Nairnshire

Nairnites young and old gathered today for a town party as the Christmas lights were switched on today.

An Inverness business owner saw his only source of income destroyed after a blaze took hold of his fish and chip van yesterday afternoon.

ScotRail's early morning service from Inverness to Aberdeen was cancelled today.

The countdown to Christmas will kick off in Nairn this weekend with two markets, live performances and a Santa’s grotto taking place in town.

She says 'if there are not enough jobs, not enough houses, unreliable transport and public services in these communities, people will not stay.'

One whistle-blower says 'I was feeling so fragile that I actually did not want to live any more.'

Liz Peck from Clephanton is calling for bids on her painting to support the lifeline charity as art fair kicks off in Strathpeffer.

Nairn on top in derby.

Crerar Hotels, who own the Golf View Hotel & Spa in Nairn, is celebrating as one of its directors won a prestigious award.

Members want a site visit and to offer the club the opportunity to address some of the concerns of planning officials.

NAIRN Dunbar Golf Club has taken home a second award this year for it efforts in preserving wildlife and sustainable course management.

Plans for the first phase of developments at Ardersier port – including a caféa and a new roundabout – could get the green light tomorrow.

League Two club reportedly showing interest in Highland League manager

A new Nairn-based charity is on a mission to support people on the frontlines through watersports.

Councillors agreed the new 'vision' for the park but a crunch meeting next year will determine the rest of the funding.

Communities on a route many vehicles take to avoid the Nairn trunk road bottleneck are calling for rapid progress on A96 improvements.

The SNP MP says the ‘Tories must not leave families in the cold this winter.’

He is one of three Highland MSPs alongside Kate Forbes and Edward Mountain recognised at The Herald's prestigious awards.

"Creating something I know that person will truly enjoy, gives me much more pleasure than scrolling and clicking on something that fits my budget."

Nairn County won their first trophy in 11 years last weekend.