Two false alarms for Shetland Coastguard
There were two false alarms in Shetland early this morning.
Orkney housing concerns leave market static
A lack of suitable housing is preventing Orkney residents from moving as they get older or face health issues, researchers have found.
Ferry fares to be discussed at area committee
A row has broken out between Highland Council and Lochaber Area Committee over the introduction of ferry fares on one of Scotland's busiest vehicle ferry routes.
Nairn Courthouse steeple to be replaced on Sunday
Nairn's crowing glory is going to be back in place this weekend after the town's newly refurbished steeple is replaced at the historic courthouse.
Island monument to Flora MacDonald restored
An island monument to a well-known supporter of the Jacobite claim to the Scottish crown has been restored.
Conservative MSP re selected to run in 2021 election
Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain, has been re-selected as the Scottish Conservative candidate for the Inverness and Nairn constituency in the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections.
Scotland’s most northerly arts venue doubles audiences
The Scottish mainland’s most northerly arts venue has doubled its audience figures and attributes that success to working in partnership and refusing to patronise audiences.
Highland councillor to stand down on medical advice
A Highland councillor has announced he will resign next month, a year after poor health caused him to give up senior positions on the council.
Care worker sanctioned after vulnerable resident given overdose in Highland care home
A Lochaber care worker was sanctioned by her ruling body after she oversaw an overdose of a narcotic painkiller to a vulnerable resident - who was later admitted to hospital.
Resident describes armed police response in Elgin like ‘a scene from Line of Duty’
Police have confirmed they are continuing to hunt for a person wanted on a warrant, after they surrounded a house at gunpoint in Elgin on Tuesday night.
CalMac to close tourist shop in Fort William
Ferry operator CalMac is closing its Fort William base after being in the town for decades.
Police recover potentially incriminating CCTV footage from Fort Augustus canal
Police are searching for the individuals responsible for throwing a CCTV system into a Highland canal.
Nevis Centre deemed ‘unfit for purpose’ as plans for new building discussed
Plans to demolish a popular Lochaber music and sports venue are being discussed by council officers and members of Highlife Highland .
Fairy Pools car park employs two full-time workers
Two full-time car park workers have been employed for a tourist hot spot on Skye.
Family of tragic Kieran Cowan ‘overwhelmed by the love and support from friends and the local communities’
The family of a man whose body was found in an Argyll loch have said they were "overwhelmed by the love and support from family, friends and the local communities in both Prestonpans and Oban."
Body recovered following search in Loch Awe
The body of a man has been recovered from Loch Awe, Argyll and Bute, following a search for missing person Kieran Cowan, police have said.
Man missing from capsized boat on Loch Awe is a soon to be first-time father
A 23-year-old man missing after a boat he was in capsized on Saturday afternoon in an Argyll loch was a dad-to-be, a family friend revealed today.
How UHI is helping Awkward Family Portraits member learn everything he needs to know
They are the next biggest band to hit the airwaves with a funky retro 1950s and 60s feel.
West Highland Line re-opens after major works to reinstate track
Network Rail has announced that the West Highland Line has now fully reopened.
Kieran Cowan, 23, confirmed as man missing from boat which capsized in an Argyll loch
Police have confirmed the identity of a man missing from a boat in Argyll as 23-year-old Kieran Cowan.
Overdue boat located after six hour search
A yacht missing between the Faroe islands and Shetland was located after a six hour search by the Coastguard service.
Search continues for missing man on Loch Awe
A search resumed this morning in an Argyll loch for a young man missing after the boat he was in capsized on Saturday afternoon.
Loch Awe incident: Boat found as search continues for missing man
A full-scale search of an Argyll loch continued last night in the search for a young man missing after the boat he was in capsized on Saturday afternoon.
Fort William bypass project could take another 10 years to become reality claim campaigners
A campaign group has said it could be 10 years before traffic congestion in Lochaber is resolved - and that's only if the pressure on the Scottish Government is kept up.
No challengers for Caithness strong man
A heavyweight show of strength in the north saw plenty of competitors - but for one man in his category, no-one turned up to take on his challenge.
GALLERY: Clans unite as sunshine occasionally peeks through at Glenfinnan Highland Gathering
The crowds that assembled for Saturday's Glenfinnan Highland Gathering were all champions, not least for braving the rain.
Skye Mountain Rescue Team called out to two rescues in atrocious conditions
An island mountain rescue team was called out to two emergency rescues on Saturday night, in "atrocious" conditions.
More signs needed to “pass” on rules of the road, says MP
An MP is demanding the Scottish Government puts up road signs on single track roads to help with frustration behind the wheel.
Surf centre to open up new possibilities to ride the north coast waves
A new surfing centre has opened in Caithness.
Team spirit Orkney distillery achieves top marks
An Orkney gin company which opened its premises to visitors only a year ago has already achieved its Five Star Quality Assurance award from VisitScotland.
Funicular work to finally begin in May – operators reveal – as new attraction launches
Work on the troubled Cairngorm funicular railway will finally begin in May - operators revealed yesterday - as a new attraction on the mountain was officially launched to boost tourism.
All that I do – new exhibition
Creating has become a way of life for self taught artist Tom Hickman – from wool pictures to drystone walls and everything in between.