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MSP hopeful urges Highland Council to halt ‘damaging’ motorhome pass scheme

LibDem candidate David Green fears the council is ‘effectively driving business away’ from local operators.

Samantha Kane slashes asking price for Carbisdale Castle as ‘iconic’ property returns to market

Carbisdale Castle was returned to the market today — but at a much reduced asking price.

Highland secondary pupils get opportunity to explore careers in salmon farming sector

A group of Highland secondary pupils will get a first-hand look at the variety of opportunities that the salmon farming sector offers.

Dornoch antique shop put up for sale for offers around £375k after ‘immensely enjoyable’ 40 years for retiring owners

An antique shop in Dornoch has hit the market after its owners have decided to retire.

Rogart and Lairg community councills at odds over wind farm funding

The two community councils are to hold further discussions over how to share community benefit funding from Chleansaid Wind Farm.

Stone champions British steel and its importance for the future of Caithness

With government moves to save British steel production, Far north MP Jamie Stone highlighted its importance to Caithness at a House of Commons debate.

Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

Entries are now open for the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards (HITA) 2025.

Crew shortages hit several trains in and out of Inverness

Several trains travelling in and out of Inverness are affected by the disruption - two on the Far North Line and two on the Inverness-Aberdeen line.

‘Vital’ Far North Line railway loop campaign wins backing of election hopeful

The campaign for a vital railway project that could sharply improve train reliability on the Far North Line has won the backing of a Holyrood hopeful.

WATCH: Dozens of jobs to be created at Eastgate food zone

Scott Murray, CEO of Cru Hospitality, tells us more about the biggest investment his business has worked on in its 15-year history.

First of 150,000 cruise line passengers set to arrive at Easter Ross port today

More than 150,000 passengers will arrive at the port in 2025, with 97 cruise ship calls scheduled.

Durness family business changes hands after 100 years

Richard Mackay & Son has been run by Robbie Mackay for the last 40 years and is the most north-westerly grocery shop in Britain.

Historic Sutherland hotel in finals of Scottish Hotel Awards

The awards ceremony takes place in Glasgow in May.

18-month wait for trains is over as Far North Line’s Altnabreac station reopens to public

Trains are once again calling at Altnabreac Station in the Flow Country, bringing the request stop’s 18-month long closure to an end.

‘Female technology in action’ - Forres resident to feature in European exhibition

The House of Automata has been popular with locals and tourists alike since opening in Forres in 2023.

Historic 18th century laird’s house could be yours for just £350,000

A handsome and historic 18th century laird’s house could be yours for just £350,000!

Whisky workers at Balblair Distillery, Edderton, strike in row over pay with parent company Inver House Distillers;

Whisky workers at an Easter Ross distillery were on the picket lines today [Thursday] after pay talks broke down.

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MSP hopeful urges Highland Council to halt ‘damaging’ motorhome pass scheme

Samantha Kane slashes asking price for Carbisdale Castle as ‘iconic’ property returns to market

Samantha Kane slashes asking price for Carbisdale Castle as ‘iconic’ property returns to market

Highland secondary pupils get opportunity to explore careers in salmon farming sector

Highland secondary pupils get opportunity to explore careers in salmon farming sector

Dornoch antique shop put up for sale for offers around £375k after ‘immensely enjoyable’ 40 years for retiring owners

Dornoch antique shop put up for sale for offers around £375k after ‘immensely enjoyable’ 40 years for retiring owners

Rogart and Lairg community councills at odds over wind farm funding

Rogart and Lairg community councills at odds over wind farm funding

Stone champions British steel and its importance for the future of Caithness

Stone champions British steel and its importance for the future of Caithness

Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

Crew shortages hit several trains in and out of Inverness

Crew shortages hit several trains in and out of Inverness

‘Vital’ Far North Line railway loop campaign wins backing of election hopeful

‘Vital’ Far North Line railway loop campaign wins backing of election hopeful

WATCH: Dozens of jobs to be created at Eastgate food zone

WATCH: Dozens of jobs to be created at Eastgate food zone

First of 150,000 cruise line passengers set to arrive at Easter Ross port today

First of 150,000 cruise line passengers set to arrive at Easter Ross port today

Durness family business changes hands after 100 years

Durness family business changes hands after 100 years

Historic Sutherland hotel in finals of Scottish Hotel Awards

Historic Sutherland hotel in finals of Scottish Hotel Awards

18-month wait for trains is over as Far North Line’s Altnabreac station reopens to public

18-month wait for trains is over as Far North Line’s Altnabreac station reopens to public

‘Female technology in action’ - Forres resident to feature in European exhibition

‘Female technology in action’ - Forres resident to feature in European exhibition

Historic 18th century laird’s house could be yours for just £350,000

Historic 18th century laird’s house could be yours for just £350,000

Whisky workers at Balblair Distillery, Edderton, strike in row over pay with parent company Inver House Distillers;

Whisky workers at Balblair Distillery, Edderton, strike in row over pay with parent company Inver House Distillers;

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