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Loch Ness Marathon becoming ‘global attraction’ after attracting runners from 45 countries

23 August 2024
Loch Ness Marathon becoming ‘global attraction’ after attracting runners from 45 countries

Loch Ness Marathon becoming ‘global attraction’ after attracting runners from 45 countries

23 August 2024

The endurance running event, which brings thousands of runners to Loch Ness every year, is becoming a true “global attraction”, claim organisers.


Inverness café marquee plan gets the green light

23 August 2024
Inverness café marquee plan gets the green light

Inverness café marquee plan gets the green light

23 August 2024

A successful café on the A9 on the approach to Inverness looks set to increase its customer seating to meet demand.


RNLI battles two-metre waves to rescue father and son kayakers at Loch Ness

22 August 2024
RNLI battles two-metre waves to rescue father and son kayakers at Loch Ness

RNLI battles two-metre waves to rescue father and son kayakers at Loch Ness

22 August 2024

Father and son kayakers who became stranded at Loch Ness amid two-metre high waves have been rescued by the RNLI.


Bonfire Night fireworks display in Inverness will go ahead, but no funfair for 2024’s event

22 August 2024
Bonfire Night fireworks display in Inverness will go ahead, but no funfair for 2024’s event

Bonfire Night fireworks display in Inverness will go ahead, but no funfair for 2024’s event

22 August 2024

There will be no funfair at the annual Bonfire Night fireworks display in Inverness this year due to works in Bught Park, but the event will go ahead.


Cancelled! Inverness’s Hogmanay event Red Hot Highland Fling 2024 axed

22 August 2024
Cancelled! Inverness’s Hogmanay event Red Hot Highland Fling 2024 axed

Cancelled! Inverness’s Hogmanay event Red Hot Highland Fling 2024 axed

22 August 2024

The move is due to ongoing revamp work at its usual venue in the Northern Meeting Park… but the council has promised it will be back in December 2025.


And they’re off… fleet of EV vehicles takes on NC500 in EV Rally of Scotland

22 August 2024
And they’re off… fleet of EV vehicles takes on NC500 in EV Rally of Scotland

And they’re off… fleet of EV vehicles takes on NC500 in EV Rally of Scotland

22 August 2024

A fleet of electric vehicles has set off from Inverness on a 600-mile challenge that will take in swathes of the North Coast 500.


ScotRail services mothballed earlier this summer to return to Far North and Kyle line timetables

22 August 2024
ScotRail services mothballed earlier this summer to return to Far North and Kyle line timetables

ScotRail services mothballed earlier this summer to return to Far North and Kyle line timetables

22 August 2024

Several mothballed rail journeys on the Far North and Kyle lines will be reintroduced from next week - bringing relief to fed-up train passengers.


ScotRail cancels several trains due to ex-Hurricane Ernesto aftermath and crew shortages

22 August 2024
ScotRail cancels several trains due to ex-Hurricane Ernesto aftermath and crew shortages

ScotRail cancels several trains due to ex-Hurricane Ernesto aftermath and crew shortages

22 August 2024

Weather and staff shortages have sparked the cancellation of several rail services in the north on Thursday.


Reckless campers and vandals causing problems at Highland loch sites slammed by Scottish Water

22 August 2024
Reckless campers and vandals causing problems at Highland loch sites slammed by Scottish Water

Reckless campers and vandals causing problems at Highland loch sites slammed by Scottish Water

22 August 2024

Vandals showing no respect for the environment or communities have sparked a furious broadside from frustrated water bosses.


PICTURES: Popular model railway exhibition delights all ages in Inverness

21 August 2024
PICTURES: Popular model railway exhibition delights all ages in Inverness

PICTURES: Popular model railway exhibition delights all ages in Inverness

21 August 2024

Young and old alike were captivated when Inverness & District Model Railway Club’s ever popular annual exhibition over the weekend.


Cyber crime menace sparks police plea to businesses to sign up for free digital tool

19 August 2024
Cyber crime menace sparks police plea to businesses to sign up for free digital tool

Cyber crime menace sparks police plea to businesses to sign up for free digital tool

19 August 2024

Police have urged businesses in the region to sign up to a free digital tool which monitors threats from cyber criminals.


Nairn assault leaves victim in hospital; police launch hunt for attacker

18 August 2024
Nairn assault leaves victim in hospital; police launch hunt for attacker

Nairn assault leaves victim in hospital; police launch hunt for attacker

18 August 2024

Police are hunting an attacker whose victim required hospital treatment following an assault in Nairn in the early hours of Sunday morning.


Hurricane Ernesto remnants to drench Highlands, warns Met Office

18 August 2024
Hurricane Ernesto remnants to drench Highlands, warns Met Office

Hurricane Ernesto remnants to drench Highlands, warns Met Office

18 August 2024

The remains of Hurricane Ernesto will bring a deluge of rain and strong winds to parts of the Highlands later this week, the Met Office has warned.


‘Caution’ plea reminder issued to A82 motorists approaching landslip

18 August 2024
‘Caution’ plea reminder issued to A82 motorists approaching landslip

‘Caution’ plea reminder issued to A82 motorists approaching landslip

18 August 2024

Motorists on the A82 next to Loch Ness were being reminded this morning to "use caution" near the site of a landslip that occurred yesterday.


£14k common good grant sought to help vital Hilton Family Support group’s expansion

18 August 2024
£14k common good grant sought to help vital Hilton Family Support group’s expansion

£14k common good grant sought to help vital Hilton Family Support group’s expansion

18 August 2024

A vital family support project in an Inverness neighbourhood could soon be awarded more than £14,000 to help towards its costs and expansion.


PICTURE DETECTIVE: Can you identify these latest mystery Highland photographs?

17 August 2024
PICTURE DETECTIVE: Can you identify these latest mystery Highland photographs?

PICTURE DETECTIVE: Can you identify these latest mystery Highland photographs?

17 August 2024

Are you in our latest mystery photos, or do you know anyone who is? Do you remember any of the events?


Inverness guest house’s big expansion ‘of vital importance’ amid pressure from budget hotels

17 August 2024
Inverness guest house’s big expansion ‘of vital importance’ amid pressure from budget hotels

Inverness guest house’s big expansion ‘of vital importance’ amid pressure from budget hotels

17 August 2024

A popular Inverness guest house is seeking a major expansion in a bid to “remain competitive” amid a surge in the number of budget hotels in the city.


Landslip on A82 ‘near Urquhart Castle’ prompts warning to motorists

17 August 2024
Landslip on A82 ‘near Urquhart Castle’ prompts warning to motorists

Landslip on A82 ‘near Urquhart Castle’ prompts warning to motorists

17 August 2024

Drivers have been urged to approach "with caution" after reports of a landslip on the A82 near Urquhart Castle.


Charity stalwart celebrated at ‘retirement’ event

17 August 2024
Charity stalwart celebrated at ‘retirement’ event

Charity stalwart celebrated at ‘retirement’ event

17 August 2024

A celebration has been held to honour a long-serving stalwart at a charity that works to tackle social isolation among the elderly.


PICTURES: Chippy’s fish fundraiser in aid of RNLI delight’s Loch Ness crew

17 August 2024
PICTURES: Chippy’s fish fundraiser in aid of RNLI delight’s Loch Ness crew

PICTURES: Chippy’s fish fundraiser in aid of RNLI delight’s Loch Ness crew

17 August 2024

A monstrously generous chippy has been thanked by the RNLI’s Loch Ness crew after a fishy fundraiser in aid of the lifesaving charity.


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