NEWS

Cops bust Wick cannabis farm at former government offices

Witnesses saw officers from around eight police vehicles conduct a drugs raid at a former social security office in Wick on Wednesday evening.

Massive Dingwall cannabis farm found in ex-Factory Shop premises as two men are arrested

Between 1500 to 2000 cannabis plants are said to have been found inside the High Street premises.

Caithness small blue butterflies to make big TV appearance on BBC show this Sunday

A Dunnet Community Forest project supporting the rare small blue butterfly is getting national attention this weekend on the BBC’s Countryfile show.

Falls of Shin restaurant reopens to the public today following fire in December

Operators of the Falls of Shin restaurant have said their team have “worked tirelessly” to restore the space.

BREAKING: NHS Highland declares a ‘critical incident’ related to ‘digital systems’

But the health board say appointments are going ahead and ‘patient care is continuing safely across all our hospitals and services’.

MFR station site put up for sale for £325,000

MFR’s former Inverness base has been put up for sale after it vacated the building due to cutbacks.

Harrison Ford’s Highland co-stars issue Glenmorangie Father’s Day invite’

Alan Duff Jr and Sr co-starred opposite Harrison Ford in the ad campaign and have special reason to celebrate Father’s Day this weekend.

Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport passes final hurdle unlocking £25m seed money

The Scottish and UK governments approve business case, according to CEO Calum Macpherson.

Ullapool school path’s ‘busy junction eyesore’ remains smashed for two years

Patience is running thin for locals after an Ullapool “eyesore” at a busy junction adjacent to the high school turned two years old last month.

Golfers from Royal Dornoch help North Squad win major title

They now head to take on the best in Scotland.

Memorial cup success for Helmsdale United as they continue unbeaten start to league campaign

Helmsdale took all three points from their league meeting with Brora, and also claimed the George Cormack Cup.

‘A rogue and a rascal’: John Gow, the Wick-born pirate

A look at the eventful life of John Gow, the Wick-born pirate who was hanged at London’s Execution Dock 300 years ago today.

Co-op shoppers get chance to win Belladrum weekend tickets

Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival turns 21 this year, and to celebrate it has teamed-up with Co-Op superstores.

National treasure spotted sunbathing on Ullapool beach

A national treasure has been spotted catching some sun on an Ullapool beach.

Visionary leadership and teamwork to be hailed

Nominations are open for the annual Highland Business Women Awards.

Film crews in Moray for Hollywood blockbuster The Odyssey

Matt Damon starring in movie by Christopher Nolan.

Ullapool High School pupils secure £3000 for worthy local cause

Three Ullapool youngsters “jumped out of their seats” when they managed to secure £3000 for a worthy local cause.

Highland community groups and charities can grab share of £5m Co-op fund

“We know that things are increasingly challenging…and through this funding we can make a difference locally and help people to thrive.’’

How to have your say on future of Tain Royal Academy Community Complex

The drop-in will take place on Thursday at TRACC and a local councillor has already urged those with an interest to make sure they turn out.

Brora shop announces post office opening in near future

Brora Village Store Community Interest Company has announced that a post office will open in its premises soon.