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Durness Highland Gathering stalwart Janet Cordiner steps down after more than 30 years’ service

Durness Highland Gathering stalwart Janet Cordiner steps down after more than 30 years’ service

Durness Highland Gathering stalwart Janet Cordiner steps down after more than 30 years’ service

Vladislav Tulaceck from the Czech Republic set a new record at the Games.


Forbes decision reaction: SNP has ‘lost the best leader it never had but should have chosen’

Forbes decision reaction: SNP has ‘lost the best leader it never had but should have chosen’

Forbes decision reaction: SNP has ‘lost the best leader it never had but should have chosen’

In a strongly worded statement, Mr Ewing said: ‘With Kate’s decision, the SNP has lost the best leader it never had - but should have chosen.’


See our amazing pictures from Golspie Gala Week’s fabulous float and fancy dress parade

See our amazing pictures from Golspie Gala Week’s fabulous float and fancy dress parade

See our amazing pictures from Golspie Gala Week’s fabulous float and fancy dress parade

Northern Times photographer Martin Ross was out and about during Golspie Gala Week’s fancy dress and float parade.


Highland MSP Kate Forbes set to stand down at next election

Highland MSP Kate Forbes set to stand down at next election

Highland MSP Kate Forbes set to stand down at next election

‘Looking ahead to the future, I do not want to miss any more of the precious early years of family life – which can never be rewound.’


UPDATE: Police rule out ‘suspicious circumstances’ surrounding body in Lochinver harbour

UPDATE: Police rule out ‘suspicious circumstances’ surrounding body in Lochinver harbour

UPDATE: Police rule out ‘suspicious circumstances’ surrounding body in Lochinver harbour

Investigations are continuing after the body of a man was found in Lochinver Harbour on Saturday.


‘Festival of Colour’ theme for Bettyhill Gala

‘Festival of Colour’ theme for Bettyhill Gala

‘Festival of Colour’ theme for Bettyhill Gala

Bettyhill Gala has a different theme each year and this year’s is ‘Festival of Colour’.


New crofter training for the Highlands

New crofter training for the Highlands

New crofter training for the Highlands

The Scottish Crofting Federation has launched its latest round of training, with events across the crofting counties from now through to spring 2026.


Scottish healthy life expectancy continues to fall

Scottish healthy life expectancy continues to fall

Scottish healthy life expectancy continues to fall

The time people in Scotland spend in good health has fallen to a near 10-year low, according to new figures from National Records of Scotland (NRS).


Storm Floris warnings upgraded to amber after 90mph gusts forecast

Storm Floris warnings upgraded to amber after 90mph gusts forecast

Storm Floris warnings upgraded to amber after 90mph gusts forecast

Storm Floris weather warnings for the Highlands have been upgraded to amber - with 80 to 90mph gusts “likely” on “exposed coasts, hills and bridges”.


Move to pensioner poverty strategy welcomed

Move to pensioner poverty strategy welcomed

Move to pensioner poverty strategy welcomed

Age Scotland has welcomed recommendations by the UK’s work and pensions committee that the government commit to a strategy for an ageing society.


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