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NHS HIGHLAND: We can only fix things that go wrong if we know about them

05 October 2024
NHS HIGHLAND: We can only fix things that go wrong if we know about them

NHS HIGHLAND: We can only fix things that go wrong if we know about them

05 October 2024

We welcome feedback and want to have the chance to put things right as quickly as possible, says our columnist.


Daughter named after ‘superhero’ nurse who helped parents through ‘darkest days’

27 September 2024
Daughter named after ‘superhero’ nurse who helped parents through ‘darkest days’

Daughter named after ‘superhero’ nurse who helped parents through ‘darkest days’

27 September 2024

An Inverness mum who named her daughter after the "superhero" nurse who took care of her has spoken of her gratitude.


Highland councillor contacts police and local authority chiefs claiming ‘vitriol and hatred’ after Carbisdale Castle put up for sale

27 September 2024
Highland councillor contacts police and local authority chiefs claiming ‘vitriol and hatred’ after Carbisdale Castle put up for sale

Highland councillor contacts police and local authority chiefs claiming ‘vitriol and hatred’ after Carbisdale Castle put up for sale

27 September 2024

Chief Superintendent Rob Shepherd blames ‘poor communication’ between castle owner and community.


JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

25 September 2024
JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

25 September 2024

He says ‘despite five SNP MSPs from the region taking hefty ministerial salaries, the Highlands keeps missing out’.


ROBERT THORBURN: It’s vital broadband connections mean no-one is left behind

23 September 2024
ROBERT THORBURN: It’s vital broadband connections mean no-one is left behind

ROBERT THORBURN: It’s vital broadband connections mean no-one is left behind

23 September 2024

It was once impossible to imagine a world where you could be considered for a range of job roles, while only occasionally heading into the office.


HEALTH MATTERS: We can all help in the battle against drink and drugs harm

21 September 2024
HEALTH MATTERS: We can all help in the battle against drink and drugs harm

HEALTH MATTERS: We can all help in the battle against drink and drugs harm

21 September 2024

Tackling stigma and discrimination, which often acts as barriers to treatment, is something we can all do.


JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

09 September 2024
JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

09 September 2024

With the SNP cutting £500 million from budgets I doubt many readers will worry too much about the cancellation of advertising and marketing campaigns.


Talisker to Host a Spectacular Line-Up of Experiences at the Hebridean Whisky Festival

07 September 2024
Talisker to Host a Spectacular Line-Up of Experiences at the Hebridean Whisky Festival

Talisker to Host a Spectacular Line-Up of Experiences at the Hebridean Whisky Festival

07 September 2024

Isle of Skye’s Iconic Distillery to Offer Exclusive Tastings, Tours, and Adventures on Talisker Day, this 13th September


Highland woman first to complete mountain challenge — after she recovers from three types of cancer

05 September 2024
Highland woman first to complete mountain challenge — after she recovers from three types of cancer

Highland woman first to complete mountain challenge — after she recovers from three types of cancer

05 September 2024

Lorraine McCall hiked, cycled and travelled by boat non-stop to 231 significant peaks in Scotland known as Grahams.


FROM THE ARCHIVES: Landmarks in and around Cromarty

01 September 2024
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Landmarks in and around Cromarty

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Landmarks in and around Cromarty

01 September 2024

Ordnance Survey maps are a great resource for anyone studying local history or family historians looking to gain a greater understanding of the area.


EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about a smear test

31 August 2024
EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about a smear test

EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about a smear test

31 August 2024

There are usually no symptoms with changes in cervical cells and sometimes there are no symptoms with early-stage cervical cancer.


Habitat restoration provides ‘much-needed hope’ for black grouse numbers in the Highlands

30 August 2024
Habitat restoration provides ‘much-needed hope’ for black grouse numbers in the Highlands

Habitat restoration provides ‘much-needed hope’ for black grouse numbers in the Highlands

30 August 2024

Habitat restoration is creating an upwards trend in black grouse numbers in the Highlands, a study has found.


‘I ran 480 miles carrying a granite gravestone in honour of my stillborn son’

29 August 2024
‘I ran 480 miles carrying a granite gravestone in honour of my stillborn son’

‘I ran 480 miles carrying a granite gravestone in honour of my stillborn son’

29 August 2024

Jordan Mulligan’s epic journey took him from Inverness to Nottingham carrying the “perfect granite block” to honour his beloved stillborn son Jacob.


What changes are proposed for Scotland's crofting laws?

26 August 2024
What changes are proposed for Scotland's crofting laws?

What changes are proposed for Scotland's crofting laws?

26 August 2024

The Scottish Government is looking to make changes aimed at simplifying current law, supporting crofting as a way of life and protecting communities.


Blas Festival’s 20th edition will showcase an eclectic mix of performers across the Highlands

26 August 2024
Blas Festival’s 20th edition will showcase an eclectic mix of performers across the Highlands

Blas Festival’s 20th edition will showcase an eclectic mix of performers across the Highlands

26 August 2024

Homegrown talent and internationally renowned traditional musicians, will entertain audiences in September as part of the 20th Blas Festival.


Celebrity version of The Traitors coming to BBC

23 August 2024
Celebrity version of The Traitors coming to BBC

Celebrity version of The Traitors coming to BBC

23 August 2024

Claudia Winkleman, who fronted the first two series, will return for the tense game show in which people try to identify are Faithfuls and Traitors.


Woman donates kidney to younger brother to save his life

15 August 2024
Woman donates kidney to younger brother to save his life

Woman donates kidney to younger brother to save his life

15 August 2024

Inverness man approaches 40th birthday after his mother was told he wouldn't live past 15.


Business Focus: Stage all set for return of Nairn Book and Arts Festival

13 August 2024
Business Focus: Stage all set for return of Nairn Book and Arts Festival

Business Focus: Stage all set for return of Nairn Book and Arts Festival

13 August 2024

Nairn Book and Arts Festival is a well-loved celebration tapping in to the enormous creative talent we have here in Nairn and the Highlands..


BUSINESS FOCUS: Community voice must be heard in drive towards Net Zero

10 August 2024
BUSINESS FOCUS: Community voice must be heard in drive towards Net Zero

BUSINESS FOCUS: Community voice must be heard in drive towards Net Zero

10 August 2024

As firms digest the Judicial Review judgement on Academy Street, BID is preparing to host the latest ‘Your Voice, Our Future’ event on the subject.


Tiny toads rescued from the chop before the mower comes out

04 August 2024
Tiny toads rescued from the chop before the mower comes out

Tiny toads rescued from the chop before the mower comes out

04 August 2024

Making Space for Nature with Paul Castle, the High Life Highland countryside ranger for north Sutherland and north Caithness.


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