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Is this Ross-shire town the most underrated on Highland tourist trail?

Is this Ross-shire town the most underrated on Highland tourist trail?

Is this Ross-shire town the most underrated on Highland tourist trail?

09 November 2024

The German journalist believes the Ross-shire town deserves so much more attention from the hundreds of thousands of visitors passing through it.


Dornoch Beach Wheelchairs celebrate 600th booking

Dornoch Beach Wheelchairs celebrate 600th booking

Dornoch Beach Wheelchairs celebrate 600th booking

08 November 2024

Jimmy Munro (79) was the 600th person to enjoy an outing to Dornoch beach in glorious weather.


Highland Hospice dealt major blow by Labour’s National Insurance hikes

Highland Hospice dealt major blow by Labour’s National Insurance hikes

Highland Hospice dealt major blow by Labour’s National Insurance hikes

07 November 2024

MP Angus MacDonald warns impacts will also be felt by ‘many care homes, pharmacies, doctors surgeries and dentist clinics’.


Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

05 November 2024

Cameron Barracks and 7 hotels as well as MoD properties were all used to accommodate displaced persons.


‘We deal with some pretty terrified people’: Paranormal investigators relive ghostly encounters

‘We deal with some pretty terrified people’: Paranormal investigators relive ghostly encounters

‘We deal with some pretty terrified people’: Paranormal investigators relive ghostly encounters

30 October 2024

Highland Paranormal, which have just celebrated their 14th anniversary, have been sharing some of their ghostly encounters with the great beyond.


Kincardine Church final service evokes fond childhood memories of parties, picnics and prize-givings

Kincardine Church final service evokes fond childhood memories of parties, picnics and prize-givings

Kincardine Church final service evokes fond childhood memories of parties, picnics and prize-givings

22 October 2024

Kincardine Church near Ardgay has reached the end of an era with the last service preached there on Sunday, October 13.


‘Something I only ever dreamed of’ - Incredible mum with MND gives birth for third time

‘Something I only ever dreamed of’ - Incredible mum with MND gives birth for third time

‘Something I only ever dreamed of’ - Incredible mum with MND gives birth for third time

20 October 2024

A mum with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) said the birth of her third child was “something I only ever dreamed of” when she was diagnosed 11 years ago.


Callum Beattie launches ‘most important record of my career’ in aid of Mikeysline

Callum Beattie launches ‘most important record of my career’ in aid of Mikeysline

Callum Beattie launches ‘most important record of my career’ in aid of Mikeysline

07 October 2024

Something in my Eye has received its official launch after being premiered at this year’s Belladrum festival.


VIDEO + INTERVIEW: Former badminton world champion challenges NHS Highland on ‘abysmal’ care causing agony and distress for amputees

VIDEO + INTERVIEW: Former badminton world champion challenges NHS Highland on ‘abysmal’ care causing agony and distress for amputees

VIDEO + INTERVIEW: Former badminton world champion challenges NHS Highland on ‘abysmal’ care causing agony and distress for amputees

06 October 2024

An amputee who became a world para badminton champion is seeking to expose the dire state of NHS Highland’s prosthetics service.


‘My family life was held in limbo’ - former NHS Highland whistleblower shares her story

‘My family life was held in limbo’ - former NHS Highland whistleblower shares her story

‘My family life was held in limbo’ - former NHS Highland whistleblower shares her story

02 October 2024

The campaign by north campaign by clinicians achieved national changes contributing to the National Whistleblowing Standards.


Callum Beattie launches ‘most important record of my career’ in aid of Mikeysline

Callum Beattie launches ‘most important record of my career’ in aid of Mikeysline

Callum Beattie launches ‘most important record of my career’ in aid of Mikeysline

02 October 2024

Something in my Eye has received its official launch after being premiered at this year’s Belladrum festival.


Mystery Netflix thriller due to film in Inverness?

Mystery Netflix thriller due to film in Inverness?

Mystery Netflix thriller due to film in Inverness?

28 September 2024

Intrigued Highlanders may have the chance to appear on screen after it emerged that a mystery Netflix thriller will be filming in the Inverness area.


‘I should be dead twice over, but organ donors saved my life’

‘I should be dead twice over, but organ donors saved my life’

‘I should be dead twice over, but organ donors saved my life’

27 September 2024

Jacqui’s life was saved twice by donors, including one occasion which turned out to be the best Christmas present anyone could ask for…


Skye of Curr’s Les shows age is no barrier as he is on verge of becoming qualified personal trainer

Skye of Curr’s Les shows age is no barrier as he is on verge of becoming qualified personal trainer

Skye of Curr’s Les shows age is no barrier as he is on verge of becoming qualified personal trainer

23 September 2024

‘At 78, people say you are in God’s waiting room at the train station but I ain’t ready to jump on the train yet’


Elderly Lairg resident’s dismay at plans for battery park next to her home of 50 years

Elderly Lairg resident’s dismay at plans for battery park next to her home of 50 years

Elderly Lairg resident’s dismay at plans for battery park next to her home of 50 years

13 September 2024

Eighty-one-year-old Mary Ross’ home at Rhianmuir on the eastern edge of Lairg, is just 50 metres or so from the site of the proposed BESS.


Thurso mum wins top prize of £250k and donates £10k to charity thanks to Kilted Competitions

Thurso mum wins top prize of £250k and donates £10k to charity thanks to Kilted Competitions

Thurso mum wins top prize of £250k and donates £10k to charity thanks to Kilted Competitions

10 September 2024

A Thurso woman is quids in after winning a life-changing amount of cash and made charity donations thanks to an online competition.


Lejog bereavement charity ride by cyclist who lost both parents at a young age

Lejog bereavement charity ride by cyclist who lost both parents at a young age

Lejog bereavement charity ride by cyclist who lost both parents at a young age

08 September 2024

James Beeson is cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats (Lejog) to raise funds for a children and young people’s national bereavement charity.


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