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Labour MSP Rhoda Grant secures SNP pledge for full Highland human rights debate

The Scottish Human Rights Commission found ‘not a single human right’ is met in the region ‘under international law’.

Pizzeria plan at derelict supermarket given green light

A long-vacant supermarket site in Ullapool looks set for a future as an “artisanal pizzeria” after the plans were given the greenlight.

Council considers launching judicial review over wind farm plan

Highland Council is considering challenging the controversial decision by Scottish ministers to grant planning permission for Strath Oykel Wind farm.

Urgent repairs spark month-long road closure and 50-mile detour

A Sutherland road will be closed for more than a month for "urgent repairs", Highland Council has warned.

Inverness demonstration demands ‘Highland Council Think Again’ over visitor levy

The march through the city was launched after a meeting between hospitality businesses and the council at Eden Court.

Highland visitor levy is ‘fundamentally flawed’ and should be scrapped, hospitality sector says

Business leader Colin Marr says ‘I can't think of another tax which has taxes on top of it’.

Only TWO Highland dog fouling fines issued since 2021

ONLY two fines for dog fouling have been issued since 2021 in the Highlands, prompting local politicians to call out “lazy and selfish” pet owners.

COLUMN: Highland Council’s financial plan is anything but sound

Highland Council currently has a total debt of £1.277 billion and this costs £93.3 million per year in loan charges.

1700 people sign Highland Hotel Association petition against Highland Council’s planned visitor levy

The association fears it will be ‘an extra tax on visitors and locals’ while evidence from abroad argues it will not put tourists off visiting.

WATCH: ‘Big milestone’ reached during work on Inverness Castle Experience

Work on transforming Inverness Castle into a major tourist attraction has passed “another big milestone”.

Heavy snow set to keep 1000s of Highland school and nursery youngsters at home

Thousands of Highland school and nursery children are set for another day at home as the cold snap continues.

Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave over 20,000 youngsters at home

Around 20,000 school pupils and nursery children in the Highland Council area are staying at home today after heavy snow overnight forced closures.

More than 5000 children stay home as Highland Council closes schools and nurseries

Highland Council has announced the closure of a raft of schools and nurseries this morning after more heavy snow overnight.