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Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

Encouraging slow, sustainable tourism from the heart of a visitor hotspot saw a Loch Ness initiative scoop a prestigious Highland Heroes accolade.

Tain care home set to see £2.2 million expansion

Parklands Care Homes has unveiled plans for a £2.2 million two-storey extension at a Tain care home.

Upgraded submersibles to scour the depths of Loch Ness for Nessie

A new search for Nessie will take place in Loch Ness this May - after the Loch Ness Centre announced plans for upgraded tech to scour below the waves.

Child care centre in Brora cuts service as it struggles to meet updated Care Inspectorate criteria

Local councillors have become involved in a bid to help overcome the issues affecting Sutherland Stepping Stones in Brora.

‘We are all dumbfounded at the needless damage’: Thieves break into Indian restaurant and takeaway in Brora

Two of the business’s Electronic Point of Sale payment tills were stolen and a third one damaged.

How the Highland Council proposes to solve NC500 issues

The problems posed by the Highlands’ 516-mile NC500 route are undeniably tricky – and almost everyone has very strong opinions about it.

Mental health charity recognised at national awards

Mikeysline has received an award at an Edinburgh ceremony.

Second Bryan Adams gig sells out in minutes

Rock legend Bryan Adams’ second Inverness gig has sold out in just minutes!

North Coast 500 is perfect ‘shop window’ to north Highlands

North Coast 500: Ten Years On – David Richardson says that tourism is vital to the north Highlands, and the NC500 has helped sustain the sector

LISTEN: North Coast 500: Ten Years On – benefits and challenges as route marks 10th anniversary

As the North Coast 500 marks its 10th anniversary, our podcast discusses the issues that the popular route have brought, as well as the benefits.

Norwegian state-owned energy company Statkraft drops long-standing plans for wind farm near Melvich

Statkraft has withdrawn its planning application for the 12-turbine Ackron Wind Farm.

Scourie eatery wins Regional Edge award to help with vision of converting a shipping container into a restaurant

Grant and Heather Mercer set up Crofter’s Kitchen at Scourie Beach last year.

Thurso baker scoops traditional shortbread award in food contest grand final

A Thurso baker impressed judges with his traditional shortbread at a culinary competition’s grand final held in Inverness last weekend.

Inverness Airport “best in Europe” for fifth year in a row

Inverness Airport has won the best airport in Europe serving under two million passengers — for the fifth year in a row.

Jamie Stone tells meeting he would support a moratorium on renewable energy developments in Kyle of Sutherland area

Jamie Stone MP said renewable energy infrastructure in the Kyle of Sutherland region had reached saturation point.

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.

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Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

Tain care home set to see £2.2 million expansion

Tain care home set to see £2.2 million expansion

Upgraded submersibles to scour the depths of Loch Ness for Nessie

Upgraded submersibles to scour the depths of Loch Ness for Nessie

Child care centre in Brora cuts service as it struggles to meet updated Care Inspectorate criteria

Child care centre in Brora cuts service as it struggles to meet updated Care Inspectorate criteria

‘We are all dumbfounded at the needless damage’: Thieves break into Indian restaurant and takeaway in Brora

‘We are all dumbfounded at the needless damage’: Thieves break into Indian restaurant and takeaway in Brora

How the Highland Council proposes to solve NC500 issues

How the Highland Council proposes to solve NC500 issues

Mental health charity recognised at national awards

Mental health charity recognised at national awards

Second Bryan Adams gig sells out in minutes

Second Bryan Adams gig sells out in minutes

North Coast 500 is perfect ‘shop window’ to north Highlands

North Coast 500 is perfect ‘shop window’ to north Highlands

LISTEN: North Coast 500: Ten Years On – benefits and challenges as route marks 10th anniversary

LISTEN: North Coast 500: Ten Years On – benefits and challenges as route marks 10th anniversary

Norwegian state-owned energy company Statkraft drops long-standing plans for wind farm near Melvich

Norwegian state-owned energy company Statkraft drops long-standing plans for wind farm near Melvich

Scourie eatery wins Regional Edge award to help with vision of converting a shipping container into a restaurant

Scourie eatery wins Regional Edge award to help with vision of converting a shipping container into a restaurant

Thurso baker scoops traditional shortbread award in food contest grand final

Thurso baker scoops traditional shortbread award in food contest grand final

Inverness Airport “best in Europe” for fifth year in a row

Inverness Airport “best in Europe” for fifth year in a row

Jamie Stone tells meeting he would support a moratorium on renewable energy developments in Kyle of Sutherland area

Jamie Stone tells meeting he would support a moratorium on renewable energy developments in Kyle of Sutherland area

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

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

Ullapool restaurant retains Michelin Guide listing — for third year running

Ullapool restaurant retains Michelin Guide listing — for third year running

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