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Federica Stefani


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Federica Stefani is a reporter for the Inverness Courier, Ross-shire Journal and other Highland News and Media titles, mainly focusing on news from the Nairnshire area. With a background in foreign languages and international politics, she joined the company in 2019 after graduating in Multimedia Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University and was temporarily part of the digital development team. She is also passionate about the food & drink scene, specializing in whisky writing

Federica Stefani

Highland emergency support charity first to get funds boost to mark 50 years of Loch Ness cruise business

14 February 2025
Highland emergency support charity first to get funds boost to mark 50 years of Loch Ness cruise business

Highland emergency support charity first to get funds boost to mark 50 years of Loch Ness cruise business

14 February 2025

A Loch Ness cruise business has kicked off its 50th anniversary year by donating £500 to a Highland medical emergency support charity.


Fundraiser seeks to bring back heritage trail to Auldearn in bid to showcase rich history of village

13 February 2025
Fundraiser seeks to bring back heritage trail to Auldearn in bid to showcase rich history of village

Fundraiser seeks to bring back heritage trail to Auldearn in bid to showcase rich history of village

13 February 2025

An Auldearn artist is offering to paint portraits in a bid to raise funds to revive a historical village trail.


WATCH: New single release for popular Inverness - with The Gellions’ Loft featured in the lyrics

12 February 2025
WATCH: New single release for popular Inverness - with The Gellions’ Loft featured in the lyrics

WATCH: New single release for popular Inverness - with The Gellions’ Loft featured in the lyrics

12 February 2025

Inverness landmarks such as Loch Ness, Leakey's Bookshop and the Ness Islands feature in a new single and video by a popular local songwriter.


Council garage rents in Nairnshire set to increase by 20 per cent

12 February 2025
Council garage rents in Nairnshire set to increase by 20 per cent

Council garage rents in Nairnshire set to increase by 20 per cent

12 February 2025

Nairnshire councillors agreed to a proposed rent increase for garage units 2025/26, which are set to go up by 20 per cent.


Highland businesses invited to have their say on visitor levy at Inverness event

12 February 2025
Highland businesses invited to have their say on visitor levy at Inverness event

Highland businesses invited to have their say on visitor levy at Inverness event

12 February 2025

An event to discuss the introduction of a controversial visitor levy in the Highlands will be held in Inverness next month.


Inverness Sustainable Construction Centre project awarded £352,000 funding from SSEN community benefit fund

12 February 2025
Inverness Sustainable Construction Centre project awarded £352,000 funding from SSEN community benefit fund

Inverness Sustainable Construction Centre project awarded £352,000 funding from SSEN community benefit fund

12 February 2025

A project seeking to create a new training centre for sustainable construction at UHI Inverness was among the beneficiaries of a new community fund.


Accessible path at East harbour and beach shower in Nairn get almost £20k funding boost

12 February 2025
Accessible path at East harbour and beach shower in Nairn get almost £20k funding boost

Accessible path at East harbour and beach shower in Nairn get almost £20k funding boost

12 February 2025

Projects to create a path connecting the East Beach harbour and to install a beach shower were awarded almost £20,000 of funding by Nairn councillors.


Nairnshire MP calls out ‘punitive’ tax regime on whisky ahead of Westminster debate

12 February 2025
Nairnshire MP calls out ‘punitive’ tax regime on whisky ahead of Westminster debate

Nairnshire MP calls out ‘punitive’ tax regime on whisky ahead of Westminster debate

12 February 2025

An SNP MP representing a key whisky-producing area has secured a Westminster debate on Government support for the Scotch Whisky industry.


‘It resurfaced a sense of belonging’ - ex Ardersier resident explores past of village in new book

11 February 2025
‘It resurfaced a sense of belonging’ - ex Ardersier resident explores past of village in new book

‘It resurfaced a sense of belonging’ - ex Ardersier resident explores past of village in new book

11 February 2025

Life in Ardersier in the 19th century is the subject of a new work recently published by one of the village's former inhabitants


‘Dynamics can change massively’ - Nairn community council merger proposal sparks debate

11 February 2025
‘Dynamics can change massively’ - Nairn community council merger proposal sparks debate

‘Dynamics can change massively’ - Nairn community council merger proposal sparks debate

11 February 2025

A proposal to merge Nairn’s two community councils into one has divided opinion in the community.


