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Duncan Chisholm and Hamish Napier bring Highland Halls tour to Rosehall on Friday

Duncan Chisholm and Hamish Napier bring Highland Halls tour to Rosehall on Friday

The two musicians will perform at Rosehall Hall on Friday, May 23.


What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

Watch out for cyclists taking part in the Cycling in the Straths annual cycle ride on the north coast on Saturday.


Red Arrows display announced at RAF event

Red Arrows display announced at RAF event

RAF Lossiemouth has officially announced an exciting line-up of flying displays set to take place next month.


NC500 police crackdown snares more than 20 drivers

NC500 police crackdown snares more than 20 drivers

A police crackdown on poor driving on the NC500 in Sutherland and Caithness snared almost two dozen motorists at the weekend.


Helmsdale ‘rocked’ by death of village stalwart Garry MacMillan

Helmsdale ‘rocked’ by death of village stalwart Garry MacMillan

Mr MacMillan raised thousands of pounds for the RNLI Wick lifeboat and gave freely of his time to other community causes.


Ullapool artist named as finalist for prestigious award

Ullapool artist named as finalist for prestigious award

A young Ullapool artist has been named as a finalist for a prestigious art award.


Injured cyclist airlifted off Fyrish Hill in Easter Ross after accident

Injured cyclist airlifted off Fyrish Hill in Easter Ross after accident

A cyclist had to be airlifted off a hill in Easter Ross on Wednesday after suffering injury.


Highland Council’s ‘virtue signalling’ bid for refugee ‘sanctuary’ status is rejected

Highland Council’s ‘virtue signalling’ bid for refugee ‘sanctuary’ status is rejected

Proponents of the plan found it difficult to articulate the case for the proposal at the local level.


Alan Murray plays down talk of title contention after ‘relentless’ Melvich net a dozen in league opener

Alan Murray plays down talk of title contention after ‘relentless’ Melvich net a dozen in league opener

Melvich have emerged as the early pace setters after beating Embo 12-2 on Saturday.


‘No information’ on cause of blaze that completely destroyed Rogart Vets building

‘No information’ on cause of blaze that completely destroyed Rogart Vets building

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said that the fire had spread from a shed to the building of Rogart Vets and a car that was parked next to it.


Bank of Scotland asked to reinstate ATM in Golspie following branch closure

Bank of Scotland asked to reinstate ATM in Golspie following branch closure

Golspie Community Council has written to the Bank of Scotland asking for an ATM.


Dornoch football club sets sights on North Caledonian League return amid plans to build new multi-use sports facility at the Meadows

Dornoch football club sets sights on North Caledonian League return amid plans to build new multi-use sports facility at the Meadows

A renewed push is under way in Dornoch to bring senior football back to the town for the first time in nearly two decades.


Celebrity Traitors: 100 coffins seen floating on Loch Glass

Celebrity Traitors: 100 coffins seen floating on Loch Glass

Around 100 coffins have appeared in a loch near Alness, as a part of filming for hit reality TV show The Traitors.


Badenoch has lost its beautiful polar bear Victoria

Badenoch has lost its beautiful polar bear Victoria

Brodie’s mum put to sleep at 28 due to old age health problems


‘Unbelievable effort’ as ultra-cyclist goes from John O’Groats to Land’s End and back

‘Unbelievable effort’ as ultra-cyclist goes from John O’Groats to Land’s End and back

Sarah Ruggins put in an “unbelievable effort” to smash the record for cycling from John O’Groats to Land’s End and coming all the way back.


‘Teens’ on railway spark fears of ‘accident waiting to happen’

‘Teens’ on railway spark fears of ‘accident waiting to happen’

Reckless railway line trespassers in Easter Ross are being urged to act more responsibly after a fresh incident at the weekend.


New electrical recycling collection service introduced to four Sutherland communities

New electrical recycling collection service introduced to four Sutherland communities

Residents in Golspie, Melvich, Bettyhill and Kinlochbervie can now take their waste electrical and electronic equipment to a central collection point.


Highland MP calls for VAT to be removed from tourism levy to avoid concerning “tax on a tax”

Highland MP calls for VAT to be removed from tourism levy to avoid concerning “tax on a tax”

A Highland MP has called for a controversial tourism levy to be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) if it is introduced.


Nominate an inspirational entrepreneur for this year’s Highland Business Women Awards

Nominate an inspirational entrepreneur for this year’s Highland Business Women Awards

The Highland Business Women Awards are back for 2025.


Amazingly rare yet ‘worrying’ creature spotted in Ullapool loch

Amazingly rare yet ‘worrying’ creature spotted in Ullapool loch

An amazingly rare yet “worrying” creature has been spotted in the waters of Loch Broom.


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