Inverness residents line the streets to pay homage on Remembrance Sunday
Residents of Inverness lined the streets roday as the city fell silent to mark Remembrance Sunday.
Spean Bridge
Proposal to expand Spean Bridge
Plans to expand a Lochaber village have been revealed.
Drunk attacked woman twice after day at music festival
A drunk man assaulted a woman twice on the same day after attending an Inverness music festival.
Driver escapes car hanging over an embankment on Highland road
The driver of a car left hanging over an embankment near to Spean Bridge managed to escape the incident uninjured.
Motorist sustains minor injuries in one-vehicle crash on A82
A motorist was left with minor injuries after their vehicle collided with a tree on the A82.
Tourist admits dangerous driving after horror Highland accident
Two people were left seriously injured when an Argentinian architect drove along the wrong side of a remote Highland road and collided head-on with an oncoming car.
Haggis the flavour of the month as Highlands’ only festival dedicated to the dish takes place
The north's only festival dedicated to haggis took place in Spean Bridge yesterday, with locals and visitors attending to discover the extensive history and traditions of the versatile dish.
Man airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after A82 crash
A man was airlifted to hospital last night after his car came off a Highland road.
Car left balancing over burn with 20ft drop after hitting tree on Highland road
Emergency services are currently dealing with a one-vehicle crash in the Highlands.
Chequered butterfly wields no power against hydro scheme
A special meeting of Highland councillors agreed to a mile-long hydro line in the heartland of a "very rare" butterfly habitat, overturning a previous decision.
Rejected Spean Bridge hydro scheme to be reconsidered
Highland councillors are to review a decision to reject a hydro scheme running through a butterfly reserve in Lochaber.
Car off road at A82 near Commando Memorial
Emergency services are assisting a driver whose car has driven off the road near to the Commando Memorial near to Spean Bridge on the A82. A Police spokesman confirmed that one vehicle is off the road. The carriageway remains open in both directions.
Spean Bridge hydro scheme rejected
Highland councillors have thrown out plans for a hydro scheme running through a butterfly reserve in Lochaber.
Controversial Spean Bridge flat plans recommended for approval
Council planners are backing a controversial 20-flat development in Spean Bridge despite concerns the two and three-story blocks are too high for the village.
Hydro scheme bid raises fear for ‘crumbling road’
Fears have been voiced that a “crumbling road” could disintegrate if Scotland’s largest pumped storage hydro scheme is given the go ahead.
Pothole on A82 may soon be repaired permanently after being patched more than 20 times
A pothole on a north road that has been patched more than 20 times may soon be repaired permanently, as tests by BEAR are announced.
North community group backs call for planning rethink
Another community group has backed calls for a review of the planning system at Highland Council.
Multi-million pound tourism development planned for Lochaber
Ambitious plans for a multi-million pound tourism and leisure project in Lochaber – including the construction of a 120-bed hotel – have been unveiled, providing hope of a jobs boom in the area.
War memorial collection box left in tatters by vandals
“Disrespectful” vandals have targeted a collection box at one of the country’s most famous military monuments.
Objections raised to plans for a Highland hydro scheme near butterfly reserve
A butterfly conservation body is objecting to plans to build a river hydro scheme near one of its reserves in the Highlands.
Delay warnings to drivers ahead of UCI World Mountain Bike Championships in Lochaber
The public are being told to expect traffic delays due to an increased number of vehicles on and around the A82 near Fort William during the UCI World Mountain Bike Championships this weekend.
Shinty stalwart Donnie, 86, laid to rest in village
A mainstay of the world of shinty was yesterday laid to rest in Lochaber.
Tragic Kyle’s life celebrated by special service in boxing ring
The life of a teenager, “missed more than words can say”, has been celebrated by fulfilling a promise he didn’t get the chance to keep.
Parents prepare to say goodbye to Kyle
As they prepare to celebrate the life of their teenage son, the parents of Kyle Bruce have warned young drivers to take care on the roads.
“Caring” teenager Kyle named as crash victim
Tributes to a young Lochaber man who “touched everyone’s hearts” have poured in since his tragic death in a car accident.
Teenager dies after car crashes off A82 road
A teenager was killed in a crash on the A82 yesterday.
Calls to speed up A9 dualling after fatal crash
A man was believed to have been killed in a one-vehicle crash on the A82 Inverness to Fort William road yesterday, while a death on the A9 – the second in a week at the same location – has sparked calls for the dualling project to be speeded up.
Two sections of A82 closed due to crash and rock fall
Motorists faced disruption today after two sections of the A82 Inverness to Fort William road were forced to close.
VIDEO: Tears of pride and joy as singers scoop up gold
Rachel Walker from Lochaber and Alasdair MacMhuirich who comes from Islay are still celebrating after striking gold at the Royal National Mod in Lochaber.
Where you can find a giant mural of famous Commando monument
One of the most iconic monuments in Lochaber has been reproduced more than 130 miles away in honour of those who fought and died for their country.
Residents urged to comment on WestPlan before deadline
Residents who would like to comment on the proposed West Highland and Islands Local Development Plan have just over a week to have their say.
Garden centre, restaurant and several visitor attractions all could be built in Lochaber
More than a dozen jobs will be created if an ambitious £1 million project to build a garden centre, restaurant and several visitor attractions in Lochaber gets off the ground.