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Coastal sauna plan ‘risks harm to site of special scientific interest’, warn critics

Coastal sauna plan ‘risks harm to site of special scientific interest’, warn critics

Coastal sauna plan ‘risks harm to site of special scientific interest’, warn critics

Plans for a sauna overlooking the Moray Firth from the outskirts of Rosemarkie have sparked numerous objections in the community.


Funding boost for six organisations in Sutherland

Funding boost for six organisations in Sutherland

Funding boost for six organisations in Sutherland

Projects to have benefited vary from community transport schemes to a land-based education provider, and a food delivery service.


Kinlochbervie High School head teacher says school has ‘thrown itself into improvement planning with real determination’ following Education Scotland inspection

Kinlochbervie High School head teacher says school has ‘thrown itself into improvement planning with real determination’ following Education Scotland inspection

Kinlochbervie High School head teacher says school has ‘thrown itself into improvement planning with real determination’ following Education Scotland inspection

John Naples-Campbell addressed staff, pupils and the wider school community at Kinlochbervie High School’s end-of-term prize-giving this week.


REVEALED: Highland Council failed to fund road maintenance since 2018 by £90 million

REVEALED: Highland Council failed to fund road maintenance since 2018 by £90 million

REVEALED: Highland Council failed to fund road maintenance since 2018 by £90 million

New figures reveal that the current annual shortfall is around £13 million.


Highland MPs and MSPs set to attend second community council renewables convention

Highland MPs and MSPs set to attend second community council renewables convention

Highland MPs and MSPs set to attend second community council renewables convention

The gathering on August 12 is focussed on ‘respecting local democracy’.


Respected Tain and Easter Ross Councillor Derek Louden resigns from Highland Council

Respected Tain and Easter Ross Councillor Derek Louden resigns from Highland Council

Respected Tain and Easter Ross Councillor Derek Louden resigns from Highland Council

He was known for his honesty, self-effacing modesty, civic pride and business acumen.


Olympic icon Hannah Miley backs Tain swim pool campaign

Olympic icon Hannah Miley backs Tain swim pool campaign

Olympic icon Hannah Miley backs Tain swim pool campaign

She said: “Let’s make sure that swimming is still part of the community story, now and from the generations to come.”


West of Orkney wind farm gains offshore consents for 125-turbine development with Caithness connections

West of Orkney wind farm gains offshore consents for 125-turbine development with Caithness connections

West of Orkney wind farm gains offshore consents for 125-turbine development with Caithness connections

A major offshore wind farm that will connect to the electricity grid in Caithness has gained consent to develop up to 125 turbines off the north coast


Tourist hotspots to get extra bins to tackle litter

Tourist hotspots to get extra bins to tackle litter

Tourist hotspots to get extra bins to tackle litter

Overflowing bins and littering at Highland beauty spots has sparked the roll out of additional waste facilities at numerous tourist hotspots.


NHS Highland and Wildland Ltd to complete legal agreement to build new north coast health and social care hub

NHS Highland and Wildland Ltd to complete legal agreement to build new north coast health and social care hub

NHS Highland and Wildland Ltd to complete legal agreement to build new north coast health and social care hub

Tim Kirkwood, chief executive of WildLand Ltd, said it was hoped to start work next year and have the facility open in 2027.


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