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150th anniversary of Far North Line sparks special exhibition of historic photos

26 September 2024
150th anniversary of Far North Line sparks special exhibition of historic photos

150th anniversary of Far North Line sparks special exhibition of historic photos

26 September 2024

A special exhibition of photographs exploring the 150-year history of the Far North Line is set to delight fans of the railway.


‘Help us win!’: Belladrum shortlisted for 2 festival awards… and urges public to vote

26 September 2024
‘Help us win!’: Belladrum shortlisted for 2 festival awards… and urges public to vote

‘Help us win!’: Belladrum shortlisted for 2 festival awards… and urges public to vote

26 September 2024

Belladrum is up for Best Medium Festival and for Best Family Festival in the annual UK Festival Awards.


Scots Trad Music Awards heading to Inverness for first time in a decade

26 September 2024
Scots Trad Music Awards heading to Inverness for first time in a decade

Scots Trad Music Awards heading to Inverness for first time in a decade

26 September 2024

Inverness will play host to the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards for the first time in a decade this autumn, it has been confirmed.


Limbo for vital Highland railway upgrade ‘depressing’, say rail campaigners

25 September 2024
Limbo for vital Highland railway upgrade ‘depressing’, say rail campaigners

Limbo for vital Highland railway upgrade ‘depressing’, say rail campaigners

25 September 2024

Stalled progress on a vital new passing loop which would dramatically improve train reliability has been criticised by rail campaigners.


Serious A9 crash sparks hospital airlift

24 September 2024
Serious A9 crash sparks hospital airlift

Serious A9 crash sparks hospital airlift

24 September 2024

A male was airlifted to hospital in Aberdeen, while a female was taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness after a crash on the A9 in Easter Ross.


‘Crew shortages’ strike again as more Far North Line train cancellations announced

24 September 2024
‘Crew shortages’ strike again as more Far North Line train cancellations announced

‘Crew shortages’ strike again as more Far North Line train cancellations announced

24 September 2024

The 10.41am Inverness to Wick and 4pm Wick to Inverness services were both cancelled on Tuesday, with ScotRail struggling to secure bus replacements.


Major power lines ‘had no impact on house prices’, claims energy report

23 September 2024
Major power lines ‘had no impact on house prices’, claims energy report

Major power lines ‘had no impact on house prices’, claims energy report

23 September 2024

Worried residents’ concerns over the impact of a massive power line on their house prices were unfounded, energy chiefs have claimed.


Altnabreac rail station ‘notoriety’ could help market wider area to visitors, hope campaigners

22 September 2024
Altnabreac rail station ‘notoriety’ could help market wider area to visitors, hope campaigners

Altnabreac rail station ‘notoriety’ could help market wider area to visitors, hope campaigners

22 September 2024

The 'notoriety' of a shut Caithness train station could help encourage more passengers to explore the area when it reopens, campaigners hope.


10 turbine Caithness wind farm approved by Scottish Government despite Highland Council objection

20 September 2024
10 turbine Caithness wind farm approved by Scottish Government despite Highland Council objection

10 turbine Caithness wind farm approved by Scottish Government despite Highland Council objection

20 September 2024

A wind farm south-west of John O'Groats has been approved by the Scottish Government despite objections from Highland Council and others.


Royal pedigree for person who will head up Inverness Castle Experience attraction

17 September 2024
Royal pedigree for person who will head up Inverness Castle Experience attraction

Royal pedigree for person who will head up Inverness Castle Experience attraction

17 September 2024

The person who will head up the Inverness Castle Experience has been named - and he has some very strong royal connections.


Ministry of Sound to return to Inverness with Ibiza concert

14 September 2024
Ministry of Sound to return to Inverness with Ibiza concert

Ministry of Sound to return to Inverness with Ibiza concert

14 September 2024

Ministry of Sound is coming back to Inverness in December.Ministry of Sound is coming back to Inverness in December.


Inverness city centre Piri-piri takeaway plan is given green light

12 September 2024
Inverness city centre Piri-piri takeaway plan is given green light

Inverness city centre Piri-piri takeaway plan is given green light

12 September 2024

A new piri-piri chicken restaurant and takeaway is set to open in Inverness city centre after it was given the green light by Highland Council.


ScotRail train looks a little lost… after train decked in Fife livery winds up on Far North Line

10 September 2024
ScotRail train looks a little lost… after train decked in Fife livery winds up on Far North Line

ScotRail train looks a little lost… after train decked in Fife livery winds up on Far North Line

10 September 2024

Rail passengers on the Far North Line did a double take when their train turned up decked entirely in livery for a new branch line... in Fife.


Motorcyclist in hospital after crash on North Coast 500

09 September 2024
Motorcyclist in hospital after crash on North Coast 500

Motorcyclist in hospital after crash on North Coast 500

09 September 2024

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash on the A838 near Loch Eriboll.


Don’t let your trampolines blow away, Network Rail Scotland warns amid forecast for strong winds

09 September 2024
Don’t let your trampolines blow away, Network Rail Scotland warns amid forecast for strong winds

Don’t let your trampolines blow away, Network Rail Scotland warns amid forecast for strong winds

09 September 2024

Rail chiefs have also urged people to ensure patio furniture is properly secure amid fears over the impact of windblown debris on Highland railways.


Billionaire Liverpool FC owner’s superyacht spotted east of Kessock Bridge near Inverness

31 August 2024
Billionaire Liverpool FC owner’s superyacht spotted east of Kessock Bridge near Inverness

Billionaire Liverpool FC owner’s superyacht spotted east of Kessock Bridge near Inverness

31 August 2024

The billionaire owner of Liverpool FC is continuing a surprise Highland visit after his superyacht moored in the Moray Firth near the Kessock Bridge.


Culrain and Strathcarron motorists to be affected by temporary bridge closure, warns Highland Council

29 August 2024
Culrain and Strathcarron motorists to be affected by temporary bridge closure, warns Highland Council

Culrain and Strathcarron motorists to be affected by temporary bridge closure, warns Highland Council

29 August 2024

Residents living north and west of Ardgay will face detours of up to 14 miles when a bridge and section of road is closed temporarily next month.


ScotRail’s resumption of mothballed Far North and Kyle services welcomed by MSP

28 August 2024
ScotRail’s resumption of mothballed Far North and Kyle services welcomed by MSP

ScotRail’s resumption of mothballed Far North and Kyle services welcomed by MSP

28 August 2024

The return of temporarily axed ScotRail services on the Far North and Kyle lines has been welcomed by a local MSP.


Beach clean helpers sought for upcoming Sutherland and Easter Ross sessions

28 August 2024
Beach clean helpers sought for upcoming Sutherland and Easter Ross sessions

Beach clean helpers sought for upcoming Sutherland and Easter Ross sessions

28 August 2024

Community spirited volunteers are being sought to help out at upcoming beach cleans in Sutherland Easter Ross.


PICTURES: Inflatable theme park chain releases artist’s impressions of its new £750,000 Inverness site

27 August 2024
PICTURES: Inflatable theme park chain releases artist’s impressions of its new £750,000 Inverness site

PICTURES: Inflatable theme park chain releases artist’s impressions of its new £750,000 Inverness site

27 August 2024

Striking artist’s impression have been released for a spectacular new indoor £750k inflatables theme park in Inverness.


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