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Schoolboy finds Tennent’s can almost as old as his mum on Highland beach

Schoolboy finds Tennent’s can almost as old as his mum on Highland beach

The 49-year-old can featuring one of the ‘Lager Lovelies’ will be kept as a souvenir.


Sutherland councillor in mix-up over Carbisdale Castle shareholdings

Sutherland councillor in mix-up over Carbisdale Castle shareholdings

Cllr Michael Baird has incorrectly declared a private investment on his Registers of Interest.


Extreme wildfire warning issued for Highlands

Extreme wildfire warning issued for Highlands

An extreme wildfire warning has been issued for the north-west Highlands after some of the hottest temperatures of the year were recorded.


Morning flights between Inverness and Manchester grounded today

Morning flights between Inverness and Manchester grounded today

Morning flights between Inverness and Manchester today have been cancelled.


Stoltman brothers both qualify for World Strongest Man final

Stoltman brothers both qualify for World Strongest Man final

Both men set to compete in the World Strongest Man final.


The Forbes-Swinney partnership is a good move for the SNP but should there be an election?

The Forbes-Swinney partnership is a good move for the SNP but should there be an election?

In less than two years Scotland has had three Prime Ministers and will get its third First Minister – without a vote.


What could John Swinney and Kate Forbes working together mean for the Highlands?

What could John Swinney and Kate Forbes working together mean for the Highlands?

Kate Forbes says the SNP must ‘rewin trust’ but is change possible for a party after 17 years in power?


Caithness beach cleaners head over the Ord on a mission – 30 creels and a huge pile of fenders removed at Helmsdale

Caithness beach cleaners head over the Ord on a mission – 30 creels and a huge pile of fenders removed at Helmsdale

Caithness Beach Cleans eco group took a trip over the Ord to Sutherland for some well-needed coastal cleaning.


BREAKING: Kate Forbes will NOT run to be First Minister, instead she backs John Swinney

BREAKING: Kate Forbes will NOT run to be First Minister, instead she backs John Swinney

She says ‘the best way to deliver the urgent change Scotland needs is to join with John Swinney’.


Dingwall start and public invite for Highland Historic Commercial Vehicle Road Run

Dingwall start and public invite for Highland Historic Commercial Vehicle Road Run

The public are invited to watch the start of what promises to be a head-turning procession between Dingwall and Thurso. Here’s the plan…


Jobs forecast for green freeport appears to have dropped

Jobs forecast for green freeport appears to have dropped

A UK government report shows the number of jobs produced by the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport could be 75 per cent less than forecast.


Police Scotland launch appeal after fatal A9 crash north of Tore roundabout

Police Scotland launch appeal after fatal A9 crash north of Tore roundabout

One woman has died following a serious crash on the A9, near Tore roundabout.


NHS Highland gets recognition for international recruitment

NHS Highland gets recognition for international recruitment

NHS Highland has been recognised for the way it treats overseas staff, such as three assistant practitioners from Kenya who are working in Caithness.


Mackay: A new era begins now for Brora

Mackay: A new era begins now for Brora

Steven Mackay is excited for the potential a new era at Brora Rangers has to bring the Cattachs back to the top of the Highland League.


NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

With not a single rural MSP in the Scottish cabinet since Humza Yousaf came to power, we have been forgotten, says our columnist.


Organisers say health and wellbeing festival in Wick will offer ‘a nice mix’

Organisers say health and wellbeing festival in Wick will offer ‘a nice mix’

Healthcare campaigners are preparing for a wellbeing festival in Wick next month that will feature around 40 exhibitors as well as guest speakers.


OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Escaping the A9 for high hill above Ralia pitstop

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Escaping the A9 for high hill above Ralia pitstop

Exploring a hidden route up a fine hill is a wonderful way to break up any journey south


Golspie pupils help design new John O’Groats Trail ‘stamps’

Golspie pupils help design new John O’Groats Trail ‘stamps’

Pupils at Golspie High School have helped design special stamps for walkers on the John O’Groats Trail.


New timings for overnight closures on A9 in Caithness and Sutherland

New timings for overnight closures on A9 in Caithness and Sutherland

Roadworks scheduled on the A9 in the far north have been rescheduled by Bear Scotland, the trunk road operator.


Skipinnish announce acoustic session at the Eastgate Shopping Centre

Skipinnish announce acoustic session at the Eastgate Shopping Centre

LCC Live and popular band Skipinnish have announced a special, up close and personal acoustic session at the Eastgate Shopping Centre, Inverness.


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