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Highland space port faces legal challenge

05 November 2020
Highland space port faces legal challenge

Highland space port faces legal challenge

05 November 2020

Plans to develop a space port in Sutherland have hit a problem as a legal challenge was launched against the decision to approve the launch site.


It's a dog's life for rescue sisters

04 November 2020
It's a dog's life for rescue sisters

It's a dog's life for rescue sisters

04 November 2020

Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team welcome two new hard-working dogs onto the team to help with emergencies.


Highland Council invests in new gritters ahead of winter freeze

04 November 2020
Highland Council invests in new gritters ahead of winter freeze

Highland Council invests in new gritters ahead of winter freeze

04 November 2020

Highland Council has invested in 10 new winter gritting vehicles to replace some of its ageing fleet.


Covid cases rise again as Sturgeon responds to England lockdown

01 November 2020
Covid cases rise again as Sturgeon responds to England lockdown

Covid cases rise again as Sturgeon responds to England lockdown

01 November 2020

Sunday's coronavirus figures showed an increase of 27 positive cases in the NHS Highland area.


Steering clear of Nessie on Loch Ness kayak trip

30 October 2020
Steering clear of Nessie on Loch Ness kayak trip

Steering clear of Nessie on Loch Ness kayak trip

30 October 2020

John Davidson takes his daughter on a tandem kayaking trip for an introduction to the sport


Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area increase by 14

24 October 2020
Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area increase by 14

Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area increase by 14

24 October 2020

A further 14 cases of Covid-19 have been detected in the NHS Highland area over the past 24 hours.


Hill walkers in the Highlands urged to see the light and prepare for darkness

22 October 2020
Hill walkers in the Highlands urged to see the light and prepare for darkness

Hill walkers in the Highlands urged to see the light and prepare for darkness

22 October 2020

Hill walkers are being reminded to pack a head torch in their rucksacks as the clocks go back this weekend.


Coire Glas pumped hydro scheme gets approval from Scottish Government

20 October 2020
Coire Glas pumped hydro scheme gets approval from Scottish Government

Coire Glas pumped hydro scheme gets approval from Scottish Government

20 October 2020

The biggest new hydro power scheme in the UK in the last 30 years has been approved in the Highlands.


Woodland walk is one to savour

16 October 2020
Woodland walk is one to savour

Woodland walk is one to savour

16 October 2020

John Davidson enjoys a nice autumn hike through a Ross-shire forest – despite the rainy conditions


A ‘micro-adventure’ on the Caledonia Way

09 October 2020
A ‘micro-adventure’ on the Caledonia Way

A ‘micro-adventure’ on the Caledonia Way

09 October 2020

Mike Dennison recalls a long-distance cycle on one of his favourite 'coast to coast' routes through the Highlands


Highland pubs and restaurants told not to serve booze indoors

07 October 2020
Highland pubs and restaurants told not to serve booze indoors

Highland pubs and restaurants told not to serve booze indoors

07 October 2020

Pubs and restaurants across the Highlands will not be allowed to serve alcohol indoors as part of new measures announced today.


Highland shoppers put local first in campaign poll

05 October 2020
Highland shoppers put local first in campaign poll

Highland shoppers put local first in campaign poll

05 October 2020

Most shoppers in the Highlands say they will always support their local high street.


Total number of Covid cases in NHS Highland area reaches 700

03 October 2020
Total number of Covid cases in NHS Highland area reaches 700

Total number of Covid cases in NHS Highland area reaches 700

03 October 2020

The total number of Covid-19 cases in the NHS Highland area reached 700 as a further 19 positive tests were recorded in the most recent 24-hour period


Escape to the hills on Creag Dhubh

02 October 2020
Escape to the hills on Creag Dhubh

Escape to the hills on Creag Dhubh

02 October 2020

A mountain in miniature as John Davidson climbs a Graham with character above the Speyside village of Newtonmore


Communities set for two-week military exercise

27 September 2020
Communities set for two-week military exercise

Communities set for two-week military exercise

27 September 2020

HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first of the Royal Navy's new aircraft carriers, is to take part in Europe's biggest war games off the Scottish coast.


NHS Highland area records 13 new cases

26 September 2020
NHS Highland area records 13 new cases

NHS Highland area records 13 new cases

26 September 2020

There were 13 new Covid-19 cases recorded in the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours.


Wild swimming in the Highlands offers a fresh perspective on the great outdoors

25 September 2020
Wild swimming in the Highlands offers a fresh perspective on the great outdoors

Wild swimming in the Highlands offers a fresh perspective on the great outdoors

25 September 2020

John Davidson embraces the Year of Coasts and Waters by experiencing the delights of wild swimming


New walking group aims to help people get out and about

19 September 2020
New walking group aims to help people get out and about

New walking group aims to help people get out and about

19 September 2020

Young adults are being given a chance to put their best foot forward with a new group set up to encourage people to enjoy the outdoors.


On the trail of others

18 September 2020
On the trail of others

On the trail of others

18 September 2020

John Davidson explores an off-road cycle from Inverness, taking in some easy forest trails and fun singletrack, thanks to a bit of copycat inspiration


Kayak offers a route to secret spots on coast

13 September 2020
Kayak offers a route to secret spots on coast

Kayak offers a route to secret spots on coast

13 September 2020

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH Hidden bays and inaccessible geos where few people venture are opened up to the intrepid paddler


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