£100 million boost for Lochaber
A West Highland region is set for a £100 million cash boost with two huge local projects in the pipeline.
Norovirus warning: Don’t put patients at risk by visiting hospital
People are being asked to visit a West Highland hospital only if absolutely necessary because of the high prevalence of norovirus in the local community,
New M&S set to open in Fort William
The long-awaited M&S Foodhall in Fort William will open its doors to customers at the end of this month.
Claims ‘Harry Potter line’is being neglected
A transport body has claimed one of the north’s best-loved and iconic railway lines has been neglected for decades.
Tragic Kyle’s life celebrated by special service in boxing ring
The life of a teenager, “missed more than words can say”, has been celebrated by fulfilling a promise he didn’t get the chance to keep.
Job-spinning wheels plant plan to roll up before council
Ambitious plans for a new alloy wheels factory in Fort William will be submitted to Highland Council on Monday.
Heartbreak as ‘beautiful’ Daisy loses cancer battle
A Highland community is mourning the loss of a “beautiful girl” whose battle with cancer touched everyone’s hearts.
Speed limit to be reduced on section of busy A82
The speed limit on a section of a notorious Highlands road is to be reduced.
Fresh appeal as search for cyclist Tony Parsons continues
A search continues for a man who left Fort William train station to cycle to his home in Fife four weeks ago.
Views sought on wheel plant for Lochaber
Plans to prepare the Lochaber smelter site ahead of the construction of the proposed new alloy wheels factory have stepped up a gear.
“Caring” teenager Kyle named as crash victim
Tributes to a young Lochaber man who “touched everyone’s hearts” have poured in since his tragic death in a car accident.
Local choir lifts prize in closely fought contest
The competitions in the 2017 Mod in Lochaber ended on a high note yesterday as a local choir lifted one of the top prizes.
VIDEO: Golden year for Hannah and John Joe at Mod 2017
Contestants from Lochaber, Barra and the Isle of Lewis celebrated at the Royal National Mod when the winners of the traditional singing competition were announced.
Royal National Mod: Burach at double with quaich and shield wins
A choir based in a small Lochaber village walked away with top prizes at the Mod yesterday afternoon.
Singers shine to take home silverware galore
The voices in an island choir so impressed the judges at the Mod that they were awarded the prestigious Lorn shield and a host of other prizes.
VIDEO: Tears of pride and joy as singers scoop up gold
Rachel Walker from Lochaber and Alasdair MacMhuirich who comes from Islay are still celebrating after striking gold at the Royal National Mod in Lochaber.
Joint winners take Silver Pendant at Mod
A primary school teacher and a football development officer won the prestigious Silver Pendant competition at the Mod yesterday afternoon.
Veteran conductor Hamish, 80, joins singers
A well-known conductor is hoping to help raise the roof – and retain a prestigious trophy – when he appears at the Mod on Friday.
VIDEO: Clarsach player Anna climbs to the heights
A young clarsach player found the time for a walk up Ben Nevis the day before her competition.
Alasdair books Gold Medal spot at Mod
It’s been a busy time for Alasdair MacMhuirich from Islay as he qualified for the men’s Mod Gold Medal yesterday morning.
VIDEO: Youngster interrupts her holiday to win clarsach competition
A local family were glad they interrupted their holiday in the Lake District to attend the Mod, for young Holly Dodman, one of the youngest clarsach players in the competition, won the Lawrence McDuff cup yesterday.
Modfather recalled just as he’d want – with song
Special tributes are being paid during the Gaelic cultural festival to the man known as the Modfather.
VIDEO: Ryan’s 10th anniversary triumph
A teenager from Islay lifted the Highland Society of London Trophy for solo singing at the Mod yesterday.
Silver medal for songbird Alice
A young songbird from the Isle of Lewis has won the An Comunn Gaidhealach silver medal.
VIDEO: Double delight as Lucy and Holly win duet contest
It was double delight for the Smith family at the Mod yesterday as twins Holly and Lucy won the David CB Maitland memorial trophy for singing a duet.
VIDEO: Solo singing success for Ruairidh and Angus
Two teenagers hit the right note with the judges at the Mod yesterday as they picked up prizes for their solo singing.
Oor Wullie gets a new life as Uilleam Againne
Stories about one of the most popular Scottish characters of all time have now been translated into Gaelic.
Dingwall under-13s folk outfit celebrate victory at the Mod
Youngsters from Dingwall were celebrating yesterday after winning the top prize in the under-13s folk group competition at the Mod.
Music lovers notch up another Mod visit
An elderly couple’s love of Gaelic music and culture has taken them to so many Mods over the years that they have lost count.
VIDEO: Watch stunning performance from first-time Mod winner Claire
Talented young people from all over the country gathered at Lochaber High School on Saturday for the Mod’s traditional musical events.
Tributes will be paid to Lochaber’s Mòdfather
Two special tributes will be paid this week during the Gaelic cultural festival to the man known as the Modfather.
Sandy judges junior pipers then shows them how to win
One of the performers at the Royal National Mod in Lochaber was asked to take over another important role at the festival ahead of his first competition at the weekend.