Stunt rider Danny MacAskill in safety plea to fans
Stunt rider Danny MacAskill has urged fans not to copy his daredevil feats as he made a plea for cyclists to wear helmets.
Stonework of Victorian Market entrance protected for years to come following renovation works
The preservation of one of the city of Inverness’ most iconic buildings is partially complete after extensive renovation works at the Victorian Market.
‘Fantastically positive’ crunch talks could see Ironworks music venue saved through relocation
Bosses at the under-threat Ironworks have a new venue in their sights after "fantastically positive" crunch talks.
HIE purchases £220,000 of snow equipment for stricken Cairngorm resort
Enterprise bosses are investing in a new piste grooming vehicle for the beleaguered Cairngorm Mountain resort.
CalMac seeks tender to deliver ferry booking and ticketing service
Ferry operator CalMac is seeking to appoint a service provider to deliver an adequate ferry booking and ticket solution for its vast network across Scottish islands.
Claim mental health of Highland youngster being overlooked due to staffing crisis
A parent, who claimed her child was neglected by mental health staff at Highland Council, has said early intervention would have prevented the deterioration of her daughter’s health.
Return of Mull Rally ‘will live long in the memory’
Organisers of the returning Mull Rally hailed a superb 50th anniversary event at the weekend.
Probe launched after ambulance 999 call mix-up
A review has been launched after an error resulted in an ambulance being told to go to a remote Highland village rather than the island scene of a potentially serious crash.
Hillwalker airlifted from Cuillins to hospital in Inverness
A hill walker had to be rescued by a search and rescue helicopter after being injured on the Cuillin Ridge in Skye.
Portree lifeboat launched to transport paramedics to Raasay
Portree lifeboat has been launched this evening to transport medics to Raasay.
Kayaker rescued after capsizing off Highland coast
A kayaker who capsized in their vessel earlier today was rescued by others in the water.
Residents stage demonstration as decision over controversial Carrbridge housing development deferred
Dozens of locals gathered yesterday to oppose the construction of 47 new homes in Carrbridge.
Contractor appointed to undertake £1.4million refurbishment of Sumburgh Airport hangars
An ambitious £1.4 million project to "future-proof"part of Shetland’s largest airport is under way.
Sutherland to host fuel poverty summit as working group gathers support of local elected members
A fuel poverty summit will to be held in Sutherland later this year.
Planners raise a glass to new distillery in Grantown as economic boost anticipated
A job boost and economic boom are expected to be delivered to Speyside after planners gave the go-ahead to a new distillery yesterday.
Dingwall career centre officially opens to provide residents with a one-stop shop
A new resource to provide residents in Dingwall with careers advice has officially opened on the town’s High Street.
A Write Highland Hoolie! Excitement building as Mallaig Book Festival to return for fourth instalment
Organisers of Mallaig Book Festival promise to provide “another busy weekend of fabulous books, music and food” next month.
Most environmentally-friendly ferry service in Scotland delivered as new ship to serve Orkney arrives
A new £14million mega-ship - deemed the country's most environmentally friendly - arrive in Orkney ahead of serving passengers travelling between the islands and the Scottish mainland.
Delight from local community as care facility in Lochalsh reopens following public pressure
A “vital” care centre in Lochalsh threw open its doors once again today after public fury has led to its speedy reopening.
Charity pedallers left overwhelmed by support after mammoth cycle from Edinburgh to Skye
A trio of kind-hearted charity cyclists have been left overwhelmed with the support they have received after a mammoth cycle from Edinburgh to Skye.
Additional 20,000 trees to be planted around Beinn Eighe in bid to expand native woodlands
An additional 20,000 trees will be planted in and around Beinn Eighe in Wester Ross to expand native woodlands.
Record number of entries expected as canoeists prepare for Loch Ness marathon
Attendance records will broken when more than 9,000 runners descend on the north tomorrow for the 18th Loch Ness Marathon.
VIDEO: Rocket found on shore of Nairn’s D-Day rehearsal beach detonated by bomb disposal specialists
A controlled explosion was required on Nairn’s D-Day rehearsal beach after a potentially lethal device was discovered washed up on the sandy banks.
Hundreds bow out as curtain comes down on student life for UHI graduates
Hundreds of students had their moment in the limelight yesterday yesterday at graduation ceremonies in Inverness and Elgin.
Husband and wife duo graduate with honours
For one household, yesterday’s occasion was the cause for a double celebration as a husband and wife duo graduated with honours degrees.
North man’s Tesco query is delivering the goods: Delight as Tesco agrees to deliver to communities delivery vans pass on trial basis
A Sutherland man has welcomed news from supermarket giant Tesco that it will begin delivering groceries to his postcode.
Car collides with wall outside Caithness General Hospital
Emergency services have this afternoon attended to a one-vehicle crash in which a car collided with a wall outside the Caithness General Hospital.
Two fire crews dispatched to extinguish bus ablaze in Inverness
Two fire crews were earlier today dispatched to extinguish a bus that was reported to be ablaze in the Cradlehall area of Inverness.
10th anniversary of collaboration with Anthony Nolan celebrated as fire commander speaks of own donation
A senior north firefighter has spoken of the shock of discovering he was a match for a potentially lifesaving stem cell transplant - after nearly 20 years on the register.
Ambulance technician encourages use of mobile app after it proved invaluable in Western Isles rescue
An ambulance technician has revealed how a new mapping app played a vital role in rescuing an injured walker quickly.
North coastal communities to benefit from £7.5million generated by Scottish Crown Estate
Coastal communities across the north and north-east will benefit from millions of pounds in funding to enhance their local areas.
Wester Ross man encourages others to get bowel screening after receiving his own cancer diagnosis
A Wester Ross man who was diagnosed with cancer after a routine screening is encouraging men over 50 to get themselves checked.