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Introduction of tourism levy in Highlands is far from straight-forward

07 March 2025
Introduction of tourism levy in Highlands is far from straight-forward

Introduction of tourism levy in Highlands is far from straight-forward

07 March 2025

BUSINESS MATTERS: Bed tax could force small accommodation providers into being VAT registered


Why is inferior rail service not bigger deal in the Highlands?

07 March 2025
Why is inferior rail service not bigger deal in the Highlands?

Why is inferior rail service not bigger deal in the Highlands?

07 March 2025

YOUR VIEWS: It’s not too many years since the ‘Inter7Cities’ trains were launched in blaze of publicity


Only thing stopping Cairngorm funicular is 70mph gale force winds

07 March 2025
Only thing stopping Cairngorm funicular is 70mph gale force winds

Only thing stopping Cairngorm funicular is 70mph gale force winds

07 March 2025

Operators have said mountain railway running smoothly as HIE reveal when train will be out of action again for last of work


‘Outstanding leader’ Kingussie pupil Ailie is up for an ALBA

06 March 2025
‘Outstanding leader’ Kingussie pupil Ailie is up for an ALBA

‘Outstanding leader’ Kingussie pupil Ailie is up for an ALBA

06 March 2025

‘Ailie is responsible, mature and has outstanding leadership skills for someone so young’


Newtonmore new boy Daniel Sloss excited by season ahead after winning start

06 March 2025
Newtonmore new boy Daniel Sloss excited by season ahead after winning start

Newtonmore new boy Daniel Sloss excited by season ahead after winning start

06 March 2025

Star defender Rory Kennedy expected to be fit for weekend despite head injury requiring 30 stitches


A9 motorists warned speed cameras will enforce roadworks lasting three years

05 March 2025
A9 motorists warned speed cameras will enforce roadworks lasting three years

A9 motorists warned speed cameras will enforce roadworks lasting three years

05 March 2025

40mph restriction starts from Monday for Tomatin-Moy dualling works


Cromdale whisky workers voting on strike action after pay talks breakdown

04 March 2025
Cromdale whisky workers voting on strike action after pay talks breakdown

Cromdale whisky workers voting on strike action after pay talks breakdown

04 March 2025

Union says Inver House has rejected call for 4% pay rise and refused to enter into Acas talks


Bid to curb speed limit by one of Badenoch’s most stunning and historic attractions

04 March 2025
Bid to curb speed limit by one of Badenoch’s most stunning and historic attractions

Bid to curb speed limit by one of Badenoch’s most stunning and historic attractions

04 March 2025

Latest in raft of lower speed limits in strath would also take in the Dell


Training kicked in for student paramedic who helped save life of hiker buried in Cairngorms avalanche

03 March 2025
Training kicked in for student paramedic who helped save life of hiker buried in Cairngorms avalanche

Training kicked in for student paramedic who helped save life of hiker buried in Cairngorms avalanche

03 March 2025

‘Neither of us had realised how serious it was at that moment’


Residents in parts of Carrbridge claim they were not informed of planned power cut

03 March 2025
Residents in parts of Carrbridge claim they were not informed of planned power cut

Residents in parts of Carrbridge claim they were not informed of planned power cut

03 March 2025

UPDATE: Power giant apologises and blames technical error for affected households not being contacted


GOING WILD: Wild impulses to release animals will wreck reintroduction of more species in Scotland

03 March 2025
GOING WILD: Wild impulses to release animals will wreck reintroduction of more species in Scotland

GOING WILD: Wild impulses to release animals will wreck reintroduction of more species in Scotland

03 March 2025

The recent abandonment of four Northern lynx in the Cairngorms has sparked an intense and passionate debate about rewilding


Why bother if the new speed limits are not being enforced by police?

03 March 2025
Why bother if the new speed limits are not being enforced by police?

Why bother if the new speed limits are not being enforced by police?

03 March 2025

YOUR VIEWS: I am informed that Police Scotland will not supply the speed camera van on these roads


Badenoch and Strathspey’s MP opens up new constituency office in Elgin

28 February 2025
Badenoch and Strathspey’s MP opens up new constituency office in Elgin

Badenoch and Strathspey’s MP opens up new constituency office in Elgin

28 February 2025

Strath was controversially included with Moray when Westminster boundaries were redrawn for last General Election


Jags boss hopes that more homes fans can help them avoid any relegation play-off

28 February 2025
Jags boss hopes that more homes fans can help them avoid any relegation play-off

Jags boss hopes that more homes fans can help them avoid any relegation play-off

28 February 2025

Ryan Esson sings praises of Seafield Park fans but calls for more support


UPDATE: Fire alert at Kingussie High School is put down to ‘freak accident’

28 February 2025
UPDATE: Fire alert at Kingussie High School is put down to ‘freak accident’

UPDATE: Fire alert at Kingussie High School is put down to ‘freak accident’

28 February 2025

Powder fire extinguisher was accidentally triggered in boiler room and mistaken as smoke


Blueprint launched aimed at stopping devastating wildfires in Cairngorms National Park

28 February 2025
Blueprint launched aimed at stopping devastating wildfires in Cairngorms National Park

Blueprint launched aimed at stopping devastating wildfires in Cairngorms National Park

28 February 2025

Big fires on doorstep of park have heightened urgency to tackle risk


CHARLIE WHELAN: Scottish Labour will be judged on what is done by Keir Starmer

28 February 2025
CHARLIE WHELAN: Scottish Labour will be judged on what is done by Keir Starmer

CHARLIE WHELAN: Scottish Labour will be judged on what is done by Keir Starmer

28 February 2025

The Nationalists are cock a hoop the polls still have them ahead despite running Scotland so badly


WATCH: As Cairngorm funicular carries its first skiers and snowboarders for 18 months

27 February 2025
WATCH: As Cairngorm funicular carries its first skiers and snowboarders for 18 months

WATCH: As Cairngorm funicular carries its first skiers and snowboarders for 18 months

27 February 2025

Mountain railway return to service means resort’s upper slopes within easy reach again


What is in store for former Bank of Scotland branch in Aviemore?

27 February 2025
What is in store for former Bank of Scotland branch in Aviemore?

What is in store for former Bank of Scotland branch in Aviemore?

27 February 2025

Plans including an extension have come forward for new use for village centre building


Cairngorm Mountain staff rally to defence of bosses after toxic environment and bullying claims

27 February 2025
Cairngorm Mountain staff rally to defence of bosses after toxic environment and bullying claims

Cairngorm Mountain staff rally to defence of bosses after toxic environment and bullying claims

27 February 2025

Statement in praise of management team past and present signed by most staff


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