Sutherland spaceport could create 400 jobs and reverse population decline
Plans to create a "British Cape Canaveral" in the north Highlands could support 400 jobs and help "reverse" population decline in fragile communities. Read More
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Tree falls on top of car in Inverness
Police are currently in attendance at an incident in Inverness after a tree fell on top of a car.
Tobermory Lifeboat rescuing nine people on board a broken down vessel
Nine passengers stranded on board a vessel on the west coast have arrived safety back at shore following a four hour rescue operation by Tobermory Lifeboat.
Can you guess the names of these Scottish towns with Emojis?
To celebrate World Emoji Day we've created a quiz to test your knowledge of Scottish towns across the north and north-east.
Air ambulance teams attend one-vehicle crash on Highland road
Emergency services including two air ambulances attended the scene of a one-vehicle collision on a Highland road earlier today.
Jacobite re-enactment to take place at Armadale Castle on Skye
Visitors to Armadale Castle on Skye will be entertained to more than just the traditional castle visit later this month.
Chef fined after driving to the supermarket after downing a bottle of whisky
A 39-year-old chef drank over a bottle of whisky and then drove his car to the local supermarket.
Public meeting over control of Oban Bay
Concerns at a government body’s plans to take full control of Oban Bay are being discussed at a public meeting.
Water treatment works take shape in Lochmaddy
A dozen massive modules that will allow work on a new water treatment plant to go ahead have arrived in the islands.
Sutherland spaceport could create 400 jobs and reverse population decline
Plans to create a "British Cape Canaveral" in the north Highlands could support 400 jobs and help "reverse" population decline in fragile communities.
To boldly go… Scotland’s links to the space race, past, present and future
Scotland has always been at the forefront of scientific advances.
A830 road improvement project to take place around Glenfinnan
Work is set to begin later this month on a project worth in the region of £165,000 aimed at improving the road surface on the A830 around the Glenfinnan area.
VIDEO: Man rescued after falling overboard near Skye
Coastguard search and rescue helicopter Rescue 948 was diverted from a training exercise yesterday to reports of a man overboard in Loch Hourn.
Distillery proposal could inject millions of pounds into this Highland village
Plans have been submitted for the reopening of “lost” malt whisky distillery closed for more than three decades – a move that could inject millions of pounds into the economy of a remote Highland village.
Police called to two separate deaths in the west Highlands
Police are investigating an unexplained but “non-suspicious” death on the island of Canna.
Bronze burial cist discovered at Drumnadrochit housing site
A Bronze Age burial cist has been discovered at Drumnadrochit near to where two of the stone slab-built graves were previously found.
German brass band to visit Black Isle congregation
A lively German brass band is to tour churches across Scotland for the sixth time this summer, visiting a Black Isle church on Friday.
‘Rare development opportunity’ advertised in heart of Inverness
A “rare development opportunity” is being advertised at a prominent site in the heart of Inverness.
Highland woman admits sending menacing text messages
A 20-year-old Fortrose woman who sent offensive and menacing text messages to police was remanded in custody pending a social work background report.
Three vehicle road traffic collision near Halkirk
A Highland road was brought to a standstill yesterday lunchtime after a four-vehicle collision.
Man, 59, dies while hillwalking in the Highlands
A man has died after falling while hillwalking in the Highlands.
Canadian Pipe band pays its respects at the Glencoe Massacre memorial
The Dominion of Canada Pipes and Drums band paid their respects at two historical landmarks while piping through Glencoe yesterday.
Three vehicle road traffic collision on the A9 at Halkirk
A road traffic collision involving three vehicles has occurred on the A9 near Halkirk.
Annual Whale and Dolphin Watch to take place later this month
The annual National Whale and Dolphin Watch is set to take place this year from Saturday July 28 to Sunday August 5, with people from all walks of life encouraged to come and have a go as the event enters its 16th year.
Highlands to get first spaceport in the UK – sparking jobs boom potentially worth £3.8bn
The Highlands is to have the first spaceport in the UK - sparking a jobs boom potentially worth £3.8 billion to the economy.
Record turnout for tiny community’s Highland Games
The tiny community of Morvern saw a record turnout for their Highland Games on Saturday.
University lecturer aims to spread the word on War Widows project as she pays visit to Highlanders’ Museum
Every year, the nation commemorates the sacrifices of those who have fought and fallen during service to their country.
North MSP backs innovative cycling scheme in the Highlands
A north politician is backing an innovative cycling scheme which aims to help older people across the Highlands stay active and socialise.
Tain Highland Gathering declared a resounding success
Tain Highland Gathering has been declared a resounding success with people from “all over the world” attending on what was a glorious summer’s day.
New research reveals Stone Age Scots just as keen on camping in the Cairngorms
The Cairngorms have been the choice destination for a weekend getaway for much, much longer than previously thought – in fact 8,000 years longer.
Calls to reduce speed limit at ‘Harry Potter’ viaduct
Highland community leaders are calling for a cut on the speed limit at two world-famous tourist attractions before a tragedy occurs.
Lorry load of alcohol explodes over A9 causing blaze and shutting road for hours
A lorry load of alcohol exploded over the A9 early yesterday – closing the road for hours.
Oban lifeboat called to assist second incident in one day
Oban RNLI lifeboat was called to assist a yacht dragging its anchor in Craignure bay on the Isle of Mull yesterday.
