Hundreds of bike enthusiasts expected for Moray cycling event
Hundreds of cyclists will descend upon Moray next week for the annual Glen Moray Bike Ride.
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North-east charity reaches out with lipreading classes to reduce isolation among deaf
A Moray charity has run a workshop to help reduce the isolation and loneliness of people suffering from hearing loss.
Neil Skene: Coming of age, or turning back the years?
It is frightening to think the millennium babies all come of age this year, but are they more advanced or better off than those of us that came of age in the 80s?
Ground-breaking project to restore salmon population in Highland river
Ground-breaking genetic profiling is being used to boost numbers of Atlantic salmon in a Highland river.
Dancing granny from north-east boogies her way to massive charity donation
An inspirational Moray granny has danced her way to a massive charity donation and is showing no signs of slowing down yet.
A 2,000 year old ‘fridge’ has held up plans to build a house in the Outer Hebrides
A 2,000-year-old ‘fridge’ has held up a home being built in the Outer Hebrides.
Neil Skene: Our parents were the real green generation
With January now over, I am looking forward to a good 2018.
Neil Skene: Why improvisation is the name of the game
September is here already and I completed my first ever Aberdeen half marathon.
Neil Skene: When you get your left and right wrong…
Now we are in the heart of the so-called summer - tennis, cricket and the start of football again - I am regularly asked about blind people and co-ordination.
Tireless charity campaigner “humbled” by royal honour
A tireless charity campaigner said she was pleased, humbled and "more than slightly weirded out" to be awarded a British Empire Medal.
These are the revised plans for new £4million Highland care home
A special meeting has been arranged for a Highland community to discuss revised plans for a new £4million care home.
Neil Skene: The show must go on
This month, I’d thought I’d give a wee insight into the rock’n’roll life I have when away from the day job, and also to ask, where does the hour go?
Loch Ness tourist operator sparks monster nationalism row
A Loch Ness tourism operator has gone head-to-head with independence supporters with an online rant about nationalism.
City craftsmen set new benchmark
A new addition to riverside fixtures in Inverness has been celebrated, demonstrating the talents of a local charity.
Public inquiry begins into Loch Ness wind turbines
A four-day public inquiry begins today into a 13-turbine windfarm proposed for a hillside near Loch Ness.
Top chefs join ranks to create feast for north-east charity event
A trio of top chefs will team up to create a gastronomic feast at an Aberdeen charity event.
Ness chain in administration
An independent women's fashion chain inspired by Scottish design will keep trading over the festive break despite falling into administration.
Plans to combat erosion on banks of River Ness take step forward
A major upgrade of paths and bridges, and measures to combat riverbank erosion on the River Ness Islands in Inverness is a step closer.
Loch Ness rescuers stood down after upturned canoe found floating
A lifeboat crew were called out on Sunday after an upturned canoe was spotted on Loch Ness.
Charity helps blind and deaf youngsters in Moray enjoy summer holiday
With the end of the summer holidays, most children have now returned to the classroom and swapped stories with the rest of their classmates about their various excursions and eclectic activities.
‘Carnage’ warning for Loch Ness
A furious row erupted last night after Highland councillors approved a new document that campaigners say opens the door to more wind turbines around Loch Ness.
Windfarmer defends Broadband ‘gesture’
A windfarm company has defended its offer of helping facilitate broadband rollout in the Highlands in the face of fierce criticism from campaigners.
Could Pokemon Go finally help solve mystery of Loch Ness monster?
The global game craze Pokemon Go and its digital blue creature Lapras is set to help solve the mystery of the Loch Ness monster.
Power firm goes to appeal over Loch Ness windfarm decision
An energy company is appealing a decision by Highland Council to reject a controversial windfarm near Loch Ness.
Loch Ness homes proposal promises 70 jobs
Proposals for an 80-home development near Loch Ness have been lodged by a developer.
North-east lifeboat heroes’ triple rescue
The warm spell has kept Loch Ness lifeboat volunteers busy.
Council leader calls for Highland roads improvements
Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson has pledged to step up the crusade for greater access to one of Scotland's most iconic locations - Loch Ness.
“Enough is enough” as Loch Ness turbines are rejected
The leader of Highland Council yesterday declared "enough is enough" for windfarm construction around Loch Ness.
Charity recognised for outstanding people management
A North-east deaf and blind charity that helps deaf and blind people has been recognised for its "people skills".
Island village hit by first burglary in decades
It is a peaceful corner of Lewis where trust is everything.
Moray kids conquer difficulties in adventure fortnight
Youngsters with sight and hearing difficulties have been enjoying the excitement of the outdoors thanks to a north-east charity.
Highland Council to decide on Inverness brewery plan
Councillors will decide next week whether to approve a new riverside brewery in Inverness.