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WATCH: 4 beautiful walks through the Highland landscape

WATCH: 4 beautiful walks through the Highland landscape

WATCH: 4 beautiful walks through the Highland landscape

18 March 2023

WITH the clocks set to leap forward in a week, there's not been a better time to enjoy a beautiful Highland walk. Here are just some options...


An Inverness grandmother is fighting for her rights to bring essential tremor trauma into the spotlight

An Inverness grandmother is fighting for her rights to bring essential tremor trauma into the spotlight

An Inverness grandmother is fighting for her rights to bring essential tremor trauma into the spotlight

18 March 2023

Mary Ramsay brought her 'Essential Tremor' campaign to the Scottish Parliament accompanied by the National Tremor Foundation and fellow patients.


Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust to proceed with community garden project after £325k funding award

Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust to proceed with community garden project after £325k funding award

Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust to proceed with community garden project after £325k funding award

18 March 2023

The funds will be used to deliver a new project – Kyle FEEDS (Food, Environment & Exercise: Delivering Sustainability).


All are welcome at Women's Wellness Festival on Sunday

All are welcome at Women's Wellness Festival on Sunday

All are welcome at Women's Wellness Festival on Sunday

17 March 2023

A special free event takes place at Lyth Arts Centre on Sunday (March 19) called the Women’s Wellbeing Festival.


New fund launched for green health projects across the Highlands

New fund launched for green health projects across the Highlands

New fund launched for green health projects across the Highlands

17 March 2023

A new fund for green health projects in the Highlands is now open for applications.


Healthcare hero of the year awarded to Raigmore trauma surgeon Andy Kent OBE

Healthcare hero of the year awarded to Raigmore trauma surgeon Andy Kent OBE

Healthcare hero of the year awarded to Raigmore trauma surgeon Andy Kent OBE

13 March 2023

Mr Kent has travelled to war and disaster zones in order to lend his medical expertise to those in need.


WATCH: Highland woman backs 'early bird' cancer campaign: 'Early diagnosis saves lives – please don't delay'

WATCH: Highland woman backs 'early bird' cancer campaign: 'Early diagnosis saves lives – please don't delay'

WATCH: Highland woman backs 'early bird' cancer campaign: 'Early diagnosis saves lives – please don't delay'

13 March 2023

The Ardross woman said: 'Early diagnosis saves lives, so please, if you are putting off making an appointment, don’t.'


Highland centre set to transform lives of young people with complex needs

Highland centre set to transform lives of young people with complex needs

Highland centre set to transform lives of young people with complex needs

12 March 2023

A new development in Inverness will be “truly transformational” for children and young people with severe learning disabilities and complex needs.


WATCH: Highland and Islands Blood Bikes wins Charitable Organisation of the Year award

WATCH: Highland and Islands Blood Bikes wins Charitable Organisation of the Year award

WATCH: Highland and Islands Blood Bikes wins Charitable Organisation of the Year award

12 March 2023

A HIGHLAND charity couriering vital medical supplies across the region was named Charitable Organisation of the Year at the Highland Heroes.


WATCH: Super carer gives shout out to "bestie" as she picks up Highland Hero award

WATCH: Super carer gives shout out to "bestie" as she picks up Highland Hero award

WATCH: Super carer gives shout out to "bestie" as she picks up Highland Hero award

12 March 2023

Louise Borland scooped carer of the year for her work with a young boy she calls her best friend.


Final residents leave Ullapool care home ahead of closure as community demands action on future provision

Final residents leave Ullapool care home ahead of closure as community demands action on future provision

Final residents leave Ullapool care home ahead of closure as community demands action on future provision

10 March 2023

The last three remaining residents of a Wester Ross care home have been transferred ahead of its closure.


‘People in the Highlands need Archie Foundation’s aid more than ever’

‘People in the Highlands need Archie Foundation’s aid more than ever’

‘People in the Highlands need Archie Foundation’s aid more than ever’

06 March 2023

A drive to provide more emergency support to children and families when they need it most is being launched.


North maternity services get £6.6 million Scottish Government boost

North maternity services get £6.6 million Scottish Government boost

North maternity services get £6.6 million Scottish Government boost

03 March 2023

Plans to enable more Moray women to give birth in Inverness have moved forward with the announcement of £6.6 million in Scottish Government funding.


Feel Good, Feel Fit festival to boost mental health at Invershin

Feel Good, Feel Fit festival to boost mental health at Invershin

Feel Good, Feel Fit festival to boost mental health at Invershin

01 March 2023

A month of fitness and wellbeing activities will take place at Invershin after funding for the scheme was awarded to the village hall.


Castletown woman's business is 'on point'

Castletown woman's business is 'on point'

Castletown woman's business is 'on point'

26 February 2023

After her own mission to better health, Kerry Harrison decided to set up On Point, where she provides a range of therapies. Read her story here.


Safety improvements required at New Craigs hospital

Safety improvements required at New Craigs hospital

Safety improvements required at New Craigs hospital

26 February 2023

Health and Safety Executive identifies failures that could put patients and staff at risk.


Highland MSP talks of her own mental health struggles at charity celebration

Highland MSP talks of her own mental health struggles at charity celebration

Highland MSP talks of her own mental health struggles at charity celebration

24 February 2023

A Highland MSP cast light on her own mental health issues while hosting a parliamentary event celebrating the 50th anniversary of a Scottish charity.


Charity demands action on mental health crisis fuelling Kessock Bridge closures

Charity demands action on mental health crisis fuelling Kessock Bridge closures

Charity demands action on mental health crisis fuelling Kessock Bridge closures

24 February 2023

A charity co-founder is calling for Scottish Government action on the mental health crisis fuelling rising numbers of Kessock Bridge incidents.


NHS Highland to deliver vaccinations under national 'transformation programme'

NHS Highland to deliver vaccinations under national 'transformation programme'

NHS Highland to deliver vaccinations under national 'transformation programme'

23 February 2023

Routine vaccinations for those heading overseas on holiday and childhood immunisations are being centralised through the health board.


NHS Highland to deliver vaccinations under national 'transformation programme'

NHS Highland to deliver vaccinations under national 'transformation programme'

NHS Highland to deliver vaccinations under national 'transformation programme'

22 February 2023

Routine vaccinations for those heading overseas on holiday and childhood immunisations are being centralised through the health board.


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