Hillwalker who died on Highland mountain top confirmed as 70-year-old man
A 70-year-old man has died after falling from a peak in the Highlands.
Open day still means no rest for Oban lifeboat crew as busy weekend ensues
Despite the weekend being earmarked for Oban lifeboat’s annual open day, the crew were not allowed any respite after being called out three times over the course of the weekend.
Scottish Water workers get on their bikes for charity peddle to Glastonbury
A team of 12 revellers from the Highlands have saddled up for their fundraising journey to one of the UK’s largest music festivals.
Fishing vessel towed into harbour after suffering from ‘fuel problems’
Lochinver lifeboat was earlier today tasked to assist a fishing vessel suffering from “fuel problems”. The crew were sent to the vessel at 1.30am this morning and took the stricken Kingfisher fishing boat under tow, setting sail towards Kinlochbervie. Both the lifeboat and stricken vessel arrived in port around 8.10am today.
Appeal launched to raise final £300,000 for the refurbishment of Fairburn Tower as urgent repairs required
An appeal to raise the final sum of a £1.8m refurbishment project on a historic Highland tower is being urgently broadcast amid urgent repair works.
Plain sailing as Nairn elderly group take to the high seas in change of adventure
A group set up to combat loneliness amongst older people have proven that is not all sedate sandwiches and cups of tea after taking to the high seas on a canal boat.
High-flying Orkney student to embark on experience of a lifetime at supreme academic facility stateside
A young Orkney woman will embark on a trip of a lifetime this summer as she heads to the world-famous Harvard University.
Adventurer aiming for monster row to smash Loch Ness rowing record
A Scottish adventurer is to lead an attempt at breaking the record of navigating the Nessie-infested waters of Loch Ness in the fastest time possible.
Inspirational youngsters to be recognised at second Young Highlanders Awards
Inspirational youngsters from across the Highlands are to be celebrated once again as entries for the second Young Highlander Awards are now open.
Oban lifeboat launched to assist medical transfer at Glensanda Quarry
Oban lifeboat has been launched this evening to assist with the transfer of a casualty from Glensanda Quarry.
Missing Merseyside teen located ‘safe and well’ in Inverness
A teen missing from his home in Merseyside and thought to be in Inverness has been traced "safe and well" this afternoon in the Highland capital.
Organisers announce Oban Live will not return in 2020
Organisers of Argyll’s biggest annual outdoor live music concert have announced they will not be hosting the event next year amid a dispute with the local authority.
Highland drivers urged to Drive like Gran’s in the car with go-kart event
Visitors to Inverness’ Eastgate Shopping Centre on Saturday are to be given a unique testing experience to navigate grans lounge in an indoor go-kart circuit.
New project to uncover the forgotten villages of Glencoe lost to the Highland Clearances
Archaeologists are to excavate three forgotten villages of Glencoe whose structures have long disappeared beneath a blanket of grass and heather.
Road closed following three-vehicle crash in North Kessock
Emergency services are currently in attendance at a three-vehicle crash in North Kessock, with a busy road currently closed as a result.
Snake dies after escaping from home near Raigmore Hospital
A snake sparked intrigue - and a small amount of panic - in Inverness yesterday after it was spotted roaming the grounds of Raigmore Hospital.
Appeal launched to trace teen who may be in Inverness
An appeal has been launched to trace a 16-year-old boy from Merseyside who police believe may be in the Inverness area.
Missing Orkney woman considered vulnerable traced by police
An earlier appeal launched by police to locate a missing 74-year-old in Orkney who is considered to be vulnerable has proven a success as she was traced safe and well.
Rescue teams sent to assist helicopter suffering ‘difficulties’ after emergency signal broadcast
Two coastguard rescue teams and an RNLI lifeboat were earlier today sent to assist a helicopter after an emergency signal was broadcast from the aircraft.
WATCH: Jurassic dinosaurs roar into Cairngorms as life-sized exhibition officially declared open
A £250,000 dinosaur attraction at a Highland adventure park will attract thousands of extra visitors and could lead to an upgrade of jobs, bosses said yesterday.
Medical evacuation of ill crewman from North Sea oil platform
An unwell crewman on a North Sea oil platform was airlifted to Lerwick by a coastguard helicopter after taking unwell.
Armed forces reservists to be honoured as special open day to be held in Inverness
An open day is to be held next week in Inverness to recognise the commitment and dedication of those who complement our armed forces by signing up as reservists.
Young Highlanders invited to take part in three-day summer school exploring Mars
Pupils in Sutherland are being invited to attend a three-day space themed summer school with Mars at the forefront of the event.
Tourists urged to keep left as campaign for safer driving launched at Urquhart Castle
A world-famous Highland tourist spot was the chosen location yesterday as a road safety campaign designed at encouraging visiting motorists to drive on the left was officially launched.
Serious concern as NHS Highland email blunder exposes confidential details of 37 HIV sufferers
NHS Highland was forced to apologise after a data breach exposed the confidential names and email addresses of nearly 40 people with HIV.
Blunder as NHS Highland email exposes confidential details of 37 HIV sufferers
NHS Highland has been left red-faced after a breach of confidentiality exposed the names and email addresses of nearly 40 HIV sufferers.
Oor Wullie statue which was taken to top of Ben Nevis finds new home in Inverness
Oor Wullie sculptures have now taken up residency at their Inverness homes, having been strategically placed at some of the most beautiful areas in the city.
Patients start attending new hospital in Orkney
Residents in Orkney are now able to attend the brand new hospital in Kirkwall as the first services at the new Balfour have gone live.
Police launch appeal to trace lone walker reported missing near Cairngorm mountain range
Police in the Aviemore area have launched an appeal to trace a lone walker who has been reported missing in the Cairngorms.
Oor Wullie’s Big Bucket Trail gets under way as young and old sneak first peeks in Aberdeen and Inverness
Statues of Scotland's favourite schoolboy were deposited on the streets of Aberdeen and Inverness in stealthy overnight operations at the weekend, ahead of the official launch of a new nationwide trail today.
Victims reveal horrifying attack on walk home from Inverness pub
A couple have described the terrifying moment a gang of youths attacked them while shouting "stab them, stab them".
Organisers hail ‘best ever’ TruckNess as petrolheads party the weekend away
Scores of truck enthusiasts parked their huge vehicles to the banks of Loch Ness at the weekend for a festival celebrating their passion.