NEWS

Rogart to spend ‘legacy funding’ on buying church and upgrading play park

Rogart Community Council is negotiating with the Church of Scotland to buy historic St Callan’s Church.

Rogart and Lairg community councills at odds over wind farm funding

The two community councils are to hold further discussions over how to share community benefit funding from Chleansaid Wind Farm.

Former Clachnacuddin striker delighted to win Highland League with Brora Rangers

Striker impressed to help team become champions.

‘It is such an atrocity’: Couple tell how they helped hundreds of Ukrainians get out of war zone

Simon Robinson and Sarah Woolley, now living in a peaceful village in Caithness, have been speaking about their humanitarian work in Ukraine.

Singer Grace Morton to perform at Doll Holl, Brora, on Saturday

Grace is no stranger to Brora, having spent many childhood holidays in the village with her grandparents.

What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

Don’t miss East Sutherland Art Society’s art fair at Fountain Road Hall, Golspie, tomorrow.

Stone champions British steel and its importance for the future of Caithness

With government moves to save British steel production, Far north MP Jamie Stone highlighted its importance to Caithness at a House of Commons debate.

‘Technical’ issue sparks Easter getaway misery for CalMac ferry passengers

CalMac sailings in and out of Ullapool have been hit by cancellations following a “technical” issue - causing Easter getaway misery for passengers.

Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

Entries are now open for the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards (HITA) 2025.

Crew shortages hit several trains in and out of Inverness

Several trains travelling in and out of Inverness are affected by the disruption - two on the Far North Line and two on the Inverness-Aberdeen line.

A9 caution warning after breakdown at Berriedale

Motorists have been urged to be cautious on approach after a breakdown partially blocked the A9 between Berriedale and Helmsdale.

Ullapool Sea Savers say funding boost will ‘make a huge difference’

Ullapool eco-champions have been awarded funding to continue their marine conservation and education work.

Rare sighting of humpback whale near Inverness reported by marine wildlife watchers

Wildlife watchers were in for a treat yesterday as a humpback whale was spotted swimming in the waters of the Beauly Firth.

‘Vital’ Far North Line railway loop campaign wins backing of election hopeful

The campaign for a vital railway project that could sharply improve train reliability on the Far North Line has won the backing of a Holyrood hopeful.

Walkers warned to keep off Dornoch Airfield

A new company is set to take over the running of the Highland Council owned Dornoch Airfield.

‘Huntington’s disease took my gran, mum and sister, but I won’t let it change my life!’

A Highland man whose family has been blighted by Huntington’s disease and is now fighting it as well remains fiercely positive about the future.

Sutherland military pipers star at state banquet during King and Queen's visit to Italy

Pipe Major Colin Simpson and Pipe Major Mark Macrae were among six army pipers hand-picked to accompany the royal couple to Italy.

Overnight traffic lights in place for two weeks on A9 roadwork section

Work to dual the A9 between Tomaring and Moy will see overnight traffic signals introduced for two weeks from April 28.

Patrols to stop disturbance of endangered capercaillie during breeding season in Highlands

‘In recent years we continue to see wildlife photographers searching for caper’

Plug-in hybrid sets ‘exceptional record’ on Land’s End to John O’Groats journey

Three friends made the 863-mile end-to-end trip with a fuel consumption figure of 376 miles per gallon using a plug-in hybrid Volkswagen Golf GTE.