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Melvich boss lauds improvement of young side after win as champions Golspie see off Lochinver

Melvich beat Embo 3-2 to kick off their league campaign.

Community enjoys 'wonderful afternoon' at Brora's Party in the Park

The theme of the Party in the Park was ‘Royal Teddy Bears Picnic Party’.

‘No one’s death is an isolated event’: Medical professor gives talk in Tongue on assisted dying

Professor Robin Taylor gave a talk on assisted dying at the Kyle Centre, Tongue.

CrossReach offers care and careers

CrossReach is a popular choice not just for loved ones seeking a care home but also to those looking for a rewarding employment experience.

PICTURES: Dingwall Mart hosts launch of Highland Historic Commercial Vehicle Road Run

A lifeline ambulance service is £2000 better off thanks to the head-turning efforts of participants in a road run that set out from Dingwall.

Police launch appeal following fatal A9 crash at Slochd

A 42-year-old woman has died following a serious accident last night.

A9 reopens in Highlands after serious accident

The A9 has fully reopened following a serious accident last night.

Fascinating finds made as Old Clyne School, Brora, reveals its secrets in multi-million pound refurbishment project

Workers began a major £3.5 million project last month to transform Old School Clyne into a community heritage centre and museum.

Exciting opportunity to become a marine mammal medic in north-west Sutherland

A training course for people who want to become a marine mammal Medic is being held in Lochinver in July.

‘We raised a fantastic amount in our wee village’: Fun and fundraising day at Portskerra

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

PICTURES: Tourist bonanza for Thurso after gigantic cruise ship visits

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

Achiltibuie art auction ‘resounding success’ with £20,000 raised

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.

NHS HIGHLAND: Pressures on the natural environment damage systems that protect our wellbeing

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

Highland housing shortage discussed at Holyrood

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

JoGLE walker in rescue call-out

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

Bright future ahead for Inverness gender clinic

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

‘End the new 20mph zones’, argues senior Highland councillor

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.

Sutherland native and acclaimed harpist Ruth Wall and partner launch Harpland tour with date at Eden Court

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

Active travel and road safety work get green light by Highland Council

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

Royal themed Party in the Park at Brora today with plan to hold the largest Teddy Bear Conga in the Highlands!

Brora is repeating its hugely successful Party in the Park, first held last year to mark the coronation of King Charles II.