Second round of objections by Highland councillors to Loch Ness pumped hydro scheme
Highland councillors yesterday raised objections to a hydro-scheme on Loch Ness for a second time.
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Caledonian Canal being drained again for vital repairs to Fort Augustus lock gates
The famous Caledonian Canal locks at Fort Augustus are to be drained for the second time this year for vital repairs.
Emergency services called after people spotted in the water at Highland loch
Two kayakers were pulled from the water after the emergency services were called to a Highland loch.
VIC 32 puffer welcomes aboard inquisitive skippers of Inverness
People in Inverness have been given the chance to voyage through time aboard the last seafaring Clyde puffer.
An Talla exceeds all expectations as 10,000 flock through its doors in opening month
The £2.5million project to turn a dilapidated hall into a visitor gateway to Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal has proven to be a massive hit, attracting double the expected visitors in its first month.
£2.5million refurbishment of victorian hall on banks of Caledonian Canal complete as primary pupils deliver seal of approval
A £2.5 million project to turn a dilapidated hall into a visitor gateway to Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal is now complete - and has been given the seal of approval by a group of local school children.
WATCH: Outrage as Caledonian Canal swing bridge opened to water traffic despite ambulance on blue run approaching
A row has erupted over traffic priorities with a city swing bridge amid claims an ambulance was delayed.
Police appeal after man attacked and robbed in Inverness
Police in Inverness are appealing for information after a man was assaulted on the tow path next to the Caledonian Canal.
Delayed reopening of Caledonian Canal locks to take place this week following £5.3million investment
Works worth in the region of £5.3million on prominent locks along the Caledonian Canal are nearing completion, with engineers planning to reopen the route to boat traffic this Wednesday.
North-east group prepare for two-day trek to raise money for Alzheimer’s charities
A group of men are poised to embark on a gruelling challenge to raise money for Alzheimer's charities.
Residents of community help keep ‘Highland Lassie’ afloat with £100,000 cash boost
Residents of a Highland community have invested more than £100,000 in a matter of days to help to keep a much-loved floating hotel afloat.
Tourism taking a hit as re-opening of Caledonian Canal delayed into Easter holidays
Caledonian Canal bosses face a race against time to have the world-famous waterway reopened by Easter – sparking fears of the impact on tourism.
Once in a lifetime opportunity to stand in Fort Augustus canal basin
It was a once in a lifetime opportunity for those able to stand on the canal basin at Fort Augustus - as Scottish Canals prepare for new lock gates to be installed.
A rare look into the Caledonian Canal basin
Scottish Canals is offering the public the chance to learn about the engineering, history and wildlife of the historic Caledonian Canal and a chance to explore the depths of its colossal lock chambers.
Plans for West Link swing bridge lodged
Plans for a new swing bridge at Tomnahurich have been revealed to help reduce congestion in the city.
Body recovered following multi-agency search operation focused on Inverness canal lock
A body was found yesterday during a search for an elderly man missing from his home.
Police search for missing man north of Inverness
Police are currently searching an area around Clachnaharry Locks, to the north of Inverness, for a missing 84-year-old man.
Highland Lassie stranded in Inverness due to bad weather
Harsh weather conditions sweeping across the city have left the Caledonian Canal’s new floating hotel stranded for a week– stalling its first voyage on the open sea.
Floating hotel takes first voyage in preparation for opening
Final preparations are being made to open a floating hotel on the Caledonian Canal.
Design unveiled for Inverness swing bridges control tower
The design of a key building on the Caledonian Canal at Inverness has been unveiled in plans lodged with Highland Council.
Mink are causing havoc along the Caledonian Canal
A worrying surge in American mink is threatening native wildlife along the Caledonian Canal and River Ness.
Canal centre stage in Fort Augustus as play highlights historic role
A community at the heart of the Great Glen is to showcase the historic origins of the Caledonian Canal with a chance to catch some outdoor pop-up theatre.
Crucial work will help safeguard key part of the Caledonian Canal
Crucial work will take place over the next three months to safeguard Loch Dochfour reservoir near Inverness.
Inverness Riverside Way design project gets under way
Highland Council has appointed transport consultants to prepare design options to improve the Riverside Way in Inverness.
Inverness drivers demand social media updates about canal bridge disruptions
Frustrated motorists are demanding a new warning system to let them know when the city’s swing bridges will be opened.
Royal Navy patrol boats in tour of the north
Five Royal Navy Fast Inshore Patrol Vessels are heading north for a tour of Scotland during the Easter holidays.
VIDEO: Canal boat brings A9 traffic to a standstill outside Inverness
A boat brought traffic to a standstill on the north’s busiest road yesterday after careering off its trailer and crashing through the central reservation.
New exhibition celebrates one of Highlands’ most popular landmarks
The majesty of the Caledonian Canal is featured in an unusual exhibition starting this week.
Events proposed to celebrate 200 years of the Caledonian Canal and Inverness Highland Games
Events could be staged in the north to celebrate the upcoming 200th anniversaries of two key dates in the region's history.
Plans revealed for new “world class” canal visitor centre in Fort Augustus
Plans have been revealed for a "world class" new visitor centre for the Caledonian Canal.
Fancy staying in a retired trawler from the Cod Wars?
Tourists in the Highlands can now stay in a retired trawler from the Cod Wars.
Project connects people with the Caledonian Canal
A new project will aim to bring together thousands of Highland residents living near the Caledonian Canal.