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Inverness Airport “best in Europe” for fifth year in a row

Inverness Airport “best in Europe” for fifth year in a row

Inverness Airport “best in Europe” for fifth year in a row

10 March 2025

Inverness Airport has won the best airport in Europe serving under two million passengers — for the fifth year in a row.


Jamie Stone tells meeting he would support a moratorium on renewable energy developments in Kyle of Sutherland area

Jamie Stone tells meeting he would support a moratorium on renewable energy developments in Kyle of Sutherland area

Jamie Stone tells meeting he would support a moratorium on renewable energy developments in Kyle of Sutherland area

08 March 2025

Jamie Stone MP said renewable energy infrastructure in the Kyle of Sutherland region had reached saturation point.


Post Offices scammed out of hundreds of pounds in spate of Highland incidents

Post Offices scammed out of hundreds of pounds in spate of Highland incidents

Post Offices scammed out of hundreds of pounds in spate of Highland incidents

07 March 2025

Scammers are targeting small businesses and cashiers in the Highlands, police have warned after incidents in post offices costing hundreds of pounds.


Ullapool restaurant retains Michelin Guide listing — for third year running

Ullapool restaurant retains Michelin Guide listing — for third year running

Ullapool restaurant retains Michelin Guide listing — for third year running

07 March 2025

The Dipping Lugger, led by head chef David Smith, has won a number of accolades over the years for their restaurant and hotel.


Chairman of Highlands and Islands Enterprise announces retirement

Chairman of Highlands and Islands Enterprise announces retirement

Chairman of Highlands and Islands Enterprise announces retirement

07 March 2025

Alistair Dodds CBE has served on the HIE board for 11 years and was due to stay in the chairman position until April 2026.


New ‘super pylon’ line will ‘devastate’ popular beauty spot at Loch Brora

New ‘super pylon’ line will ‘devastate’ popular beauty spot at Loch Brora

New ‘super pylon’ line will ‘devastate’ popular beauty spot at Loch Brora

07 March 2025

SSEN Transmission is proposing that the new 400kV pylon line crosses Loch Brora at a narrow point near Killin in Strath Brora.


Orbex vows to return to Sutherland Spaceport – but Caithness business leader warns there are ‘no guarantees’

Orbex vows to return to Sutherland Spaceport – but Caithness business leader warns there are ‘no guarantees’

Orbex vows to return to Sutherland Spaceport – but Caithness business leader warns there are ‘no guarantees’

07 March 2025

The prospect of satellite launches from the mothballed north Sutherland spaceport has been rekindled.


U-turn on single malt whisky definition welcomed by Highland MPs

U-turn on single malt whisky definition welcomed by Highland MPs

U-turn on single malt whisky definition welcomed by Highland MPs

06 March 2025

Highland MPs have welcomed a decision not to change the definition of English single malt whisky after a heated debate on its impact on Scotch.


Ullapool’s highly-anticipated new bar announces opening date

Ullapool’s highly-anticipated new bar announces opening date

Ullapool’s highly-anticipated new bar announces opening date

06 March 2025

A highly-anticipated new bar in the heart of Ullapool has announced their opening date.


Highland Council raises council tax by 7% as it passes £818m budget unchanged

Highland Council raises council tax by 7% as it passes £818m budget unchanged

Highland Council raises council tax by 7% as it passes £818m budget unchanged

06 March 2025

Opposition plans for education reforms, free primary school meals and lower hikes in council tax were rejected.


Bryan Adams to play SECOND Inverness gig after massive demand

Bryan Adams to play SECOND Inverness gig after massive demand

Bryan Adams to play SECOND Inverness gig after massive demand

06 March 2025

The rock star has added a matinee concert and will now perform at Eden Court in Inverness twice on the same day.


Highland Council Conservatives plot budget changes to reduce council tax hike from 7% down to 3%

Highland Council Conservatives plot budget changes to reduce council tax hike from 7% down to 3%

Highland Council Conservatives plot budget changes to reduce council tax hike from 7% down to 3%

06 March 2025

Details of what specifically was proposed were scant while the Greens ‘hail influence’ on securing £500k investment.


Inverness Chamber of Commerce boss Colin Marr: ‘Spoiler alert, I am not in favour of the visitor levy’

Inverness Chamber of Commerce boss Colin Marr: ‘Spoiler alert, I am not in favour of the visitor levy’

Inverness Chamber of Commerce boss Colin Marr: ‘Spoiler alert, I am not in favour of the visitor levy’

06 March 2025

But senior Highland Council official Malcolm Macleod insists the local authority’s ears are open on thorny questions like VAT.


Lakeland announces opening of new branch at Highland garden centre in March

Lakeland announces opening of new branch at Highland garden centre in March

Lakeland announces opening of new branch at Highland garden centre in March

05 March 2025

A well-known kitchenware chain is set to open a new branch in the Highlands after closing its city store last month.


Caithness hotel for sale for £420,000

Caithness hotel for sale for £420,000

Caithness hotel for sale for £420,000

05 March 2025

One of Wick’s most prominent and popular hotels has been put up for sale.


LOCH NESS MONSTER: Is this the first sighting of Nessie in 2025?

LOCH NESS MONSTER: Is this the first sighting of Nessie in 2025?

LOCH NESS MONSTER: Is this the first sighting of Nessie in 2025?

05 March 2025

First potential sighting for this year was shared by visitor to Dores Beach


Whisky workers at several Highland distilleries balloted for strike action

Whisky workers at several Highland distilleries balloted for strike action

Whisky workers at several Highland distilleries balloted for strike action

04 March 2025

Workers at several whisky distilleries across the Highlands could go on strike following a pay dispute, an industry union has announced.


Easter Ross distillery workers to be balloted over strike action

Easter Ross distillery workers to be balloted over strike action

Easter Ross distillery workers to be balloted over strike action

04 March 2025

A rep said: “With inflation rising again and household bills still high, our members are clear that a below inflation offer will not be accepted.”


More Highland businesses struggling in ‘challenging economic headwinds’ according to new survey

More Highland businesses struggling in ‘challenging economic headwinds’ according to new survey

More Highland businesses struggling in ‘challenging economic headwinds’ according to new survey

04 March 2025

Economic uncertainty and rising costs are among the main challenges faced by businesses in the Highlands, according to a recent survey.


Crofting Commission warns it will take action over crofters ‘neglecting their duties’

Crofting Commission warns it will take action over crofters ‘neglecting their duties’

Crofting Commission warns it will take action over crofters ‘neglecting their duties’

04 March 2025

Crofters are being warned they could be turfed out if they neglect their duties.


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