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Controversial new pylon line from Spittal to Beauly will bring hundreds of jobs, new homes and £32 million in community benefit, says SSEN Transmission

01 December 2023
Controversial new pylon line from Spittal to Beauly will bring hundreds of jobs, new homes and £32 million in community benefit, says SSEN Transmission

Controversial new pylon line from Spittal to Beauly will bring hundreds of jobs, new homes and £32 million in community benefit, says SSEN Transmission

01 December 2023

SSEN announced today that reports have now been produced following the first round of consultation on its proposals.


Sheep stranded on its own for more than two years is rescued after Highland woman's plea for help went viral

05 November 2023
Sheep stranded on its own for more than two years is rescued after Highland woman's plea for help went viral

Sheep stranded on its own for more than two years is rescued after Highland woman's plea for help went viral

05 November 2023

Jill Turner, from Brora, first came across the ewe while kayaking in 2021.


Highland gymnast wins gold medal at national championships

19 October 2023
Highland gymnast wins gold medal at national championships

Highland gymnast wins gold medal at national championships

19 October 2023

Carol Ball (16) won the gold medal in vault in her category at the 2023 Artistic Disability British Championships.


'It's just not what we want to do': Inverness bar owner Bruce MacGregor puts his satellite hotel at Golspie up for sale

09 October 2023
'It's just not what we want to do': Inverness bar owner Bruce MacGregor puts his satellite hotel at Golspie up for sale

'It's just not what we want to do': Inverness bar owner Bruce MacGregor puts his satellite hotel at Golspie up for sale

09 October 2023

Offers of over £445,000 are invited for the six-bedroom property.


Beach in Highlands ranked 'cleanest in the UK' – but where is it?

31 August 2023
Beach in Highlands ranked 'cleanest in the UK' – but where is it?

Beach in Highlands ranked 'cleanest in the UK' – but where is it?

31 August 2023

A beach in the north Highlands has scooped the title of the cleanest beach in the UK, based on new research.


Five beaches in Highlands win national award – which is closest to you?

03 June 2023
Five beaches in Highlands win national award – which is closest to you?

Five beaches in Highlands win national award – which is closest to you?

03 June 2023

These beaches will all be flying the coveted Scotland's Beach Awards flag this summer.


Endurance cyclist Matt Page calls off NC500 record breaking attempt after coming to a halt north of Berriedale

24 May 2023
Endurance cyclist Matt Page calls off NC500 record breaking attempt after coming to a halt north of Berriedale

Endurance cyclist Matt Page calls off NC500 record breaking attempt after coming to a halt north of Berriedale

24 May 2023

Endurance cyclist Matt Page has had to call a halt to his attempt to set a new record for the North Coast 500 tourism route.


Attempt under way to beat Mark Beaumont's NC500 cycle record

23 May 2023
Attempt under way to beat Mark Beaumont's NC500 cycle record

Attempt under way to beat Mark Beaumont's NC500 cycle record

23 May 2023

Endurance cyclist Matthew Page set off shortly before 6am this morning from Inverness Castle.


Anders Holch Povlsen tops the 2023 list of Scotland's richest people with an estimated £8.5 billion fortune

19 May 2023
Anders Holch Povlsen tops the 2023 list of Scotland's richest people with an estimated £8.5 billion fortune

Anders Holch Povlsen tops the 2023 list of Scotland's richest people with an estimated £8.5 billion fortune

19 May 2023

Billionaire Mr Holch Povlsen is ranked number one in the newly published edition of the Sunday Times Rich List in Scotland.


'Our plans will not limit access': Communities for Coul responds to walkers' fears over Coul Links

17 March 2023
'Our plans will not limit access': Communities for Coul responds to walkers' fears over Coul Links

'Our plans will not limit access': Communities for Coul responds to walkers' fears over Coul Links

17 March 2023

Communities for Coul (C4C) has offered to meet Ramblers Scotland to discuss its concerns.


