NEWS

20mph speed limit consultation feedback being examined ahead of crunch vote

Feedback over the region’s new 20mph limits is now being examined by Highland Council ahead of a vote which could make them permanent this spring.

Steps taken to keep invasive mink out of Caithness and Sutherland

A Caithness-based countryside ranger has outlined issues faced by wildlife from the invasive American mink and steps taken to monitor the creature.

4 weeks of roadwork disruption at Raigmore Hospital, patients warned

Hospital patients travelling to Raigmore face weeks of disruption while roadworks take place outside its main entrance, NHS Highland has warned.

Jamie Stone vows to keep fighting for women’s healthcare equality

Jamie Stone has pledged to continue speaking up on healthcare for women, arguing that females deserve equal access regardless of where they live.

Clean-up of Raffin Beach in north-west Sutherland planned for end of March

The beach clean is being organised as part of Keep Sotland Beautiful’s Spring Clean Scotland campaign which runs between March 21 and April 21.

Only thing stopping Cairngorm funicular is 70mph gale force winds

Operators have said mountain railway running smoothly as HIE reveal when train will be out of action again for last of work

Young Dornoch cricketer lands place in Scotland under-17 squad after ‘intense’ rise through north of Scotland ranks

17-year-old cricketer Alec Maclennan only moved to the Highlands last year – but has already made a breakthrough with the national team.

Post Offices scammed out of hundreds of pounds in spate of Highland incidents

Scammers are targeting small businesses and cashiers in the Highlands, police have warned after incidents in post offices costing hundreds of pounds.

Ullapool restaurant retains Michelin Guide listing — for third year running

The Dipping Lugger, led by head chef David Smith, has won a number of accolades over the years for their restaurant and hotel.

Chairman of Highlands and Islands Enterprise announces retirement

Alistair Dodds CBE has served on the HIE board for 11 years and was due to stay in the chairman position until April 2026.

New ‘super pylon’ line will ‘devastate’ popular beauty spot at Loch Brora

SSEN Transmission is proposing that the new 400kV pylon line crosses Loch Brora at a narrow point near Killin in Strath Brora.

Orbex vows to return to Sutherland Spaceport – but Caithness business leader warns there are ‘no guarantees’

The prospect of satellite launches from the mothballed north Sutherland spaceport has been rekindled.

‘So effortless’: former doctor gives 128th blood donation

A former doctor was among those giving blood at a community donation session last week.

Big Sing workshop at Borgie Wood hits right note

Participants said it was a “wonderful day learning Gaelic” and a “fabulous workshop”.

Opera Highlights comes to Durness

The touring show, created specially for Scottish Opera each season, has been on the road since January 25 and will visit 24 communities.

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

From walks to a quiz, talk and bingo, there’s plenty to do in Sutherland over the next week.

Brora Rangers only focussed on own results as they aim to stay top of Highland League

Cattachs remain in front of Brechin City.

Lairg and District Community Initiatives appoints new board chairman

Robert Johnstone succeeds Kaye Hurrion to head up the LDCI board.

Driving force behind evolution of independent newspaper publishing in Highlands and Moray, Peter Fowler MBE, dies at 86

Peter Granville Fowler MBE, a visionary newspaper publisher who played a pivotal role in the evolution of regional news across the north has died.

Bookings open for Fèis Chataibh’s Pipe Band Camp

The camp will be held at Golspie High School on Saturday, March 29.