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An Australian visitor researching her Scottish roots, arrived at a Sutherland museum with an unexpected treasure.

Concerns among the three chambers of commerce in the Highlands over a tourist tax in the region have been echoed by an Inverness business group.

Motorists in the Highlands are facing the possibility of roadside drug tests as Scotland gets tougher on drug-driving.

Householders are being urged by Scottish Water to use the “three Cs” rule to help beat conmen who might take advantage of the clocks going back.

Brora given tie against Championship opposition in the third round of the Scottish Cup.

VisitScotland chairman Lord Thurso has praised the owners of a north based tour guide business after presenting them with a five-star grading.

COSTS of more than £6 million have been avoided thanks to a reduction in the numbers of looked-after children in placements outside the Highlands.

Farr Primary School and Nursery received a major boost to its finances at a sale of work last week.

Scourie Hotel is one of the winners in this year’s Helping It Happen Awards which shine a light on businesses that are going the extra mile.

A detective leading the war on drugs in the Highlands has lifted the lid on the worrying tactics being used by ruthless drugs gangs.

SARAH Kerr from Portskerra has seen the light – 503 times and counting, to be precise.

A twenty-five per cent tariff on single malt whisky, which comes into effect today, has been described as "very bad news" for the industry.

An appeal has gone out to the county's dog lovers to find a loving home for an elderly and overlooked Jack Russell terrier.

The University of the Highlands and Islands has been rated as one of the top universities in the UK for postgraduate students.

Free food and helping to save the planet at the same time – it sounds too good to be true.

Sited close to a imposing castle and with stunning views, it could be a magnet for visitors.

The first of some 20 red squirrels set to be re-located to a Sutherland wood, have arrived.

The Labour party has selected its prospective Westminster parliamentary candidate for the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross constituency.

He is known as Mr Halloween and his lavish scare-fests have put Durness on the map.

Golspie’s popular charity shop 2nd Best is on the move after over 18 years in the same premises.