Mental health ward at Migdale Hospital to re-open as NHS Highland tackle staffing shortages
A Highland mental health ward is preparing to re-open its doors to admissions after NHS officials took measures to combat its staffing crisis.
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Police investigating fatal north crash issue fresh appeal to the public
Police have issued a fresh appeal for information following a fatal crash in the Highlands.
Woman killed in Sutherland crash remembered as popular community stalwart
A popular pensioner who tirelessly contributed to her community was killed after being struck by a car in Sutherland.
Police name woman who died during Highland holiday crash
Police have named a woman who died following a crash in the Highlands during the Christmas holidays.
Road closed as woman struck by vehicle near Bonar Bridge leaving her in a serious condition
A woman has been "seriously injured" this evening after being struck by a car on the road between Bonar Bridge and Ardgay.
Staff shortages leave Sutherland ward in jeopardy
A shortage of mental health nurses has placed the future of a Sutherland ward in jeopardy.
Mental health ward at Migdale Hospital closed to new admissions amid staffing crisis
A ward which houses elderly mental health patients at a Highland hospital has been closed to new admissions amid a staffing crisis.
A unique opportunity to own a piece of Scottish history
A piece of land is a piece of land, isn’t it? Well, not unless it’s land that has a place in Scotland’s history books – then it’s considered a very special piece of land.
The Highland home with a lounge big enough to hold a ceilidh in
If you are the type of property owner that likes to entertain at home and host the occasional ceilidh, then I’ve found the right house for you.
Chaos on roads as gale force winds hit north and north-east Scotland
High winds are expected today, with huge waves predicted for some coastal areas.
Sutherland minister finds his calling down under
It is a long way to go to follow your calling.
Highland games event axed due to summer heatwave
A traditional highland games event has become a victim of the summer heatwave.
Highland teenager heading for pole position
A Highland teenager is hoping to follow in the footsteps of female racing driver Susie Wolff and make it to Formula 1.
Coast to Coast cancer fundraising walk to return for 22nd year
Dozens of walkers will trek from one side of Scotland to the other at the weekend to raise money to fight cancer.
Fairytale Highland castle to be restored as luxury private home
A fairytale Highland castle is to be restored for use as a luxury private home.
Filling station boss racked up two million loyalty card points worth thousands through fraudulent scheme
A former manager of two north filling stations avoided a jail sentence yesterday after admitting he embezzled and fraudulently obtained thousands of pounds worth of goods and cigarettes from his former employers.
145-tonne transformer completes last leg of journey to Highland substation
A slow-moving trailer carrying a giant transformer for a substation in Sutherland completed the last leg of its journey yesterday.
Community joins the search for missing Sutherland man
A body has been found near Bonor Bridge during a search for a missing man.
Police issue appeal for information for missing Highland man
Police in Sutherland are anxious to trace Peter Ripley, who is missing from his home address in Bonar Bridge.
Revealed: Why developer pulled out of plans to turn Highland castle into top luxury hotel
A developer behind plans to transform a Highland youth hostel into a top luxury hotel has revealed their reasons for walking away from the deal.
North community’s plea to stop reduced bank opening hours
A Highland community has made a last ditch plea to a major bank to scrap its proposals to slash opening hours at a "lifeline" branch.
Car gets stuck on barrier after crash in Highlands
A car ended stuck on a safety barrier after crashing off a remote Highland road yesterday morning. The accident happened nearly five miles north of Bonar Bridge on the A836 road to Lairg at 7.05am. A police spokesman said that the driver was not injured.
Some of the most adorable pictures of pets sent in by our readers
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8 adorable pictures of pets sent in by our readers
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Highland doctor who fought Ebola in Africa launches new charity
A heroic Highland doctor - who has vowed to return to West Africa to continue the battle against the deadly Ebola outbreak - is launching a charity to fund medical training in Sierra Leone.
Police investigate Sutherland power tool thefts
Police are investigating after a number of power tools were stolen from three locations in Sutherland at the weekend.
Highlands Ebola hero doctor returns to work
The hero doctor who has vowed to go back to Africa to continue the battle against the deadly Ebola outbreak returned to treating his own patients in the Highlands today.
Scottish doctor vows to return to West Africa for Ebola fight
A hero doctor has vowed to return to Africa to continue the battle against the deadly Ebola outbreak.
Sutherland GP describes “harrowing” Ebola aid work
A Highland doctor who gave up Christmas with his family to help fight the deadly Ebola virus has revealed there is hope amid the harrowing work and heartbreak.
Brora man in court after single punch assault
A man had to have a metal plate inserted in his cheek after being assaulted following a Halloween party Inverness Sheriff Court heard yesterday.