Highland road reopens following fuel tanker crash
The A9 has reopened following a crash between a fuel tanker and a car.
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Train services returning to normal after flooding causes disruption in the north
A number of services in the Highlands were delayed today due to flooding.
Parents left shocked at council plans to ‘quietly’ close nursery without consultation
Parents have accused Highland Council of "quietly" deciding to close their children's nursery without any consultation.
Highland road reopens after hay lorry sheds it load
The A9 was partially closed today outside Brora after six straw bales fell off a lorry and blocked the road.
‘A true family man, he lived and breathed for all of us’: Tribute to Highland fisherman who died after boat capsized
The family of a fisherman who died after his boat capsized off the Sutherland coast have paid tribute to him.
Man dies after boat capsizes at Highland harbour
A man has died after a boat capsized just outside a Highland harbour.
‘Having a positive attitude has really helped me – along with a sense of humour’
Nikki Etheridge oozes positivity, and her can-do attitude will no doubt see her cross the finish line of the upcoming Great Scottish Run.
Plans submitted for new wind farm north of Brora
Plans have been formed for a new wind farm about five miles north of Brora.
‘Is this heaven?’ Image of rainbow over a Highland golf course proves a hit in the US
A Highland golf club has won a raft of new admirers after a beautiful image of a rainbow overlooking its course was picked up by an American magazine.
Baring all: Could naturism be the answer to body confidence?
Robbie Gauld is softly spoken, and the retired grandfather can often be found exploring walking routes across Scotland.
Cyclist, 52, injured in collision with a camper van on the A9
A cyclist has been taken to hospital by air ambulance after being knocked down by a camper van on the A9.
Community views sought on new initiatives for Sutherland
Highland Council is inviting communities to offer their thoughts and opinions on a draft strategy to improve five town and village centres in Caithness and east Sutherland.
Consultation announced for Highland town centre improvements
Members of the public are to be asked their thoughts on how Highland town centres can be improved.
Shock as last bank in Highland village set to close
Residents of a Highland village have been left "outraged" following a decision to close their last remaining bank.
Highland man admits to possession of more than 150 indecent images of young children
A Brora man who had 138 indecent images and 16 videos of young children was jailed for 10 months at Inverness Sheriff Court yesterday.
Giant stride is made in Cove title march
Cove Rangers took a giant step towards retaining the Highland League title by coming form behind to earn a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Dudgeon Park.
Diageo gives sneak peek into distillery transformation plans
Drink giant Diageo has given people living near two of its distilleries a first glimpse of plans to transform their visitor facilities as part of its £150 million investment in whisky tourism.
Two Highland supermarkets and an office have signed up for a scheme designed to keep vulnerable people safe
Two Highland supermarkets and a citizens advice bureau have agreed to become Keep Safe locations.
Cattachs keeper denies Cove to earn a battling point and keep his side in contention
The race for the Highland League title is very much alive after Cove and Brora battled out a highly entertaining goalless draw at Balmoral Stadium.
Brora project to show how communities can benefit from NC500
A Sutherland village is to become a showcase for how communities on the NC500 could benefit from the popular tourist route.
Health report on Highland towns and city
A “health check” on the vibrancy of Highland towns and Inverness city centre has discovered stark contrasts in fortunes across the region.
Coppersmiths still game as Brora whisky returns
Copper pot stills that have not been used since Brora Distillery shut in 1983 have started a journey which will lead to them making single malt whisky again.
Thousands flock from across the globe to sample Brora Links
Record numbers of golfers have travelled from across the globe to the North of Scotland to sample one of the top Links courses in the UK, in a welcomed boost to the local economy.
Woman injured in A9 crash in the Highlands
Police have been called to a one vehicle accident on the A9 in the Highlands. It happened at 4.47pm near Brora. A police spokeswoman said paramedics were called to the scene to check over one woman, though her injuries are not life-threatening. The road was partially blocked but has now fully re-opened.
Distillery proposal could inject millions of pounds into this Highland village
Plans have been submitted for the reopening of “lost” malt whisky distillery closed for more than three decades – a move that could inject millions of pounds into the economy of a remote Highland village.
Mother and daughter plan to open luxury chocolatier, cafe and shop in Sutherland village
A mother and daughter plan to convert a vacant building in a Sutherland village into a luxury chocolatier, cafe and shop selling local crafts and produce.
New Brora manager is raring to go
New Brora Rangers manager Steven Mackay looks set to continue his long and distinguished playing career when the Highland League season gets underway on Saturday July 28.
Brora roads worst in Sutherland
Brora residents must wait an undefined time to see repairs done on what’s been branded “the worst road in Sutherland”.
New lease of life for old Brora schoolhouse
An old schoolhouse in Brora will be given a new lease of life as a museum with the help of an energy firm and a local history society.
Ton-up Locos steam on to secure slot in IRN-BRU Cup
Inverurie Locos secured IRN-BRU Cup football for next season with a 2-1 win over Brora Rangers.
Train disruption after section of wall falls onto line
Train services are disrupted after a section of wall fell onto the line between Brora and Helmsdale.
Whisky distillery reopening will help “revitalise” Sutherland village after years of economic hardship
Plans to reopen a “lost” malt whisky distillery in a Sutherland village will help revitalise the area after years of economic hardship, says a local councillor.