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Fun day planned for Clachtoll Beach

Fun day planned for Clachtoll Beach

A fun-packed day of seaside adventures and seashore-themed activities and displays is to take place at Clachtoll Beach on Tuesday next week (Aug 6).


Tressady Wind Farm application submitted

Tressady Wind Farm application submitted

Wind Prospect Developments, on behalf of EDF Energy Renewables, has submitted a planning application today to Highland Council for 13 turbines located…


Police appeal for witnesses to assault

Police appeal for witnesses to assault

Police in Alness are appealing for witnesses regarding an assault which happened outside the library on Invergordon High Street between 12.50pm and 1pm…


Police warn of "cash" scam in Highlands

Police warn of "cash" scam in Highlands

POLICE are renewing their previous warnings about deception thefts targeting businesses across the Highlands.


Seal population is getting out of control

Seal population is getting out of control

Sir – It was a beautiful day and I was fortunate enough to be able to sit on the beach at the entrance to Loch Fleet Nature Reserve.


Our accents tell a story

Our accents tell a story

It’s amazing how different the various parts of one country can be.


Entente cordiale must be preserved

Entente cordiale must be preserved

Over the next few days we’ll have the pleasure of the company of the Prince of Wales, or the Duke of Rothesay, as he prefers to be called when he…


Average speed system to be installed on A9

Average speed system to be installed on A9

A new average speed camera system, which will run from Dunblane to Inverness, is to be installed on the A9 to improve safety.


Lochinver lifeboat man takes on five peaks challenge

Lochinver lifeboat man takes on five peaks challenge

The Lochinver lifeboat mechanic, Stuart Gudgeon, is to attempt the Assynt 5 Peaks Challenge to raise money for the RNLI, the charity that saves lives…


Friends reunited!

Friends reunited!

AS Golspie prepares for the opening ceremony of the 40th Golspie Gala Week tomorrow (Saturday), two former gala queens have recently re-united on the…


Put money into trains not A9 improvements says rail chief

Put money into trains not A9 improvements says rail chief

A RAIL chief has demanded that the long-awaited £3 billion A9 dualling is reconsidered – so more cash can be ploughed into the Highlands’…


More warnings about Belladrum tickets scam

More warnings about Belladrum tickets scam

Following further reports of fraudulent ticket sales for the Belladrum Tartan Heart music festival, Police in Inverness are continuing to alert those…


Helmsdale Utd lift Paul Cup after penalty shoot-out against Dornoch City

Helmsdale Utd lift Paul Cup after penalty shoot-out against Dornoch City

HELMSDALE United lifted the Paul Cup in dramatic fashion after a penalty shoot-out victory against fellow Do Soccer Ross-Sutherland AFA League side…


Police warn of outboard motor thefts

Police warn of outboard motor thefts

The Highland and Islands Division of Police Scotland is investigating a number of thefts of outboard motors from various coastal locations across the…


'Bedroom Tax' loophole plugged

'Bedroom Tax' loophole plugged

HOPES of finding a loophole for people hit by the controversial "bedroom tax" in the Highlands have been dashed, it has emerged.


Strathy Wind Farm turbine numbers cut back but tip height increased

Strathy Wind Farm turbine numbers cut back but tip height increased

SSE Renewables, the renewable energy development division of SSE, has revised its Strathy South wind farm proposal, which is currently in planning, and…


A82 closed in both directions

A82 closed in both directions

Emergency services are currently in attendance at a serious two vehicle road traffic collision on the A82 near Onich.


VisitScotland put weight behind Kyle of Sutherland area

VisitScotland put weight behind Kyle of Sutherland area

Following on from the unfortunate closure of Carbisdale Castle Youth Hostel and the catastrophic fire which destroyed the Falls of Shin Visitor Centre…


Beware of non-existant Belladrum tickets

Beware of non-existant Belladrum tickets

Police in the Highlands and Islands are alerting anyone who is still wishing to purchase tickets for the Belladrum Tartan Heart music festival,…


One man injured in fire at Brora

One man injured in fire at Brora

Firefighters responded to a call at 9.30pm last night after the Operations Control in Inverness received the first of seven 999 calls reporting a fire…


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