Latest News

Voluntary organisations took stalls at the event and Tumbles of Fun provided soft play equipment to entertain the children.

Thurso was well-prepared to welcome the AIDAsol cruise ship contingent when the huge vessel berthed at Scrabster harbour on Saturday.

Coigach Heritage held an online and in-person art auction in a bid to raise funds for a new art instalment in the area, titled Lorg Na Còigich.

Getting closer to nature can improve both our physical and our mental health, says our columnist.

A Highland MSP says rural communities in the region are facing an “acute housing shortage”.

It costs an average of £2500 to run a mountain rescue operation.

Years of development has meant the Inverness gender clinic is as healthy as it has ever been – with patients set to feel the benefit.

A councillor has hit out at what he claims are “blanket 20mph speed limits across the Highlands” and has called on the council to end their roll-out.

Ruth Wall, who has performed internationally, grew up in Bonar Bridge.

Plans to boost road safety and encourage more people to cycle or walk have passed their latest milestone.

Dornoch resident Hazel MacLean took part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk’s 23-mile The Mighty Stride.

The Bank of Scotland is withdrawing its mobile bank service to Sutherland at the end of May.

From the picture archive of the Northern Times.

Invergordon powerhouse regains title.

A dip into the Northern Times of yesteryear.

East Sutherland Schools Sports Association held its annual cross country competition last month.

The Postie Notes by Mark Gilbert

Scotland's fire and rescue service must adapt to meet the risks of climate change and address significant issues across its ageing Highland buildings.

A community regeneration scheme that pumped £10 million into 324 local projects has been hailed by Highland councillors for “two years of success”.

Failure to bring back a late night train linking Inverness with Ross-shire communities is having an “affect on the city’s night-time economy”.