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Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

01 December 2024

Making Space for Nature by Andy Summers: The barn owl is one of the most iconic and hauntingly beautiful birds of the British countryside.


Last chance for young Highland entrepreneurs to take part in business programme

Last chance for young Highland entrepreneurs to take part in business programme

Last chance for young Highland entrepreneurs to take part in business programme

30 November 2024

IMPACT30 was launched by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) in 2018 to help nurture and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs.


Former Highland League club now ineligible for promotion back to division

Former Highland League club now ineligible for promotion back to division

Former Highland League club now ineligible for promotion back to division

24 November 2024

They have lost their SFA entry level licence.


Politicians, activists and content creators from the Highlands on why they have flown the nest to BlueSky

Politicians, activists and content creators from the Highlands on why they have flown the nest to BlueSky

Politicians, activists and content creators from the Highlands on why they have flown the nest to BlueSky

22 November 2024

Micro-bloggers in the Highlands are among 21 million to now use the upstart app.


Caithness smallholder offers advice to crofters with six months until new pay system comes into force

Caithness smallholder offers advice to crofters with six months until new pay system comes into force

Caithness smallholder offers advice to crofters with six months until new pay system comes into force

20 November 2024

A Caithness smallholder is encouraging crofters to seek advice ahead of new environmental rules that come into force from next year.


Engineering expert says Cairngorm funicular fix is ‘like putting lipstick on a pig’

Engineering expert says Cairngorm funicular fix is ‘like putting lipstick on a pig’

Engineering expert says Cairngorm funicular fix is ‘like putting lipstick on a pig’

13 November 2024

Boss in charge of company that built Skye Bridge asserts 2km concrete viaduct will keep deteriorating


Highland Council van was blocking public EV charger for month at own headquarters

Highland Council van was blocking public EV charger for month at own headquarters

Highland Council van was blocking public EV charger for month at own headquarters

09 November 2024

Councillor has said local authority must lead by example and more training needed


EXPLAINED: 5% Highland tourist tax could raise £10m a year - all you need to know PLUS who won’t have to pay

EXPLAINED: 5% Highland tourist tax could raise £10m a year - all you need to know PLUS who won’t have to pay

EXPLAINED: 5% Highland tourist tax could raise £10m a year - all you need to know PLUS who won’t have to pay

08 November 2024

Otherwise known as a visitor levy, should it happen, it would see the Highlands follow destinations in Europe that charge additional tax per night.


‘I felt fit and healthy - but I had bowel cancer’

‘I felt fit and healthy - but I had bowel cancer’

‘I felt fit and healthy - but I had bowel cancer’

06 November 2024

Aviemore’s Peter Sturrock is urging those aged 50 years and plus to use their bowel screening tests


100,000 reasons to celebrate Easter Ross oyster reef - and millions more to come!

100,000 reasons to celebrate Easter Ross oyster reef - and millions more to come!

100,000 reasons to celebrate Easter Ross oyster reef - and millions more to come!

05 November 2024

An environmental scientist reckons the Easter Ross project could become a blueprint for schemes around the world tackling climate crises.


Inverness Courier journalist presents Radio 4 Menopause Matters documentary after going through ‘the change’ at 15

Inverness Courier journalist presents Radio 4 Menopause Matters documentary after going through ‘the change’ at 15

Inverness Courier journalist presents Radio 4 Menopause Matters documentary after going through ‘the change’ at 15

04 November 2024

Inverness Courier journalist recounted her early menopause journey on BBC Radio 4’s Menopause Matters, sharing insights from her experience at 15.


Brora wildlife centre helps rescue spiky friend

Brora wildlife centre helps rescue spiky friend

Brora wildlife centre helps rescue spiky friend

02 November 2024

MAKING SPACE FOR NATURE: High Life Highland’s countryside rangers are helping Ullapool group who rehomed rescued hedgehog


Brora wildlife centre helps rescue spiky friend

Brora wildlife centre helps rescue spiky friend

Brora wildlife centre helps rescue spiky friend

02 November 2024

MAKING SPACE FOR NATURE: High Life Highland’s countryside rangers are helping Ullapool group who rehomed rescued hedgehog


Highlands to host visit by leading Palestinian environmentalist

Highlands to host visit by leading Palestinian environmentalist

Highlands to host visit by leading Palestinian environmentalist

02 November 2024

A Palestinian environmentalist and human rights activist is to take in the Highlands as part of a UK-wide speaking tour.


North Coast 500 pledge asks tourists to be ‘part of the solution’

North Coast 500 pledge asks tourists to be ‘part of the solution’

North Coast 500 pledge asks tourists to be ‘part of the solution’

31 October 2024

The group that promotes the North Coast 500 says it is encouraging responsible tourism with a new Visitor Pledge it has introduced.


UK Budget announcement will ‘undoubtedly’ have adverse impacts on Highland businesses

UK Budget announcement will ‘undoubtedly’ have adverse impacts on Highland businesses

UK Budget announcement will ‘undoubtedly’ have adverse impacts on Highland businesses

30 October 2024

Today’s UK Budget may have an adverse impact on Highland businesses.


WATCH: A first for Badenoch’s Highland Wildlife Park

WATCH: A first for Badenoch’s Highland Wildlife Park

WATCH: A first for Badenoch’s Highland Wildlife Park

29 October 2024

Excitement at RZSS in Badenoch as it welcomes first vicuna to be born on the reserve


Highland Council makes six commitments to address the housing shortage in the region

Highland Council makes six commitments to address the housing shortage in the region

Highland Council makes six commitments to address the housing shortage in the region

22 October 2024

Senior members of The Highland Council made six commitments at the Housing Challenge Summit in Aviemore today.


Housing minister claims he ‘didn’t hear directly’ that Rural Housing Scotland was closing

Housing minister claims he ‘didn’t hear directly’ that Rural Housing Scotland was closing

Housing minister claims he ‘didn’t hear directly’ that Rural Housing Scotland was closing

22 October 2024

The Housing Minister for the Scottish Government has said that he was unaware that Rural Housing Scotland (RHS) was set to close.


HOUSING CRISIS: Highland Council convener says summit is not a ‘talking shop’ and solutions need to be found

HOUSING CRISIS: Highland Council convener says summit is not a ‘talking shop’ and solutions need to be found

HOUSING CRISIS: Highland Council convener says summit is not a ‘talking shop’ and solutions need to be found

22 October 2024

Over 100 delegates from local and national government and business organisations are present to look at solutions to the current housing challenge.


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