Scottish Government must do more to get rural pupils studying Stem subjects
Children in rural schools must be given the chance to learn scientific subjects, a new Holyrood report has said.
Highland
Missing Highland woman traced safe and well
Police have confirmed that missing Stephanie Norman from Drumnadrochit has been found.
Community plans facelift for famous Highland village square
Strathpeffer residents are planning a facelift for their village’s historic square.
Council says approved trader scheme proposed for Highland will create ‘significant’ benefits
Details have emerged of a plans for trusted trader scheme by Highland Council.
Computer game design contest launched for schools to push creative limits
A computer games competition has been launched for primary school pupils across the north and north-east.
Highland Council submits plans for eight further houses at Torvean
Highland Council is proposing to build eight homes at Torvean, near the new golf course.
Carson calling for improved performance from Highland against Dundee HSFP
Highland head coach Davie Carson challenged his side to bring the performance to match their impressive National 1 results when they face bottom side Dundee HSFP tomorrow.
Carson confident Highland can keep up winning ways as Ayr visit in National 1
After reaching the quarter final of the Scottish Cup with a comprehensive 38-18 home win over Stirling Wolves last weekend, Highland return to league duty this weekend when they entertain Ayr in National 1.
Alarm over potential health and social care funding shortfall of almost £2 billion
Scotland faces a health and social care funding shortfall of almost £2 billion over the next few years unless services are reformed, the public spending watchdog has warned.
Highland undaunted following home win over Boroughmuir
Highland roared back to winning ways with a 38-20 home win against Boroughmuir to the delight of Dave Carson.
Resurfacing works for the A82 between Fort William and Inverness announced
Work to improve the road between Fort William and Inverness will take place next week.
Show-winning Highland heifer lands Oban championship title
A Highland heifer which reigned supreme in the ring at three northern shows this summer won the female championship at yesterday’s breed show in Oban.
More than 300,000 people in north and north-east amongst the most vulnerable to Brexit
More than 300,000 people across the north and north-east are among the most vulnerable to Brexit, Scottish Government analysis suggests.
Aviemore restaurant gets drinks licence despite objection
An Aviemore restaurant has been granted a drinks licence despite concerns that noise and disturbance will increase in the area.
Selfless act of Highlanders celebrated: Anthony Nolan hails number of potential lifesavers on register from Highlands and Islands
As Blood Cancer Awareness month draws to an end, the life-saving stem cell charity Anthony Nolan has praised the number of people in the north now signed up to its register.
North and north-east cycling and electric transport schemes benefit from £2.3 million fund
Aberdeen cycling projects, Moray’s electric bus service and a Highland car-sharing scheme are among 100 projects sharing a £2.3 million pot to support green transport.
Dramatic rise in sexual crimes in north and north-east
The number of sexual crimes reported in Scotland has risen to the highest level since records began.
Crackdown on alleged unlicensed car traders across north and north-east
Unlicensed car dealers across the north and north-east have been the target of a crackdown by Trading Standards officers.
Gloag lodges new proposals for visitor accommodation on Beauly estate
Stagecoach billionaire Dame Ann Gloag has signalled another attempt to develop her Highland estate by lodging early plans for visitor accommodation near Beauly.
Public finance minister challenged on bank shortage in Highlands
The Scottish Government has been challenged over the lack of rural bank branches amid reports criminals are targeting businesses which have to store their own cash.
Liver screening roadshow comes to Inverness
People in Inverness are being encouraged to get a free health check with the arrival of a mobile liver screening roadshow.
Plans revealed for new Skye ferry terminal
Detailed plans have been revealed for the new Highland Council ferry terminal in Uig.
3.4m water storage tank project completed in Nairnshire
A £3.4 million Scottish Water project to provide improved drinking water storage facilities for Nairn and Auldearn has been completed.
Big cat coastal drive is is coming to Inverness
Jaguars will be descending on a north hotel for a show of a lifetime later on this month.
Highland’s Carson lauds epic fightback as ‘some feat’
Highland staged the most remarkable comeback ever seen by head coach Dave Carson to get their National 1 campaign off to a winning start.
£2 million invested in Highland and Moray fishing communities
A fisheries fund has seen its scale of investment rise to more than £2 million.
Demands for fatal accident inquiry after death of young man in Argyll loch
Call are being made for a fatal accident inquiry into the death of a young man killed in a Highland loch last month after marine investigators signalled the end of their probe.
Gin distilling is under way in Dingwall
A social enterprise in Dingwall has started its own gin production as part of a £222,860 investment.
Householders told to beware of bogus gardeners
Householders in the north have been warned about bogus callers offering services such as landscape gardening in a bid to gain access to properties.
Carson keen to embrace National 1 step up
Highland head coach Davie Carson has warned his side to be braced for the step up as they begin their National 1 campaign away to Cartha Queen’s Park tomorrow.
Smoother road plan is being implemented for Boat of Garten
A section of the A95 at Boat of Garten will benefit from £385,000 worth of resurfacing improvements starting next week.
Traffic sign improvements on A9 Tain bypass
A project to upgrade existing road signs along a stretch of the A9 at Tain will begin later this month.