Hillwalker who died on Highland mountain top confirmed as 70-year-old man
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Hillwalker who died on Highland mountain top confirmed as 70-year-old man
A 70-year-old man has died after falling from a peak in the Highlands.
Open day still means no rest for Oban lifeboat crew as busy weekend ensues
Despite the weekend being earmarked for Oban lifeboat’s annual open day, the crew were not allowed any respite after being called out three times over the course of the weekend.
Police search for missing teenager in Highlands
Officers are appealing for information to help trace Kristiana Zulevica, 15, who has been reported missing from the Fort William area.
Scottish Water workers get on their bikes for charity peddle to Glastonbury
A team of 12 revellers from the Highlands have saddled up for their fundraising journey to one of the UK’s largest music festivals.
Western Isles schools receive Certificate of Excellence for contributions to Iolaire commemorations
School students across the Western Isles have been commended for their “outstanding contributions” in helping to mark the centenary of the Iolaire.
Missing Highland woman traced after appeal
A woman reported missing from her Highland home has been found after an appeal was issued.
Fishing vessel towed into harbour after suffering from ‘fuel problems’
Lochinver lifeboat was earlier today tasked to assist a fishing vessel suffering from “fuel problems”. The crew were sent to the vessel at 1.30am this morning and took the stricken Kingfisher fishing boat under tow, setting sail towards Kinlochbervie. Both the lifeboat and stricken vessel arrived in port around 8.10am today.
Inverness clothing shop in line for cafe makeover
An north entrepreneur, who opened a high-end men’s clothing business in Inverness less than a year ago, has applied to change the business to a cafe.
Live wartime torpedo blown up in Scapa Flow
A live Second World War torpedo, found at Scapa Flow, was blown up yesterday by a Royal Navy explosives disposal team.
Hundreds gather for weekend of battle reenactments and living history in the Highlands
Jacobite fighters clashed with the red-coated forces of King George in the Highlands once more at the weekend.
Cromarty councillor opens up garden which he created to help him recover from stroke
A Highland councillor, who turned to gardening as therapy after suffering a stroke ten years ago, unveiled his garden to the public as part of Cromarty Gardens open day at the weekend.
Organiser of 37th Highland Cross declares event a huge success as competitors raise £300,000 for charity
This year’s Highland Cross saw 735 competitors race on foot and cycle from Kintail to Beauly with only five failing to finish.
High standard of Gaelic delights Inverness Mod organisers
This year’s Inverness provincial mod closed on Saturday night with organisers excited about the excellent standard of Gaelic being spoken by young participants.
Lifeboat crewmen from Inverness benefit from lifeboat training in England
Two lifesaving volunteers from Inverness have returned from a vital training course in England which was geared towards helping them save the lives of people stranded at sea.
Highland Council to consider in-house counselling service
Highland councillors could introduce a mental health and wellbeing service to better support those working with the local authority.
Fallen walker dies on Highland mountain
A walker has died after falling from a peak in the Highlands.
Appeal launched to raise final £300,000 for the refurbishment of Fairburn Tower as urgent repairs required
An appeal to raise the final sum of a £1.8m refurbishment project on a historic Highland tower is being urgently broadcast amid urgent repair works.
Business owners to discuss how to ‘harness the spending power of the NC500’
Small business owners will gather in Inverness today to discuss ways they can “harness the spending power” of NC500 road trip tourists.
HIV patient to sue NHS Highland over data protection breach
An angry and distraught HIV sufferer is to sue NHS Highland after an email blunder exposed his details.
Body of experienced Highland climber Martin Moran among seven recovered in the Himalayas
Indian soldiers have located the bodies of seven of the eight members of a team of international climbers, including a group of Britons, who were killed on a dangerous Himalayan mountain.
Scapa Flow no-go area after suspected unexploded war torpedo found on sea bed
Vessels are being told to keep out of the the area between Clava Island and Hoy in Scapa Flow after a suspected unexploded wartime torpedo was discovered on the seabed during an underwater survey.
81-year-old Supergran becomes oldest woman to cycle 960 miles across Britain
Mavis Paterson is 81, but has just become the oldest woman to cycle the length of Britain after pledging to complete the gruelling challenge in memory of her three children.
NHS Highland chiefs apologise for treatment of mum who died of cancer
Health chiefs have apologised for failings in the care and treatment of a mum who died of cancer after her illness went undiagnosed twice.
70-year-old male walker dies after falling from a Highland mountain peak
A 70-year-old male walker has died after falling from a peak in the Highlands.
Person missing from the Fort William area traced safe and well
An all-night police search for a missing person in the Fort William area has had a positive ending after they were traced safe and well.
Cyclist, 52, injured in collision with a camper van on the A9
A cyclist has been taken to hospital by air ambulance after being knocked down by a camper van on the A9.
Plain sailing as Nairn elderly group take to the high seas in change of adventure
A group set up to combat loneliness amongst older people have proven that is not all sedate sandwiches and cups of tea after taking to the high seas on a canal boat.
NTS Culloden visitor facilities under strain, but new arrivals enchant tourists
Culloden Battlefield’s visitor amenities are creaking under the strain of ever-increasing visitor numbers and will require an overhaul to make them fit for purpose for the next ten years, says owner National Trust for Scotland (NTS).
Adventurer aiming for monster row to smash Loch Ness rowing record
A Scottish adventurer is to lead an attempt at breaking the record of navigating the Nessie-infested waters of Loch Ness in the fastest time possible.
Inspirational youngsters to be recognised at second Young Highlanders Awards
Inspirational youngsters from across the Highlands are to be celebrated once again as entries for the second Young Highlander Awards are now open.
Oban lifeboat launched to assist medical transfer at Glensanda Quarry
Oban lifeboat has been launched this evening to assist with the transfer of a casualty from Glensanda Quarry.
NHS bullying scandal: Action plan revealed
NHS Highland bosses have unveiled a 32-page action plan to combat bullying in response to a damning report probing a culture of intimidation and harassment within the organisation.