Training started for Nairn Beach Wheelchairs volunteers ahead of much-awaited opening

10 February 2025
Training started for Nairn Beach Wheelchairs volunteers ahead of much-awaited opening

Training started for Nairn Beach Wheelchairs volunteers ahead of much-awaited opening

10 February 2025

A charity working to bring specialist beach wheelchairs to Nairn has started training volunteers who will help run the service.


Inverness craft brewery owners share ‘heartfelt thanks’ to supporters as taproom plans step forward

10 February 2025
Inverness craft brewery owners share ‘heartfelt thanks’ to supporters as taproom plans step forward

Inverness craft brewery owners share ‘heartfelt thanks’ to supporters as taproom plans step forward

10 February 2025

An Inverness craft brewery’s owners said they were ‘delighted’ after getting planning green light to open a new taproom in Inverness city centre.


Step ahead for major Inverness manufacturer as plans to switch transport from road to rail are lodged

10 February 2025
Step ahead for major Inverness manufacturer as plans to switch transport from road to rail are lodged

Step ahead for major Inverness manufacturer as plans to switch transport from road to rail are lodged

10 February 2025

Plans which would see a major manufacturer based between Inverness and Nairn switch transportation from road to rail are moving forward.


Inverness art lecturer set to bring ‘unique’ gunpowder work to city centre gallery

10 February 2025
Inverness art lecturer set to bring ‘unique’ gunpowder work to city centre gallery

Inverness art lecturer set to bring ‘unique’ gunpowder work to city centre gallery

10 February 2025

An award-winning Inverness lecturer will be showcasing his gunpowder works in the Highland capital ahead of a prestigious exhibition in London.


Clarity Walk set to be operated by local mental health charity in bid to future-proof project

10 February 2025
Clarity Walk set to be operated by local mental health charity in bid to future-proof project

Clarity Walk set to be operated by local mental health charity in bid to future-proof project

10 February 2025

An Inverness social enterprise tackling isolation, anxiety and depression will be taken under the wing of a Highland mental health charity.


Give Blood, Save Lives: Nairn residents encouraged to take a little in their day to help others

10 February 2025
Give Blood, Save Lives: Nairn residents encouraged to take a little in their day to help others

Give Blood, Save Lives: Nairn residents encouraged to take a little in their day to help others

10 February 2025

Nairn locals are being encouraged to use their post-lunch slump to give blood in February.


WATCH: Nairn Little Theatre set to host exhibition theatre piece inspired by mum’s fantastic life

07 February 2025
WATCH: Nairn Little Theatre set to host exhibition theatre piece inspired by mum’s fantastic life

WATCH: Nairn Little Theatre set to host exhibition theatre piece inspired by mum’s fantastic life

07 February 2025

Nairn is set to welcome an eclectic exhibition theatre installation co-created by the son of two well-known local creatives.


Full-fibre broadband rollout set to be rolled out to remote Highland locations

06 February 2025
Full-fibre broadband rollout set to be rolled out to remote Highland locations

Full-fibre broadband rollout set to be rolled out to remote Highland locations

06 February 2025

Households and businesses in remote Highland locations are set to benefit from faster internet as part of a Scotland-wide scheme rollout.


Biggest-ever fundraiser for Nairn community choir supports children in need and hospital charities

06 February 2025
Biggest-ever fundraiser for Nairn community choir supports children in need and hospital charities

Biggest-ever fundraiser for Nairn community choir supports children in need and hospital charities

06 February 2025

A Nairn choir was delighted that its last, record-breaking fundraiser could help support children in need and hospital patients.


Fire at Culloden Woods bridge sparks police appeal

05 February 2025
Fire at Culloden Woods bridge sparks police appeal

Fire at Culloden Woods bridge sparks police appeal

05 February 2025

Police in Inverness are appealing for information after a bridge at Culloden Woods was set on fire and damage was caused to surrounding trees.


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