Highlands

The body of Kevin Mcleod, 24, was recovered from Wick harbour on February 9, 1997.

Justice secretary gives Kevin Mcleod family hope over changes in police complaint handling

The justice secretary has told the family of a Highland man found dead in mysterious circumstances that “sensible and proportionate steps” would be taken regarding the handling of officers who retire while complaints continue to be probed. Read More

September 26, 2020

Highlands and Islands Students' Association President Florence Jansen

Students not to blame for rise in Covid-19 cases, say leaders

September 26, 2020

Wildcat kitten.

Step forward for Highland Wildlife Park’s plans to create breeding centre to save wildcats

September 26, 2020

Always in our Hearts' creative initiative launches for Hospice

Highland Hospice launches Always in Our Hearts’ project to remember lost ones

September 26, 2020

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Letters from Lockdown project reveals Highland children’s experience of coronavirus crisis

September 26, 2020

Johnny Foxes (left) and the Heathmount (right) have both closed for the day because of positive coronavirus tests. Pictures by Sandy McCook

Two popular Inverness pubs close for the day after staff test positive for Covid-19

September 25, 2020

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Sponsored: Money Matters – Why investors need to understand the maths of the ‘zero-sum game’

September 25, 2020

Ben Mackie was shot dead in Texas.

Case dropped as killing of Inverness-born teenager in Texas ruled self defence by American grand jury

September 24, 2020

Inverness College UHI Campus. Picture by Sandy McCook

Union concerns over redundancies at Inverness College

September 24, 2020

Highland Council's interim education head, Nicky Grant

Government funds 52 more staff for Highland schools to mitigate Covid-19 impact

September 24, 2020

The funicular railway at Cairngorm Mountain.

Outdoor organisations want HIE plans for Cairngorm ski area to be made public

September 24, 2020

The Jacobite Memorial Cairn at Culloden Battlefield.

Shop at popular historic attraction wins award up against international opposition

September 24, 2020

A sun fish washed up on Rosemarkie Beach

Villagers stunned as huge tropical fish washes ashore on north beach

September 23, 2020

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Obituary: Former councillor Jim Crawford, a chiropodist, sportsman and devoted family man

September 23, 2020

George Fraser, Tulloch Homes

Housebuilder takes staff off furlough after surge in demand

September 21, 2020

Simpson's Garden Centre in Inverness

Two confirmed Covid-19 cases linked to Inverness garden centre

September 21, 2020

MND sufferer Grigor Bannerman, spent his life as a roadie and tour manager for a heap of famous bands.

North-east man who mingled with rock royalty as roadie to the stars opens up on MND battle

September 21, 2020

All Highlands Posts

Highlands and Islands Students' Association President Florence Jansen

Students not to blame for rise in Covid-19 cases, say leaders

September 26, 2020

The body of Kevin Mcleod, 24, was recovered from Wick harbour on February 9, 1997.

Justice secretary gives Kevin Mcleod family hope over changes in police complaint handling

September 26, 2020

Wildcat kitten.

Step forward for Highland Wildlife Park’s plans to create breeding centre to save wildcats

September 26, 2020

Always in our Hearts' creative initiative launches for Hospice

Highland Hospice launches Always in Our Hearts’ project to remember lost ones

September 26, 2020

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Letters from Lockdown project reveals Highland children’s experience of coronavirus crisis

September 26, 2020

The Minor Injuries Unit at Invergordon Community Hospital will reopen in October 2020 by appointment only

Minor injuries unit to reopen in Invergordon

September 26, 2020

Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team

Hillwalker rescued from Cairngorms after injuring leg

September 25, 2020

The Tesco supermarket in Tain.

Man charged following assault outside Highland supermarket

September 25, 2020

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Sponsored: Money Matters – Why investors need to understand the maths of the ‘zero-sum game’

September 25, 2020

Caroline Gregory of Fort Augustus with the village car park hand sanitiser.
Picture by Sandy McCook.

Highland community group install sanitiser stations to help keep community safe

September 25, 2020

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Shinty body to tackle threats of depopulation and second homes

September 25, 2020

Inverness Justice Centre.

Highland man snared by paedophile hunters avoids jail sentence

September 25, 2020

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: We look back at the feel-good stories that brought us joy during lockdown

September 24, 2020

Altnaharra, pictured during the winter here, is often one of Britain's coldest spots. Picture by Sandy McCook

Cold snap sees Highland village record lowest September temperature in the UK since 1997

September 24, 2020

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Fire crews called as car reported on railway line near Stromeferry

September 24, 2020

Kirsten Finnie recently visited Inverewe Garden to see the special leaf in memory of her mum Alison.

Inverewe’s Giving Tree still holds treasured memories for woman who lost her mother to leukaemia

September 24, 2020

Award-winning Scottish photographer and filmmaker Jason Baxter has created a short film incorporating drone footage of picturesque beauty spots along Scotland's coastline.

