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WATCH: Beauly swimmer says Kessock Ferry Swim doesn't make him feel disabled

WATCH: Beauly swimmer says Kessock Ferry Swim doesn't make him feel disabled

WATCH: Beauly swimmer says Kessock Ferry Swim doesn't make him feel disabled

25 June 2023

Inspirational swimmer completes challenge with one leg.


WATCH: Inverness brothers are fastest swimmers in Kessock Ferry Swim 2023

WATCH: Inverness brothers are fastest swimmers in Kessock Ferry Swim 2023

WATCH: Inverness brothers are fastest swimmers in Kessock Ferry Swim 2023

25 June 2023

Duo in battle all the way to the finish line.


WATCH: Swimmers brave the elements to take part in Kessock Ferry Swim 2023

WATCH: Swimmers brave the elements to take part in Kessock Ferry Swim 2023

WATCH: Swimmers brave the elements to take part in Kessock Ferry Swim 2023

25 June 2023

Annual event braves the elements.


Call for public education campaign on fire dangers after Cannich and Daviot blazes

Call for public education campaign on fire dangers after Cannich and Daviot blazes

Call for public education campaign on fire dangers after Cannich and Daviot blazes

25 June 2023

A plea to launch a campaign to educate local people and visitors to the Highlands about the dangers of wildfires will be made to the council.


PAUL CASTLE: Help bring a 'Little Ray' of sunshine into your life

PAUL CASTLE: Help bring a 'Little Ray' of sunshine into your life

PAUL CASTLE: Help bring a 'Little Ray' of sunshine into your life

24 June 2023

Making Space for Nature by Paul Castle


EXPLAINED: Ticks – the dangerous beasties lurking in our gardens, play parks, woods and hills!

EXPLAINED: Ticks – the dangerous beasties lurking in our gardens, play parks, woods and hills!

EXPLAINED: Ticks – the dangerous beasties lurking in our gardens, play parks, woods and hills!

24 June 2023

EXPLAINER: The creepy crawlie lurking in our gardens, woods and hills that spreads Lyme disease.


UPDATE: This Sunday's Junior Parkrun also cancelled as Travellers set up camp in Inverness park

UPDATE: This Sunday's Junior Parkrun also cancelled as Travellers set up camp in Inverness park

UPDATE: This Sunday's Junior Parkrun also cancelled as Travellers set up camp in Inverness park

21 June 2023

The decision follows the cancellation of this Saturday's Inverness Parkrun.


This Saturday's Inverness Parkrun cancelled as Travellers set up camp in Torvean park

This Saturday's Inverness Parkrun cancelled as Travellers set up camp in Torvean park

This Saturday's Inverness Parkrun cancelled as Travellers set up camp in Torvean park

21 June 2023

Highland Council is aware of the unauthorised encampment.


Highland Council awarded £600k to extend Beauly cycle path

Highland Council awarded £600k to extend Beauly cycle path

Highland Council awarded £600k to extend Beauly cycle path

20 June 2023

A short stretch of cycle path will be built outside Beauly after funding to extend the existing off-road route was secured.


Inverness man completes gruelling Highland Cross with broken arm

Inverness man completes gruelling Highland Cross with broken arm

Inverness man completes gruelling Highland Cross with broken arm

19 June 2023

Mark Georgeson was already an inspiration ahead of Saturday’s 50-mile event after his life was thrown upside down in 2018.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Run to Loch Ness beach makes fine loop from Holm

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Run to Loch Ness beach makes fine loop from Holm

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Run to Loch Ness beach makes fine loop from Holm

19 June 2023

John Davidson enjoys a summer run on a route that links Inverness and Dores via a low road and a high road


Entry open for Ultra X Scotland endurance event at Loch Ness

Entry open for Ultra X Scotland endurance event at Loch Ness

Entry open for Ultra X Scotland endurance event at Loch Ness

18 June 2023

Organisers of an ultra-marathon centred on the Great Glen Way and South Loch Ness Trail have opened registration for next year's event.


WATCH: Beauly doctor claims women's title at Highland Cross for first time

WATCH: Beauly doctor claims women's title at Highland Cross for first time

WATCH: Beauly doctor claims women's title at Highland Cross for first time

17 June 2023

Sensational win for Highland Hill Runners athlete.


WATCH: Defending champion from Ross-shire wins Highland Cross for second time

WATCH: Defending champion from Ross-shire wins Highland Cross for second time

WATCH: Defending champion from Ross-shire wins Highland Cross for second time

17 June 2023

Ross-shire athlete retains crown at 50-mile duathlon between Kintail and Beauly.


Schools orienteering success for Inverness youngsters

Schools orienteering success for Inverness youngsters

Schools orienteering success for Inverness youngsters

17 June 2023

Young orienteers have been finding their way in a series of school competitions in Inverness and further afield.


5 great places in the Highlands to have a picnic

5 great places in the Highlands to have a picnic

5 great places in the Highlands to have a picnic

16 June 2023

The hot weather looks set to continue for this weekend at least so, if you are able to get out and about, where might you eat al fresco?


Deadly blue-green algae found in Highland loch

Deadly blue-green algae found in Highland loch

Deadly blue-green algae found in Highland loch

16 June 2023

Sepa and Highland Council have confirmed the presence of an algal bloom in Loch Tarff on the south side of Loch Ness.


Highland Cross saved after transport crisis averted at 11th hour

Highland Cross saved after transport crisis averted at 11th hour

Highland Cross saved after transport crisis averted at 11th hour

15 June 2023

AN 11th hour crisis which had threatened to derail the Highland Cross has been averted after Highland Council helped to plug a transport shortage.


Active Ness event encourages people in Inverness to explore more

Active Ness event encourages people in Inverness to explore more

Active Ness event encourages people in Inverness to explore more

14 June 2023

A new event aiming to get people in and around Inverness inspired to get out and explore the city has been launched.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Chasing the sunset on late-night Munro mission

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Chasing the sunset on late-night Munro mission

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Chasing the sunset on late-night Munro mission

12 June 2023

John Davidson heads up Mullach Clach a’ Bhlàir above Glen Feshie on a late-night run in spectacular surroundings


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