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‘This is me trying to make a positive out of a horrible situation’

‘This is me trying to make a positive out of a horrible situation’

‘This is me trying to make a positive out of a horrible situation’

20 July 2024

Halde Pottinger discusses how his brother’s passing earlier this year helped inspire him to enter Ness Factor 2024.


Dingwall’s Joanne Ross gears up for gig at her ‘first ever Belladrum’

Dingwall’s Joanne Ross gears up for gig at her ‘first ever Belladrum’

Dingwall’s Joanne Ross gears up for gig at her ‘first ever Belladrum’

20 July 2024

Dingwall Ness Factor star Joanne Ross is gearing up for her first ever Belladrum, with a prime-time gig slot at the 25,000-person festival.


‘Crombledon’ is just ace for Black Isle tennis kids

‘Crombledon’ is just ace for Black Isle tennis kids

‘Crombledon’ is just ace for Black Isle tennis kids

20 July 2024

Fun and games in Cromarty as tennis skills were sharpened ahead of a good-natured showdown.


Radish tips from a MasterChef finalist

Radish tips from a MasterChef finalist

Radish tips from a MasterChef finalist

20 July 2024

Their peppery crunch is of course utterly delectable, says our columnist.


Double accolade for New Start Highland as UK’s best social enterprises named

Double accolade for New Start Highland as UK’s best social enterprises named

Double accolade for New Start Highland as UK’s best social enterprises named

20 July 2024

An Inverness social enterprise which helps people to get back on their feet after facing hardship has received a double accolade.


Inverness sensei and student are named winners at the UK Karate Awards

Inverness sensei and student are named winners at the UK Karate Awards

Inverness sensei and student are named winners at the UK Karate Awards

19 July 2024

Pair are honoured for their achievements in karate.


Nairn golfer makes the cut to play in final rounds at The Open

Nairn golfer makes the cut to play in final rounds at The Open

Nairn golfer makes the cut to play in final rounds at The Open

19 July 2024

He is also in contention to be top amateur at major.


Inside this 19th century Inverness apartment that was once used by the RAF during the Second World War

Inside this 19th century Inverness apartment that was once used by the RAF during the Second World War

Inside this 19th century Inverness apartment that was once used by the RAF during the Second World War

19 July 2024

Take a look inside this beautiful Highland property, that was once home to the Provost of Inverness, on the market for £235,000.


WATCH: Inverness schoolboy battling cerebral palsy says ‘not every disability is visible’

WATCH: Inverness schoolboy battling cerebral palsy says ‘not every disability is visible’

WATCH: Inverness schoolboy battling cerebral palsy says ‘not every disability is visible’

19 July 2024

A ‘brave’ schoolboy has raised awareness for hidden health issues.


Youngsters urged to join landmark junior parkrun in Inverness

Youngsters urged to join landmark junior parkrun in Inverness

Youngsters urged to join landmark junior parkrun in Inverness

19 July 2024

Children in Inverness are getting ready to add to their tally of over 12,000km of running and walking at a landmark junior parkrun event.


WATCH: Teen sensation steals the show at Inverness Highland Games

WATCH: Teen sensation steals the show at Inverness Highland Games

WATCH: Teen sensation steals the show at Inverness Highland Games

17 July 2024

A teenage singer blew the audience away at this year’s Highland Games and has been named a ‘young Frank Sinatra’.


Call to Highland nature lovers to help conservation charity in Big Butterfly Count this summer

Call to Highland nature lovers to help conservation charity in Big Butterfly Count this summer

Call to Highland nature lovers to help conservation charity in Big Butterfly Count this summer

17 July 2024

A charity is calling wildlife enthusiasts in the region to join a monitoring initiative to track the impact of climate change on butterflies.


Million-pound boost for Carrbridge’s Landmark pine forest

Million-pound boost for Carrbridge’s Landmark pine forest

Million-pound boost for Carrbridge’s Landmark pine forest

17 July 2024

A150m long red squirrel aerial trail ‘should appeal to everyone’ says Landmark Forest Adventure Park


Murray Travel in Nairn celebrates one year helping the local community create perfect holidays

Murray Travel in Nairn celebrates one year helping the local community create perfect holidays

Murray Travel in Nairn celebrates one year helping the local community create perfect holidays

16 July 2024

A Nairn-based travel agency has just marked a milestone after a year of providing the local community with unique and tailored travel experiences.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Fighting for the right to roam on Kinder Scout

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Fighting for the right to roam on Kinder Scout

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Fighting for the right to roam on Kinder Scout

15 July 2024

John Davidson heads for Derbyshire to enjoy a blustery run in the High Peak district – 92 years after the Kinder Mass Trespass


‘We all know somebody who has benefitted from Highland Hospice’

‘We all know somebody who has benefitted from Highland Hospice’

‘We all know somebody who has benefitted from Highland Hospice’

14 July 2024

Kerry Vigurs hopes to do her friends proud by entering Ness Factor 2024 – even if taking part came as a surprise to her as much as anyone.


Karate Alba students wins 10 medals at Scottish Karate Championships

Karate Alba students wins 10 medals at Scottish Karate Championships

Karate Alba students wins 10 medals at Scottish Karate Championships

14 July 2024

Outstanding performance from Inverness club


Ness Factor contestant hopes to ‘set an example’ across exciting fundraising challenge

Ness Factor contestant hopes to ‘set an example’ across exciting fundraising challenge

Ness Factor contestant hopes to ‘set an example’ across exciting fundraising challenge

13 July 2024

Kay-Lisa Davidson was inspired to enter after seeing friends and family take part in similar fundraising events earlier this year.


Inverness coach who receives British karate award tells why she learned to defend herself

Inverness coach who receives British karate award tells why she learned to defend herself

Inverness coach who receives British karate award tells why she learned to defend herself

13 July 2024

Inspirational sensei is honoured by UK Karate Awards after almost five decades in the sport.


Inspectors praise collaborative and inclusive culture at UHI Inverness

Inspectors praise collaborative and inclusive culture at UHI Inverness

Inspectors praise collaborative and inclusive culture at UHI Inverness

13 July 2024

Staff at UHI Inverness have been praised for fostering an inclusive culture which promotes equality and diversity at the college.


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