Police search for missing teenager in Highlands
Officers are appealing for information to help trace Kristiana Zulevica, 15, who has been reported missing from the Fort William area.
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Missing Highland woman traced after appeal
A woman reported missing from her Highland home has been found after an appeal was issued.
Cromarty councillor opens up garden which he created to help him recover from stroke
A Highland councillor, who turned to gardening as therapy after suffering a stroke ten years ago, unveiled his garden to the public as part of Cromarty Gardens open day at the weekend.
Business owners to discuss how to ‘harness the spending power of the NC500’
Small business owners will gather in Inverness today to discuss ways they can “harness the spending power” of NC500 road trip tourists.
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.
Inspirational youngsters to be recognised at second Young Highlanders Awards
Inspirational youngsters from across the Highlands are to be celebrated once again as entries for the second Young Highlander Awards are now open.
Local residents bewildered as lone deer staggers into Highland housing estate
Residents of Claggan village welcomed an unexpected visitor yesterday as a lone deer strutted through their Fort William housing estate.
Thunderstorms forecast across north of Scotland
Heavy rainfall expected as thunderstorms roll in across the north and north-east of Scotland this weekend.
Caithness health treks: Campaigners highlight their unhappiness over orthodontist appointments
Health campaigners in the far north are unhappy at progress in reducing the number of schoolchildren from their area having to make regular trips to Inverness to have their dental braces adjusted and refitted.
New area commander for police force in Highlands
Police Scotland have appointed Chief Inspector Jamie Wilson as the new area commander for the North Highland region.
Lights, camera… action for tourism businesses
Scotland has played host to a galaxy of Hollywood stars filming their celluloid magic over the years, from Mel Gibson in Braveheart and Ted Danson in Loch Ness through to Daniel Craig in Skyfall and Saoirse Ronan in Mary Queen of Scots.
Friends of Highland Music launch £5000 fund
A music charity in the Highlands is launching a new £5,000 fund to help encourage young musicians into the study of Scottish traditional music, song and dance.
Mine host at Dalmore distillery serves up new exhibition highlighting wartime spirit
A new exhibition will shed light on the little-known story of a Scottish distillery that was taken over by the US Navy during the First World War.
Police ‘anxious to trace’ missing Sheffield man in Highlands
Police are appealing for information to help trace a Sheffield man who has gone missing in the Cairngorms.
Greenpeace denting own credibility, says oil chief
An oil industry leader has accused Greenpeace of “undermining its own credibility” by reviving its protest on an oil rig in Cromarty Firth.
Dalneigh Primary celebrates new dining and kitchen extension
Pupils from Dalneigh primary school in Inverness yesterday celebrated the opening of their new dining hall and commercial kitchen extension.
Motorcyclist injured in Highland crash thanks Good Samaritans who stopped to help him
A motorcyclist who was injured in a crash at the weekend has thanked Good Samaritans who stopped to help him.
Five more people arrested over Cromarty Firth rig protest
A further two people have been arrested and removed from an oil platform following a continued protest in the Cromarty Firth.
Police re-deployed to Highland rig as Greenpeace protests continue
Police have again been deployed on to a Highland rig that has been the scene of protests this week.
‘Inspirational’ Ullapool campaigner Finlay is off on mini-world tour
Television wildlife presenter Chris Packham describes him as “inspirational.”
LIVE BLOG: Police in stand off with Greenpeace activists protesting on Highland oil rig
Officers are reportedly "poised" to take action to remove activists protesting on a Highland oil rig.
Plans to breathe new life into aged Nairn paddling pool are backed by councillors
An aged paddling pool in a north town is poised to receive a radical upgrade after councillors endorsed plans to give it a new lease of life.
Lifeboat sent to Greenpeace-occupied rig in the Highlands
Safety fears have been raised after protesters aboard an oil rig in the Highlands had reportedly placed themselves in a 'precarious position'.
Plans for new Lochaber social housing progress despite gas heating concerns
Lochaber councillors have questioned Highland Council’s choice of heating system for a new social housing development at Fort William.
Residents pledge to help drive Wick’s regeneration project
People have gathered to hear proposals being considered for the regeneration of Wick, with more than 30 pledging to form a development trust to make sure the project comes to fruition.
Highland cottage once owned by Jimmy Savile targeted by vandals again
A Highland cottage previously owned by Jimmy Savile has been targeted by vandals once again.
John Sergeant to headline 16th Nairn Book and Arts Festival
Political journalist and broadcaster John Sergeant will headline the 16th Nairn Book and Arts Festival (NBAF).
Proud Ness wins top prize at Scottish LGBT+ awards
Proud Ness organisers and volunteers are celebrating after scooping a top national award.
Shock in Gairloch as thief kicks down restaurant doors to steal takings and charity box
A Gairloch couple were left shocked and distressed after someone broke into their restaurant and stole an evening's takings.
Trading standards warning as new phone scam hits Highlands
Trading standards teams are warning of a sophisticated phone scam targeting people in the Highlands.
Report of ‘possible garden fire’ in the Highlands was a false alarm with good intention
Reports of a garden fire in the Highlands turned out to be a false alarm with good intentions.
Do not eat shellfish from Inner Loch Torridon, council warn
Highland Council's Environmental Health team has identified raised levels of naturally occurring algal toxins following routine monitoring in coastal waters at Inner Loch Torridon.