Mallaig Book Festival to enter its third year
Organisers of Mallaig Book Festival promise to provide “a fabulous literary weekend” with “fine books, food and music under one roof” when the gathering gets underway in November.
VIDEO: Stricken vessel on Moray Firth requires rescue operation
A large-scale search and rescue operation took place in the inner Moray Firth yesterday as Coastguard and RNLI teams, alongside a local wildlife tour boat, responded to a vessel taking on water.
Two casualties evacuated from separate north oil platforms
The Coastguard operations centre in Shetland responded twice yesterday to medical evacuations from oil platforms.
Engineers called in as further inspection required for Cairngorm Mountain’s Funicular Railway
Engineers have been called in to the Cairngorm funicular railway as restrictions are placed on the popular attraction’s running times.
Highland lifeboats launched as vessel taking on water
Invergordon and Kessock lifeboats were launched earlier today after a vessel was reported to be taking on water around four miles north east of Kessock.
VIDEO: Road safety campaign launched as deaths on Highland roads exceed 2017 figures
Police launched a new road safety campaign yesterday as it emerged the number of deaths on Highland roads this year has already surpassed the total figure for 2017.
Youth Manifesto launched as John Swinney visits Aviemore national park conference
Deputy First Minister John Swinney said young Scots needed to be involved in national policy-making “absolutely routine”.
New Gaelic unit launched to teach next generation – about Runrig
They have travelled ‘over land and sea’ to venues across the globe but Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig have found themselves a new home – bizarrely, in the school classroom.
Plans unveiled showing preferred route for A9 dualling between Dalraddy and Slochd
A public consultation was held in Aviemore yesterday as Transport Scotland revealed plans depicting the preferred route for the dualling of the A9 between Dalraddy and Slochd.
Blythswood opens new Inverness facility which will house its foodbank
The Christian charity Blythswood yesterday unveiled a brand new premise on Glebe Street in Inverness that will house its shop and foodbank, aimed at serving the needs of those who require it most.
Lego miniatures of the history of the world set to go on display at Fort George
Fort George is to become the latest venue to host Warren Elmore’s touring Lego exhibition depicting the history of the world, constructed from the miniature play bricks.
Owner speaks out after dog suffers fishing hook injury in Inverness
The owner of dog who was left needing emergency treatment after being pierced by a stray fishing hook has urged other dog walkers to be careful when walking their pets.
Will of successful Scottish sweets company director revealed
The will of Klaus Perch-Nielsen has been revealed as the Dane leaves behind an estate worth a staggering £1.8million.
Stornoway Airport staff to pedal in aid of Cancer charities
Staff from Stornoway Airport are today taking on a lighthouse-to-lighthouse challenge spanning 84 miles.
High Life Highland secures funding towards leadership scheme
High Life Highland has won substantial funding for its leadership programme from the Year of Young People National Lottery Fund.
Sighting of flare turns out to be Mars
Lifeboat crews were scrambled to an emergency call off the west coast - only for it to have turned out to have been a sighting of Mars.
Medieval coin making opportunity in Inverness
An opportunity to explore and delve into the history and making of medieval coins is to take place in the Highlands.
Inverness elderly charity appealing for new volunteers
A charity which has been helping ease social isolation for Inverness’ elderly for nearly 20 years has launched an appeal for the next flurry of kind-hearted volunteers to join its ranks.
Councillors thank Runrig during Highland Council debate
Two councillors yesterday thanked the Celtic rock band Runrig for their contribution to Highland life and culture over the past 45 years.
Contract awarded for new bridge linking Inverness Campus and the city’s retail park
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has awarded a contract that will see the design and construction of a new public transport bridge linking the Inverness Campus with the city’s retail and business Park.
One person taken to hospital following a multi-agency search on Skye
A body of a woman has been recovered after a search at Skye Bridge.
Celebration of shinty culture and heritage in new art project
The worlds of art and shinty have collaborated to produce a project aimed at celebrating the culture and heritage of one of Scotland’s oldest sports.
Body of a woman found in searches at the Skye Bridge
A body of a woman has been recovered during a search at the Skye Bridge.
Artwork of late Ross-shire artist to go on display in Eden Court
An exhibition celebrating the surrealist art of a Ross-shire painter went on display in Inverness this weekend.
Ten arrested in the Highlands last weekend over drink driving offences
Ten motorists were arrested in the Highlands and Islands over the weekend in relation to alleged drink driving offences.
VIDEO: Concerns raised over sea lice effects on wild salmon
Concerns have been voiced over sea lice from farmed salmon pens allegedly having an effect on wild salmon numbers in the Outer Hebrides
Ambulance involved in two-vehicle road traffic collision on the Black Isle
An ambulance responding to a call was involved in a road traffic collision yesterday near to Munlochy on the Black Isle.
Emergency services called to incident in the Highlands near Culbolkie
Emergency services are in attendance near to the Mount Eagle Television Transmission Tower, between Munlochy and Culbokie on the Black Isle, to deal with an on-going incident.
Ambulance involved in collision on Black Isle road
An ambulance was involved in a road traffic collision today with a van near to Munlochy on the Black Isle.
Inverness West councillor supports pedestrian and cycle improvements on the A82 Inverness road
Inverness West councillor Alex Graham has commended proposals that would see improved access along the A82 in Inverness for pedestrian and cyclist access.
Future and sustainability of Corran Ferry discussed at Lochaber Committee
Members of the Highland Council’s Lochaber wards met to discuss the sustainability and future of the Corran Ferry link, with options on the table that could see the privatisation of the ferry service.
Skye man to embark on cycling challenge around Zambia
A Skye man is to embark on a mammoth cycling challenge around Zambia in a bid to raise funds and awareness for the international charity WaterAid.