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Highland project to present report on place-based approaches to tackle climate change

The Highland Adapts project will present its latest report to Highland Council members this week.

'Thin end of the wedge' as Highland Council no longer prepared to pay for Clyne War Memorial clock service

Fears over the future upkeep of Clyne War Memorial at Brora have been voiced.

Leisure Businesses to apply for Covid-19 business grants

Grants of up to £3150 are available to Highland leisure businesses who have been affected by measures to control the spread of the Omicron variant.

Farr Primary Nursery School in Bettyhill closed today

A north Sutherland primary nursery will join four other schools that will not be operating today.

Deadline approaches for public to submit comments on 17 new houses at 'old hockey pitch' in Golspie

Highland Council have submitted a planning application for 17 houses on the 'old hockey pitch' in Golspie.

LFD tests available from pop-up collection points across Sutherland

Packs of LFD tests will be distributed from locations across the Highlands from Monday January 17 to Friday January 21.

Council house rent hike on the cards in a bid to balance the budget

Officials say 'we need to generate sufficient income to continue to invest in housing improvements based on tenant priorities'

Scottish Crofters back rural migration scheme but warn that causes must be addressed

The Scottish Crofters Federation has warned that addressing the causes of rural depopulation must come before a proposed in-migration scheme.

Sutherland projects urged to meet funding application deadline

Community groups in Sutherland are being urged to apply to the Scottish Government's Place-Based Investment programme before its deadline.

CALL MADE: Community councillors needed for Kinlochbervie

WOULD-BE community councillors in north-west Sutherland are being invited to step forward for nomination.

Highland hospitality sector set for grant support

Hospitality businesses who lost bookings during the festive period are to secure grant support from the Scottish Government.