Plastic bottle made in Japan washes up more than 5,500 miles away on South Uist
A bottle of bleach, manufactured in Japan, has washed up more than 5,500 miles away on a remote Scottish beach in the Western Isles. Read More
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Plastic bottle made in Japan washes up more than 5,500 miles away on South Uist
A bottle of bleach, manufactured in Japan, has washed up more than 5,500 miles away on a remote Scottish beach in the Western Isles.
Inquiries ongoing to trace missing 72-year-old James Paton
Inquiries are still ongoing to help trace a 72-year-old man who has been missing for more than a month.
Plans lodged to transform derelict ‘village’ near Tongue into community complex
A Sutherland spot is in line for a transformation to create a community complex.
Recruitment problems delay Skye dialysis service
A new kidney dialysis service for Skye, which will save patients having to make the arduous journey to Inverness, has been delayed due to recruitment problems.
‘We hope today will bring some peace’: Heartbroken mum speaks of torment after horror crash tragedy
A grieving mum has spoken of her “torment” after a north man admitted causing the death of her son in a horror Highland crash.
Highland man threatened to murder teenage boys and then pushed one onto a railway track
A drunk pushed a teenage boy on to a railway track because the youngster had laughed at him, Inverness Sheriff Court was told.
Highland road blocked as drivers become trapped in snow
A Highland road remains blocked to motorists after several vehicles became stuck in the snow.
Firefighters called to reports of lorry on fire on the A9
Firefighters from Inverness were called to the A9 this afternoon following reports of a lorry on fire.
Highland driver faces jail for death of Kyle, 20, in horror crash
A speeding motorist who killed another driver in a north crash was yesterday warned he could face a substantial prison sentence.
Emergency service called to collision in Tain
Emergency services were called to a three-vehicle collision in Tain.
Stereophonics to play outdoor show in Inverness this summer
Stereophonics are heading to the Highlands for a major outdoor show this summer.
Scottish photographer Colin Prior to receive top award at Fort William Mountain Festival
A world-renowned Scottish landscape photographer has been awarded the top accolade at the Fort William Mountain Festival.
Highland siblings to cycle 164 miles in aid of charity
Two Highland siblings are preparing to cycle 164 miles in under 24 hours as a heartfelt token of thanks to two lifeline services for helping care for their young children.
Private buyer intends to turn historic Caithness church into cafe and local focal point
A historic church in Caithness has been bought by a private owner who plans to turn it into a cafe and tea room, with space for local crafts, antiques and memorabilia.
Multi-million pound, five-year project to preserve natural wonders of Ben Nevis comes to conclusion
A £3.4million, five-year campaign to help preserve the natural wonders of Scotland's most famous mountain for future generations has reached its conclusion.
Thurso and Wick Tug o’ War veterans asked to shed light on unearthed trophy
Tug-of-war veterans in the far north are being asked if they can shed any light on a trophy which was unearthed from the vaults of an Edinburgh jewellers.
GALLERY: UK’s biggest sled race thrills thousands despite lack of snow
One of the Cairngorms’ most iconic events took place at the weekend with only one thing missing- snow.
REVEALED: Nearly half of all armed police activity in Scotland was in the north-east and north last summer
The full extent of the armed police presence on the Aberdeenshire estate where the Queen spends her summer holidays has been uncovered for the first time.
Thousands turn out for pro-independence march in Inverness
Thousands of pro-independence supporters arrived in Inverness on Saturday for the first Freedom march of 2020.
Landscaping and road safety project underway near Spean Bridge
A new £75,000 landscaping and road safety project has begun on the A82 at Invergloy near Spean Bridge.
Scotland’s first justice centre to be delivered on time and on budget
Scotland’s first justice centre is being delivered “on time and on budget” as the final touches are put in place ahead of the building's grand opening.
Number of drivers caught exceeding average speed on A9 from Dunblane to Inverness falls in past year
The number of speeders caught on the A9 Inverness to Dunblane road have fallen, new figures have shown.
Highland Council begins search for contractor for Caol flood protection improvements
Plans to protect 300 Lochaber homes from flash flooding have taken a step forward after council officers launched the search for a contractor to carry out the works.
Rent increase of 3% agreed for council homes in Highlands
A rent rise of 3% on council homes is likely to be agreed this week by Highland councillors.
Dornoch couple lose life savings in sophisticated investment scam
A Dornoch couple has lost a fortune in life savings after falling victim to a sophisticated act of fraud.
Highland photographer wins national competition with image of Buachaille Etive Mor
A Highland traveller has won a leading magazine’s 2019 UK Mountain Photo of the Year award with a dramatic winter shot of one of Britain’s most famous mountains.
The Big Interview: Gordonstoun’s first female principal on breaking through the glass ceiling
There is no standing on ceremony with Lisa Kerr, even though she oversees an institution which has educated several members of the royal family.
Snow and ice warning for north and south Aberdeenshire
The Met Office has issued a weather warning as snow and icy conditions are forecasted for the west Highlands and southern parts of Aberdeenshire.
Missing Macduff man spotted on CCTV in Inverness
A Macduff man who had been reported missing has been traced safe and well. Officers appealed to the public for their help in finding 35-year-old Michael Slater. He had been spotted on CCTV in Inverness on Thursday. Now police have confirmed he has been found safe and well.
The joy of movement: How people living with Parkinson’s are finding freedom through movement
“Dance for the sake of dancing.”
Ralph Garrett’s family will attend special unveiling of plaque to Second World War hero
It was one of the cruellest of ironies in the aftermath of the Second World War; the tragic death of Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Garrett and his teenage son in the Highlands in 1952.
Locals favour fixed link as a replacement to Corran ferry online poll indicates
A poll has revealed the majority of locals on the Ardnamurchan peninsula would be in favour of a bridge or a tunnel replacing the current ferry shuttle service operating from Corran to Ardgour.
