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Highland housing challenge set to be discussed at summit in Aviemore

The Highland Council has called a Housing Challenge Summit to find solutions to the current housing emergency.

HOUSING CRISIS: SSEN Transmission pledges to deliver 400 new homes in Highland

SSEN Transmission has pledged to support the delivery of more than 400 new homes in the region.

Newly appointed heritage curator at Brora to give talk on her role and challenges of move to new heritage hub

Brora Heritage Society is preparing for its move to the Old Clyne School, which is currently being redeveloped into a new heritage hub.

SNP Government announces changes to attendance allowance for elderly

A new benefit will be replacing attendance allowance for state pension age Caithness residents living with disabilities or long-term health issues.

Four vets complete charity bike marathon

A young Edinburgh man was among a quartet of Scottish vets who at the weekend completed an end-to-end charity cycle ride in memory of his girlfriend.

Coal Pit Road at Brora blocked due to fallen tree

Highland Council has advised that operatives are on their way to clear the road.

PICTURES: Pumpkin patch fun on East Sutherland farm

Rob and Emma Smith of Davochfin Farm, outside Dornoch, have opened their pumpkin patch to the public for the second year running.

SSEN Transmission to host webinar on changes to the electricity grid in the north of Scotland

A webinar will be held to outline the differences behind technology options which will transform the electricity in grid in the north of Scotland.

Highland organisations shortlisted for Scottish green energy awards

Several Highland firms and organisations have made the shortlist for the The Scottish Green Energy Awards.

Canadian award-winning author backs ‘much-needed’ Achiltibuie affordable housing proposal

Sarah Bernstein, from Montreal and now living in Achiltibuie, won the Scotiabank Giller Prize in 2023 for her novel Study for Obedience.

‘Something I only ever dreamed of’ - Incredible mum with MND gives birth for third time

A mum with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) said the birth of her third child was “something I only ever dreamed of” when she was diagnosed 11 years ago.

Landowners ‘incredibly supportive’ as John O’Groats Trail sees 65% rise in walker numbers

Landowners have been praised for supporting the John O’Groats Trail after a 65 per cent increase in walker numbers on the 147-mile coastal route.

Whisky lovers from all over the world expected in Dornoch for annual festival

The festival kicks off on Friday, October 25, and runs until Sunday, October 27.

Mànran lead singer Kim Carnie to perform at Lochinver Village Hall

North-west Sutherland music promoters Yellow Door Events are presenting the Lochinver gig.

‘It may be the best one yet’: Philipp Tanzer (Mr Halloween) dreams up poltergeist scenario for Durness haunted house

The 2024 haunted house experience at Durness takes you through 15 rooms of varying sizes, two corridors and a tunnel!

Culrain Hall ceilidh is first since roof upgrade

A raffle and donations raised £272 for the hall’s maintenance fund.

Community housing plans give Edderton Primary School marked for closure ‘room for hope’, East Sutherland councillor says

Councillor Jim McGillivray believes there is “room for hope” for Edderton Primary School.

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Highland housing challenge set to be discussed at summit in Aviemore

HOUSING CRISIS: SSEN Transmission pledges to deliver 400 new homes in Highland

HOUSING CRISIS: SSEN Transmission pledges to deliver 400 new homes in Highland

Newly appointed heritage curator at Brora to give talk on her role and challenges of move to new heritage hub

Newly appointed heritage curator at Brora to give talk on her role and challenges of move to new heritage hub

SNP Government announces changes to attendance allowance for elderly

SNP Government announces changes to attendance allowance for elderly

Four vets complete charity bike marathon

Four vets complete charity bike marathon

Coal Pit Road at Brora blocked due to fallen tree

Coal Pit Road at Brora blocked due to fallen tree

PICTURES: Pumpkin patch fun on East Sutherland farm

PICTURES: Pumpkin patch fun on East Sutherland farm

SSEN Transmission to host webinar on changes to the electricity grid in the north of Scotland

SSEN Transmission to host webinar on changes to the electricity grid in the north of Scotland

Highland organisations shortlisted for Scottish green energy awards

Highland organisations shortlisted for Scottish green energy awards

Canadian award-winning author backs ‘much-needed’ Achiltibuie affordable housing proposal

Canadian award-winning author backs ‘much-needed’ Achiltibuie affordable housing proposal

‘Something I only ever dreamed of’ - Incredible mum with MND gives birth for third time

‘Something I only ever dreamed of’ - Incredible mum with MND gives birth for third time

Landowners ‘incredibly supportive’ as John O’Groats Trail sees 65% rise in walker numbers

Landowners ‘incredibly supportive’ as John O’Groats Trail sees 65% rise in walker numbers

Whisky lovers from all over the world expected in Dornoch for annual festival

Whisky lovers from all over the world expected in Dornoch for annual festival

Mànran lead singer Kim Carnie to perform at Lochinver Village Hall

Mànran lead singer Kim Carnie to perform at Lochinver Village Hall

‘It may be the best one yet’: Philipp Tanzer (Mr Halloween) dreams up poltergeist scenario for Durness haunted house

‘It may be the best one yet’: Philipp Tanzer (Mr Halloween) dreams up poltergeist scenario for Durness haunted house

Culrain Hall ceilidh is first since roof upgrade

Culrain Hall ceilidh is first since roof upgrade

Community housing plans give Edderton Primary School marked for closure ‘room for hope’, East Sutherland councillor says

Community housing plans give Edderton Primary School marked for closure ‘room for hope’, East Sutherland councillor says

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