Ramblers Scotland gears up for fresh fight against Coul Links golf course plan with launch of petition

16 March 2023
Ramblers Scotland gears up for fresh fight against Coul Links golf course plan with launch of petition

Ramblers Scotland gears up for fresh fight against Coul Links golf course plan with launch of petition

16 March 2023

Ramblers Scotland is calling on the outdoors community to unite in a bid to block the renewed plan to build a golf course at Coul Links.


'We have been derailed by Scottish Government legislation': Unique Highland railway accommodation business Sleeperzzz hits the buffers after 27 years

15 March 2023
'We have been derailed by Scottish Government legislation': Unique Highland railway accommodation business Sleeperzzz hits the buffers after 27 years

'We have been derailed by Scottish Government legislation': Unique Highland railway accommodation business Sleeperzzz hits the buffers after 27 years

15 March 2023

Legislation introduced last year by the Scottish Parliament requires people who let out accommodation on a short-term basis to have a licence.


Mark Beaumont sets new North Coast 500 (NC500) cycling record

26 September 2022
Mark Beaumont sets new North Coast 500 (NC500) cycling record

Mark Beaumont sets new North Coast 500 (NC500) cycling record

26 September 2022

Mark, who was followed by a support team from Global Cycling Network (GCN+), set out from Inverness Castle at 8am on Saturday.


Community owned restaurant at Highland beauty spot to remain closed this season due to staffing crisis hitting the county

22 April 2022
Community owned restaurant at Highland beauty spot to remain closed this season due to staffing crisis hitting the county

Community owned restaurant at Highland beauty spot to remain closed this season due to staffing crisis hitting the county

22 April 2022

The Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust, which manages the visitor centre, says it has been unable to find an operator to run the facility.


WATCH: Highland man smashes NC500 cycle time with two hours to spare

04 June 2021
WATCH: Highland man smashes NC500 cycle time with two hours to spare

WATCH: Highland man smashes NC500 cycle time with two hours to spare

04 June 2021

The veteran cyclist from Durness completed the 516-mile route in 29 hours, five minutes and 42 seconds,


Royal Dornoch Golf Club opens its renowned courses to NHS and care staff as a thank-you for their work during the pandemic

19 May 2021
Royal Dornoch Golf Club opens its renowned courses to NHS and care staff as a thank-you for their work during the pandemic

Royal Dornoch Golf Club opens its renowned courses to NHS and care staff as a thank-you for their work during the pandemic

19 May 2021

Eligible health staff are being invited to take up the offer of one round on each of Royal Dornoch's two courses.


New company to purchase hotels along NC500 route

30 April 2021
New company to purchase hotels along NC500 route

New company to purchase hotels along NC500 route

30 April 2021

Highland Coast Hotels Ltd has sealed the deal on its first acquisition - the Kylesku Hotel, run for 12 years by Tanja Lister and Sonia Virechauveix.


Dornoch inshore rescue volunteers left "speechless" at tycoon's generous offer

23 April 2021
Dornoch inshore rescue volunteers left "speechless" at tycoon's generous offer

Dornoch inshore rescue volunteers left "speechless" at tycoon's generous offer

23 April 2021

Anders Holch Povlsen's conservation and tourism company is providing a new lifeboat for the East Sutherland Rescue Association.


WATCH: Masterplan unveiled to make Highland town more attractive to visitors

09 April 2021
WATCH: Masterplan unveiled to make Highland town more attractive to visitors

WATCH: Masterplan unveiled to make Highland town more attractive to visitors

09 April 2021

A MASTERPLAN outlining ideas to turn a Highland town into a show piece tourism destination was unveiled at an online presentation.


Footpath renewal project on Quinag is completed

18 January 2021
Footpath renewal project on Quinag is completed

Footpath renewal project on Quinag is completed

18 January 2021

A footpath leading to the highest summit of one of the north-west Highland's most prominent mountains has been restored and upgraded.


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