NEWS

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: A privileged look round an abandoned island

Choppy waters are worth it for a visit to Eilean Nan Roan.

Brora-born filmmaker to deliver film workshops across Sutherland after funding award

A series of film workshops are to be hosted throughout Sutherland after a funding award received from Creative Screen Scotland

PICTURES: Lairg Gala Week off to ‘excellent start’

The opening ceremony was held on Saturday.

Business leaders call on UK government to base GB Energy headquarters in the Highlands

A group of business and organisation leaders is calling on the new Labour UK Government to locate the headquarters of the proposed GB Energy.

Citizen scientists, researchers, and wildlife enthusiasts in Sutherland invited to take part in National Whale and Dolphin Watch

Sea Watch Foundation announces the return of its National Whale and Dolphin Watch, a 10-day-long event taking place from July 26 to August 4.

Sutherland artisan baker launches ‘pay as you can’ new loaf to make nutritious bread accessible to all

Susan Wallace’s new ‘People’s Bread’ loaf is available on Saturdays at West End Stores, Portskerra, or at her pop-up shop in Thurso.

‘People are putting themselves at risk’: Network Rail concern over use of level crossing at Dunrobin Castle railway station

Concerned train drivers have reported incidents where users have not followed the correct procedure at the level crossing.

Yacht towed to Lochinver by lifeboat after rudder problems off Handa Island

Lochinver Lifeboat launched at 3.22pm.

How Ullapool teenager (18) became an entrepreneur after teaching himself woodturning

Meet the Wester Ross teenager (18) who runs his own business after teaching himself woodturning.

‘Hysterical’ Ullapool man injured victim in attack

Two men were confronted by a hysterical man outside a Wester Ross hotel and one of them sustained a broken thigh bone when he was attacked.

MP Jamie Stone swears oath at House of Commons

Jamie Stone, newly re-elected MP for Caithness Sutherland and Easter Ross, has sworn into the House of Commons this morning.

Wick round-Britain rowers make progress to Poole harbour

Round-Britain rowers Allan Lipp and Mhairi Ross have made progress along the south coast of England and hope to resume their challenge on Wednesday.

£184.7m Tomatin-Moy A9 dualling contract lined up

Scottish Government is poised to award the construction contract to Balfour Beatty.

MSP with strong Highland links reported to be considering Scottish Conservatives leadership bid

A Conservative with strong Highland connections is reportedly considering a bid for the party's soon to be vacant Scottish leadership post.

Ullapool’s former Mo Dhachaidh care home to get £1.1m accessible housing transformation

The building is set to transform into accessible housing, so the area can “retain some form of care provision”.

Ullapool midge menace peaks, according to Smidge data

All of Wester Ross is facing the most intense numbers of the Scottish menacing insects.

Strathnaver Museum seeks two artists in residence

The residency programme has been made possible thanks to “generous funding” from a number of organisations.

Strathnaver Museum in running for major award

The museum has been shortlisted in the National RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Awards 2024.

Brora Rangers thrash Inverness Caledonian Thistle in impressive win in friendly

Impressive pre-season victory.

Drivers gear up for 2024 Gars Tractor Run

Around 60 drivers have so far registered to take part in the 2024 Gars Tractor Run but more are expected on the day.