More than 1,000 huskies hit the Highlands as the Aviemore Sled Dog Rally gets underway this weekend
Over 1,000 huskies and 250 mushers are descending into the Cairngorm forests for the UK’s biggest sled dog rally.
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Biggest sled dog rally in UK to take place in the Highlands this weekend
The biggest sled dog rally in the UK will take place this weekend - after sponsors agreed to continue to support the popular event in the Highlands.
Britannia Hotels buys 175-bedroom Coylumbridge Hotel, near Aviemore
Britannia Hotels has expanded its Scottish footprint to five sites, including three in the north and north-east, after buying one of the Highlands’ best-known hotels.
Cash stolen from Highland village shop on Boxing Day
Cash with a value of more than £2,000 has been stolen from a shop in Boat of Garten.
Person dead after being hit by train near Aviemore
A person has died after being hit by a train near Aviemore today.
Hundreds turn out to celebrate life of tragic Aviemore teen Jade McGrath
Hundreds gathered to remember tragic Aviemore teen Jade McGrath at Carrbridge Parish Church yesterday.
Hundreds turn out to tackle Aviemore Santa Run
Hundreds of Santas took to the streets of Aviemore on Saturday to run 5k in aid of charity.
Mother of Jade McGrath thanks searchers and asks bullying victims to speak out
The grief-stricken mother of tragic teen Jade McGrath has issued an appeal to parents and children to speak up about bullying.
Police launch inquiry following series of vandalism incidents in Aviemore
Police in Aviemore have issued a warning about vandalism following a series of incidents in the village in recent weeks.
Scotrail appeals for traders to take up spots at train stations
Scotrail has issued an appeal for businesses to open up new shops and cafes at its train stations.
Aviemore dance school plans to be decided today
A Highland teacher who has grown her dance school from a handful of children to 161 in four years will find out today whether her plans for a studio in an Aviemore industrial estate can go ahead.
Police step up their search for missing Inverness teenager
Police are calling for residents in Inverness to check sheds and outbuildings to help find vulnerable teenager Jade McGrath who was last seen in the Leachkin area of the city.
Police continue search for missing Inverness teenager
Police are continuing their search for missing teenager Jade McGrath who has disappeared from the Inverness area.
Two taken to hospital following three-vehicle crash this morning on the A9 at Aviemore
Two persons were cut free from a vehicle after a three-vehicle road traffic collision occurred on the A9 earlier today.
Disruption expected as work to begin next week on A9 dualling between Dalraddy and Slochd
Motorists travelling on the A9 between Dalraddy and Slochd can expect disruption from next week as work on the largest individual section of the A9 dualling project is set to get underway.
Cancer charity honours Grantown-on-Spey volunteer
A fundraising volunteer has been honoured for her efforts to raise much-needed cash for a cancer charity.
Local anger at final go-ahead for Aviemore housing development
A controversial housing development in Aviemore has been given the final go-ahead by the Cairngorm National Park Authority (CPNA), to furious reaction from local groups.
Man flown to hospital after kayak capsizes in River Spey
A Coastguard search and rescue helicopter yesterday assisted in an incident south of Aviemore where two kayakers found themselves in difficulty.
Coastguard helicopter assisting in incident south of Aviemore
A Coastguard search and rescue helicopter was earlier today assisting in an incident south of Aviemore, where a kayaker is believed to have found themselves in difficulty.
Plans for artificial ski slope at CairnGorm skid to a halt
Proposals for an artificial ski slope at CairnGorm were resoundingly thrown out by the Cairngorm National Park Authority planning committee yesterday, against planners’ recommendations.
CairnGorm’s fall from favour as centre’s market share plunges and skier numbers drop between 2014 and 2018
In the ten seasons from 2004 to 2013 CairnGorm’s skier numbers averaged 78,010 and the centre’s market share grew from 35.6% to 40.6%.
Closure of Cairngorm funicular railway labelled a ‘disaster’ for seasonal businesses
Aviemore’s seasonal businesses are under serious threat from the prolonged closure of the Cairngorm funicular railway, according to a local business group.
Residents urged to not dive in at the deep end in row over Aviemore swimming facilities
Aviemore residents told yesterday how they now face a 60 mile trip to take their children to a swimming pool after public access to facilities was scrapped earlier this year.
Fury as animals savaged in sheep-worrying spate in the Highlands
Recent sheep-worrying incidents in the Highlands have sparked angry reactions from campaigners trying to get owners to keep their dogs on leads in the countryside.
Police appeal after break-in at a Highland hotel
Police are appealing for information following a break-in at a hotel near Aviemore.
Engineers called in as further inspection required for Cairngorm Mountain’s Funicular Railway
Engineers have been called in to the Cairngorm funicular railway as restrictions are placed on the popular attraction’s running times.
Youth Manifesto launched as John Swinney visits Aviemore national park conference
Deputy First Minister John Swinney said young Scots needed to be involved in national policy-making “absolutely routine”.
Suicide aversion charity Mikeysline gets massive boost from Inverness Common Good Fund
Since its poignant inception in 2015, Mikeysline has been helping people with thoughts of suicide.
Compulsory purchase orders issued for 15-mile stretch of the A9 near Aviemore
A series of draft compulsory purchase order notices have been issued along a 15-mile stretch of the A9 at Aviemore.
Eating out at The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore
Aviemore is a holiday destination that truly has something for everyone, whether that be nightlife, exploring the great outdoors or treating yourself to a bit of pampering. But what about eating out? Sure, there are plenty of little eateries dotted throughout the main thoroughfare, but where should the discerning YL restaurant reviewer head to carry out an undercover critique?
Public swimming to cease at Aviemore’s MacDonald Resort
Aviemore families face a 30-mile round trip for affordable swimming facilities after it was officially announced yesterday that Macdonald Aviemore Hotel and Resort would cease to allow access to High Life Highland users.
Thunder in the Glens declared a great success despite the weather
Organisers hailed this year’s Thunder in the Glens rally as a resounding success with thousands of bikers descending on Aviemore over the weekend for the annual gathering.