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'Great strength of spirit' among Ukrainians rebuilding their lives in the Highlands, says Scottish Government minister

22 December 2023
'Great strength of spirit' among Ukrainians rebuilding their lives in the Highlands, says Scottish Government minister

'Great strength of spirit' among Ukrainians rebuilding their lives in the Highlands, says Scottish Government minister

22 December 2023

The widespread will of Highland communities to help Ukrainians who have fled their homeland has been praised by a Scottish Government minister.


What are other parties saying about the new A9 dualling programme?

20 December 2023
What are other parties saying about the new A9 dualling programme?

What are other parties saying about the new A9 dualling programme?

20 December 2023

The announcement that entire A9 dualling programme between Inverness and Perth should be completed by the end of 2035 has prompted political rebuke.


A9 campaigner calls for transparency on Scottish Government's new dualling plan

20 December 2023
A9 campaigner calls for transparency on Scottish Government's new dualling plan

A9 campaigner calls for transparency on Scottish Government's new dualling plan

20 December 2023

A leading voice in the A9 dualling campaign says complete transparency is needed following today's announcement of new Scottish Government plans.


'Vital new A9 plan is progressed without further slippage' – Inverness MP

20 December 2023
'Vital new A9 plan is progressed without further slippage' – Inverness MP

'Vital new A9 plan is progressed without further slippage' – Inverness MP

20 December 2023

Inverness MP Drew Hendry says it is vital the Scottish Government's new A9 plan is progressed without further slippage.


Tickets back on sale Highland Chieftain train services in January following suspension

20 December 2023
Tickets back on sale Highland Chieftain train services in January following suspension

Tickets back on sale Highland Chieftain train services in January following suspension

20 December 2023

Tickets are now back on sale for direct LNER train services between London and Inverness in January after they were previously removed.


He leaves an 'incredible' legacy – tributes to Mikeysline founder

17 December 2023
He leaves an 'incredible' legacy – tributes to Mikeysline founder

He leaves an 'incredible' legacy – tributes to Mikeysline founder

17 December 2023

By his own admission, Mikeysline founder Ron Williamson had a "bull-in-a-china-shop, speaking-my-mind" approach.


Urgent action demanded by Inverness MP to help vulnerable households with energy costs

17 December 2023
Urgent action demanded by Inverness MP to help vulnerable households with energy costs

Urgent action demanded by Inverness MP to help vulnerable households with energy costs

17 December 2023

Urgent action should be taken to implement social tariffs as a measure to ease the burdens of skyrocketing energy costs on vulnerable households.


Train passengers in Highlands warned of delays and alteration due to severe weather

17 December 2023
Train passengers in Highlands warned of delays and alteration due to severe weather

Train passengers in Highlands warned of delays and alteration due to severe weather

17 December 2023

Train passengers in the Highlands are being warned of potential disruption due to severe weather.


Carolthon brings festive cheer for Christmas shoppers in Inverness

16 December 2023
Carolthon brings festive cheer for Christmas shoppers in Inverness

Carolthon brings festive cheer for Christmas shoppers in Inverness

16 December 2023

Shoppers in Inverness were treated to four hours of continuous Christmas songs in an epic fundraising performance by choral singers.


Police issue appeal for information after serious crash on A96 leaves woman in critical condition

16 December 2023
Police issue appeal for information after serious crash on A96 leaves woman in critical condition

Police issue appeal for information after serious crash on A96 leaves woman in critical condition

16 December 2023

Road policing officers have issued an appeal for information following a serious crash yesterday on the A96 at Auldearn.


Baby grand piano waiting to be played in new music project at Inverness shopping centre

16 December 2023
Baby grand piano waiting to be played in new music project at Inverness shopping centre

Baby grand piano waiting to be played in new music project at Inverness shopping centre

16 December 2023

The sounds of music are set to resound around Inverness's main shopping centre as a charity prepares to take up residence.


Deadline approaches for entries for 'fun and friendly' music festival in Inverness

16 December 2023
Deadline approaches for entries for 'fun and friendly' music festival in Inverness

Deadline approaches for entries for 'fun and friendly' music festival in Inverness

16 December 2023

Performers of all ages and at all stages are being urged to enter Inverness Music Festival which prides itself on being fun and friendly.


'Right now, I only live one day at a time' – facing Christmas as a displaced Ukrainian in Inverness

16 December 2023
'Right now, I only live one day at a time' – facing Christmas as a displaced Ukrainian in Inverness

'Right now, I only live one day at a time' – facing Christmas as a displaced Ukrainian in Inverness

16 December 2023

Christmas is approaching and there is palpable excitement among the children at a newly-opened hub in Inverness city centre for displaced Ukrainians.


Christmas 1973: Braving treacherous Inverness pavements in platform shoes following heavy 24-hour snowfall

15 December 2023
Christmas 1973: Braving treacherous Inverness pavements in platform shoes following heavy 24-hour snowfall

Christmas 1973: Braving treacherous Inverness pavements in platform shoes following heavy 24-hour snowfall

15 December 2023

Heavy 24-hour snowfalls accompanied by gales brought disruption to Inverness and the Highlands the week before Christmas 1973.


Death of founder of Highland mental health charity Mikeysline

15 December 2023
Death of founder of Highland mental health charity Mikeysline

Death of founder of Highland mental health charity Mikeysline

15 December 2023

The founder of the Highland mental health charity, Mikeysline, has died following a long illness.


Inverness charity marks one of hardest but most successful years

14 December 2023
Inverness charity marks one of hardest but most successful years

Inverness charity marks one of hardest but most successful years

14 December 2023

A Highland organisation which tackles poverty, homelessness and long-term unemployment has had one of its hardest – but most successful – years.


Eco-friendly shop gift card introduced by Highland charity

11 December 2023
Eco-friendly shop gift card introduced by Highland charity

Eco-friendly shop gift card introduced by Highland charity

11 December 2023

A new gift card for eco-conscious shoppers has been introduced by a Highland charity.


Stair-climbing Highland lockdown heroine who captured nation's hearts dies aged 93

11 December 2023
Stair-climbing Highland lockdown heroine who captured nation's hearts dies aged 93

Stair-climbing Highland lockdown heroine who captured nation's hearts dies aged 93

11 December 2023

A Highland lockdown legend who captured the nation's hearts by climbing the equivalent of 2398ft high mountain for charity has died, aged 93.


Inverness residents encouraged to make greener journeys at pop-up hub

10 December 2023
Inverness residents encouraged to make greener journeys at pop-up hub

Inverness residents encouraged to make greener journeys at pop-up hub

10 December 2023

Residents in Inverness are being encouraged to make greener and more affordable local journeys with a new pop-up mobility hub.


Christmas 1983: Remember Tiny Tears, Terrahawks and an Inverness-produced game Taliesin?

08 December 2023
Christmas 1983: Remember Tiny Tears, Terrahawks and an Inverness-produced game Taliesin?

Christmas 1983: Remember Tiny Tears, Terrahawks and an Inverness-produced game Taliesin?

08 December 2023

It was the Inverness store which promoted itself as "everyone's Santa", stocking a broad range of goods including clothing, household goods and toys.


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