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Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2023 - shortlist announced!

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2023 - shortlist announced!

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2023 - shortlist announced!

17 July 2023

The 2023 Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards shortlist is revealed


WATCH: Severe downpour causes mudslide on west coast

WATCH: Severe downpour causes mudslide on west coast

WATCH: Severe downpour causes mudslide on west coast

17 July 2023

Torrential rain led to a heavy mudslide on Lochbroom hills last weekend, after a yellow weather warning from the Met Office.


Highland MSP praises the work of local campaign group for adults with autism

Highland MSP praises the work of local campaign group for adults with autism

Highland MSP praises the work of local campaign group for adults with autism

17 July 2023

MSP Emma Roddick recently met with Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH) to discuss the local campaigning group’s work in the area.


Major local and national benefits as Ofgem approves Orkney transmission link with Dounreay substation

Major local and national benefits as Ofgem approves Orkney transmission link with Dounreay substation

Major local and national benefits as Ofgem approves Orkney transmission link with Dounreay substation

16 July 2023

Energy regulator Ofgem has given its final approval for plans to provide a subsea electricity transmission link from Orkney to Dounreay.


Quad bike draw will support Highland people living with cancer

Quad bike draw will support Highland people living with cancer

Quad bike draw will support Highland people living with cancer

16 July 2023

All profits will go to Maggie’s Highlands.


Pet of the Week: Caithness and Sutherland's Scottish SPCA looking for home for Zuri the rabbit

Pet of the Week: Caithness and Sutherland's Scottish SPCA looking for home for Zuri the rabbit

Pet of the Week: Caithness and Sutherland's Scottish SPCA looking for home for Zuri the rabbit

16 July 2023

Zuri is a shy rabbit looking for his forever family. He is currently being cared for by the Scottish SPCA in Caithness and Sutherland.


Winnie Ewing described as the 'true radical spirit of Scotland' at memorial service

Winnie Ewing described as the 'true radical spirit of Scotland' at memorial service

Winnie Ewing described as the 'true radical spirit of Scotland' at memorial service

16 July 2023

Alex Salmond says it was 'sort of spirit that Scotland needs – needed then and so desperately, desperately needs now.'


PICTURES: Winnie Ewing's memorial service was a who's who of Scottish politics

PICTURES: Winnie Ewing's memorial service was a who's who of Scottish politics

PICTURES: Winnie Ewing's memorial service was a who's who of Scottish politics

16 July 2023

The celebration of the independence icon's life attracted no less than three First Minister's past and present.


Alex Salmond’s full eulogy at Winnie Ewing’s memorial service at Inverness Cathedral

Alex Salmond’s full eulogy at Winnie Ewing’s memorial service at Inverness Cathedral

Alex Salmond’s full eulogy at Winnie Ewing’s memorial service at Inverness Cathedral

16 July 2023

He says ‘her courage, conviction and splash of derring-do’ makes her ‘the most significant Scottish nationalist of the 20th century.'


Follow rare white-tailed eagle's Highland journey with new map

Follow rare white-tailed eagle's Highland journey with new map

Follow rare white-tailed eagle's Highland journey with new map

16 July 2023

The public can follow the journey of Mar’verick, the rare white-tailed eagle with a special map that documents his travels.


RAIL MISERY: 1 in 3 Highland trains fail to arrive on time

RAIL MISERY: 1 in 3 Highland trains fail to arrive on time

RAIL MISERY: 1 in 3 Highland trains fail to arrive on time

16 July 2023

Are people across the region being let down when it comes to transport needs?


Sutherland museum to join in Highland Pride celebrations

Sutherland museum to join in Highland Pride celebrations

Sutherland museum to join in Highland Pride celebrations

16 July 2023

Timespan Museum and Arts Centre in Helmsdale is organising a group outing to Highland Pride.


Everything you need to know about Highland Pride 2023

Everything you need to know about Highland Pride 2023

Everything you need to know about Highland Pride 2023

16 July 2023

The first Highland Pride event in four years is quickly coming up on the horizon – here's what attendees can expect on the day.


Volant Fund cash to support vulnerable women and children

Volant Fund cash to support vulnerable women and children

Volant Fund cash to support vulnerable women and children

16 July 2023

GROUPS supporting women, children and young people who are at risk and facing social deprivation could be in for a cash boost of up to £15,000.


Holidaymaker launches fundraiser to install life-saving device at a north-west Sutherland caravan site

Holidaymaker launches fundraiser to install life-saving device at a north-west Sutherland caravan site

Holidaymaker launches fundraiser to install life-saving device at a north-west Sutherland caravan site

16 July 2023

Isabel McIntosh regularly holidays at Shore Caravan Site, situated next to beautiful Achmelvich Bay.


Fresh warnings over pink salmon in Sutherland rivers

Fresh warnings over pink salmon in Sutherland rivers

Fresh warnings over pink salmon in Sutherland rivers

16 July 2023

There are new warnings over an alien species of salmon in Scottish rivers - after first turning up six years ago.


LOOKING BACK: Were you a member of the 'Haggis Family'?

LOOKING BACK: Were you a member of the 'Haggis Family'?

LOOKING BACK: Were you a member of the 'Haggis Family'?

15 July 2023

From the photo archive of the Northern Times.


From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

15 July 2023

A dip into the Northern Times of yesteryear


Community views sought on new SSEN benefit fund

Community views sought on new SSEN benefit fund

Community views sought on new SSEN benefit fund

15 July 2023

GRASSROOTS group are being invited to have their say on the shape of a new benefit fund.


Highlander cartoon to make Belladrum debut

Highlander cartoon to make Belladrum debut

Highlander cartoon to make Belladrum debut

15 July 2023

Cartoonist Ewen Bain’s Highlander character ‘Angus Og’ is set to make his debut at Belladrum at the end of the month.


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