Man charged following £25,000 drug recovery in Shetland
A man has been charged in connection with drugs offences after a significant amount of herbal cannabis and cocaine were seized in Lerwick.
EXCLUSIVE: Refurbishment of Inverness High School a ‘project management disaster’, say local councillors
The three-year renovation of Inverness High School has descended into chaos, local councillors have said.
Morning Call founder steps back after 31 years
One of Inverness’ biggest-hearted volunteers is to step back from his role coordinating morning calls to the lonely and isolated after 31 years.
Brodie Castle offers a range of activities to celebrate Burns Day
Burns Day is the next event in the National Trust for Scotland's winter festival at Brodie Castle.
Consultation launched on Royal Dornoch’s common good land leasing plans
Highland Council yesterday launched a consultation on a proposal to dispose, by new lease, of an area of Common Good land to the Royal Dornoch Golf Club (RDGC).
Storm Brendan high winds and surges leave trail of disruption across the north and west
The full extent of the havoc wreaked by Storm Brendan across the north and west was revealed in the cold light of a still testing Tuesday.
The Inverness Men’s Shed is undertaking its biggest project yet – moving into new premises
A group which provides an important social function for men in Inverness will attempt to secure its future by moving into a new premises.
Highland businesswoman Cathleen has 2020 success in the bag
An award-winning designer is looking forward to seeing her creations hit more shops across Europe, New York and London this year.
Tragedy strengthens north rugby club’s resolve to provide mental health safety net
A Highland rugby club rocked by the death of a player has revealed plans to improve its welfare support.
Shinty benches form centre piece of art installation proposed for Highland village
Shinty sticks have been incorporated into the heart of a design for a new art installation for Newtonmore.
Elsie Normington’s Haven dream takes step forward as full plans lodged
It’s been seven years in the making but a milestone has been achieved towards the creation of The Haven, a support centre for children and young people with multiple and complex needs in the outskirts of Inverness.
Tower houses and castles inspire designs for new Inverness primary school
Full plans have been submitted for a new primary school for Inverness - and it is inspired by tower houses and castles.
Two more giant turbines on the cards for Caithness
A Cornish company wants to submit a planning application for two giant wind turbines in Caithness.
Tory group pushes Highland Council to delay 2020/21 budget setting
Tory opposition councillors are asking Highland Council to hold off from setting its budget for 2020/21 until the delayed UK government settlement has been announced.
Clach fire prompts outpouring of support from fans and community
The football and local community have rallied behind Inverness Clachnacuddin after a catastrophic fire at the club's stadium on Christmas Eve.
VIDEO: Boxing Day swim defies council charges to make a big splash
The 34th Burghead Boxing Day swim went ahead today, defying Moray Council's attempts to impose a charge of £100 on those staging the popular event.
Boxing Day sales see brisk trade across Inverness and other communities
Shoppers turned out for the Boxing Day sales in Inverness today with queues of people outside Next in the Eastgate Centre before it opened at 6am.
Search continues into fourth day for missing Kiltarlity man
Emergency services and community members are out in force again today searching for a missing Kiltarlity man.
Walker from Norwich dies in Glencoe
A Norwich man has died walking in Glencoe, police have confirmed.
Glencoe centre boss vows the show will go on after devasting blaze
Fire devastated a large part of Glencoe Mountain Resort’s main building early on Christmas morning, but the centre’s owner has vowed the snow sports season will go on.
Young Champs organise Christmas Day to remember
A crowd of care-experienced young people met to feast and party in Inverness after winning money to make their Christmas dream come true.
Community rallies to help search for missing Kiltarlity man
Scores of community members took time out of their Christmas festivities yesterday to help search for a missing Kiltarlity man.
Community turn out to search for missing Kiltarity man
The search continues this morning for missing Kiltarlity man James Paton, with many members of the community taking a break from their festivities to help.
‘Now we need you more than ever’ – Eden Court boss appeals to public after budget gap
The boss of Eden Court has appealed to Highlanders to give as much support as possible to the arts venue over the coming year to safeguard its future.
Lochaber councillor in plea to people not to drink or drug drive
A Lochaber councillor has issued a heartfelt plea to Highland residents and visitors not to drink and drive, or take drugs and drive.
Sutherland plumber aims to wash lots of dirty linen in public
An enterprising Sutherland plumber has plans to wash a lot of dirty linen in public.
Residents’ pre-emptive strike against proposals to site 60ft telecoms mast in Black Isle village
Campaigners in a north community are mobilising to stop telecoms giant O2 from placing a huge mast in a residential street in the heart of their village.
You wait years for a nurse on a tiny Hebridean island – then along come four at once
The island of Raasay, off Skye, will have no less than four nurses available from early next year.
New bridge opens on A82 in Glencoe
A new bridge opened yesterday in Glencoe on a key stretch of the A82 - complete with wildlife walkways
Endangered conifers thriving after move to Sutherland estate
The Sutherland air is proving to suit some 35 endangered species of trees growing in the grounds of Skibo Castle.
Online bullying and abuse an everyday event for Highland councillors
Three Highland councillors have spoken out about the online bullying and abuse they receive on a daily basis, saying it is the ‘new normal'.
Highland Hospice to offer two extra beds for inpatient care
Highland Hospice's inpatient unit is to offer two more beds, bringing the total number to twelve.