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UPDATE: Large gorse fire took more than six hours to extinguish

22 April 2021
UPDATE: Large gorse fire took more than six hours to extinguish

UPDATE: Large gorse fire took more than six hours to extinguish

22 April 2021

Fire crews spent six and a half hours battling a large gorse fire at Fort George with around 35 firefighters and volunteers were sent to the scene.


Police to hold street surgeries

22 April 2021
Police to hold street surgeries

Police to hold street surgeries

22 April 2021

Residents can highlight issues affecting their communities over the summer months – with the first held later today in Culloden and Ardersier


PICTURES: Large gorse fire at Fort George

21 April 2021
PICTURES: Large gorse fire at Fort George

PICTURES: Large gorse fire at Fort George

21 April 2021

Around 35 firefighters and volunteers are currently tackling the gorse and grass fire which was first reported at 1.35pm.


Gorse fire at Fort George

21 April 2021
Gorse fire at Fort George

Gorse fire at Fort George

21 April 2021

A Scottish Fire and Rescue spokeswoman said the fire involved an area of gorse and whins grass and a number of volunteers were also at the scene.


Mental health support centre to reopen from Tuesday

21 April 2021
Mental health support centre to reopen from Tuesday

Mental health support centre to reopen from Tuesday

21 April 2021

Mikeysline will reopen The Hive on Inverness’ Academy Street from Tuesday following temporary closure due to Covid-19.


Special tribute for battle’s anniversary

20 April 2021
Special tribute for battle’s anniversary

Special tribute for battle’s anniversary

20 April 2021

A best-selling American author compared Inverness to her hometown during a special event to mark the 275th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden.


Barnardo’s Scotland looking forward to re-opening from Monday

19 April 2021
Barnardo’s Scotland looking forward to re-opening from Monday

Barnardo’s Scotland looking forward to re-opening from Monday

19 April 2021

The charity shop in Church Street, Inverness, will re-open on Monday – under the First Minister’s roadmap for non-essential shops.


Banntyne's health club set to reopen

19 April 2021
Banntyne's health club set to reopen

Banntyne's health club set to reopen

19 April 2021

Reopening of the gym from Monday will be dependent on Tier announcements along with others across Scotland.


Water facility is operational

19 April 2021
Water facility is operational

Water facility is operational

19 April 2021

A new water treatment works is now serving residents in Tomatin and Moy, following the completion of a £5 million project by Scottish Water.


Dad pens kids’ book while on furlough

18 April 2021
Dad pens kids’ book while on furlough

Dad pens kids’ book while on furlough

18 April 2021

A health and safety expert has put his time on furlough to good use – writing and illustrating a children’s book inspired by his young daughter.


New Culloden map revealed

17 April 2021
New Culloden map revealed

New Culloden map revealed

17 April 2021

National Trust for Scotland will today unveiled the most detailed map created of Culloden Battlefield to mark the 275th anniversary of the battle.


‘Historic battlefields need to be protected’

16 April 2021
‘Historic battlefields need to be protected’

‘Historic battlefields need to be protected’

16 April 2021

Calls have been made for better protection of Scotland’s historic battlefields to coincide with today’s 275th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden.


Two thirds of adults have first vaccine

16 April 2021
Two thirds of adults have first vaccine

Two thirds of adults have first vaccine

16 April 2021

As of April 15, 171,229 people, 63.5 per cent of the population aged over 18, have had their first vaccination.


Five Highland iCentres set to reopen

16 April 2021
Five Highland iCentres set to reopen

Five Highland iCentres set to reopen

16 April 2021

Tourist information centres in Inverness, Portree, Ullapool, Aviemore and Fort William this month as coronavirus restrictions are further eased.


Historic heritage sites getting set to lower their drawbridges

15 April 2021
Historic heritage sites getting set to lower their drawbridges

Historic heritage sites getting set to lower their drawbridges

15 April 2021

Online booking now available for destinations including Urquhart Castle, Fort George and Elgin Cathedral.


UPDATE: Police not treating fire as suspicious

14 April 2021
UPDATE: Police not treating fire as suspicious

UPDATE: Police not treating fire as suspicious

14 April 2021

Police investigating an overnight Inverness fire, where a man died, have confirmed that the incident is not being treated as suspicious.


Schools prepare to welcome pupils back on Monday

14 April 2021
Schools prepare to welcome pupils back on Monday

Schools prepare to welcome pupils back on Monday

14 April 2021

The Scottish Government confirmed that the majority of pupils will return full-time to education after the Easter break, except for those shielding.


VIDEO: Emergency services on the scene of city centre fire

14 April 2021
VIDEO: Emergency services on the scene of city centre fire

VIDEO: Emergency services on the scene of city centre fire

14 April 2021

Police officers and fire investigators are continuing to probe the cause of a fire at an Inverness flat where a 57-year-old man died.


All aboard as service gets back on track

13 April 2021
All aboard as service gets back on track

All aboard as service gets back on track

13 April 2021

Passengers were finally able to take a trip on the popular Ness Islands Railway when it was able to reopen for the season.


First Minister confirms further easing of coronavirus restrictions

13 April 2021
First Minister confirms further easing of coronavirus restrictions

First Minister confirms further easing of coronavirus restrictions

13 April 2021

Travel and meeting restrictions eased from Friday with shops and hospitality businesses also able to reopen across Scotland from April 26.


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