Stunning coastal locations featured in new short film whose creator hopes to help hard-hit tourism businesses

September 24, 2020

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant

Highland MSP attacks ‘unacceptable’ waiting times for mental health services

September 24, 2020

Inverness College UHI Campus. Picture by Sandy McCook

Union concerns over redundancies at Inverness College

September 24, 2020

Highland Council's interim education head, Nicky Grant

Government funds 52 more staff for Highland schools to mitigate Covid-19 impact

September 24, 2020

The funicular railway at Cairngorm Mountain.

Outdoor organisations want HIE plans for Cairngorm ski area to be made public

September 24, 2020

The European bison calf was born at the Highland Wildlife Park back in July.

Highland Wildlife Park welcome youngest addition to the park

September 23, 2020

A sun fish washed up on Rosemarkie Beach

Villagers stunned as huge tropical fish washes ashore on north beach

September 23, 2020

Syndicate Post image

Second Covid-19 case linked to Highland school confirmed

September 23, 2020

Steve Walsh, Chief Executive of High Life Highland. Picture by Sandy McCook

High Life Highland chief says facilities still open for business despite new government restrictions

September 23, 2020

The Sea Astrid.

Picture provided by Mark Worsley.

Former Orkney sea boat that lay in north-east village for 20 years returns home for reconstruction

September 23, 2020

Marine operatives Tom Charles Edwards, Gregor Oliver and Joseph Finlayson helped rescue three kayakers in Loch Torridon in recent weeks.

Salmon farm workers save stranded individuals on Loch Torridon

September 23, 2020

Home Farm care home,
Portree, Skye.

Widow ‘heartbroken’ at husband’s missing care home records

September 23, 2020

Workers are continuing with mitigation works at the Rest and Be Thankful

A83 to partially reopen today under traffic light control at stricken Rest and Be Thankful

September 23, 2020

Tom Stoltman is aiming to set the bar in his chosen sport by earning himself another world record title.

Tom Stoltman aims for third world title of 2020

September 23, 2020

Caithness General Hospital

Hope for pregnant Caithness women to give birth locally

September 23, 2020

The Lotus us parked up in screen one.

Red sports car parks up inside Highland cinema to give ultimate drive-in experience

September 22, 2020

Overnight closures will be imposed on Banavie Swing Bridge on the A830 and the A82 Laggan Swing Bridge in the coming weeks to facilitate a £260,000 programme of improvements.

Overnight roadworks begin on A9 at Golspie

September 22, 2020

Unit 51

North and north-east venues handed share of £2.2 million Grassroots fund

September 22, 2020

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Ben Nevis cabin development could create 90 construction jobs

September 22, 2020

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Road Traffic Collision (RTC).
Police Scotland at the scene of a serious RTC on the A96 between Huntly and Keith. The road has been shut in both directions and is expected to be closed for a while

Picture by Kenny Elrick 17/08/2020

Woman taken to hospital following crash in small hours near Thurso

September 22, 2020

Kate Forbes and members of the Loch Ness Hub at share offer launch.

Overwhelming response to share offer to help fund Loch Ness Hub

September 22, 2020

Linda Norgrove died in October 2010 after being kidnapped in Afghanistan.

Tenth anniversary event in memory of aid worker goes online

September 22, 2020

Lorna Tunstall says making her arrival at the manse in Brora will be a "homecoming".

Minister to take up linked charge in Sutherland via video

September 22, 2020

The Hall of Clestrain Illustration.

Scotland Digs Digital campaign brings archaeological discoveries from lockdown excavations across country to life

September 22, 2020

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Highland businesses ‘on tenterhooks’ over new lockdown restrictions

September 22, 2020

Caroline Gordon (left) and Eleanor Brown of Alzheimers Scotland, with help from Darren Anderson of the National Trust for Scotland.

Glenfinnan Monument wears crochet scarf to mark World Alzheimers Day

September 21, 2020

Jon Wiggett used the money to keep his business at Brahan Golf club afloat.

North golf professional jailed for £150k VAT fraud

September 21, 2020

Paul Roberts, 52, and Sean Jones, 27 have began a two week trek from Inverness to Milngavie, near Glasgow to raise funds for Help for Heroes.

Veterans trek hundreds of miles from Inverness to Glasgow in aid of charity

September 21, 2020

Kate Forbes Interview

Scottish politics

Kate Forbes: Assuming a £43 billion responsibility at the shortest of notice

September 21, 2020

Dornoch Academy

Positive Covid-19 case identified at Highland school

September 21, 2020

Shona Beveridge at John O'Groats

Inspire Highland’s fundraising virtual walk from Inverness to John O’Groats begins

September 21, 2020

Councillor Martin Greig

Councils pressed to build shelters in school grounds for pupils after ‘bending over backwards’ to allow pub goers the same

September 21, 2020