Audit reveals Highland council credit card shambles
A Highland Council internal audit has revealed a catalogue of problems over the use of council credit cards by employees. Read More
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PODCAST: Fighting back in one of Scotland’s most remote communities
Less than 400 people populate one of the Scotland’s most remote areas, the Morvern peninsula.
Police name man who died after fall on Orkney cliffs
Police in Orkney have named the man who died following a fall at cliffs near Deerness.
Police appeal after wilful fire-raising incident in the Highlands
Police are appealing for information after a fire-raising incident at a farm in the Highlands.
Offshore sex offender breached court order after giving lift to teenage girls
A convicted sex offender gave a lift to three teenage girls in breach of a court order hours after avoiding a jail sentence in May for a similar offence.
North academic reveals child abuse ordeal
A north academic who has helped police to catch sexual predators has revealed her own experience of abuse as a child.
‘Magic’ as plans for Highland Harry Potter car park approved
Plans have been approved for a “Harry Potter” car park and access road near to the Glenfinnan viaduct as the numbers of visitors to the “pilgrimage” site continues to grow.
Plans unveiled showing preferred route for A9 dualling between Dalraddy and Slochd
A public consultation was held in Aviemore yesterday as Transport Scotland revealed plans depicting the preferred route for the dualling of the A9 between Dalraddy and Slochd.
BT answers Highland community’s call
A telephone box decommissioned by BT has been reinstated after a community campaign.
Western Isles church leader slams pride parade
A church leader has attacked the first gay pride parade being held in the Western Isles as “sad and shameful”.
Audit reveals Highland council credit card shambles
A Highland Council internal audit has revealed a catalogue of problems over the use of council credit cards by employees.
Police find body at foot of Scottish Island cliffs
Police have recovered a body which was found at the foot of cliffs on Orkney.
VIDEO: Highland school receives LGBT Bronze Charter Award
Nairn Academy received the award by LGBT Youth Scotland for their work on equality.
Police warning residents of bogus workmen following Storm Ali
Police in the Highlands and Islands are urging people to be on their guard against bogus workmen following the recent storms.
North and north-east left behind in race for superfast broadband
Rural areas in the north and north-east are being left behind in the race for superfast broadband, a public watchdog has found.
Resting place of Trumps ancestors finally unearthed
He has constantly referenced his mother’s island roots.
Lego miniatures of the history of the world set to go on display at Fort George
Fort George is to become the latest venue to host Warren Elmore’s touring Lego exhibition depicting the history of the world, constructed from the miniature play bricks.
Highlands and north-east among ‘best places to live’ in Scotland
Aberdeen has come out tops in a list of the happiest and “most vibrant” places to live in Scotland.
Last chance saloon for Inverness attacker
A 22-year-old Inverness man was yesterday given a “last chance” to avoid a jail sentence for a vicious assault on another man.
Researchers aim to improve the lives of residents in Orkney
Aberdeen academics have taken up residence in Orkney as part of a project to help residents face the unique challenges of island life.
Offensive package sent to Inverness gay parade protester
An Inverness missionary has been sent an offensive package after he led a petition against next month’s proposed gay pride march through the city.
Domestic abuser gets one year of social work supervision following attack in Inverness
A Glasgow man who battered and bruised his partner after a drunken row was sentenced to one year of social work supervision to help him overcome his alcohol problem.
Norbord gets very special guest on anniversary day
The Earl of Inverness was greeted by workers from one of the north’s largest manufactures yesterday to mark the first anniversary of their new production line.
Storm Ali brings severe weather to the Highlands
Storm Ali caused disruption across swathes of the north yesterday as motorists, rail and ferry passengers were hit.
Will of successful Scottish sweets company director revealed
The will of Klaus Perch-Nielsen has been revealed as the Dane leaves behind an estate worth a staggering £1.8million.
Highland sex predator caught by clip showing home decor
A Caithness sex predator who filmed himself raping a woman helped get himself caught due to the decor in his home.
Wave of train cancellations and delays as Storm Ali hits the north
The main rail route south from Inverness was cut off yesterday after the derailment of a freight train at 1.40am just outside Inverness.
Man thrown from digger into a Highland ravine rescued by coastguard
A man has been rescued by HM Coastguard helicopter after he was thrown from his digger into a ravine in Sutherland.
Minke whale dies after washing up on Highland beach
A 20ft minke whale has died on a Highland beach despite the desperate efforts of rescuers.
LIVE UPDATES: Trains cancelled between Inverness and the central belt as Storm Ali sweeps across the north and north-east
A freight train derailed near Inverness as Storm Ali sweeps across the north and north-east of Scotland.
Major rescue operation for a man trapped in earth moving equipment
A major rescue operation was launched in Rogart in Sutherland after a digger over turned in a river near Rogart.
Kelp harvesting amendment passes as Highland school kids join anti-harvesting campaign
Campaigners against the mechanical dredging of kelp in Scottish waters have been left “delighted” as they live to fight another day at Holyrood.
John o’Groats signpost under threat from a sticky culprit
The world famous John o’Groats signpost is under threat – from visitors who have covered it with stickers.
