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The importance of wood-burning stoves to homes in rural and islands communities will be debated in the Scottish Parliament next week.

The owners of the ferry that ran aground on Swona almost two years ago have been accused of failing to apologise to passengers who suffered injuries.

The runners made their way from Inverbroom to Inchnadamph yesterday and today they will run 61km from Inchnadamph to Kinlochbervie.

Peter Wild used stone lettering and relief carving techniques to spell out the word ‘Welcome’ on Caithness flagstone.

‘One message I took away today was that every life can make an impact on the world, and on others. Reece’s life did, in so many ways.’

Police appealed for information after the incident which left one dead and another in hospital seriously injured.

Jamie Stone lamented Holyrood’s “toxic politics and tribal factions” as he called on the UK government to allow a debate on Scottish devolution.

Peat & Diesel tell fans: ‘One more sleep ‘til Black Isle Belter!’

The event was a celebration of nature with a range of activities taking place.

Some 2500 ducks have to be examined for defects, cleaned and their numbers checked.

An early morning train service from the north Highlands to Inverness was cancelled this morning after trespassers were seen on tracks.

Dornoch Pipe Band returns this weekend for the first of its free summer performances on Saturday evenings in the town square.

A “pre-examination meeting” was held earlier this month to set the shape of the inquiry.

Caledonian Sleeper services from the Highlands and Aberdeen tonight have been cancelled.

A circus due to visit Wick and Golspie next month includes a Ukrainian clown who has escaped the devastation of his country to settle in the UK.

Day four was characterised by steep climbs and pathless terrain with coller temperatures and wetter weather.

Police have appealed for dash-cam footage which may help their investigation.

In June 2023, Ullapool locals demanded better bus services between the Wester Ross village and Inverness.

The master of the Pentland Firth ferry Alfred “almost certainly fell asleep” before the vessel ran aground on Swona, an investigation has found.

Dingwall Mart reported a large quantity of underfinished hoggs “played havoc” with sales averages.