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New 1.8 hectare quay planned for Port of Nigg to accommodate growing submarine cable work

11 August 2024
New 1.8 hectare quay planned for Port of Nigg to accommodate growing submarine cable work

New 1.8 hectare quay planned for Port of Nigg to accommodate growing submarine cable work

11 August 2024

A major new quay is in the pipeline for the Port of Nigg under plans submitted to Highland Council..


Disappearance of boy (15) sparks police missing person appeal

08 August 2024
Disappearance of boy (15) sparks police missing person appeal

Disappearance of boy (15) sparks police missing person appeal

08 August 2024

Aiden Cumming (15)l, who has links to Easter Ross, was last seen in Inverness on Wednesday afternoon.


Vikings, Picts and more as Celebration of Centuries returns to Fort George

05 August 2024
Vikings, Picts and more as Celebration of Centuries returns to Fort George

Vikings, Picts and more as Celebration of Centuries returns to Fort George

05 August 2024

Two thousand years worth of history are set to come to life at Fort George next week when Historic Scotland’s largest re-enactment event returns.


Croft house and holiday cabins plan lodged for Little Loch Broom site

05 August 2024
Croft house and holiday cabins plan lodged for Little Loch Broom site

Croft house and holiday cabins plan lodged for Little Loch Broom site

05 August 2024

An uncultivated croft on the shores of Little Loch Broom could soon be the site of a new home and two holiday rental cabins.


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

05 August 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

05 August 2024

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


UPDATE: A9 Cromarty Bridge reopens after motorbike crash

04 August 2024
UPDATE: A9 Cromarty Bridge reopens after motorbike crash

UPDATE: A9 Cromarty Bridge reopens after motorbike crash

04 August 2024

A key bridge on a busy stretch of the Highland trunk road network has reopened to traffic following an earlier crash.


A9 closed in both directions after Cromarty Bridge crash

04 August 2024
A9 closed in both directions after Cromarty Bridge crash

A9 closed in both directions after Cromarty Bridge crash

04 August 2024

Emergency crews were called to the scene at around 12.35pm.


Success of Highland National Treatment Centre in Inverness hailed by MSP

04 August 2024
Success of Highland National Treatment Centre in Inverness hailed by MSP

Success of Highland National Treatment Centre in Inverness hailed by MSP

04 August 2024

The success of the new Highland National Treatment Centre is “heartening”, a local MSP has said after figures revealed it had “exceeded expectations”.


£2.2m in Highland grants to help fund rural homes and other community projects

04 August 2024
£2.2m in Highland grants to help fund rural homes and other community projects

£2.2m in Highland grants to help fund rural homes and other community projects

04 August 2024

The money includes grants for the Wick Development Trust, Caithness Voluntary Group, and projects in a number of Sutherland locations.


Pro-independence march sparks Highland businessman’s Holyrood election bid announcement

03 August 2024
Pro-independence march sparks Highland businessman’s Holyrood election bid announcement

Pro-independence march sparks Highland businessman’s Holyrood election bid announcement

03 August 2024

Businessman Steve Chisholm has used a pro-independence march in Elgin to signal his intent to stand for the ALBA party at the next Holyrood election.


Sustainable tourism vision sees leading Highland figure recognised by Social Enterprise Scotland

03 August 2024
Sustainable tourism vision sees leading Highland figure recognised by Social Enterprise Scotland

Sustainable tourism vision sees leading Highland figure recognised by Social Enterprise Scotland

03 August 2024

A vision for a sustainable tourism future has resulted in a prestigious nod for a social enterprise champion in the Highlands.


September reopening date for Altnabreac railway station?

02 August 2024
September reopening date for Altnabreac railway station?

September reopening date for Altnabreac railway station?

02 August 2024

Rail services to a temporarily closed Far North Line station could resume towards the end of this month or early September, campaigners believe.


‘Bird strike’ sparked emergency landing at Inverness Airport

02 August 2024
‘Bird strike’ sparked emergency landing at Inverness Airport

‘Bird strike’ sparked emergency landing at Inverness Airport

02 August 2024

An emergency landing at Inverness Airport yesterday was caused by a bird strike, airline KLM has confirmed.


July was cooler and greyer than normal for much of Highlands, Met Office confirms

01 August 2024
July was cooler and greyer than normal for much of Highlands, Met Office confirms

July was cooler and greyer than normal for much of Highlands, Met Office confirms

01 August 2024

Much of the Highlands was cooler and greyer than normal in July but not particularly wet, the Met Office has said.


Emergency declared by KLM jet airliner on final approach to Inverness Airport

01 August 2024
Emergency declared by KLM jet airliner on final approach to Inverness Airport

Emergency declared by KLM jet airliner on final approach to Inverness Airport

01 August 2024

Emergency services were scrambled to Inverness Airport after the jet declared an emergency and aborted its landing less than 400ft above the runway.


8-day bin strike threat for Highlands as pay talks stall

31 July 2024
8-day bin strike threat for Highlands as pay talks stall

8-day bin strike threat for Highlands as pay talks stall

31 July 2024

An eight-day bin strike could hit bin collections in the Highlands next month after pay talks stalled.


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.


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