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Haventus announces 200-acres expansion plans for Ardersier Port

The owners of Ardersier Port have confirmed that plans are underway to expand the site by almost 200 acres.

‘One size has never fitted all’ - Nairn retired GP welcomes u-turn on Highland vaccine delivery scheme

‘One size has never fitted all’ - Nairn retired GP welcomes u-turn on Highland vaccine delivery scheme

Two Nairn GPS have been praised for their role in the campaign to bring vaccination services back to local health practices in the Highlands.

Train services in the Highlands and Moray returning back to normal after weekend chaos caused by Storm Éowyn

Train services in the Highlands and Moray returning back to normal after weekend chaos caused by Storm Éowyn

Rail lines in the Highlands and Moray have reopened after being hit by Storm Éowyn at the weekend - with some disruption expected to continue today.

Fundraising ceilidh hits right note as more than £1300 raised for Nairn community centre

Fundraising ceilidh hits right note as more than £1300 raised for Nairn community centre

Last weekend saw a full house taking on the dance floor for a charity ceilidh in Nairn.

Auldearn’s hotel and restaurant Boath House closed ‘with immediate effect’

Auldearn’s hotel and restaurant Boath House closed ‘with immediate effect’

A renowned Nairnshire hotel and restaurant has closed its doors “until further notice”.

Nairn community councils could merge under new proposals

Nairn community councils could merge under new proposals

A single community community council to represent 10,000 people across Nairn is among proposals being consulted on currently.

Nairn Museum’s historic Polish graffiti rescued by BBC The Repair Show team

Nairn Museum’s historic Polish graffiti rescued by BBC The Repair Show team

Two pieces of historic graffiti have been rescued from the attic walls at Nairn Museum and can now be preserved as part of the town’s history.

Highland coastal communities could benefit from £30m decarbonisation funding

Highland coastal communities could benefit from £30m decarbonisation funding

Coastal communities in the Highlands could benefit from a share of a multimillion-pound fund.

Auntie’s 50th blood donation honours memory of brave niece

18 January 2025

Auntie’s 50th blood donation honours memory of brave niece

18 January 2025

It was more than forty years ago that Joanna Blake, aged 18, became a blood donor for the first time.

WATCH: ‘What if another infant’s life is lost?’- MSP urges health secretary to bring vaccination services back to Highland GPs

WATCH: ‘What if another infant’s life is lost?’- MSP urges health secretary to bring vaccination services back to Highland GPs

Action must be taken soon to bring back vaccinations into GP practices, a Highland MSP said during a Holyrood debate on rural health last night.

Highland MSP Edward Mountain calls out ‘dangerous’ A&E waiting times at Raigmore Hospital as 30 per cent exceed four-hour target

Highland MSP Edward Mountain calls out ‘dangerous’ A&E waiting times at Raigmore Hospital as 30 per cent exceed four-hour target

A Highland MSP has criticised the A&E waiting times at Raigmore Hospital, which he has called “dangerous”.

Nairn Academy’s mobile phone ban sees positive results after first week

Nairn Academy’s mobile phone ban sees positive results after first week

The first week after the introduction of a new ban on mobile phones at Nairn Academy has been hailed as ‘very positive’ by the school.

Nairn’s ‘vibrant artistic community’ on showcase in new exhibition

Nairn’s ‘vibrant artistic community’ on showcase in new exhibition

Almost 150 artworks by local artists will be on showcase at Nairn Community & Arts Centre for its fifth annual community exhibition.

‘What would happen if we had another pandemic tomorrow?’ - Concerns over impact of new vaccine delivery scheme on Highland patients raised at Covid Inquiry in London

‘What would happen if we had another pandemic tomorrow?’ - Concerns over impact of new vaccine delivery scheme on Highland patients raised at Covid Inquiry in London

A former NHS Highland board member called for the Scottish Government to ‘actually listen’ to concerns over the new vaccine delivery system.

Highland Hospital Radio volunteer shortlisted as Best Female Presenter at prestigious national award

15 January 2025

Highland Hospital Radio volunteer shortlisted as Best Female Presenter at prestigious national award

15 January 2025

A volunteer presenter and DJ at an Inverness-based hospital radio presenter is running for a prestigious national award.

Women’s football club in Nairn looking for new players and committee members

Women’s football club in Nairn looking for new players and committee members

Club is looking for fresh faces in 2025.

NHS Highland urges eligible residents to book Covid vaccine as winter offer set to end this month

NHS Highland urges eligible residents to book Covid vaccine as winter offer set to end this month

Those eligible to get a free Covid vaccine have until the end of January to get the jag - whilst flu vaccine is available until the end of March.

New vaccine delivery system deemed 'not fit for purpose' as uptake in the Highlands drops

New vaccine delivery system deemed 'not fit for purpose' as uptake in the Highlands drops