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‘Extremely substandard’ road visibility could scupper kirk revamp plans?

19 February 2025
‘Extremely substandard’ road visibility could scupper kirk revamp plans?

‘Extremely substandard’ road visibility could scupper kirk revamp plans?

19 February 2025

"Severely" poor road visibility could scupper plans to transform a disused Black Isle kirk - unless developers fund speed reduction measures.


Rise in riverside sewer flooding sparks removable barrier plan

19 February 2025
Rise in riverside sewer flooding sparks removable barrier plan

Rise in riverside sewer flooding sparks removable barrier plan

19 February 2025

Increased sewer flooding incidents along the River Ness have sparked plans to install a flood barrier on a historic building.


Coffee shop drive-thru plan for city supermarket car park

18 February 2025
Coffee shop drive-thru plan for city supermarket car park

Coffee shop drive-thru plan for city supermarket car park

18 February 2025

A new coffee shop and drive-thru could be built in Inverness city centre.


PICTURES: Ferintosh whisky distillery designs revealed in new planning application

17 February 2025
PICTURES: Ferintosh whisky distillery designs revealed in new planning application

PICTURES: Ferintosh whisky distillery designs revealed in new planning application

17 February 2025

Almost 30 jobs could be created by ambitious plans to resurrect the famous Ferintosh whisky name at a new Black Isle distillery.


PICTURES: Famous Rose Window installed at Inverness Castle

17 February 2025
PICTURES: Famous Rose Window installed at Inverness Castle

PICTURES: Famous Rose Window installed at Inverness Castle

17 February 2025

The iconic Rose Window which has languished in storage for decades has finally taken up pride of place in its new home at Inverness Castle.


Kingsteps Quarry to undergo fortnight of path maintenance and improvement works

17 February 2025
Kingsteps Quarry to undergo fortnight of path maintenance and improvement works

Kingsteps Quarry to undergo fortnight of path maintenance and improvement works

17 February 2025

“Well overdue” work to maintain neglected paths at a popular Nairn spot will begin today (Monday).


Great British Bake Off inspires Inverness care home residents

17 February 2025
Great British Bake Off inspires Inverness care home residents

Great British Bake Off inspires Inverness care home residents

17 February 2025

Fans of the Great British Bake Off at an Inverness care home brought the show to life for residents thanks to the help of a pro Highland baker.


Missing woman sparks police appeal

15 February 2025
Missing woman sparks police appeal

Missing woman sparks police appeal

15 February 2025

Police have appealed for help tracing a missing woman from Inverness.


30th anniversary milestone for Norscot’s Inverness base

15 February 2025
30th anniversary milestone for Norscot’s Inverness base

30th anniversary milestone for Norscot’s Inverness base

15 February 2025

A successful Highland business is celebrating a milestone anniversary.


Revised golf links lodges plan with ‘more traditional design’ granted permission

14 February 2025
Revised golf links lodges plan with ‘more traditional design’ granted permission

Revised golf links lodges plan with ‘more traditional design’ granted permission

14 February 2025

Lodges with a "more traditional design" will be built at a links golf course after revised plans were approved by Highland Council.


‘Massive’ price reduction for Young’s Auld Sweetie Shop business

13 February 2025
‘Massive’ price reduction for Young’s Auld Sweetie Shop business

‘Massive’ price reduction for Young’s Auld Sweetie Shop business

13 February 2025

A ‘sweet’ deal awaits budding Highland Willy Wonkas after the asking price for traditional sweet shops in Inverness & Aviemore was “massively” cut.


Classic rail engine to return to Highlands on new charity tour

13 February 2025
Classic rail engine to return to Highlands on new charity tour

Classic rail engine to return to Highlands on new charity tour

13 February 2025

A classic rail engine that visited the Highlands at the weekend will return to the region after it was drafted in for a charity tour of the north.


Tributes paid to angling stalwart ahead of funeral

12 February 2025
Tributes paid to angling stalwart ahead of funeral

Tributes paid to angling stalwart ahead of funeral

12 February 2025

Tributes have been paid to a long-standing and prominent member of the local angling community after he passed away.


PICTURES: Classic locos delight fans on visit to Inverness

10 February 2025
PICTURES: Classic locos delight fans on visit to Inverness

PICTURES: Classic locos delight fans on visit to Inverness

10 February 2025

Fans of classic trains turned out to welcome ‘old friends’ when a loco type once common on Highland lines returned to the region on a special tour.


Raigmore joins fight to solve asbestos cancer mystery

10 February 2025
Raigmore joins fight to solve asbestos cancer mystery

Raigmore joins fight to solve asbestos cancer mystery

10 February 2025

A new major health study in the fight against asbestos-related cancer has recruited Inverness’s Raigmore Hospital, and is seeking Highland volunteers.


A9 Dornoch Bridge closed due to ‘road traffic incident’

09 February 2025
A9 Dornoch Bridge closed due to ‘road traffic incident’

A9 Dornoch Bridge closed due to ‘road traffic incident’

09 February 2025

A “road traffic incident” has closed the Dornoch Bridge in both directions, Traffic Scotland was warning on Sunday night.


Silver coin hoard find delights Black Isle metal detectorists

09 February 2025
Silver coin hoard find delights Black Isle metal detectorists

Silver coin hoard find delights Black Isle metal detectorists

09 February 2025

Stunned metal detectorists are overjoyed after they unearthed a “dream” find - their first ever coin hoard - during a charity event on the Black Isle.


Café owner warns tip jar thief: “We have you on CCTV. Make amends or we go to the police!”

09 February 2025
Café owner warns tip jar thief: “We have you on CCTV. Make amends or we go to the police!”

Café owner warns tip jar thief: “We have you on CCTV. Make amends or we go to the police!”

09 February 2025

Ember Kafe’s owner Azhar Khan (pictured) has warned the thief they’ve got until 5pm on Sunday to “make amends” or he’ll give CCTV footage to police.


Last gasp bid to lower council house rent rise sparks crunch meeting

09 February 2025
Last gasp bid to lower council house rent rise sparks crunch meeting

Last gasp bid to lower council house rent rise sparks crunch meeting

09 February 2025

The meeting will decide whether to cut council house rent rises from 8% to 6% at the expense of measures to save tenants money on heating bills.


Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser nets £78,000… and counting!

09 February 2025
Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser nets £78,000… and counting!

Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser nets £78,000… and counting!

09 February 2025

Delighted organisers of a charity fashion show have hailed the “inspirational models” after the latest Catwalk for a Cause raised £78,000 & counting!


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