Fragile communities threatened by air traffic centralisation
Fragile island communities could face lasting harm as a result of Highlands and Islands Airport Limited (Hial) decision to centralise air traffic control services at Inverness Airport.
Highland castle hotel on sale for almost £2 million
A former ancestral home in the Highlands that sits beside the popular NC500 route is on the market with a near £2 million asking price.
Fresh medical woes for north community as GP announces he is to leave Mallaig and Arisaig practice
The remote communities of Mallaig and Arisaig will be without their own GP from the end of March – unless a recruitment drive by NHS Highland proves successful.
Online scheme to track endangered skate expanded
Efforts to track and protect Scotland’s threatened skate population are being expanded.
Cairngorm mountain rescue call out an ‘abuse of our resources’
Mountain rescuers have blasted a hillwalker who sparked a major drama on the hills – but was later found sleeping in a bothy after a gruelling search in atrocious storm force conditions.
RSPB Scotland celebrates quarter of a century at the Flow Country
RSPB Scotland is celebrating 25 years of involvement in the internationally-recognised Flow Country in Caithness.
Urqhart Castle and Gaelic culture take centre stage in Year of Coasts and Waters
The iconic Urquhart Castle on the shore of Loch Ness is to host a major light and music event celebrating Gaelic culture.
Highland pupils face second day off school after staff struck down by illness
Hundreds of pupils at a Highland school were sent home after 15 staff – more than 10% of its whole workforce – were struck down by sickness.
Highland Council staff battle on for back pay
Around a fifth of Highland Council staff is still seeking payment of outstanding back pay, according to union chiefs who claim the authority is sitting on an estimated £500,000 owed to them.
Oban RNLI seek new volunteers to join crew to save lives
The team at Oban lifeboat are seeking new blood to help them save lives at sea.
£11m blackhole in adult social care highlighted in leaked NHS Highland letter
Health chiefs have issued a stark warning of an £11 million funding black hole in delivering adult social care in the Highlands.
Virtual reality lessons ignite Highland children’s imaginations
Daviot Primary School is pioneering virtual reality (VR) learning in the Highlands to help raise engagement and increase attainment for all pupils.
Crown Office considers if police should face action over handling of Oban double killing
The Crown Office is considering if police officers should face action over their investigation into the brutal deaths of two pensioners.
EXCLUSIVE: Tourism village planned for Al Fayed’s Highland estate – and this is what it could look like
A multi-million pound luxury holiday village is being planned on the famous Highland estate owned by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed.
Challenging sailing round Mull for Children in Need
An intrepid team sailing non-stop round Mull for Children in Need have contended a range of weather conditions from flat calms to force nine winds and and big seas - but have so far raised £8,000.
Upset as crowds miss Remembrance service in Inverness because of sudden river footbridge closure
Large crowds were prevented from “paying their respects to the war dead” in Inverness on Remembrance Sunday after a footbridge over the River Ness was suddenly shut for safety reasons.
A9 Findhorn Bridge works will cause three weeks of disruption
Major disruption on the A9 is expected as major maintenance works are carried out on the Findhorn Bridge.
Watchdog upholds psychiatric patient’s complaints against NHS Highland
A watchdog has heavily criticised NHS Highland’s handling of the care of a psychiatric patient – a victim of the Cyril Smith-linked paedophile ring – who waited five years for treatment.
Culloden holiday village developers pledge to include historic significance of location in their plans
Developers of a controversial holiday village at Culloden have pledged to incorporate the significance of the historic battle into their plans.
Overnight surfacing work to begin on A9 this weekend
Motorists using the A9 near North Kessock are being warned of roadworks due to start this weekend.
Unprecedented international appeal for Tiree Music Festival
Tiree Music Festival has enjoyed its fastest-ever ticket sales - with 800 early bird tickets for the 11th event selling out in 40 minutes.
East Sutherland wind farm application submitted
Proposals for a wind farm in East Sutherland have been submitted.
Concern grows for Highland man missing in freezing temperatures
Fears are growing for a Highland man who has been missing since Thursday amid overnight sub-zero temperatures.
Quest to find volunteers in Inverness area to help the blind
A leading national charity is appealing for volunteers to come forward and help them to support blind and partially sighted in Inverness.
Locheil Masonic Lodge celebrates its 100th anniversary
A Lochaber masonic lodge has celebrated its centenary year.
VIDEO: Battle lines drawn over renewed £1million holiday resort plans at Culloden
Modern-day battle lines were drawn up at Culloden this weekend over renewed plans for a holiday village and restaurant.
Lewis War Memorial turned red in poignant Remembrance Day tribute
The Lewis War Memorial was turned a striking red for this year’s Poppy Scotland appeal.
Wind farm developers plan more turbines even before construction on controversial site begins
Wind farm developers have sparked fury after revealing plans to extend a controversial Highland development – which has gone through two public inquiries – before construction even begins.
Overnight road closure and diversions planned as A96 Smithton roundabout roadworks begin
Major overnight diversions will be in place during resurfacing works on one of the busiest roundabouts on the A96 on the outskirts of Inverness.
A nice day for a white wedding… dress fundraising ball in Lochaber
Bridges turned out in huge numbers for a fundraising wedding ball in Lochaber at the weekend.
Ullapool Museum opens its ‘virtual doors’ to visitors
Ullapool Museum's doors may have shut the season, but their "virtual doors" are now permanently open thanks to an exciting new project.
Inverness graduate lands dream job as scientist
An Inverness College UHI graduate has landed a promising career as a scientist at Lifescan just days after completing her studies.