£15 million community hospital secures new home
NHS Highland has taken the next step towards creating a £15 million community hospital in Aviemore after purchasing the land from the previous owner.
Western Isles Council calls for government officials to step up to improve ferry services
Members of Western Isles Council are urging the government to take action to preserve their lifeline ferries.
Refurbishment works at Smithton Primary edges completion as phase one comes to an end
Multi-million refurbishments works at Smithton Primary School are on track for completion by the end of the year as students celebrate the opening of their new wing.
Marine activists join forces to raise awareness
Three young marine activists from Ullapool are joining forces with a 10-year-old Dutch campaigner to help protect the environment across international waters.
Female pedestrian, 57, seriously injured in A9 accident
A 57-year-old woman is in a serious condition in hospital after being struck by a car on a busy Inverness roundabout.
Plans for £20million hotel in Inverness unveiled for first time
Plans for an elaborate £20million hotel in Inverness have been unveiled to help regenerate the city.
Winner of Diamond Meltdown £1,000 ring competition revealed
The winner of the Diamond Meltdown at Inverness's Victorian Market - taking home a £1,000 ring - has been announced.
Caithness committee urged to approve 20mph speed limit for Wick
Councillors are expected to approve plans for a 20mph limit in a Caithness town, despite some objections.
Highland conservation charity propose new visitors centre
A Highland conservation charity has revealed plans to create a visitors centre in Dundreggan.
Public contract lodged for £60 million improvements works to harbours on Skye triangle route
Multi-million pound improvements to overhaul three ferry terminals are to get under way by the end of the year to make them suitable for a new ferry.
Firefighters dealing with gas leak in Inverness
Firefighters in Inverness have returned to base following a gas leak in the city.
Plans for West Link swing bridge lodged
Plans for a new swing bridge at Tomnahurich have been revealed to help reduce congestion in the city.
Diamond Meltdown: Predict the future and you could win a diamond ring worth £1,000
With the most romantic day of the year upon us, who wouldn't want this engaging prize?
Missing 12-year-old Inverness girl traced
Police in Inverness are appealing for information to help trace a missing 12-year-old girl.
Rare 1920s scrapbook retracing lives to First World War goes on display in Arisaig
The people have all gone now, but their names live on.
200-year-old Highland courthouse gets £809,000 transformation
Nairn's 200-year-old courthouse is set to be restored to its former glory - by the masonry experts who transformed Inverness's Town House.
MSP John Finnie joins climate change campaigners for organised strike
A Highlands and Islands politician has backed a group of young activists campaigning for more government action to tackle climate change.
Replica of watercolour painting created by HRH The Prince of Wales to hang in Caithness
An artist's colourful tapestry depicting a watercolour landscape painted by the Duke of Rothesay will be hung on the wall of a Highland castle.
NHS Highland launch ‘go green’ initiative
NHS staff in the north are being encouraged to use public transport to help them stay active and save money.
Multi-million pound development proposed for Kirkwall
Plans for a 60-bed care facility in Orkney have been unveiled as part of a multi-million pound development.
A9 slip road reopens following multi vehicle crash
A slip road off the A9 has now fully reopened following a three car collision. The incident occurred shortly after 5.30pm at Inches, leaving one lane partially blocked to motorists. Police were called out to the scene a short time later to help remove the vehicles. No-one was injured as a result of the crash.
Male walkers rescued from Ben Nevis following 18-hour ordeal
Two climbers stranded on the UK’s highest mountain for more than 18 hours have been rescued by volunteers.
Neighbours ‘frantically’ banged on doors to awaken two Alness pensioners as flames spread along the roof of their houses
Two pensioners fled from their homes after a fire broke out in the night.
Police launch appeal to help trace missing Oban man
Police are appealing for information to help trace a 61-year-old man from Oban.
Rail services cancelled due to signalling fault
Rail services travelling on the Inverness to Aberdeen line have been cancelled following a signalling fault.
Two taken to hospital following A87 crash
Two people have been taken to hospital after a one-car crash in the Highlands this evening.
Thousand of skiers flock to the north as more snow is forecast
Thousands of skiers took to the slopes at the weekend as the coldest snap of the year brought a flurry of snow to resorts across Scotland.
Two fisherman rescued after trawler capsized
Two men were airlifted to hospital last night after their boat capsized on the west coast.
Two people airlifted to hospital after boat capsizes
Two individuals have airlifted to hospital after their fishing vessel capsized on the west coast.
Salmon fisherman of Inverness raise a glass to the new season
Dozens of anglers gathered on the banks of the River Ness yesterday to raise a toast to the start of the new season.
Derelict wildlife park could become Black Isle holiday complex
A former wildlife park in the Black Isle could be in line for a major transformation into a thriving holiday and leisure complex.
Motorists facing 10 week delays and a 29-mile diversion as improvement works are carried out on busy Highland road
Motorists travelling on one of the busiest roads in the Highlands face 10 weeks of delays as improvement works are carried out on the popular tourist route.