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MeyGen tidal scheme growth ‘no threat to seals’ report says

MeyGen tidal scheme growth ‘no threat to seals’ report says

MeyGen tidal scheme growth ‘no threat to seals’ report says

15 May 2025

The potential threat to harbour seals from tidal energy developments in the Pentland Firth has been deemed to be hypothetical rather than realistic.


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

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.


Young businesswomen and resilience to be recognised at Highland award ceremony

Young businesswomen and resilience to be recognised at Highland award ceremony

Young businesswomen and resilience to be recognised at Highland award ceremony

14 May 2025

The Highland Business Women Awards are set to return in 2025.


Highland Council turns up the heat on potholes and other road repairs with seven-figure deal

Highland Council turns up the heat on potholes and other road repairs with seven-figure deal

Highland Council turns up the heat on potholes and other road repairs with seven-figure deal

14 May 2025

Highland Council has awarded a new seven-figure contract aimed at tackling potholes and other road repairs.


Report offers ‘blueprint for commodification and destruction of the Highlands’

Report offers ‘blueprint for commodification and destruction of the Highlands’

Report offers ‘blueprint for commodification and destruction of the Highlands’

13 May 2025

A report flagging Highlands and islands investment potential of up to £100bn, much in renewable energy, has been roasted by critics.


£36m biogas plant gets go-ahead after Scottish Government overturns decision

£36m biogas plant gets go-ahead after Scottish Government overturns decision

£36m biogas plant gets go-ahead after Scottish Government overturns decision

13 May 2025

A highly controversial plan for a £36m biogas plant that sparked fierce backlash and was rejected by Highland Council has been granted on appeal.


Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

12 May 2025

Business minister Richard Lochhead hails a major ‘boost for Highland commuters and visitors’.


£100bn investment potential offers ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for Highlands and islands

£100bn investment potential offers ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for Highlands and islands

£100bn investment potential offers ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for Highlands and islands

12 May 2025

A report identifies an ‘unprecedented’ investment and jobs opportunity for the Highlands - and the barriers that must be overcome ‘at pace’.


A glimpse inside £850K-plus Ross-shire property with famous pedigree

A glimpse inside £850K-plus Ross-shire property with famous pedigree

A glimpse inside £850K-plus Ross-shire property with famous pedigree

11 May 2025

Future possible uses for property designed by Ardross Castle architect include country retreat, hotel, large home or conversion into apartments.


PICTURES: See the new Skinnet cross-slab replica being put in place in Halkirk

PICTURES: See the new Skinnet cross-slab replica being put in place in Halkirk

PICTURES: See the new Skinnet cross-slab replica being put in place in Halkirk

10 May 2025

A replica Pictish stone that has been painstakingly carved over the last 12 months was put in place earlier this week.


Dounreay hit with notice from regulator after worker injured at nuclear site

Dounreay hit with notice from regulator after worker injured at nuclear site

Dounreay hit with notice from regulator after worker injured at nuclear site

10 May 2025

Dounreay has been issued with an improvement notice after a worker was injured in an incident that could have had “serious consequences”.


Highland and Islands Airports’ “Steady air passenger figures”

Highland and Islands Airports’ “Steady air passenger figures”

Highland and Islands Airports’ “Steady air passenger figures”

08 May 2025

Inverness Airport figures up to over 800k passengers


Co-op apologises to far north shoppers for stock shortages following cyber attack

Co-op apologises to far north shoppers for stock shortages following cyber attack

Co-op apologises to far north shoppers for stock shortages following cyber attack

07 May 2025

The Co-op has admitted that hackers had accessed the data of a “significant number” of past and present members.


New Caithness and north Sutherland scheme to help boost graduate jobs

New Caithness and north Sutherland scheme to help boost graduate jobs

New Caithness and north Sutherland scheme to help boost graduate jobs

07 May 2025

A new pilot scheme aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises across the far north attract and retain graduate talent has launched.


PICTURES: Stunning images highlight plans for major revamp of popular hotel

PICTURES: Stunning images highlight plans for major revamp of popular hotel

PICTURES: Stunning images highlight plans for major revamp of popular hotel

07 May 2025

Striking artists’ impressions have been released illustrating the plans for the major transformation of a popular Wester Ross hotel.


What do the next Holyrood elections hold for the Highlands?

What do the next Holyrood elections hold for the Highlands?

What do the next Holyrood elections hold for the Highlands?

07 May 2025

Exactly one year away from the vote we look at what the region wants and what could change.


New ‘Royal Dornoch and Cathedral Tour’ for cruise passengers expected to bring economic boost to the town

New ‘Royal Dornoch and Cathedral Tour’ for cruise passengers expected to bring economic boost to the town

New ‘Royal Dornoch and Cathedral Tour’ for cruise passengers expected to bring economic boost to the town

07 May 2025

There have been 18 bookings so far this season for the new tour, the first of which starts today.


Entries open for Highland Business Women Awards 2025

Entries open for Highland Business Women Awards 2025

Entries open for Highland Business Women Awards 2025

06 May 2025

The Highland Business Women Awards are set to return for 2025.


Family ‘overwhelmed’ by anti-social behaviour win apology from Highland housing association

Family ‘overwhelmed’ by anti-social behaviour win apology from Highland housing association

Family ‘overwhelmed’ by anti-social behaviour win apology from Highland housing association

06 May 2025

A housing association has been ordered to apologise over failures to tackle anti-social behaviour that left a family feeling they had to move away.


Ross-shire distillery champions the Highlands in New York alongside Alan Cumming

Ross-shire distillery champions the Highlands in New York alongside Alan Cumming

Ross-shire distillery champions the Highlands in New York alongside Alan Cumming

06 May 2025

A Ross-shire based distillery has been championing Scotland in New York.


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