Police urge Christmas shoppers to beware of scams after Highland resident targeted
Shoppers are being warned by police to be on their guard after a Highland resident was targeted by scammers.
Highland mother thanks public for support in raising £32,000 for specialised cabin for terminally ill son
The mother of a terminally-ill youngster in the Highlands has thanked the public for their outpouring of support in raising more than £32,000 for a purpose-built care cabin for her terminally-ill son.
Project Managers from Jura appointed to promote Scottish Islands Passport scheme
Two women from Jura have been chosen to manage a new scheme to attract visitors to the islands.
Highland students inspired at music industry event
Young people have been getting 'in tune' with their creative side during an inspirational music event in Inverness.
Glass panels at Inverness retail park in line to be reinstated next year
Canopies removed from a north retail park after a shopper was injured by falling glass could be replaced within months.
67-year-old Inverness cafe placed on the market
It’s been a much-loved institution in the centre of Inverness for more than six decades.
Scottish charity appeals for reversal of public toilet closures in the north
A Scottish charity is calling on Highland Council to reverse public toilet cuts to help combat loneliness and isolation.
Shetland gritters commended as icy conditions brings unforeseen challenges to islanders
Two Shetland councillors have praised the work of local road staff after icy conditions sent a gritter spinning off a mainland road.
Alness air cadet shortlisted in international space competition
A 17-year-old Alness air cadet is reaching new heights after being shortlisted in an international space competition.
MS charity joins forces with Inverness gym to keep sufferers active
An Inverness charity has joined forces with a local gym to help keep people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) active.
Firefighters called to car fire in Inverness
Firefighters were called to the A96 this evening following reports of a car on fire.
Scottish author Elizabeth Sutherland to receive Saltire Society award
A Scottish author is to be honoured with a prestigious charity award for her contribution to cultural life in the Highlands.
Oban residents invited to public consultation to discuss flood defence prospects
Residents of an Argyll town are meeting to discuss flood defences.
Inverness to host Scotland’s best-loved musicians during Gaelic festival
Inverness is preparing to welcome a host of Scotland’s best-known musicians as part of a festival celebrating Gaelic culture in the north.
Dingwall couple celebrate 60th wedding anniversary
For some, Friday 13th can be extremely unlucky - but for one Dingwall couple it was the start of six decades of joy.
Cancer charities in north and north-east benefit from Tesco grants
Cancer charities in the north and north-east will benefit from a share of £50,000 after shoppers offered them support through a supermarket campaign.
Sutherland teacher uses magic to explain chemistry
As a busy secondary school teacher, Adrian Allan would be forgiven for using his magical powers to make his paperwork disappear.
Charity cycle launched in aid of Maggie’s Highlands
Plans for a 500-mile fundraising cycle have been launched in Inverness to help raise £150,000 for a Highland cancer charity.
Day of train chaos in the north as rail lines hit by floods and faults
Two of the main rail routes in and out of the north were hit with a double whammy of flooding and technical issues.
Scottish water use earthworms and water fleas to treat water waste
Scottish Water are using earthworms and water fleas to treat waste water as part of an international study to protect and improve resources across the globe.
Golspie dancer cha-cha’s her way to victory in Glasgow
A Golspie woman has danced her way to victory in a national charity dance event.
Plans outlined to transform Scotland’s Last House into bustling brewery
Scotland's Last House is to be given a new lease of life with plans to transform the property into a thriving visitor attraction.
Inverness residents line the streets to pay homage on Remembrance Sunday
Residents of Inverness lined the streets roday as the city fell silent to mark Remembrance Sunday.
Services to be held across the north to mark Remembrance Sunday
Poignant ceremonies are being held across the north and Moray this weekend to mark remembrance Sunday.
Competition launched on Skye to find new flag design
A competition has been launched to give Skye its own flag.
Highland teenager to fly to Nepal to help sustainable difference in disadvantaged communities
A student from the Highlands is preparing to travel more than 7,000 miles to make a difference to the lives of people in Asia.
Driver sustains serious injuries following collision with 15-tonne military vehicle on A9
A male driver has been left with serious injuries after colliding with a military vehicle on the A9.
Run the Runway raises £56,000 for Maggie’s Highlands
A Highland charity event has become a runaway success after raising more than £56,000 in support of cancer sufferers.
Highland community call for CCTV to prevent vandalism at city viewpoint
Inverness residents are calling for CCTV cameras to be installed to deter vandals from causing destruction at a beauty spot which was recently given a makeover.
Moray youngster ‘rings the bell’ to mark the end of his cancer battle
A two-year-old Moray boy has marked the end of his brave battle with cancer by ‘ringing the bell’.
Highlands and Islands MSP condems Scotrail for ‘dragging their feet’ in resolving customer complaints over ticket machine
A Highland and Islands MSP has condemned Scotrail for “dragging its feet” after taking three months to repair an overcharging ticket machine in Nairn.
Emergency services called after pedestrian knocked down in Inverness
Emergency services were called to a busy Inverness street after a pedestrian was knocked down.