FROM THE ARCHIVES: Amid protests over controversial tolls, the Skye Bridge opened on this day in 1995
On this day 24 years ago, the Skye Bridge opened for the first time.
Highlands
Help find a loving home for overlooked Jack Russell
A loving home is being sought for a Jack Russell terrier.
Glen Nevis bus survey in bid to fight traffic chaos after bereaved families complain of tourists parking in graveyard
A plan to manage "horrendous" traffic chaos in a Highland glen has taken a step forward with the launch of a consultation.
Inverness man who shook baby to death jailed for eight years
A man has been jailed for eight years after admitting killing his 23-day-old daughter by shaking her.
Concern over merger of Shetland colleges
Concerns have been raised over the proposed merger of Shetland College, Train Scotland and the North Atlantic Fisheries College.
NHS Highland board appoints vice chairwoman
The incoming NHS Highland vice chairwoman says "best possible healthcare" is top of the agenda.
‘Valued’ services face axe as Argyll looks to cut £9.2million
Some "valued" services are facing the axe as Argyll and Bute Council announced it expects to make savings of £9.2 million in the next financial year.
Highland road closed for 10 hours after tanker crashes through wall
A Highland road was closed for several hours yesterday after a fuel tanker crashed through a wall.
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The day the Kessock Bridge opened
It has been 37 years since the Kessock Bridge opened - a development which changed the face of the Highlands.
Highland road blocked after tanker overturns
A tanker is currently blocking the road after overturning on the A834 near Jamestown.
UHI award given to former Caley Thistle and Aberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie
A Highland footballer has been given a prestigious award by the north's higher education establishment.
Meet Lisa Williams, the new World Porridge-Making Champion
The title of world porridge champion is heading south of the border after this year's competition was won by a woman who runs a social enterprise cafe for adults with learning disabilities.
On top of the world: Crane driver Hugh reveals why he has dream job
Hugh MacLeod doesn’t like talking about himself.
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Dessert heaven at Highland haven
Rain lashed down, pelting our roof like hailstones on concrete. The wind was no better, howling like a pack of wolves galloping through the sand dunes behind us.
Crisis talks to be held over traffic build up at popular tourist spot
One of the most famous lighthouses in Scotland is becoming so popular that nearby residents have become virtual prisoners in their own village.
Ferry light bulb picture wins crewman photography prize
A ferry crewman who photographed himself changing a light bulb on the main mast of a vessel has won an international competition.
Friends of Raigmore donation helps liver patients
A donation to Raigmore Hospital means that specialists there can now measure the amount of fat in a patient's liver using a simple non-invasive test.
Missing Highland man traced safe and well after appeal
A Highland man has been traced safe and well following a police appeal. The force asked the public for help to find Hugh Macleod, who was last seen in the Raigmore area of Inverness on September 24. Police have now confirmed the 60-year-old has been found and thanked the public for their assistance.
Moray man who acted as an unofficial tour guide jailed for trying to rape an Australian holidaymaker
A Moray man who attempted to rape an Australian holidaymaker after acting as her unofficial tour guide in the Highlands has been jailed for five years.
Argyll is picture perfect for filming locations
Argyll's landscape has attracted fashion shoots, dramas and documentaries to be filmed in the area this year.
New initiative launched to focus on how grief matters in the Highlands
An initiative to support people, who suffer bereavement in the Highlands, will launch a Living with Grief group next month.
Body discovered in Lochaber following major search and rescue operation
A walker has died after a major search operation, with rescue teams wading across a deep flowing river in the Highlands.
Fastest ferry comes into public ownership
The largest ferry in the west coast fleet, which plies the route between Ullapool and Stornoway, has been bought on behalf of the Scottish Government.
Sheffield man reported missing in Highlands found safe and well
A man from Sheffield who was reported missing in the Highlands has been found safe and well. Police appealed for information to help trace 47-year-old man Andrew Moorhouse last week. The force has now confirmed he has been traced by officers in Fort William and is safe and well.
New hope for Wick town centre thanks to offshore wind farm
Wick town centre in Caithness may be currently "dying on its feet" - but a glimmer of hope has been found for the future.
Chilean government looks to Western Isles for windfarm advice
A representative from the Ministry of Energy in Chile has been seeking advice on windfarms from a group on the isle of Lewis.
Environmental concerns expressed as councillors nod through early space port plans
Early plans for the Sutherland vertical launch space port were nodded through to the next stage by Highland councillors yesterday.
Porridge experts prepare to do battle for Golden Spurtle
Porridge experts from 12 countries will vie for the title of 2019 World Porridge Making Champion this weekend.
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.
Mull Rally returns for 50th anniversary following two year absence
Scotland's first closed-road rally returns to Mull after a two-year break this weekend.
Golspie street to shut for sewer repairs
A street in Golspie will be closed next week while Scottish Water carries out repairs.
Little room for delays if Spaceport project is to take off on time
Spaceport developers in the Highlands have privately admitted they have “very little” room for delays in the project schedule if they are to “deliver it on time”.