NC500 crash trial: Driver claims another car was ‘playing chicken’ with him
A Porsche driver on trial accused of causing a horror crash on the North Coast 500 claimed another car was “playing chicken” with him just before the collision.
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Inverness court hears of horror NC500 head-on crash
Two German motorcyclists yesterday relived a horror head-on crash with a sports car on the North Coast 500.
Fishing vessel towed into harbour after suffering from ‘fuel problems’
Lochinver lifeboat was earlier today tasked to assist a fishing vessel suffering from “fuel problems”. The crew were sent to the vessel at 1.30am this morning and took the stricken Kingfisher fishing boat under tow, setting sail towards Kinlochbervie. Both the lifeboat and stricken vessel arrived in port around 8.10am today.
Motorcyclist dies in hospital following Highland crash
A 52-year-old man has died following a one-vehicle crash in the Highland.
Boat abandoned by Scot attempting to row across Atlantic turns up in Norway
A boat abandoned by a Scot while attempting to row across the Atlantic has miraculously turned up in Norway nearly six months later.
Sutherland man stole £3k of goods
A 50-year-old Lochinver man broke into his local shop and stole almost £3,000 worth of cigarettes and tobacco.
Lochinver man who tried to row the Atlantic in self-made boat arrives home
A Lochinver man who attempted to cross the Atlantic in a self-made rowing boat has finally returned home after more than three months at sea.
Scottish rower feared he would be swept to his death after losing all navigation in Atlantic voyage
A Lochinver man has spoken about his terrifying ordeal after he got into difficulties and was rescued while trying to row across the Atlantic in a home-made boat.
Lochinver man’s voyage across the Atlantic reaches halfway stage
A Lochinver man attempting to sail across the Atlantic has now reached the halfway stage of his mammoth challenge.
Scots rower clocks up over 1,500 miles in fresh bid to cross Atlantic
A Scot who had to be rescued and abandon his boat in a storm off the USA coast has clocked up over 1,500 miles in his second bid to row across the Atlantic.
Highlander’s ambition to sail New York to Lochinver faces delays
A Lochinver man set to embark on a 3,500-mile journey from New York to his home in Sutherland faces a nervy wait to discover if his DIY boat will arrive in time.
New 4×4 vehicle awarded to Lochinver community
There are some places where your average minibus just cannot reach.
Lochinver man plans to row solo across Atlantic Ocean in a hand-built boat
What are your plans this summer? A week in Majorca or perhaps a luxury cruise around the Caribbean?
Hardy Highlander to row the Atlantic Ocean
A hardy Highlander plans to row 3,400 miles across the Atlantic Ocean from New York to his home village of Lochinver.
Wainwright Revealed: The story behind Britain’s most famous guidebook writer
His guidebooks sold by the millions and are still considered “bibles” today.
Highland village secures fire cover after three years without
A retained fire crew covering a remote Highland village is back on the road after a three-and-a-half year absence in responding to emergencies, the north’s new fire chief has revealed.
Peet’s Restaurant: Fresh taste of Scotland’s larder
When visitors arrive, I am keen to show them the very best of the Highlands.
Planning permission to turn former church into therapy sanctuary
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Police investigating after man found seriously injured in Lochinver
A man has been found seriously injured within a commercial property in the Lochinver area.
Overturned kayaker taken to hospital
‘Postman cat’ retires from duty after 22 years
A much loved cat is retiring from a Highland post office role after 22 years because the business is switching to a supermarket.
Former Free Church could become sanctuary
A former Free Church building in Sutherland is set for a new life as a retreat run by a psychotherapy clinic.
Path repair work to begin on Highland mountain range
A £200,000 repair of the paths on one of Scotland's most distinctive mountains has begun.
Rent increase could force two north tourist information centres to close
Two remote tourist information centres on a booming visitor route are facing closure after a massive increase in rent.
How veteran actress Sheila Hancock scaled Highland mountain for latest role
Veteran actress Sheila Hancock's new film shot shot in Sutherland will really show her natural side, she has revealed.
113 freshwater pearl mussels deliberately killed in the Highlands
Wildlife experts discovered 113 dead freshwater pearl mussels in a river south of Lochinver at the weekend.
VIDEO: Highland deer caught nibbling hedge calmly finish their meal
A pair of adorable highland deer have done their part to keep the neighbourhood tidy after a man founding them trimming his hedge.
Renowned Gaelic singer returns to Highland Military Tattoo
One of Scotland's most talented Gaelic musicians is returning to centre stage at this year's Highland Military Tattoo.
Signs with a difference erected on Highland roads…
Signs have been installed in the Highlands warning that breeding toads are crossing the road.
Struggling remote Highland fire station has 12 people sign up in one night
A remote Highland fire station which has been struggling to recruit for more than two years has had 12 volunteers sign up in just one night.
Fishing boat breaks down in Highlands
A fishing boat is being assisted by Highland lifeboat teams after she broke down earlier today.
Mountaineering legend Bonington backs Suilven restoration bid
A legendary mountaineer has added his support to a campaign to restore one of the Highland's most distinctive peaks.