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Federica Stefani


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Federica Stefani is a reporter for the Inverness Courier, Ross-shire Journal and other Highland News and Media titles, mainly focusing on news from the Nairnshire area. With a background in foreign languages and international politics, she joined the company in 2019 after graduating in Multimedia Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University and was temporarily part of the digital development team. She is also passionate about the food & drink scene, specializing in whisky writing

Federica Stefani

Double-gold National Mòd medallist appointed as new Fèisean nan Gàidheal chief executive

15 May 2025
Double-gold National Mòd medallist appointed as new Fèisean nan Gàidheal chief executive

Double-gold National Mòd medallist appointed as new Fèisean nan Gàidheal chief executive

15 May 2025

Inverness-based Gaelic arts organisation Fèisean nan Gàidheal has appointed a double-gold winner at the National Mòd as its new chief executive.


Festival organisers calling for businesses to help share the ‘Bella Buzz’ with new competition

14 May 2025
Festival organisers calling for businesses to help share the ‘Bella Buzz’ with new competition

Festival organisers calling for businesses to help share the ‘Bella Buzz’ with new competition

14 May 2025

The biggest music festival in the north of Scotland is calling shops and businesses to get creative with window displays this year.


Milestone reached on Sutherland bridge replacement hailed as ‘vital transport link’

14 May 2025
Milestone reached on Sutherland bridge replacement hailed as ‘vital transport link’

Milestone reached on Sutherland bridge replacement hailed as ‘vital transport link’

14 May 2025

Works to repair a Sutherland bridge on the North Coast 500 route have reached a major milestone, Highland Council has announced.


‘Start of new era’ as UK’s largest rewilding initiative launches as charity

10 May 2025
‘Start of new era’ as UK’s largest rewilding initiative launches as charity

‘Start of new era’ as UK’s largest rewilding initiative launches as charity

10 May 2025

A Highland rewilding initiative has launched as an independent charity in a bid to restore nature across more than 200,000 hectares in the region.


Workers’ warnings ignored before Sutherland home care crisis, says union

09 May 2025
Workers’ warnings ignored before Sutherland home care crisis, says union

Workers’ warnings ignored before Sutherland home care crisis, says union

09 May 2025

Warnings that home care in Sutherland was “over-stretched” and “failing” were ignored for years, according to a union.


MSP calls out “unacceptable” waiting times for NDAS assessment with increasingly long waiting lists

06 May 2025
MSP calls out “unacceptable” waiting times for NDAS assessment with increasingly long waiting lists

MSP calls out “unacceptable” waiting times for NDAS assessment with increasingly long waiting lists

06 May 2025

More than 1900 children and young people are on the waiting list for neurodevelopmental assessment, according to figures shared by a Highland MSP.


PICTURES: Black Isle Belter returns to delight crowds

06 May 2025
PICTURES: Black Isle Belter returns to delight crowds

PICTURES: Black Isle Belter returns to delight crowds

06 May 2025

Music fans were in for a treat this weekend as a popular music festival returned to the Black Isle.


One lamb killed and three missing after livestock attack

06 May 2025
One lamb killed and three missing after livestock attack

One lamb killed and three missing after livestock attack

06 May 2025

Police are appealing for information following an attack on livestock in north west Sutherland.


MSP calls out ‘deception’ and ‘minimisation’ of chronic pain impacts ahead of meeting with Public Health minister

01 May 2025
MSP calls out ‘deception’ and ‘minimisation’ of chronic pain impacts ahead of meeting with Public Health minister

MSP calls out ‘deception’ and ‘minimisation’ of chronic pain impacts ahead of meeting with Public Health minister

01 May 2025

A Highland MSP has raised concerns over the Scottish Government downplaying the impact of chronic pain in people’s lives.


Milestone reached as plans for new whisky eco-distillery smash £2.3m crowdfunder

29 April 2025
Milestone reached as plans for new whisky eco-distillery smash £2.3m crowdfunder

Milestone reached as plans for new whisky eco-distillery smash £2.3m crowdfunder

29 April 2025

A crowdfunder set up to build a new distillery in Dornoch has smashed its initial target of £1.85m, raising almost £2.4m from 720 investors.


Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

27 April 2025
Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

27 April 2025

Two Highland secondary schools were among the most improved in ranking across Scotland, according to a list published by The Times today.


Appeal launched after bird of prey found shot to death

23 April 2025
Appeal launched after bird of prey found shot to death

Appeal launched after bird of prey found shot to death

23 April 2025

Police Scotland and RSPB Scotland are appealing for information after a male sparrowhawk was shot in Inverness.


Health board launches investigation into care at Sutherland home service following watchdog’s concerns

22 April 2025
Health board launches investigation into care at Sutherland home service following watchdog’s concerns

Health board launches investigation into care at Sutherland home service following watchdog’s concerns

22 April 2025

An investigation has been launched into a Sutherland care service after an inspection highlighted “serious concerns” on its quality.


Inspection finds ‘serious concerns’ on quality of care for Care at Home service in Sutherland

21 April 2025
Inspection finds ‘serious concerns’ on quality of care for Care at Home service in Sutherland

Inspection finds ‘serious concerns’ on quality of care for Care at Home service in Sutherland

21 April 2025

“Serious concerns” over the quality of care delivered by Golspie-based Sutherland Care at Home Service have been raised by the Care Inspectorate,


Rare sighting of humpback whale near Inverness reported by marine wildlife watchers

17 April 2025
Rare sighting of humpback whale near Inverness reported by marine wildlife watchers

Rare sighting of humpback whale near Inverness reported by marine wildlife watchers

17 April 2025

Wildlife watchers were in for a treat yesterday as a humpback whale was spotted swimming in the waters of the Beauly Firth.


Overnight traffic lights in place for two weeks on A9 roadwork section

16 April 2025
Overnight traffic lights in place for two weeks on A9 roadwork section

Overnight traffic lights in place for two weeks on A9 roadwork section

16 April 2025

Work to dual the A9 between Tomaring and Moy will see overnight traffic signals introduced for two weeks from April 28.


‘Like I’m coming home’: Nashville star set to play Nairn gig

12 April 2025
‘Like I’m coming home’: Nashville star set to play Nairn gig

‘Like I’m coming home’: Nashville star set to play Nairn gig

12 April 2025

A “powerhouse” country vocalist is set to tour Scotland — with their only Highland date set to be hosted in Nairn.


Caithness distillery workers back strike action as Inver House slammed by union over pay offer

26 March 2025
Caithness distillery workers back strike action as Inver House slammed by union over pay offer

Caithness distillery workers back strike action as Inver House slammed by union over pay offer

26 March 2025

Whisky workers across several Highland distilleries have voted in favour of industrial action after pay negotiations with the parent company failed.


Body cams set to be rolled out to police in the Highlands in summer

26 March 2025
Body cams set to be rolled out to police in the Highlands in summer

Body cams set to be rolled out to police in the Highlands in summer

26 March 2025

Police Scotland’s national rollout of body-worn video equipment is set to be introduced in the Highlands this summer.


Teenager (19) arrested after speeding at 106mph on Highland road

25 March 2025
Teenager (19) arrested after speeding at 106mph on Highland road

Teenager (19) arrested after speeding at 106mph on Highland road

25 March 2025

A total of 56 drivers were charged with speeding offences last week in the North Highland region.


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