Shetland Folk Festival celebrates 40th anniversary
The Shetland Folk Festival will celebrate its 40th anniversary in style this spring.
Islanders urged to help save local air service
A plea has gone out to the 200 islanders on Coll to step forward and help save the local air service by taking safety jobs at the airport.
Orkney alcohol counselling service to disappear – but islanders promised help is still available
The Orkney Alcohol Counselling and Advisory Service is to close at the end of this month due to a lack of funding.
Meter payment woes in Oban
Vulnerable and elderly people in Oban are being forced to walk right across town or pay for taxis just to top up their electricity meters.
Multi-million-pound upgrade for North Uist pier
More than £10 million worth of upgrade works are being carried out at Lochmaddy Pier in North Uist.
Investment plans for South Uist will help communities prosper in 2020
New fuel tanks will help a community company on South Uist to capitalise on the island's growing harbour.
Councillor brands situation ‘madness and illogical’ as school with 75-pupil capacity is ‘full’ at 47
A Highland primary school with just 47 pupils has been declared "full" despite a recent £4 million refurbishment to allow the school to cope with 75 pupils.
Concerns over Oban congestion as motorists take 45 minutes to get through town
Major concerns are being raised about the congestion in Oban town centre as residents fear emergency services could become trapped in traffic during a 999 call.
Storm Brendan lashes the north – and there are warnings of more to come
Storm Brendan lashed the coastlines around the north yesterday as waves swamped roads and crippled transport links.
Inverness pub applies to extend its opening hours until 3am
An Inverness city centre bar is hoping to extend its hours and open until 3am.
Golf club gets top shot at national award thanks to eagles
An island golf club that has become home to a white-tailed sea eagle nest has been shortlisted for an environmental award.
Owner left heartbroken after two cats shot in island village
Police are investigating after two cats were shot in the quiet village of Tobermory.
Drifting cargo ship rescued in Oban Bay
A 1,300 tonne cargo vessel which was dragging both its anchors during gale force winds in Oban Bay was rescued by a lifeboat at the weekend.
Theatre company plants trees to offset tour emissions
A theatre company due to perform at Eden Court in Inverness is planting trees in the Highlands to offset carbon emissions from its upcoming tour.
Musical performance to celebrate Coasts and Waters
A musical composition which tells the tale of a message in a bottle washed up on the shores of Canna will be performed at Celtic Connections.
Passengers endure ‘nightmare journey’ aboard Caledonian Sleeper
Passengers on the beleaguered Caledonian Sleeper service from London to Fort William were stranded in an unmanned station after the train broke down - then finished their journey on a leaky mini bus.
Road re-opens following two vehicle crash east of Inverness
The A96 east of Inverness has re-opened following a two-vehicle collision earlier today.
A9 closed following car and lorry crash
The A9 is currently closed following a collision between a car and a lorry.
Convoys to carry water treatment works to Invermoriston
Convoys carrying 16 modules which will become a new water treatment works will begin making their way to Invermoriston on Monday.
Inverness Race for Life is no longer women only
The Race for Life events taking place in Inverness this year are being opened up so that men can take part.
Unusual catch landed at Ullapool
An underwater robot which got stuck in strong currents off the Outer Hebrides has been recovered by a fishing boat.
Frustration as freight ferry brought in for Orkney route
Disappointment has been voiced that a freight ship will once again be used while Orkney ferry HM Hamnavoe is being refitted.
Call for urgent review into Orkney ambulance cover
An urgent review into ambulance cover in Orkney is being demanded by MSP Liam McArthur.
Orkney hermits have been excommunicated from church after branding Pope Francis a ‘heretic’
Three Orkney hermits believe they are the first group to be excommunicated from the Catholic church since the reformation.
New chairwoman for Inverness College UHI
Inverness College UHI has appointed a new chairwoman to its board of management.
Gales batter north with wind speeds of 100mph
Gales of up to 100mph battered the north yesterday and caused major disruption to ferries.
Cairngorms National Park Authority looks to greener future
Cairngorms National Park Authority is encouraging everyone to help tackle climate change as it implements its own "green" New Year Resolutions.
Woman killed in Sutherland crash remembered as popular community stalwart
A popular pensioner who tirelessly contributed to her community was killed after being struck by a car in Sutherland.
Caithness General Hospital is environmental world leader
The far north's main hospital is the first in the world to work towards a prestigious environmental standard.
Community to decide on Caithness funding
Community groups in Caithness are being urged to apply for a slice of £10,000 funding.
Walking and cycling charity seeks Inverness volunteers
Volunteers are being sought to help more children in Inverness walk and cycle to school.
North-west prepares for 75mph winds
A large area of the north west was battening down the hatches with wind speeds of up to 75mph predicted today.