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'We want to reopen with a bang': North holiday park owner plans two-day spring music festival

07 February 2021
'We want to reopen with a bang': North holiday park owner plans two-day spring music festival

'We want to reopen with a bang': North holiday park owner plans two-day spring music festival

07 February 2021

A mini music festival featuring local bands is being planned to take place in Beauly this spring.


Councillors reject plan for £3million Highland climbing centre as location deemed unsafe

07 February 2021
Councillors reject plan for £3million Highland climbing centre as location deemed unsafe

Councillors reject plan for £3million Highland climbing centre as location deemed unsafe

07 February 2021

Ambitious plans for a world-class climbing centre in Inverness have received a setback after the proposed location was deemed to be too risky.


Sutherland residents invited to sign up for Highland Hospice Step Out challenge

02 February 2021
Sutherland residents invited to sign up for Highland Hospice Step Out challenge

Sutherland residents invited to sign up for Highland Hospice Step Out challenge

02 February 2021

A year-long fundraising Step Out challenge is being launched by Highland Hospice.


Workers demolish cell block at Inverness Castle

29 January 2021
Workers demolish cell block at Inverness Castle

Workers demolish cell block at Inverness Castle

29 January 2021

The cell block at Inverness Castle has been demolished as work continues to transform the building into a world-class tourist attraction.


Aldi rewards its staff for "amazing" contribution during pandemic

19 January 2021
Aldi rewards its staff for "amazing" contribution during pandemic

Aldi rewards its staff for "amazing" contribution during pandemic

19 January 2021

Supermarket chain Aldi is giving all store staff in Scotland a new year pay rise and increasing its minimum hourly rates at the start of next month.


MSP calls for clarity on transport provision between Inverness airport and planned new rail station at Dalcross

18 January 2021
MSP calls for clarity on transport provision between Inverness airport and planned new rail station at Dalcross

MSP calls for clarity on transport provision between Inverness airport and planned new rail station at Dalcross

18 January 2021

Ambitious plans for a new rail station at Inverness Airport must "meet the needs of Highlanders from day one, a Highlands and Islands MSP has argued.


Start date finally on horizon for new Highland £42 million treatment centre

14 January 2021
Start date finally on horizon for new Highland £42 million treatment centre

Start date finally on horizon for new Highland £42 million treatment centre

14 January 2021

Construction work is finally set to begin in earnest on the £42 million world-class National Treatment Centre Highland in Inverness early this year.


'Visionary' Highland capital restaurateur dies aged 60

10 January 2021
'Visionary' Highland capital restaurateur dies aged 60

'Visionary' Highland capital restaurateur dies aged 60

10 January 2021

Tribute has been paid to a visionary restaurateur credited for introducing fine dining to Inverness.


Reported Nessie sightings in 2020 number 13

02 January 2021
Reported Nessie sightings in 2020 number 13

Reported Nessie sightings in 2020 number 13

02 January 2021

Reported Nessie sightings in 2020 number 13


Special commemorative badge on offer to anyone who can crack Morse code message

19 December 2020
Special commemorative badge on offer to anyone who can crack Morse code message

Special commemorative badge on offer to anyone who can crack Morse code message

19 December 2020

Would-be code-breakers are being offered the chance to receive a special badge recalling the wartime ditching of a Wellington bomber in Loch Ness.


No sitting on Santa's knee and gifts delivered via a slide, but hundreds book for socially-distanced grotto visit

29 November 2020
No sitting on Santa's knee and gifts delivered via a slide, but hundreds book for socially-distanced grotto visit

No sitting on Santa's knee and gifts delivered via a slide, but hundreds book for socially-distanced grotto visit

29 November 2020

Hundreds of children have booked a socially-distanced appointment with Santa in his grotto at the Eastgate Shopping Centre in the run-up to Christmas.


UK Government Cabinet could meet in Highland capital in 2021 to mark centenary of historic summit

20 November 2020
UK Government Cabinet could meet in Highland capital in 2021 to mark centenary of historic summit

UK Government Cabinet could meet in Highland capital in 2021 to mark centenary of historic summit

20 November 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson could bring his Cabinet to Inverness next year to mark the centenary of a historic summit in the Highland capital.


New vision for Highland capital city centre

14 November 2020
New vision for Highland capital city centre

New vision for Highland capital city centre

14 November 2020

A bold vision to pedestrianise part of Inverness city centre will be put to city leaders next week.


NHS Highland service for victims of in-house bullying has strong take-up

10 November 2020
NHS Highland service for victims of in-house bullying has strong take-up

NHS Highland service for victims of in-house bullying has strong take-up

10 November 2020

A service set up to support individuals who suffered bullying or harassment at NHS Highland has had a strong take-up, according to health bosses.


Region to stay in tier one of Covid-19 regulations, announces First Minister

10 November 2020
Region to stay in tier one of Covid-19 regulations, announces First Minister

Region to stay in tier one of Covid-19 regulations, announces First Minister

10 November 2020

The Highlands will remain in level one under Scotland's five-tier system for coronavirus restrictions


Highland Council leader keen to see coronavirus indoor contact limitations lifted in time for Christmas

10 November 2020
Highland Council leader keen to see coronavirus indoor contact limitations lifted in time for Christmas

Highland Council leader keen to see coronavirus indoor contact limitations lifted in time for Christmas

10 November 2020

Ongoing coronavirus restrictions on household indoor contact is one of the hardest issues for Highlanders, according to civic leaders.


Students urged to explore nature to improve mental wellbeing

03 November 2020
Students urged to explore nature to improve mental wellbeing

Students urged to explore nature to improve mental wellbeing

03 November 2020

Students in the Highlands can improve their mental and physical wellbeing by exploring local green areas.


Sales surge for north window manufacturer leads to new jobs

17 October 2020
Sales surge for north window manufacturer leads to new jobs

Sales surge for north window manufacturer leads to new jobs

17 October 2020

A windows manufacturer is to create 10 new jobs this month to take staff numbers above pre-Covid 19 levels.


Bell rings for boy (6) after cancer fight

15 October 2020
Bell rings for boy (6) after cancer fight

Bell rings for boy (6) after cancer fight

15 October 2020

Riley MacLennan may be only six years old but he is a true Highland hero.


Tackling drug-dealing is a key priority for new Highlands and Islands police chief

20 September 2020
Tackling drug-dealing is a key priority for new Highlands and Islands police chief

Tackling drug-dealing is a key priority for new Highlands and Islands police chief

20 September 2020

Drug-trafficking in the Highlands is one of the main targets of the region's new top cop, Chief Superintendent Conrad Trickett.


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