH: Hero of heroes honoured for selfless dedication to Highlands says 'we need to help our neighbours'

WATCH: Hero of heroes honoured for selfless dedication to Highlands says 'we need to help our neighbours'

16 March 2024

David MacRae was recognised for doing something quietly within his community, without any thought of praise for himself.


Highland man targeted by 'live-stream' scammers on day of brother's funeral warns others to be vigilant

15 March 2024
Highland man targeted by 'live-stream' scammers on day of brother's funeral warns others to be vigilant

Highland man targeted by 'live-stream' scammers on day of brother's funeral warns others to be vigilant

15 March 2024

Funeral directors across the Highlands are asking people to be ‘vigilant’ after fraudulent scammers have been targeting bereaved families.


£4 million investment in energy efficient runway lighting for Inverness Airport

14 March 2024
£4 million investment in energy efficient runway lighting for Inverness Airport

£4 million investment in energy efficient runway lighting for Inverness Airport

14 March 2024

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) has invested over £4 million in energy efficient runway lighting for Inverness Airport.


Highland Council clarifies ending of MCR Pathways contract stating 'council-employees will be retained'

14 March 2024
Highland Council clarifies ending of MCR Pathways contract stating 'council-employees will be retained'

Highland Council clarifies ending of MCR Pathways contract stating 'council-employees will be retained'

14 March 2024

Highland Council has issued a statement to say it 'remains committed' to supporting mentoring in schools, including the support through MCR Pathways.


Highland campaign group lobbying for Highland Council to call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza

14 March 2024
Highland campaign group lobbying for Highland Council to call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza

Highland campaign group lobbying for Highland Council to call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza

14 March 2024

A petition has been launched to urge the Highland Council to call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.


Strathpeffer hotel acquired by overseas investor

13 March 2024
Strathpeffer hotel acquired by overseas investor

Strathpeffer hotel acquired by overseas investor

13 March 2024

The Highland Hotel has been sold to Singapore’s Buxani Group.


Petition launched to save vital Highland youth programme from council funding cuts

13 March 2024
Petition launched to save vital Highland youth programme from council funding cuts

Petition launched to save vital Highland youth programme from council funding cuts

13 March 2024

A petition has been launched to save a Highland programme which currently supports hundreds of young people in seven secondary schools.


Nairn man has died after fatal crash on the A9 between North Kessock and Tore

12 March 2024
Nairn man has died after fatal crash on the A9 between North Kessock and Tore

Nairn man has died after fatal crash on the A9 between North Kessock and Tore

12 March 2024

A man has died after a fatal crash on the A9 between North Kessock and Tore. He has been named as 30-year-old James Noble from the Nairn area.


UPDATE: A9 between North Kessock and Tore re-opened in both directions

12 March 2024
UPDATE: A9 between North Kessock and Tore re-opened in both directions

UPDATE: A9 between North Kessock and Tore re-opened in both directions

12 March 2024

The A9 between North Kessock and Tore has now re-opened in both directions.


Police direct traffic near Beauly as A9 remains shut Northbound after road collision

12 March 2024
Police direct traffic near Beauly as A9 remains shut Northbound after road collision

Police direct traffic near Beauly as A9 remains shut Northbound after road collision

12 March 2024

A police traffic officer is directing traffic at the Lovat Bridge just outside Beauly.


UPDATE: A9 between Tore and North Kessock remains closed following road crash

12 March 2024
UPDATE: A9 between Tore and North Kessock remains closed following road crash

UPDATE: A9 between Tore and North Kessock remains closed following road crash

12 March 2024

Diversions remain in operation with the road being expected to remain closed for some time.


Sutherland business hails contribution of its first modern apprentice

11 March 2024
Sutherland business hails contribution of its first modern apprentice

Sutherland business hails contribution of its first modern apprentice

11 March 2024

GMG Energy of Halladale hired 18-year-old Finlay Mackay from Melvich, Portskerra in Sutherland two years ago.


‘Being authentic means sticking to your values and purpose’, says Highland businesswoman

03 March 2024
‘Being authentic means sticking to your values and purpose’, says Highland businesswoman

‘Being authentic means sticking to your values and purpose’, says Highland businesswoman

03 March 2024

A Highland woman is passionate about having authenticity at the heart of everything she does, including her business.


Sutherland woman wins young entrepreneur of the year at Scottish awards

01 March 2024
Sutherland woman wins young entrepreneur of the year at Scottish awards

Sutherland woman wins young entrepreneur of the year at Scottish awards

01 March 2024

Sandie Gordon, owner of Candles from the Croft, claimed the accolade at the awards organised by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Scotland.


HITA: Celebrating the best in the tourism industry for 17 years

01 March 2024
HITA: Celebrating the best in the tourism industry for 17 years

HITA: Celebrating the best in the tourism industry for 17 years

01 March 2024

The 17th Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards, which launches today, celebrates the best tourism businesses in the Highlands.


Young people from the Highlands inspired by Green Careers Expo

27 February 2024
Young people from the Highlands inspired by Green Careers Expo

Young people from the Highlands inspired by Green Careers Expo

27 February 2024

More than 600 secondary school pupils have attended Scotland’s first Green Careers Expo.


New study reveals the Highlands is the best place to survive the apocalypse

27 February 2024
New study reveals the Highlands is the best place to survive the apocalypse

New study reveals the Highlands is the best place to survive the apocalypse

27 February 2024

A new study has revealed the best and worst places to survive the apocalypse in the UK – with the Highlands taking the top spot.


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