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Federica Stefani


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Federica Stefani is a reporter for the Inverness Courier, Ross-shire Journal and other Highland News and Media titles, mainly focusing on news from the Nairnshire area. With a background in foreign languages and international politics, she joined the company in 2019 after graduating in Multimedia Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University and was temporarily part of the digital development team. She is also passionate about the food & drink scene, specializing in whisky writing

Federica Stefani

PICTURES: Whisky enthusiasts flock to Inverness as festival returns for fourth edition

05 July 2025
PICTURES: Whisky enthusiasts flock to Inverness as festival returns for fourth edition

PICTURES: Whisky enthusiasts flock to Inverness as festival returns for fourth edition

05 July 2025

Spirits were high this afternoon as whisky enthusiasts gathered in Inverness for an annual whisky festival.


Joint investigation launched after multiple wildfires hit Highlands and Moray

02 July 2025
Joint investigation launched after multiple wildfires hit Highlands and Moray

Joint investigation launched after multiple wildfires hit Highlands and Moray

02 July 2025

An investigation has been launched following wildfires in the Carrbridge, Grantown-on-Spey, Dava and Upper Knockando areas.


UPDATE: Woman (81) who went missing near Highland beauty spot found safe and well

21 June 2025
UPDATE: Woman (81) who went missing near Highland beauty spot found safe and well

UPDATE: Woman (81) who went missing near Highland beauty spot found safe and well

21 June 2025

Police have confirmed that an 81-year-old woman who was reported missing from the Carrbridge area was found safe and well.


WATCH: Boxing champion Tyson Fury spotted strolling barechested and in kilt along Grantown’s High Street

18 June 2025
WATCH: Boxing champion Tyson Fury spotted strolling barechested and in kilt along Grantown’s High Street

WATCH: Boxing champion Tyson Fury spotted strolling barechested and in kilt along Grantown’s High Street

18 June 2025

Multi-time heavyweight champion of the world has delighted fans with impromptu appearance


Road works on Inverness A9 roundabout to start next week

18 June 2025
Road works on Inverness A9 roundabout to start next week

Road works on Inverness A9 roundabout to start next week

18 June 2025

Works to replace road markings on a major Inverness roundabout are set to start next week, BEAR Scotland has announced.


‘Ultimate fitness race’ training launches at High Life Highland leisure centres

11 June 2025
‘Ultimate fitness race’ training launches at High Life Highland leisure centres

‘Ultimate fitness race’ training launches at High Life Highland leisure centres

11 June 2025

Three High Live Highland centres across the region are set to introduce a new training format to their offering this summer.


New event will see 200 young Highland musicians come together for special performance

04 June 2025
New event will see 200 young Highland musicians come together for special performance

New event will see 200 young Highland musicians come together for special performance

04 June 2025

Around 200 young musicians from across the Highlands are set to entertain folks in the Highland capital with jigs, reels and marches.


Kessock Bridge strengthening works set to last a year longer than planned

02 June 2025
Kessock Bridge strengthening works set to last a year longer than planned

Kessock Bridge strengthening works set to last a year longer than planned

02 June 2025

The Kessock Bridge is set to undergo further works as part of plans to strengthen the structure of the bridge on the A9.


Beach at famous Cairngorms beauty spot among those recognised in national awards

30 May 2025
Beach at famous Cairngorms beauty spot among those recognised in national awards

Beach at famous Cairngorms beauty spot among those recognised in national awards

30 May 2025

Loch Morlich was one of the nation’s gems in this year’s Scotland’s Beach Award


Retreat to help endometriosis sufferers to be hosted near Boat of Garten

28 May 2025
Retreat to help endometriosis sufferers to be hosted near Boat of Garten

Retreat to help endometriosis sufferers to be hosted near Boat of Garten

28 May 2025

An event designed to help people suffering from endometriosis is set to be hosted in Aviemore next month.


Highland MP calls for VAT to be removed from tourism levy to avoid concerning “tax on a tax”

21 May 2025
Highland MP calls for VAT to be removed from tourism levy to avoid concerning “tax on a tax”

Highland MP calls for VAT to be removed from tourism levy to avoid concerning “tax on a tax”

21 May 2025

A Highland MP has called for a controversial tourism levy to be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) if it is introduced.


Festival organisers calling for businesses to help share the ‘Bella Buzz’ with new competition

14 May 2025
Festival organisers calling for businesses to help share the ‘Bella Buzz’ with new competition

Festival organisers calling for businesses to help share the ‘Bella Buzz’ with new competition

14 May 2025

The biggest music festival in the north of Scotland is calling shops and businesses to get creative with window displays this year.


MP hopes new UK-India trade deal is ‘beginning of change’ for government’s support to Scotch whisky industry

09 May 2025
MP hopes new UK-India trade deal is ‘beginning of change’ for government’s support to Scotch whisky industry

MP hopes new UK-India trade deal is ‘beginning of change’ for government’s support to Scotch whisky industry

09 May 2025

The MP for Strathspey has welcomed news of a UK-India trade deal as a “win for whisky”.


Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

27 April 2025
Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

27 April 2025

Two Highland secondary schools were among the most improved in ranking across Scotland, according to a list published by The Times today.


Overnight traffic lights in place for two weeks on A9 roadwork section

15 April 2025
Overnight traffic lights in place for two weeks on A9 roadwork section

Overnight traffic lights in place for two weeks on A9 roadwork section

15 April 2025

Work to dual the A9 between Tomaring and Moy will see overnight traffic signals introduced for two weeks from April 28.


Strathspey distillery workers back strike action as Inver House slammed by union over pay offer

26 March 2025
Strathspey distillery workers back strike action as Inver House slammed by union over pay offer

Strathspey distillery workers back strike action as Inver House slammed by union over pay offer

26 March 2025

Whisky workers across several Highland distilleries have voted in favour of industrial action after pay negotiations with the parent company failed.


Body cams set to be rolled out to police in the Highlands in summer

26 March 2025
Body cams set to be rolled out to police in the Highlands in summer

Body cams set to be rolled out to police in the Highlands in summer

26 March 2025

Police Scotland’s national rollout of body-worn video equipment is set to be introduced in the Highlands this summer.


Police issue appeal after man (52) dies in crash north-east of Carrbridge

26 March 2025
Police issue appeal after man (52) dies in crash north-east of Carrbridge

Police issue appeal after man (52) dies in crash north-east of Carrbridge

26 March 2025

A 52-year-old man died in a car crash on the A938 between Carrbridge and Grantown-on-Spey last night.


Teenager (19) arrested after speeding at 106mph on A95

25 March 2025
Teenager (19) arrested after speeding at 106mph on A95

Teenager (19) arrested after speeding at 106mph on A95

25 March 2025

A total of 56 drivers were charged with speeding offences last week in the North Highland region.


Highland mountain rescue community comes together in memory of ‘true legend’

25 March 2025
Highland mountain rescue community comes together in memory of ‘true legend’

Highland mountain rescue community comes together in memory of ‘true legend’

25 March 2025

Highland teams have joined Scotland’s mountain community in paying tribute to a mountain search and rescue veteran after he passed away last weekend.


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