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New York Times names Caithness and Sutherland Flow Country in list of ‘must see’ destinations

New York Times names Caithness and Sutherland Flow Country in list of ‘must see’ destinations

The south-west of England and East London were the only other UK places to make the 52 strong list.


Scottish Ministers give green light to proposed Strath Oykel Wind Farm despite fierce local opposition

Scottish Ministers give green light to proposed Strath Oykel Wind Farm despite fierce local opposition

The Scottish Governement overruled the recommendations of its own planning reporters to give the go-ahead to the Strath Oykel Wind Farm.


Strathpuffer 24 set to honour ‘one of the best’

Strathpuffer 24 set to honour ‘one of the best’

The tough 24-hour Ross-shire endurance challenge will honour the legacy of a remarkable woman who won many friends in and outwith the cycling world.


WEATHER UPDATE: Yellow weather warning extended as travel disruption in the Highlands and Moray continues

WEATHER UPDATE: Yellow weather warning extended as travel disruption in the Highlands and Moray continues

Snow showers and ice will bring further disruption to travel in the Highlands and Moray as a yellow weather warning has been extended.


Poignant new sunken ship memorial to be unveiled at Talmine ceremony tomorrow

Poignant new sunken ship memorial to be unveiled at Talmine ceremony tomorrow

The loss of the SS Ashbury was the worst loss of a merchant ship during World War II, in an incident not caused by enemy action.


More than 5000 children stay home as Highland Council closes schools and nurseries

More than 5000 children stay home as Highland Council closes schools and nurseries

Highland Council has announced the closure of a raft of schools and nurseries this morning after more heavy snow overnight.


Knit and Natter evenings to restart at Ardgay

Knit and Natter evenings to restart at Ardgay

The group has been given a generous grant from the Beinn Tharsuinn Community Benefit Fund, awarded by Ardgay & District Community Council.


Highland Shortbread Showdown back for a third year

Highland Shortbread Showdown back for a third year

Talented bakers from Caithness and Sutherland are among those who will be going for glory in the 2025 Highland Shortbread Showdown.


More than 1200 give in blood campaign so far

More than 1200 give in blood campaign so far

Our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign to boost blood donations across the north has now passed the 1000 mark.


New TV show follows the first release of wildcats into the wild in Cairngorms

New TV show follows the first release of wildcats into the wild in Cairngorms

Ground-breaking project based at Highland Wildlife Park by Kincraig aims to save wildcat from extinction


WATCH: Mountain rescue team brave waist-deep snow in Cairngorms double-rescue

WATCH: Mountain rescue team brave waist-deep snow in Cairngorms double-rescue

Mountain heroes battled "brutal" weather last night in a double rescue in the Cairngorms in which one couple feared they would not survive.


Highland Council orders Infinity Trampoline Park in Inverness to close until a license is granted

Highland Council orders Infinity Trampoline Park in Inverness to close until a license is granted

The business says that it will close in the meantime but hopes to reopen in time for the weekend.


Works for £2m structural improvement on Kessock Bridge start after two-month delay

Works for £2m structural improvement on Kessock Bridge start after two-month delay

Works to strengthen the bridge towers on the Kessock Bridge are underway after a delay to series of “essential works” was announced in October 2024.


Prince Andrew reported to police over use of fake name ‘Andrew Inverness’ on business files

Prince Andrew reported to police over use of fake name ‘Andrew Inverness’ on business files

Anti-monarchy group Republic has called on police to investigate Prince Andrew for using the fake name “Andrew Inverness” in his financial dealings.


Bowel cancer survivor and record-breaking marathon runner Adele Roberts urges fundraisers to sign up for Race for Life Inverness in 2025

Bowel cancer survivor and record-breaking marathon runner Adele Roberts urges fundraisers to sign up for Race for Life Inverness in 2025

More than £70,000 was raised in total at last year’s event.


Burst water pipe near Ullapool causes supply issues

Burst water pipe near Ullapool causes supply issues

The estimated time for completing the repair is 2pm.


CalMac warns of several Ullapool ferry cancellations

CalMac warns of several Ullapool ferry cancellations

CalMac has issued yellow, amber and red warnings for the sailings, due to “strong northerly winds and associated sea and swell”.


Snow warning for Highlands and Moray extended

Snow warning for Highlands and Moray extended

The north has been warned to expect another day of wintry conditions, as a weather warning has been extended.


School closures in the Highlands

School closures in the Highlands

Six schools and three nurseries in the Highlands have so far announced they will be closed or will open later today.


Change of ownership for Bridge Hotel in Bonar Bridge

Change of ownership for Bridge Hotel in Bonar Bridge

The change of ownership has raised hopes that the hotel will soon be fully reopened, bringing jobs to the area.


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