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Peat & DIesel’s Black Isle Belter music festival to return in 2025

Peat & DIesel’s Black Isle Belter music festival to return in 2025

Peat & DIesel’s Black Isle Belter music festival to return in 2025

30 October 2024

Around 10,000 music fans attended last year’s successful fest at the Black Isle Showground, and the band promise ‘bigger and better’ for its return.


Last day to vote for your favourite Inverness city centre businesses

Last day to vote for your favourite Inverness city centre businesses

Last day to vote for your favourite Inverness city centre businesses

30 October 2024

The Inverness City Centre Business Awards 2024 take place on November 14.


‘They don’t seem to care’: Broken promises have hit community groups hard, say organisers

‘They don’t seem to care’: Broken promises have hit community groups hard, say organisers

‘They don’t seem to care’: Broken promises have hit community groups hard, say organisers

30 October 2024

Frustrated local figures have sounded the alarm over the impact of construction of a new school nursery on access to vital community groups.


Inverness-based business transfers ownership to its employees

Inverness-based business transfers ownership to its employees

Inverness-based business transfers ownership to its employees

29 October 2024

An Inverness-based business has recently moved to employee ownership.


New stands approved at Highland Rugby Club

New stands approved at Highland Rugby Club

New stands approved at Highland Rugby Club

29 October 2024

New stands built from shipping containers are set to be installed at a sports club in Inverness after council planners gave the plans the green light.


Multimillion-pound upgrade to Inverness and Dingwall fire stations to deliver ‘highest’ service

Multimillion-pound upgrade to Inverness and Dingwall fire stations to deliver ‘highest’ service

Multimillion-pound upgrade to Inverness and Dingwall fire stations to deliver ‘highest’ service

29 October 2024

Chief Officer Ross Haggart says the changes deliver ‘modern, state-of-the-art facilities’.


Highlander on being the first black man to conquer all the Munros—and how his grief became a catalyst for change

Highlander on being the first black man to conquer all the Munros—and how his grief became a catalyst for change

Highlander on being the first black man to conquer all the Munros—and how his grief became a catalyst for change

29 October 2024

When David Solomon set off to climb Ben Nevis, he was looking for an escape in the midst of lockdown. Little did he know he would make history.


Final farewell to giant 3D poppy as plastic-stemmed poppies phased out

Final farewell to giant 3D poppy as plastic-stemmed poppies phased out

Final farewell to giant 3D poppy as plastic-stemmed poppies phased out

29 October 2024

A giant poppy used to highlight the annual Scottish Poppy Appeal over the years is making its final appearance in Inverness.


5-7% council tax rise being considered by Highland Council

5-7% council tax rise being considered by Highland Council

5-7% council tax rise being considered by Highland Council

29 October 2024

YOUR VIEWS: Readers hit out over proposals by Highland Council for significant annual council tax increases.


Community receives £217k towards development of sports, health and wellbeing hub near Loch Ness

Community receives £217k towards development of sports, health and wellbeing hub near Loch Ness

Community receives £217k towards development of sports, health and wellbeing hub near Loch Ness

29 October 2024

A community near Loch Ness has been awarded £217,340 to convert the site of a former shop into a sports, health and wellbeing hub.


Nairn walking football club struts with pride as new sponsor is announced

Nairn walking football club struts with pride as new sponsor is announced

Nairn walking football club struts with pride as new sponsor is announced

29 October 2024

A walking football team is celebrating a “fitting” new sponsor for this season.


Sneak peek of what the inside of a new Inverness city centre hotel is going to look like

Sneak peek of what the inside of a new Inverness city centre hotel is going to look like

Sneak peek of what the inside of a new Inverness city centre hotel is going to look like

29 October 2024

Here’s what the inside of one of the city’s next hotels is set to look like when it finally opens on summer 2026.


TOURIST TAX: Locals worry they will have to pay extra for overnight stays before hospital appointments

TOURIST TAX: Locals worry they will have to pay extra for overnight stays before hospital appointments

TOURIST TAX: Locals worry they will have to pay extra for overnight stays before hospital appointments

28 October 2024

The public have been reacting to the proposed Visitor Levy that will see people being charged a percentage of their overnight stays in the Highlands.


Last chance to get priority entry for 2025 Etape Loch Ness cycling sportive

Last chance to get priority entry for 2025 Etape Loch Ness cycling sportive

Last chance to get priority entry for 2025 Etape Loch Ness cycling sportive

28 October 2024

Tickets for next year’s Etape Loch Ness are expected to sell out within a couple of days as priority entry is due to open on Tuesday morning.


PICTURES: Were you at Ness Factor 2024?

PICTURES: Were you at Ness Factor 2024?

PICTURES: Were you at Ness Factor 2024?

28 October 2024

See if you can spot anyone you know among our gallery from Saturday night’s event.


Call for Nairnites of all ages to get involved in Countdown to Christmas

Call for Nairnites of all ages to get involved in Countdown to Christmas

Call for Nairnites of all ages to get involved in Countdown to Christmas

28 October 2024

People in Nairn are being encouraged to get involved in this year’s Countdown to Christmas event - culminatinsg with the Christmas lights switch on.


WATCH: Farm Ness creates a spook-tacular Halloween wonderland

WATCH: Farm Ness creates a spook-tacular Halloween wonderland

WATCH: Farm Ness creates a spook-tacular Halloween wonderland

28 October 2024

Farm Ness welcomed folk from Inverness, to as far as Shetland to get involved in their ghostly event.


Work to start on Academy Street next week to remove bollards put up during Covid

Work to start on Academy Street next week to remove bollards put up during Covid

Work to start on Academy Street next week to remove bollards put up during Covid

28 October 2024

Taking place from Monday, November 4 the bollards will be removed before new road markings are made.


Look who popped up at Harry Potter night on Black Isle

Look who popped up at Harry Potter night on Black Isle

Look who popped up at Harry Potter night on Black Isle

28 October 2024

The enduring appeal of a wizard who took the world by storm more than 27 years ago is very much alive and kicking in one corner of the Black Isle…


Everything you need to know about bonfire night and fireworks display in Inverness

Everything you need to know about bonfire night and fireworks display in Inverness

Everything you need to know about bonfire night and fireworks display in Inverness

28 October 2024

Timings, traffic restrictions and entertainment - everything you need to know about bonfire night in Inverness.


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