Highlands

Bus fire closes Highland road

A bus fire has closed a Highland road.

VIDEO: Inverness moves to strengthen economic ties with twin city Augsburg

Moves are being stepped up to strengthen economic links with Inverness' twin city, Augsburg, Bavaria.

Ross and Cromarty youngsters become European champions at pipe band competition

A Highland youth pipe band has become European Champions.

Woodlands and forests across north sweep the board at national awards

Woodlands and forests across the North of Scotland have been recognised at a top national awards ceremony.

Emergency services called after fire on fishing boat

A fire broke out yesterday in the engine room of a fishing boat in the north west Highlands.

‘Blue light’ emergency telecom mast plan for Lochaber

Plans have been submitted to Highland Council to erect a new 'blue light' emergency services telecommunications mast in Lochaber.

Three drivers caught by police at more than 100mph

Three drivers have been caught speeding at more than 100mph as police clamp down on dangerous motorists.

Hundreds of children set to benefit from new anti-poverty initiative in north schools

Hundreds of nursery and primary school children are set to benefit from a radical new scheme to help combat poverty in the Highlands.

Haulage company sanctioned by Traffic Commisioner after fatal crash outside yard

A Highland haulage firm has been sanctioned for "compromising" road safety in the lead up to a road crash which claimed the life of a teenager.

Digital divide as north broadband branded ‘worst in Britain’

A damning survey has revealed the Highlands, Orkney and Shetland have the worst broadband speeds in the UK.

New service for the bereaved launches in the Highlands

A new service which removes the need for relatives to inform several agencies after a death has been launched in the Highlands.

Ambulance bosses accused of asking staff to work through holidays

Concerns have been raised by union bosses that ambulance workers could be called to work during their holidays to cover major incidents and events.

Joseph’s charity loo duty earns lunch with Glastonbury founder

A Fort William student was invited to lunch by the founder of the world-famous Glastonbury Festival as a reward for his hours of hard work - helping to maintain thousands of loos.

Minister reunited with man who saved his life

A retired engineer has made a "friend for life" after rescuing a church minister who nearly drowned.

Man, 25, allegedly drove at 114mph on A96 road

A man has been reported to the procurator fiscal for allegedly speeding at 114mph on the A96 between Inverness and Nairn.

Emergency services called after fire breaks out on fishing boat

A fire has broken out in the engine room of a fishing vessel in the north west Highlands.

Plans lodged for new hotel on Oban’s front

Plans have been lodged for the creation of a new hotel along Oban's front street on a site which has lain empty for several years.

Early blessing for revamped kirk

Parishioners had a glimpse of the future yesterday with the unveiling of ambitious plans to transform their Highland church.

Council persists in police control room battle

Council chiefs are maintaining pressure on Scottish Government ministers to scrap the proposed switch of the police control room in Inverness to Dundee.

Untold stories of Highland home told in new exhibition

The untold stories of a family home, which is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland, will be revealed in a fascinating exhibition.

An extra half day off reward for election staff?

Future election duty could prove a winner with Highland Council staff, who may get an extra half day off as a reward.

Highland Council facing potential £187million ‘black hole’

Finance chiefs have revealed Highland Council is facing a funding black hole of between £130million and £187million.

Nesting birds halt work on giant north substation

Two feisty birds have caused work on a giant substation at a new Highland wind farm to grind to a halt.

Yacht ran aground near Oban

Oban Lifeboat was called out to the aid of a yacht which ran aground in Dunstaffnage bay with three people on board on Sunday.

Overturned kayaker taken to hospital

Massive Inverness expansion will bring thousands of jobs to north

Work will start within weeks to create a new suburb of Inverness in a development that will create thousands of jobs.

North must wait for upgrades on notorious road, says Transport Minister

Scotland's Transport Minister last night promised to tackle the problems on one of the most notorious roads in the Highlands - but warned that progress would not "happen overnight".

North braced for heavy gales as ferry passengers warned of severe disruption

Unseasonable summer gales will sweep across the Highlands today - and ferry passengers have been warned they could face severe disruption.

Harry Potter fans encouraged to take part in Scottish tour to mark literary milestone

Harry Potter fans are being encouraged to come to the Highlands and travel the real-life Hogwarts Express railway line as part of a 20-year celebration of the first book.

Parrot calls like an osprey after watching online clips

They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Council grass cutting is ‘failing local residents’

Residents claim the grass is growing out of control in parts of Lochaber and nothing is being done about it.

Questions remain over police reforms

A last-ditch attempt by Highland Council's leader to avert the closure of the police control room in Inverness appears to have failed.