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

20 October 2024
Canadian award-winning author backs ‘much-needed’ Achiltibuie affordable housing proposal

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

20 October 2024

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


‘Mini-Hollywood on wheels’ the Screen Machine surpasses £20,000 in ‘urgent’ fundraiser

16 October 2024
‘Mini-Hollywood on wheels’ the Screen Machine surpasses £20,000 in ‘urgent’ fundraiser

‘Mini-Hollywood on wheels’ the Screen Machine surpasses £20,000 in ‘urgent’ fundraiser

16 October 2024

The Screen Machine is an 80-seat mobile cinema which brings Hollywood magic to over 40 of the most remote and rural parts of Scotland since 1998.


Ullapool craft shop set to rebrand and move location

15 October 2024
Ullapool craft shop set to rebrand and move location

Ullapool craft shop set to rebrand and move location

15 October 2024

An Ullapool contemporary craft shop is moving premises, amidst a new rebrand for the business.


Tain ‘suspicious’ flat fire prompts police appeal for information

11 October 2024
Tain ‘suspicious’ flat fire prompts police appeal for information

Tain ‘suspicious’ flat fire prompts police appeal for information

11 October 2024

Police are appealing for information following a “suspicious” flat fire in Tain, which saw three fire appliances in attendance.


Ullapool Bookshop announces best-selling author has new novel on horizon

09 October 2024
Ullapool Bookshop announces best-selling author has new novel on horizon

Ullapool Bookshop announces best-selling author has new novel on horizon

09 October 2024

The Faultline, by John McLellan, was Ullapool Bookshop’s best-selling book ever in 2023, and 2024 so far.


Invergordon port shortlisted for UK-wide award

09 October 2024
Invergordon port shortlisted for UK-wide award

Invergordon port shortlisted for UK-wide award

09 October 2024

Generating £275 million annually to the economy, Port of Cromarty Firth are known for their offshore wind, oil, gas and green hydrogen.


Achiltibuie council sell land to millionaire’s enterprise to ‘boost’ affordable homes bid

09 October 2024
Achiltibuie council sell land to millionaire’s enterprise to ‘boost’ affordable homes bid

Achiltibuie council sell land to millionaire’s enterprise to ‘boost’ affordable homes bid

09 October 2024

The community council have sold a land previously intended for two homes, in order to “accelerate delivery” of a larger housing development.


CalMac warns Ullapool to Stornoway ferry is liable to cancellation

08 October 2024
CalMac warns Ullapool to Stornoway ferry is liable to cancellation

CalMac warns Ullapool to Stornoway ferry is liable to cancellation

08 October 2024

CalMac has says multiple ferry services scheduled for today and tomorrow are liable to cancellation at short notice due to the weather.


Vital Highland charity’s opportunity for donations to be doubled in value

07 October 2024
Vital Highland charity’s opportunity for donations to be doubled in value

Vital Highland charity’s opportunity for donations to be doubled in value

07 October 2024

Running from October 10-17, the fundraising initiative aims to raise £10k to support crucial services for women and girls affected by sexual violence.


Ullapool ‘luxurious’ 3-floor house for sale at £550,000

05 October 2024
Ullapool ‘luxurious’ 3-floor house for sale at £550,000

Ullapool ‘luxurious’ 3-floor house for sale at £550,000

05 October 2024

The three-bedroom house currently operates as a “luxurious self-catering property”, according to estate agents Strutt and Parker.


How Highlands Blood Bikes transported ‘urgent medication’ 448 miles in four hours

26 September 2024
How Highlands Blood Bikes transported ‘urgent medication’ 448 miles in four hours

How Highlands Blood Bikes transported ‘urgent medication’ 448 miles in four hours

26 September 2024

On September 18, the charity was tasked with one of its most ambitious challenges to date — transporting medication from Birmingham to Inverness.


UPDATE: Two casualties after A9 Tomich road accident

23 September 2024
UPDATE: Two casualties after A9 Tomich road accident

UPDATE: Two casualties after A9 Tomich road accident

23 September 2024

The two-vehicle crash at Tomich on the A9 has seen two casualties, according to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.


A9 at Tomich closed in both directions after road accident

23 September 2024
A9 at Tomich closed in both directions after road accident

A9 at Tomich closed in both directions after road accident

23 September 2024

The A9 at Tomich closed in both directions after road accident


‘Highlands being left behind’ says charity after 164hr mental health shortfall

22 September 2024
‘Highlands being left behind’ says charity after 164hr mental health shortfall

‘Highlands being left behind’ says charity after 164hr mental health shortfall

22 September 2024

The figures have pushed a local charity to call for investment to prevent “the Highlands from being left behind” for mental health services.


‘Highlands being left behind’ says charity after 164hr mental health shortfall

21 September 2024
‘Highlands being left behind’ says charity after 164hr mental health shortfall

‘Highlands being left behind’ says charity after 164hr mental health shortfall

21 September 2024

The figures have pushed a local charity to call for investment to prevent “the Highlands from being left behind” for mental health services.


Can you spot yourself in these Black Isle Calling pictures?

17 September 2024
Can you spot yourself in these Black Isle Calling pictures?

Can you spot yourself in these Black Isle Calling pictures?

17 September 2024

The Ironworks Venue, band Elephant Sessions and Black Isle Brewery teamed up to launch Black Isle Calling – Live at the Brewery.


Ullapool sees 18% increase in value per tonne of fish — but tonnage has dropped

14 September 2024
Ullapool sees 18% increase in value per tonne of fish — but tonnage has dropped

Ullapool sees 18% increase in value per tonne of fish — but tonnage has dropped

14 September 2024

Ullapool saw a 18% increase in value per tonne of fish in July 2024 compared to July 2023 — but tonnage also dropped by 15%.


CalMac announces multiple Ullapool to Stornoway ferry cancellations

13 September 2024
CalMac announces multiple Ullapool to Stornoway ferry cancellations

CalMac announces multiple Ullapool to Stornoway ferry cancellations

13 September 2024

CalMac has announced that multiple ferry services scheduled on Saturday are cancelled or are liable to cancellation at short notice.


Tain singer (20) reveals Belladrum gig was ‘best day of my life’

10 September 2024
Tain singer (20) reveals Belladrum gig was ‘best day of my life’

Tain singer (20) reveals Belladrum gig was ‘best day of my life’

10 September 2024

A Tain singer (20) who opened for a renowned 25,000-person music festival has summed up his experience as “the best day of my life”.


PICTURES: Ullapool Angling Competition sees record-breaking number of entrants

08 September 2024
PICTURES: Ullapool Angling Competition sees record-breaking number of entrants

PICTURES: Ullapool Angling Competition sees record-breaking number of entrants

08 September 2024

Ullapool’s biggest community fishing event of the year returned for its 10th anniversary.


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