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Nairn flats blaze crowdfunders raise thousands of pounds in hours

10 June 2023
Nairn flats blaze crowdfunders raise thousands of pounds in hours

Nairn flats blaze crowdfunders raise thousands of pounds in hours

10 June 2023

More than £2000 has already been raised by kind-hearted Nairn residents after a blaze destroyed a block of eight flats on Friday.


Thunderstorms and flash flooding risk spark yellow weather warning for the Highlands

09 June 2023
Thunderstorms and flash flooding risk spark yellow weather warning for the Highlands

Thunderstorms and flash flooding risk spark yellow weather warning for the Highlands

09 June 2023

The Met Office warning comes into force on Sunday afternoon and covers large parts of the Highlands.


Red alert: Water scarcity warning raised to highest level in parts of the Highlands

09 June 2023
Red alert: Water scarcity warning raised to highest level in parts of the Highlands

Red alert: Water scarcity warning raised to highest level in parts of the Highlands

09 June 2023

Parts of Wester Ross are at the highest alert level, with the Great Glen, Inverness and River Ness catchment at the second highest.


Highland wildfire responders win praise in parliament after MSP Kate Forbes lodges motion of thanks

09 June 2023
Highland wildfire responders win praise in parliament after MSP Kate Forbes lodges motion of thanks

Highland wildfire responders win praise in parliament after MSP Kate Forbes lodges motion of thanks

09 June 2023

FIREFIGHTERS and gamekeepers who worked tirelessly to tackle a massive wildfire near Cannich have been praised in parliament by a Highland MSP.


Highland MSP Kate Forbes becomes ambassador for regional tourism body

09 June 2023
Highland MSP Kate Forbes becomes ambassador for regional tourism body

Highland MSP Kate Forbes becomes ambassador for regional tourism body

09 June 2023

Kate Forbes is hoping to help develop the region as a "world-leading sustainable" tourist destination after becoming a business 'ambassador'.


Police remain 'committed' to finding murderer of Nairn man Alistair Wilson

08 June 2023
Police remain 'committed' to finding murderer of Nairn man Alistair Wilson

Police remain 'committed' to finding murderer of Nairn man Alistair Wilson

08 June 2023

POLICE investigating the murder of Nairn man Alistair Wilson 19 years ago say they remain "committed" to finding his killer.


10 weeks of partial A9 closures set to begin soon between Kessock Bridge and North Kessock

08 June 2023
10 weeks of partial A9 closures set to begin soon between Kessock Bridge and North Kessock

10 weeks of partial A9 closures set to begin soon between Kessock Bridge and North Kessock

08 June 2023

THE A9 will be partially closed north of the Kessock Bridge at night while ongoing works to improve cycle and pedestrian paths are carried out.


Highland teens in post-16 education urged to apply for £30 per week allowance funding

08 June 2023
Highland teens in post-16 education urged to apply for £30 per week allowance funding

Highland teens in post-16 education urged to apply for £30 per week allowance funding

08 June 2023

Eligible teens aged 16-19 who qualify are entitled to £30 per week during term time.


Three Peaks Challenge trio 'top of the world' after smashing goal to help Inverness mother with MS

07 June 2023
Three Peaks Challenge trio 'top of the world' after smashing goal to help Inverness mother with MS

Three Peaks Challenge trio 'top of the world' after smashing goal to help Inverness mother with MS

07 June 2023

A DELIGHTED Highland trio's epic 24-hour mountaineering challenge has raised vital cash to help an Inverness mum in her fight with multiple sclerosis.


Highland business leader's delight after government u-turn over vital Developing Young Workforce funding

06 June 2023
Highland business leader's delight after government u-turn over vital Developing Young Workforce funding

Highland business leader's delight after government u-turn over vital Developing Young Workforce funding

06 June 2023

A VITAL employment scheme which has helped thousands of young Highlanders into work but which had been under threat has been saved after a u-turn.


