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Farmers and crofters seek help to improve mental health

Farmers and crofters seek help to improve mental health

Farmers and crofters seek help to improve mental health

08 April 2025

A lack of sleep and work-life balance were among the areas impacting the mental health of farmers and crofters, according to a new survey.


What happens to blood donations?

What happens to blood donations?

What happens to blood donations?

05 April 2025

Have you ever wondered about what actually happens to the blood you give?


Microchipped ‘miracle’ cat missing from County Durham home shows up – 300 miles away in Inverness!

Microchipped ‘miracle’ cat missing from County Durham home shows up – 300 miles away in Inverness!

Microchipped ‘miracle’ cat missing from County Durham home shows up – 300 miles away in Inverness!

05 April 2025

A cat who vanished in the north of England four months ago has been found – 300 miles away in Inverness.


Stroke victim rescued from north-west Highland beauty spot after hiker’s ‘quick-thinking’ satellite call

Stroke victim rescued from north-west Highland beauty spot after hiker’s ‘quick-thinking’ satellite call

Stroke victim rescued from north-west Highland beauty spot after hiker’s ‘quick-thinking’ satellite call

28 March 2025

A suspected stroke victim was airlifted from near a north-west Highland beauty spot after a satellite call by a quick-thinking fellow hiker.


Highland MSP Gougeon goes into battle for Scottish forests

Highland MSP Gougeon goes into battle for Scottish forests

Highland MSP Gougeon goes into battle for Scottish forests

24 March 2025

‘Routemap’ shows the way against climate change says rural affairs secretary


Ullapool Sea Savers help raise awareness of littering near drains

Ullapool Sea Savers help raise awareness of littering near drains

Ullapool Sea Savers help raise awareness of littering near drains

18 March 2025

The child-led environmental activism group began the campaign in 2022, after they found shocking information about the impact of cigarette butts.


‘Super well-equipped’ hillwalker hailed by mountain rescuers after ‘leg break’ drama sparks helicopter airlift in north-west Highlands

‘Super well-equipped’ hillwalker hailed by mountain rescuers after ‘leg break’ drama sparks helicopter airlift in north-west Highlands

‘Super well-equipped’ hillwalker hailed by mountain rescuers after ‘leg break’ drama sparks helicopter airlift in north-west Highlands

14 March 2025

A hillwalker who sparked an air and land rescue mission today in the remote north-west Highlands has been praised for preparing for the worst.


Inverness roadworks for drainage investigations will see part of A9 down to single-lane use

Inverness roadworks for drainage investigations will see part of A9 down to single-lane use

Inverness roadworks for drainage investigations will see part of A9 down to single-lane use

10 March 2025

Roadworks are set to take place on the A9 between the Longman Roundabout and Raigmore Interchange from tonight.


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.


Six-day Flow Country fire shows ‘devastating impact’ wildfires can have

Six-day Flow Country fire shows ‘devastating impact’ wildfires can have

Six-day Flow Country fire shows ‘devastating impact’ wildfires can have

03 March 2025

Rural communities and tourism businesses can be exposed to risks of out-of-control wildfires as spring gets under way, emergency workers have warned.


Ullapool fish landing slump statistics veil ‘complex picture’

Ullapool fish landing slump statistics veil ‘complex picture’

Ullapool fish landing slump statistics veil ‘complex picture’

23 February 2025

Figures revealing a slump in fish landings at a Wester Ross port have been described as ‘very disappointing’ by a Highland economist.


Alness company on landing Mowi contract and being asked to build bulletproof boats

Alness company on landing Mowi contract and being asked to build bulletproof boats

Alness company on landing Mowi contract and being asked to build bulletproof boats

22 February 2025

North Coast Work Boats was established in 2018.


WATCH: First Minister John Swinney’s refusal to reintroduce lynx is slammed

WATCH: First Minister John Swinney’s refusal to reintroduce lynx is slammed

WATCH: First Minister John Swinney’s refusal to reintroduce lynx is slammed

19 February 2025

Campaigners say decision ‘out of step’ with public opinion following findings of new poll


Hope for Ullapool War Memorial mystery to be uncovered

Hope for Ullapool War Memorial mystery to be uncovered

Hope for Ullapool War Memorial mystery to be uncovered

16 February 2025

A ceremony to mark the memorial’s centenary is being organised — however, organisers have soon discovered that information is scarce.


Royal Dornoch Golf Club reveal how much overseas visitors are worth annually

Royal Dornoch Golf Club reveal how much overseas visitors are worth annually

Royal Dornoch Golf Club reveal how much overseas visitors are worth annually

15 February 2025

Sport is worth millions of pounds to club and area.


Film festival will have screenings at Helmsdale, Lairg and Bettyhill

Film festival will have screenings at Helmsdale, Lairg and Bettyhill

Film festival will have screenings at Helmsdale, Lairg and Bettyhill

13 February 2025

The three short films were made as part of a film-making project in Sutherland last year.


Valentine’s Day dates for Cairngorm wildcats

Valentine’s Day dates for Cairngorm wildcats

Valentine’s Day dates for Cairngorm wildcats

13 February 2025

They’re ‘purring up’ for new phase of ambitious breeding programme


ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate

12 February 2025

John Davidson looks at the anniversary of Scotland’s ‘right to roam’ being enshrined in law, and says access to the outdoors is vital to our wellbeing


A9 40mph speed limit on Tomatin-Moy stretch will be in place for three years

A9 40mph speed limit on Tomatin-Moy stretch will be in place for three years

A9 40mph speed limit on Tomatin-Moy stretch will be in place for three years

10 February 2025

Speed cameras will enforce restriction and laybys closed as part of dualling works


Farmers’ poor mental health is industry’s ‘biggest hidden problem’

Farmers’ poor mental health is industry’s ‘biggest hidden problem’

Farmers’ poor mental health is industry’s ‘biggest hidden problem’

10 February 2025

Long hours are nothing new to those working in the farming industry, but poor mental health is the “biggest hidden problem”, a new survey has found.


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