How a billionaire landowner could decide the fate of Britain’s first spaceport
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North and north-east on high alert with week-long wildfire warning
The north and north-east is on high alert after a widespread wildfire warning was put in place across large swathes of the region.
Highland charity encouraging people to get on their bike in a bid to end congestion
A Lochaber charity is going green by encouraging vehicle users to stop making short trips and switch to using a bike - that they'll give you for free.
Highland marathon no longer a marathon due to bizarre reason
It has been billed as an event like no other.
A song for Ruaridh turns into a new music group
When mum Roselynn Michie couldn't find any local bands for her accordion-playing teenage son to join, she simply set up her own traditional music night.
Homes plan for 28 residential apartments in Aviemore refused by National Park
A proposal for 28 residential apartments in the centre of Aviemore has been refused by the Cairngorms National Park Authority.
Ullapool housing development plan generates lots of interest
The first of 400 homes in the Highlands got underway this week when site works opened in Ullapool.
Pedestrians put first in Nairn as work begins on new road crossing
Nairn residents are "delighted" as work gets under way on a town centre pedestrian crossing with lights that will make it safer for people with disabilities or just a slower pace, to use the road.
Plans for Highland housing ‘stink’ according to campaign group
Lochabers campaigners have argued that a plan for 325 houses on land behind an already-established housing scheme will face problems with drainage and smell.
Graveyard shift is making huge improvements in Caithness
A team of volunteers in the north has made such a difference to one of the graveyards on which it has worked that they are planning to take on an even bigger challenge.
Captivating acrobatics show hits stages across the north
Two renowned dance companies are joining forces once again to bring their contemporary circus to the Highlands next month.
How a billionaire landowner could decide the fate of Britain’s first spaceport
A Danish billionaire could have the power to block plans to build the UK’s first spaceport in the Highlands.
Scottish Parliament has legislative ability to ban fracking, QC suggests
The Scottish Government has been urged to ban fracking after the publication of a legal opinion indicating that it is within the power of MSPs to do so.
Pro-independence campaigners turn out for citizens march in Inverness
Around 1,000 people marched through the Highland city yesterday in support of Scotland's independence.
Highland Council begins phased approach to school budget cuts
Highland Council is beginning a “phased approach” to targeting cuts in its education budget.
Inverness man who threatened to stab ex-partner in the eyes avoids jail
A 37-year-old Inverness man who threatened to stab his ex-partner in the eyes was ordered to carry out 108 hours of unpaid community work yesterday.
Barra Airport among the world’s most scenic airports
With its spectacular beach landing, it is a bucket list flight for thousands of passengers every year.
NHS Highland recruitment drive following extra £2m to cut waiting times
New staff will be recruited by NHS Highland after securing an extra £2million funding to cut waiting times.
Audit Scotland to look at HIE’s ‘CairnGorm Mountain’ finances
Scotland’s public spending watchdog will turn the spotlight on “recent issues with CairnGorm Mountain”, it has emerged.
New trial tag system will help protect Golden Eagles in Cairngorms
An innovative new satellite tag has been designed to help track the fate of birds of prey which die in the Cairngorms.
Nairn Academy pupil becomes first in Highland to receive special Duke of Edinburgh award
A Nairn Academy pupil has become the first in Highland to pick up an illustrious Duke of Edinburgh award – one of only eight people across the country to do so.
Police called 43 times in the last four years to arrest Northlink ferry passengers
Northlink Ferries has had to call the police 43 times in the last four years to arrest passengers, according to its managing director.
VIDEO: Step-by-step guide on how to photograph the Northern Lights
With the Northern Lights visible to see tonight, here is our amateurs guide to photographing the famous aurora borealis.
New jobs for Wick Nucleus base
New jobs coming on stream at the national archive centre in Wick are helping counter the town’s long-term image as an unemployment blackspot.
‘A great loss of a good man’ as Strathpeffer mourns sudden death of mechanic
Friends of a former mechanic who died suddenly at the wheel of his car on Wednesday night have spoken about the great loss he will be to his village.
Financial governance of £315m City Region Deal criticised for serious failures
Highland Council has been criticised for “serious failures” in its financial handling of the £315million City Region Deal – by its own auditors.
Aberdeenshire and Highlands may be best place to see the Northern Lights this weekend
Aberdeenshire and the Highlands may be among the best places in Scotland to see an extraordinary display of the Northern Lights this weekend.
If you see a Renault Clio with this number plate – SW02 DCE – call the police
Police in Easter Ross are appealing for information following the theft of a car in Alness.
Strathpeffer man named as Highland crash victim
Police have named the driver who died after a crash in the Highlands this week.
Cairngorm National Park Authority representatives elected
Four community representatives have been elected to serve on the board of Cairngorms National Park Authority for the next four years.
Government body called in as bid launched to end HIAL controllers pay dispute
A row between air traffic controllers and Highlands and Islands Airports (HIAL) has been referred to the UK government after negotiations yesterday failed to bring a meaningful outcome.
Highland university standing up against gender-based violence
The University of the Highlands and Islands has hosted a one-day event to explore how gender-based violence can be prevented on college and university campuses.
Electricity substation replacements across Mallaig
Plastic insulated boxes, known as Pizza Huts, will help to secure electricity for Mallaig for years to come.
