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Controversial new pylon line from Spittal to Beauly will bring hundreds of jobs, new homes and £32 million in community benefit, says SSEN Transmission

Controversial new pylon line from Spittal to Beauly will bring hundreds of jobs, new homes and £32 million in community benefit, says SSEN Transmission

Controversial new pylon line from Spittal to Beauly will bring hundreds of jobs, new homes and £32 million in community benefit, says SSEN Transmission

01 December 2023

SSEN announced today that reports have now been produced following the first round of consultation on its proposals.


Highland Council rejects claim that proper procedure was not followed at Carbisdale Castle land buy-out meeting

Highland Council rejects claim that proper procedure was not followed at Carbisdale Castle land buy-out meeting

Highland Council rejects claim that proper procedure was not followed at Carbisdale Castle land buy-out meeting

30 November 2023

Ward councillor Michael Baird claims Ardgay and District Community Council did not follow the Ward Management Code of Conduct.


WATCH: Lucky Laura passes on good fortune to Light up Lairg

WATCH: Lucky Laura passes on good fortune to Light up Lairg

WATCH: Lucky Laura passes on good fortune to Light up Lairg

30 November 2023

Light up Lairg have been given a £5,000 festive boost after Laura Martin scored a big win.


Met Office issues yellow warning for snow and ice in Highlands

Met Office issues yellow warning for snow and ice in Highlands

Met Office issues yellow warning for snow and ice in Highlands

29 November 2023

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for snow and ice from 5pm today (November 29) until Friday at 11am.


Grant aid for Sutherland community transport schemes

Grant aid for Sutherland community transport schemes

Grant aid for Sutherland community transport schemes

29 November 2023

The grants were approved by members of the council's economy and infrastructure committee.


Scottish Human Rights Commission representatives to visit Sutherland communities

Scottish Human Rights Commission representatives to visit Sutherland communities

Scottish Human Rights Commission representatives to visit Sutherland communities

29 November 2023

The Commission is due to visit Lochinver and Ullapool tomorrow, Thursday, November 30, and Tongue on Friday, December 1.


Preferred option for Golspie sea defence scheme is £5 million 'bank and berm revetments'

Preferred option for Golspie sea defence scheme is £5 million 'bank and berm revetments'

Preferred option for Golspie sea defence scheme is £5 million 'bank and berm revetments'

28 November 2023

Revetments are sloping structures built on embankments to absorb and dissipate wave energy


Woman warned by police after disturbance following Ardgay land purchase meeting

Woman warned by police after disturbance following Ardgay land purchase meeting

Woman warned by police after disturbance following Ardgay land purchase meeting

28 November 2023

Ardgay community councillors voted not to support a transfer of land around Carbisdale Castle at the extraordinary meeting on Tuesday, November 21.


HIGHLAND HEROES 2024: Primary Teacher of the year winner

HIGHLAND HEROES 2024: Primary Teacher of the year winner

HIGHLAND HEROES 2024: Primary Teacher of the year winner

27 November 2023

Education plays an important part in every community, and school staff has has a delicate and vital role to play in every child's development.


Result declared in Melvich Community Council election

Result declared in Melvich Community Council election

Result declared in Melvich Community Council election

27 November 2023

Highland Council has declared the results of the election for Melvich Community Council.


Result declared in Bettyhill, Strathnaver and Altnaharra Community Council election

Result declared in Bettyhill, Strathnaver and Altnaharra Community Council election

Result declared in Bettyhill, Strathnaver and Altnaharra Community Council election

27 November 2023

Nine people put their names forward for eight seats on the community council.


Sutherland MP and MSP to speak at Pylon Pressure public meeting in Helmsdale

Sutherland MP and MSP to speak at Pylon Pressure public meeting in Helmsdale

Sutherland MP and MSP to speak at Pylon Pressure public meeting in Helmsdale

27 November 2023

The public meeting is taking place at Helmsdale Community Centre on Friday, December 8, from 5.30pm.


Creative Bonar Bridge pupil's festive 50th anniversary artwork is turned into Christmas street light

Creative Bonar Bridge pupil's festive 50th anniversary artwork is turned into Christmas street light

Creative Bonar Bridge pupil's festive 50th anniversary artwork is turned into Christmas street light

24 November 2023

A DRAWING by a creative Bonar Bridge primary school pupil is set to be lit up – literally.


Clamour for places at Golspie youth club as it relaunches with a party night after a three-year closure

Clamour for places at Golspie youth club as it relaunches with a party night after a three-year closure

Clamour for places at Golspie youth club as it relaunches with a party night after a three-year closure

23 November 2023

Golspie Youth Action Project (GYAP) is in such demand that parents in neighbouring communities are appealing for their children to be allowed to join.


'Spar with a bar' in Scourie 'amazed' to win Scotland-wide prize as best new store

'Spar with a bar' in Scourie 'amazed' to win Scotland-wide prize as best new store

'Spar with a bar' in Scourie 'amazed' to win Scotland-wide prize as best new store

22 November 2023

The north-west store overcame stiff competition.


WATCH: Highland Pride marks Trans Day of Remembrance

WATCH: Highland Pride marks Trans Day of Remembrance

WATCH: Highland Pride marks Trans Day of Remembrance

21 November 2023

Vigils were held in both Inverness and Thurso to memorialise those trans people who had been killed over the preceding year.


New tourism 'Press Pause' initiative to be rolled out to Brora

New tourism 'Press Pause' initiative to be rolled out to Brora

New tourism 'Press Pause' initiative to be rolled out to Brora

21 November 2023

Press Pause pilot projects have been run in Lochcarron and Thurso.


Format of Golspie flood defence community engagement event details released

Format of Golspie flood defence community engagement event details released

Format of Golspie flood defence community engagement event details released

21 November 2023

Members of the public are being invited to drop in between 11am and 4pm


Don't miss it! – Christmas magic to be sprinkled on Lairg with the return of Winterfest

Don't miss it! – Christmas magic to be sprinkled on Lairg with the return of Winterfest

Don't miss it! – Christmas magic to be sprinkled on Lairg with the return of Winterfest

21 November 2023

Now in its seventh year, Winterfest is a wonderful family day out guaranteed to get everyone in the Christmas spirit.


Deadline approaches for community council ballots

Deadline approaches for community council ballots

Deadline approaches for community council ballots

20 November 2023

Votes for local community representatives in Thurso, Watten, Melvich and Bettyhill will be counted from next week as the deadline approaches.


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