NEWS

Pre-Christmas closure date named for Dobbies in Inverness

Dobbies staff in Inverness in line to lose their jobs have been assured alternative roles will be available for them with supermarket giant Tesco.

Council rejects Beauly battery storage scheme after dozens of objections including from Lord Lovat

Local Councillors David Fraser and Chris Ballance called for it to be rejected planning over inappropriate siting.

Highland Council: Is it time to look at breaking it up?

YOUR VIEWS: Would the Highlands be better served by council reorganisation?

Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate by Sunday, December 15!

Nominations close at midnight, Sunday, December 15 – don’t miss the chance to nominate your Highland Heroes 2025!

Traitors presenter teases that ‘things have changed’ for third series set in Highlands

The BBC series will return on New Year’s Day.

Caley Thistle head coach named manager of the month

The award came after Inverness went unbeaten through their three League One matches in November.

A9 drainage probe cancelled

The work was supposed to take place between Longman Roundabout and Raigmore Interchange.

Bring your big day ideas to life at the Drumossie Wedding Fair in January

Selecting the perfect wedding venue is one of the most significant decisions you'll make during your wedding planning journey.

‘I want to bring back local democracy to Nairn, it is long overdue,’ Nairn Provost backs Highland Council break-up

Nairn’s Provost wants to see the break-up of Highland Council in a bid to “bring back local democracy to Nairn”.

Highland Council poised for 35% tax raid on household budgets over 5 years

That is despite a large increase in Scottish Government funding announced in the draft budget.

Should Scottish football lift alcohol bans within stadiums like England?

You can buy alcohol within stadiums in England. Should you be able in Scotland?

Head coach says Montrose fightback evidence of Caley Thistle team spirit

The Caley Jags came back from two goals behind to claim all three points at Links Park.

PICTURES: First Nairn Christmas tractor run is ‘huge success’ for community

A parade of suitably festive looking tractors drove through the wind and rain in Nairnshire last weekend, raising money for charity.

Deer stalkers’ route to silver summit of Sgurr an Airgid

Heading for a quick trip to the hills, John Davidson ventures to a bealach below the silver peak to enjoy magnificent views across Kintail

Leading conservationist support for Nairn Beach Wheelchairs set to help ‘bring the beach experience to life’

A new service to make Nairn's beaches more accessible will enable users to get even closer to nature with the help of a leading conservationist.

Demand for answers on how much taxpayers’ money was lost on the failed Academy Street revamp

Council leader Raymond Bremner will be put on the spot with estimates putting the final tally at hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Highland Council extends visitor levy scheme consultation period

Tourism groups welcome the move saying if it is ‘well-implemented’ it could ‘bring significant benefits to our region’.

Bid made to wind up Velocity Cafe and Bicycle Workshop in Inverness and appoint liquidators

A well-known and popular cafe and bicycle workshop in Inverness could be wound up.

Pantomime experience be staged in Inverness shopping centre for first time

The magic and fun of pantomime is to be performed at the Eastgate Shopping Centre in Inverness for the first time.

Man admits shouting and swearing at Raigmore Hospital receptionist

The 51-year-old’s abusive behaviour led to an appearance at Inverness Sheriff Court.