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Controversial plans to introduce a tourist tax in the Highlands 'should be shelved'

Controversial plans to introduce a tourist tax in the Highlands 'should be shelved'

Highland Council’s depute leader admitted it would be the wrong time to bring in a tax on visitors as the hospitality sector struggles to recover.
PICTURES: Inverness shopping centre reopens after coronavirus lockdown

PICTURES: Inverness shopping centre reopens after coronavirus lockdown

Inverness's shopping centres were finally able to fully reopen for business this week as coronavirus restrictions were further eased.
Man suffers 'serious injuries' in Inverness robbery

Man suffers 'serious injuries' in Inverness robbery

A man was taken to hospital after being robbed in Inverness on Sunday.
Gael Force Group makes new appointments to its board

Gael Force Group makes new appointments to its board

Aquaculture firm Gael Force Group is targetting world-class supplier status in the next phase of its strategic growth.

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Couple 'tried to save stricken sailor' on Loch Ness

Couple 'tried to save stricken sailor' on Loch Ness

Couple 'tried to save stricken sailor' on Loch Ness

An Inverness couple have told how they raced to rescue a man and his friend from the waters of Loch Ness.

Work resumes on £5.5m care home

Work resumes on £5.5m care home

Work resumes on £5.5m care home

WORK has resumed on a £5.5 million care home on the Black Isle – and it is now due to open in October.

Duo make no plea to robbery charges

Duo make no plea to robbery charges

Duo make no plea to robbery charges

Two men have appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court today in connection with an alleged assault to severe injury and robbery in Inverness.

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Scotland records just three new positive tests for coronavirus in past day

Scotland records just three new positive tests for coronavirus in past day

ONLY three positive tests for Covid-19 were recorded across the whole of Scotland in the past 24 hours – and no fresh deaths for six days.
First Minister warns of 'highest risk' changes to lockdown so far

First Minister warns of 'highest risk' changes to lockdown so far

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said ttomorrow marks the "biggest step so far" out of lockdown as Scotland records no new deaths from Covid-19.
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SPORT

Inverness Athletic and Balloan Football Club create partnership

Inverness Athletic and Balloan Football Club create partnership

North Caledonian League outfit agree partnership with youth team.

New faces needed at Caley Thistle – Tremarco

New faces needed at Caley Thistle – Tremarco

New faces needed at Caley Thistle – Tremarco

Carl Tremarco believes his former club need to make signings if they are to finally win promotion.

Stewart can push on again at Ross County says boss

Stewart can push on again at Ross County says boss

Stewart can push on again at Ross County says boss

Stuart Kettlewell is a big fan of big striker

Youngsters could get County chance

Youngsters could get County chance

Youngsters could get County chance

Ross County boss Stuart Kettlewell has not ruled out filling the gaps in his squad with some of the club's young prospects ahead of next season.

Staggies reveal broadcast team

Staggies reveal broadcast team

Staggies reveal broadcast team

Ross County have unveiled the team that will front coverage of their Premiership matches for virtual season ticket holders.

No rush to name Staggies captain

No rush to name Staggies captain

Stuart Kettlewell will wait to see how the dynamics of his squad change in pre-season before naming a new Ross County captain.

Funeral details announced for teenage athlete

Funeral details announced for teenage athlete

A celebration of the life of Heather Welsh, a Nairn Area Amateur Athletics Club thrower who tragically died, will be held on Thursday afternoon.

County given friendly green light

County given friendly green light

Ross County will be able to start playing friendly matches as soon as this weekend after receiving government permission to step up preparations.
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Recipe of the week: Olia Hercules' curd cake with caramelised apples

Recipe of the week: Olia Hercules' curd cake with caramelised apples

Curd cake with caramelised apples – just add a mug of tea

Traditions that make a lasting impression

Traditions that make a lasting impression

Traditions that make a lasting impression

Food writer Olia Hercules talks to Ella Walker about Ukraine’s summer kitchens

Games of the week

Games of the week

Games of the week

Jamie Harris reviews new releases Ninjala, SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle For Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated, Ruiner and Pokémon Café Mix

Safety first approach to whisky tasting

Safety first approach to whisky tasting

Safety first approach to whisky tasting

Matt MacPherson shares plans to reopen The Malt House whisky bar in Inverness with a new private drinking room

Let the music play – and pay!

Let the music play – and pay!

Let the music play – and pay!

ArtyNess: Live music may be off the agenda for some time – and Liza Mulholland says musicians need to be paid fairly for online streaming
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Podcast puts family life in focus

Podcast puts family life in focus

Go ask your Mother comes to BBC Sounds presented by parents and partners, Vanel and Sindy.

Let the music play – and pay!

Let the music play – and pay!

Let the music play – and pay!

ArtyNess: Live music may be off the agenda for some time – and Liza Mulholland says musicians need to be paid fairly for online streaming

Faust comes to Facebook

Faust comes to Facebook

Faust comes to Facebook

The Royal Opera House continues its free online broadcasts with a showing of Faust which will be broadcast on Friday, July 17 at 7pm.

Biscoff Sauce wows customers at ice cream parlour’s ever-flowing tap

Biscoff Sauce wows customers at ice cream parlour’s ever-flowing tap

Biscoff Sauce wows customers at ice cream parlour’s ever-flowing tap

Mackie’s 19.2 parlour’s popular ever-flowing taps now feature a new treat - dispensing warm, deliciously smooth Biscoff.

Band waits for right moment to launch debut

Band waits for right moment to launch debut

Band waits for right moment to launch debut

Long-awaited Pure Grief album out now

Music Venue Trust and Scottish Government announce £2.2 million fund

Music Venue Trust and Scottish Government announce £2.2 million fund

Money secures survival till October

New book by Highland children's writer brings Scottish history to life

New book by Highland children's writer brings Scottish history to life

A new children’s book by Inverness author Barbara Henderson is to commemorate the 720th anniversary of a little-known event in Scottish history.

Arts boost with funding package – £97 million to Scotland

Arts boost with funding package – £97 million to Scotland

Plus music taskforce's government message
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Highland Wildlife Park

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Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre

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Go Ape!

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The Highlanders' Museum
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Café Sia, Broadford
Café Sia, Broadford

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Gille Brighde Café & Restaurant, Lower Diabaig

OldByreSkye
OldByreSkye
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The Arran Team
The Arran Team

Garth Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey
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Crown Hotel, Callander

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Bracken Lodges, Loch Tay
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Limelight Event Services

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Humanist Association Scotland
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