Overwhelming appeal support a 'real boost' following devastating Highland wildfire, says RSPB Scotland

06 June 2023
Overwhelming appeal support a 'real boost' following devastating Highland wildfire, says RSPB Scotland

Overwhelming appeal support a 'real boost' following devastating Highland wildfire, says RSPB Scotland

06 June 2023

'ABSOLUTELY overwhelming' public support for a devastated nature reserve scorched by a massive wildfire has been hailed by a leading charity.


4 emergency rescues keep RNLI's Kessock crew very busy over weekend

05 June 2023
4 emergency rescues keep RNLI's Kessock crew very busy over weekend

4 emergency rescues keep RNLI's Kessock crew very busy over weekend

05 June 2023

The lifesavers' shouts included a capsized boat that left four people overboard, and another incident where a yacht's rudder broke.


BBC Springwatch presenter backs fire-ravaged Highland reserve's emergency fundraising drive

05 June 2023
BBC Springwatch presenter backs fire-ravaged Highland reserve's emergency fundraising drive

BBC Springwatch presenter backs fire-ravaged Highland reserve's emergency fundraising drive

05 June 2023

Megan McCubbin has urged the public to do whatever they can to help efforts to restore the fire-ravaged Corrimony nature reserve.


Walk for Parkinson's charity walk seeks participants and volunteers for Inverness event

05 June 2023
Walk for Parkinson's charity walk seeks participants and volunteers for Inverness event

Walk for Parkinson's charity walk seeks participants and volunteers for Inverness event

05 June 2023

CHARITY walkers are set to pound the streets of Inverness to help raise funds for groundbreaking Parkinson's research – and you could be among them.


Don't do it! Adults warned of criminal risks of buying alcohol for under 18s

05 June 2023
Don't do it! Adults warned of criminal risks of buying alcohol for under 18s

Don't do it! Adults warned of criminal risks of buying alcohol for under 18s

05 June 2023

A CRACKDOWN on underage alcohol consumption is setting its sights on the adults who illegally buy the drinks for them.


Don't do it! Adults warned of criminal risks of buying alcohol for under 18s

05 June 2023
Don't do it! Adults warned of criminal risks of buying alcohol for under 18s

Don't do it! Adults warned of criminal risks of buying alcohol for under 18s

05 June 2023

A CRACKDOWN on underage alcohol consumption is setting its sights on the adults who illegally buy the drinks for them.


Highland trio inspired to take on Three Peaks Challenge to help Inverness mum's MS fight

04 June 2023
Highland trio inspired to take on Three Peaks Challenge to help Inverness mum's MS fight

Highland trio inspired to take on Three Peaks Challenge to help Inverness mum's MS fight

04 June 2023

A MUM'S MS fight and battle with insurers to pay out money to fund life-changing treatment have inspired a trio to take on a major charity challenge.


60,000 beautiful blooms and 1000 hanging baskets bring colour to Highland communities

02 June 2023
60,000 beautiful blooms and 1000 hanging baskets bring colour to Highland communities

60,000 beautiful blooms and 1000 hanging baskets bring colour to Highland communities

02 June 2023

The colourful cornucopia is thanks to the efforts of the Botanic Gardens team in Inverness.


Drought fears rise in Highlands after water scarcity scale raised to second highest level

02 June 2023
Drought fears rise in Highlands after water scarcity scale raised to second highest level

Drought fears rise in Highlands after water scarcity scale raised to second highest level

02 June 2023

Part of the region now sits at 'moderate scarcity', one below the highest level, with the rest of the Highlands either on 'alert' or 'early warning'.


Emergency wildfire appeal launched after Highland blaze destroys half of RSPB's nature reserve

02 June 2023
Emergency wildfire appeal launched after Highland blaze destroys half of RSPB's nature reserve

Emergency wildfire appeal launched after Highland blaze destroys half of RSPB's nature reserve

02 June 2023

The RSPB said the still burning fire has destroyed roughly 50 per cent of its Corrimony nature reserve – sending decades of work "up in smoke".


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