NEWS

Temporary timetable introduced on Highland train services amidst ScotRail cuts

Train commuters are being warned of changes to ScotRail services in the Highlands after a pay dispute resulted in a shortage of drivers.

Helmsdale pupils perform song and poem at 150th railway anniversary event

The conference at RSPB Forsinard Flows Nature Reserve marked the 150th anniversary of the Far North Line reaching Wick and Thurso.

Helmsdale United aim to keep Highland Amateur Cup dream alive this weekend

Only one team from Sutherland left in the competition.

Meetings at Lairg and Kinlochbervie to discuss proposed changes to crofting legislation

The Scottish Government’s Bill Group is holding a series of consultation meetings.

WATCH: Historic ‘Rose Window’ reassembly begins at Inverness Castle Experience

The iconic ‘Rose Window’, originally crafted in 1867 has been restored and is now being reassembled to become part of the Inverness Castle Experience.

Scottish Land Commission looking to recruit new board members

The Scottish Government wants to appoint two new land commissioners and a new tenant farming commissioner to join the Scottish Land Commission board.

Study looking at financial difficulties faced by those in end of life in rural areas seeks recruits

A Marie Curie-funded study aims to uncover the struggles of people in Scotland’s rural communities facing advanced illness and financial hardship.

Former Red Arrows pilot with sight issues completes 1000-mile run at John O’Groats

Higgy, a former Red Arrows pilot with glaucoma, completes a 1000-mile run to raise awareness of glaucoma.

Mental health service doubles up GP practices supported across the Highlands

A national mental health charity is expanding its reach to cover new areas including West Sutherland, Badenoch and Strathspey.

Weird orange ball of light seen over Golspie near time of mass bumblebee deaths – could there be a link?

The mystery of mass bumblebee deaths at Golpsie deepened after a local man detailed a strange phenomenon that could be linked to the sad event.

Tain-based charity Kats Second Editions ‘doesn’t say no’ to those in need

The confidential charity collects donations of children’s clothes, shoes, jackets and even toiletries, and re-distributes them to families in need.

Motorists warned of overnight delays on A9 at Golspie as resurfacing work begins

Five days of resurfacing work on the A9 at the south end of Golspie will begin this weekend.

Ullapool community projects get funding boost from Broom Power Hydro scheme

Ullapool community projects have been given a funding boost after the latest round of grants from the Broom Power Hydro scheme.

PICTURES: Skipinnish celebrate 25th anniversary in style in Highlands

Skipinnish celebrated their 25th anniversary in style during a three-day weekender at the Big Top Under Canvas. Were you there?

Tain teacher’s welcome from pupils at heart of football switch to St Duthus

Footballer and history teacher Neil Moir says he wants to “give back” to the Tain area after five years.

Heroes remembered: Memorial to Australian aircrew killed and injured in World War II crash to be erected at Dornoch Bridge

The 1.8m-high memorial will overlook the site where a Sunderland flying boat crashed into the Dornoch Firth in 1945.

‘We wanted to thank George for keeping us safe’: Retirement presentation for North Coast firefighter

George Mackay, Tongue, has retired after 35 years as a firefighter.

Life-size inflatable whale to be star attraction at Lochinver event

Visitors will be able to enter the 13m long by 8m wide inflatable to learn about the internal anatomy of humback whales.

PICTURES: Dornoch runner is overall winner of first ever Ben Bhraggie 24-hour hill race

The Ben Bhraggie 24-hour hill race started at 10am on Saturday, July 6.

Jump in number of children and adults accessing psychiatric support in Highlands

The number has risen sharply in five years and mental health advocates think this is driven by better support and efforts to destigmatise.