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PICTURES: Bettyhill Gala organisers praise “incredible community spirit and support” as festival triumphs over challenging weather conditions

Some events had to be cancelled or scaled back because of high winds.

Moray woman left bloodied in seagull attack questions their protected status

Hospital volunteer becomes patient after vicious seagull attack

Wild-born kittens have been confirmed for second year in row in Cairngorms

GOING WILD: Get your free seat for new film narrated by Outlander’s Sam Heughan on saving the wildcat

Cape Canaveral astronaut teacher says Frank Strang was ‘UK’s greatest ever space champion’

YouTuber and children’s space author and educator pays moving tribute

Sutherland are aiming to reach Highlands and Islands League Cup final

Club looking to reach another cup final.

£2.4m drugs and alcohol care expansion in Inverness set to ‘save and rebuild lives’

A £2.4 million investment in a drug and alcohol care centre in Inverness will “save and rebuild lives” amid Scotland’s substance abuse emergency.

Vote for the Trawler! Popular Golspie fish and chip shop encourages customers to support its bid for awards

The Trawler Fish & Chips has entered three categories of the Scottish Fish & Chips Awards 2025.

What’s happening in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

There's plenty going on in Sutherland this weekend, so check out our listings to make sure you don't miss out!

SSEN set to hold public consultation event next week over Strathy switching station project

SSEN says that the switching station is required to provide a connection for a number of proposed and consented wind farms in the area.

Lynn strike secures points for Golspie Sutherland as Bonar Bridge share spoils with Halkirk United

Golspie Sutherland kicked off their North Caledonian League campaign with a 2-1 win at Tain last night.

Reinstatement hopes for Golspie ATM: Meeting today

The ATM was removed when the Bank of Scotland controversially closed its Golspie branch in February.

Ullapool-based Art Week set to return across Wester Ross

An Ullapool art gallery is preparing for the return of Art Week, with over 150 artists set to be featured in galleries across Wester Ross.

Popular jewellery chain with Highland branch files for administration

A fashion and jewellery retail chain with a branch in Inverness has announced its intention to appoint administrators in the UK.

£50m cash injection to boost Highland Broadband fibre roll-out

A £50m investment is set to boost Highland Broadband’s roll-out of superfast internet to more than 150 towns and villages by the end of the year.

Tongue community to look into feasibility of buying historic St Andrew’s Church

A working group has been set up to find out the costs involved in buying and maintaining the building.

Ullapool tour guide ‘blown away’ after spotting creature in Highland waters

An Ullapool tour boat operator was “blown away” after spotting this creature in west Highland shores.

Singer and songwriter Fifidiny to perform at Eden Court’s Under Canvas summer festival

Fifidiny grew up in Lairg but now lives in Edinburgh

We’re desperate to avoid a shock result, says Brora manager

Steven Mackay admitted Brora Rangers were “slightly fortunate” to edge a 2-1 victory in the midweek Highland League derby against Wick Academy.

Helmsdale bricklayer is called up to play for Scotland at World Cup

He is set to represent his country.

Tributes paid to Grantown pioneer Frank Strang who put spaceport on UK map

Wife Dani says: ‘Frank ripped up the rule book and lived life fearlessly’