Highland Heroes

11 locals stopped to help a woman after late night car breakdown, meaning the difficult situation “didn’t feel as bad, knowing that people cared”.

It’s no surprise that campervanning has become so popular, tourist accommodation is full…many B&Bs have chosen to close…

The shock death of Highland councillor Alasdair Rhind has left friends and colleagues stunned, with MP Jamie Stone among those paying tribute.

Some 400 people were at the Drumossie Hotel on Friday night for the annual Highland Heroes event.

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

The crew went above and beyond the call of duty after a pensioner got stuck on a remote cliff ledge for over 24 hours.

"I got diagnosed with dyslexia and all the rest – I can't remember them all! – when I was very young it felt like it was the end."

A schoolboy who made it his mission 'to be nice' won a Highland Heroes award for primary school pupil of the year.

Emily Williams said winning the award was a 'lovely surprise'.

Recently moving from Golspie to Invergordon, Catherine Ferguson was "overwhelmed" to be named Highland Heroes' secondary teacher of the year.

Kelly Macrae and Savannah Kelly took the trophy as joint carers of the year at the Highland Heroes ceremony.

Jane Mackintosh was named primary teacher of the year at this year's Highland Heroes awards.

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

A doctor who has helped care for children at Raigmore Hospital for 20 years has been named this year's Highland Heroes' healthcare hero.

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

A mother grieving an unimaginable loss has won a Highland Heroes award after she became determined to keep her son's legacy alive.

'None of us do it for the sake of getting awards or anything. We do it because there's a need out there that needs to be filled.'

An inspirational teenage black belt in karate, who is battling cancer, won the a Highland Heroes brave child award.

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

Don’t miss your final chance to vote for your Highland Heroes 2024 ‒ voting closes on Sunday, February 18!