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PICTURES: Riders of Charity motorbikers visiting all lifeboat stations on NC500 for causes

30 July 2024
PICTURES: Riders of Charity motorbikers visiting all lifeboat stations on NC500 for causes

PICTURES: Riders of Charity motorbikers visiting all lifeboat stations on NC500 for causes

30 July 2024

An epic charity motorbike challenge is stopping at every lifeboat station in the far north to raise funds for good causes.


‘Better aircraft with longer ranges’ being promised after air ambulance contract awarded

29 July 2024
‘Better aircraft with longer ranges’ being promised after air ambulance contract awarded

‘Better aircraft with longer ranges’ being promised after air ambulance contract awarded

29 July 2024

New air ambulances with better ranges and performance are being promised after the latest contract to provide the vital service was awarded.


Exchange sees South African guests visit UHI

22 July 2024
Exchange sees South African guests visit UHI

Exchange sees South African guests visit UHI

22 July 2024

South African academics have been welcomed to the Highlands as part of an exchange link up involving the University of the Highlands and Islands.


MSP with strong Highland links reported to be considering Scottish Conservatives leadership bid

10 July 2024
MSP with strong Highland links reported to be considering Scottish Conservatives leadership bid

MSP with strong Highland links reported to be considering Scottish Conservatives leadership bid

10 July 2024

A Conservative with strong Highland connections is reportedly considering a bid for the party's soon to be vacant Scottish leadership post.


PICTURES: Skipinnish celebrate 25th anniversary in style in Highlands

09 July 2024
PICTURES: Skipinnish celebrate 25th anniversary in style in Highlands

PICTURES: Skipinnish celebrate 25th anniversary in style in Highlands

09 July 2024

Skipinnish celebrated their 25th anniversary in style during a three-day weekender at the Big Top Under Canvas. Were you there?


Jump in number of children and adults accessing psychiatric support in Highlands

08 July 2024
Jump in number of children and adults accessing psychiatric support in Highlands

Jump in number of children and adults accessing psychiatric support in Highlands

08 July 2024

The number has risen sharply in five years and mental health advocates think this is driven by better support and efforts to destigmatise.


UPDATE: ‘Disruption until end of the day’ on Highland Mainline after train breakdown

06 July 2024
UPDATE: ‘Disruption until end of the day’ on Highland Mainline after train breakdown

UPDATE: ‘Disruption until end of the day’ on Highland Mainline after train breakdown

06 July 2024

Rail passengers using the Highland Mainline face disruption until the end of the day, train bosses are now warning.


UPDATE: Missing man last seen driving across Dornoch Bridge found ‘safe and well’

06 July 2024
UPDATE: Missing man last seen driving across Dornoch Bridge found ‘safe and well’

UPDATE: Missing man last seen driving across Dornoch Bridge found ‘safe and well’

06 July 2024

A missing man who sparked a police appeal on Saturday morning has been traced “safe and well”.


Police issue dashcam plea amid ‘concerns for welfare’ of missing man in the Highlands

06 July 2024
Police issue dashcam plea amid ‘concerns for welfare’ of missing man in the Highlands

Police issue dashcam plea amid ‘concerns for welfare’ of missing man in the Highlands

06 July 2024

Concerns are growing for the welfare of a missing Hull man who was last seen driving across the Dornoch Bridge.


Broken freight train blocks Highland Mainline - disruption expected until this afternoon

06 July 2024
Broken freight train blocks Highland Mainline - disruption expected until this afternoon

Broken freight train blocks Highland Mainline - disruption expected until this afternoon

06 July 2024

Rail passengers were facing further disruption on the Highland Mainline on Saturday morning after a broken down train blocked the track overnight.


Police seeking to trace missing Alness man ‘as quickly as possible’

04 July 2024
Police seeking to trace missing Alness man ‘as quickly as possible’

Police seeking to trace missing Alness man ‘as quickly as possible’

04 July 2024

Police have urged the public to call them “as soon as possible” if they spot a missing man officers are trying to trace.


UPDATE: A9 reopens following earlier two-car crash near Dunrobin Castle

04 July 2024
UPDATE: A9 reopens following earlier two-car crash near Dunrobin Castle

UPDATE: A9 reopens following earlier two-car crash near Dunrobin Castle

04 July 2024

The A9 was closed both ways for a short time on Thursday afternoon following a crash near Dunrobin Castle.


Caledonian Sleeper food helping dozens of hungry families

03 July 2024
Caledonian Sleeper food helping dozens of hungry families

Caledonian Sleeper food helping dozens of hungry families

03 July 2024

The initiative is already helping hungry families in London - and operator is eager to set up similar initiatives at the northern ends of its route.


Voluntary £40 campervan and motorhome pass sparks heated reaction

02 July 2024
Voluntary £40 campervan and motorhome pass sparks heated reaction

Voluntary £40 campervan and motorhome pass sparks heated reaction

02 July 2024

A new voluntary £40 pass for campervanners & motorhome owners visiting the Highlands has sparked heated reaction from residents and travellers alike.


High Life Highland signs charter on climate pledge

02 July 2024
High Life Highland signs charter on climate pledge

High Life Highland signs charter on climate pledge

02 July 2024

High Life Highland’s has affirmed its commitment towards helping to tackle climate change.


New £40 voluntary campervan pass launched in the Highlands to boost infrastructure

01 July 2024
New £40 voluntary campervan pass launched in the Highlands to boost infrastructure

New £40 voluntary campervan pass launched in the Highlands to boost infrastructure

01 July 2024

A new voluntary scheme has launched aimed at encouraging campervanners visiting the region to contribute towards the cost of tourist infrastructure.


‘Kids Eat Free’ scheme launched at several hotels along North Coast 500

01 July 2024
‘Kids Eat Free’ scheme launched at several hotels along North Coast 500

‘Kids Eat Free’ scheme launched at several hotels along North Coast 500

01 July 2024

Hotels dotted around the North Coast 500 have launched a ‘Kids Eat Free’ initiative this summer.


Engineers on the way after power cut hits homes in Lairg area

01 July 2024
Engineers on the way after power cut hits homes in Lairg area

Engineers on the way after power cut hits homes in Lairg area

01 July 2024

Almost 100 homes and businesses in the Lairg area were hit by a power cut on Monday morning.


FROM THE ARCHIVES: Popular Learn with Lorna web series takes summer break, but will be back

29 June 2024
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Popular Learn with Lorna web series takes summer break, but will be back

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Popular Learn with Lorna web series takes summer break, but will be back

29 June 2024

A popular web series from the Highland Archive Centre is to take a break over the summer - but it will be back, promise organisers.


Belladrum and Tomatin Distillery join forces for special whisky to mark music event’s 20th anniversary

29 June 2024
Belladrum and Tomatin Distillery join forces for special whisky to mark music event’s 20th anniversary

Belladrum and Tomatin Distillery join forces for special whisky to mark music event’s 20th anniversary

29 June 2024

The water of life and the Highlands’ tartan heart have combined to form a special whisky in honour of Belladrum’s 20th anniversary.


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