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WATCH: Heavy snow hits Highland morning commute

13 March 2023
WATCH: Heavy snow hits Highland morning commute

WATCH: Heavy snow hits Highland morning commute

13 March 2023

WINTER'S icy grip has returned in time for rush hour, with snow falling in many parts of the Highlands amid a fresh blast of Arctic air.


Thousands of Highland homes still without power after Storm Otto

17 February 2023
Thousands of Highland homes still without power after Storm Otto

Thousands of Highland homes still without power after Storm Otto

17 February 2023

40,000 properties were affected across the north at the storm's peak...


Highland Green MSP praises 'compassion' of resigning First Minister

15 February 2023
Highland Green MSP praises 'compassion' of resigning First Minister

Highland Green MSP praises 'compassion' of resigning First Minister

15 February 2023

THE First Minister served with "compassion" and "determination", a Highland Green MSP has said.


What happens next after Nicola Sturgeon's resignation?

15 February 2023
What happens next after Nicola Sturgeon's resignation?

What happens next after Nicola Sturgeon's resignation?

15 February 2023

What will happen in Holyrood, who will be leader, and what might Sturgeon's successor mean for her party's fortunes at the ballot box? Read on...


PICTURES: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's Highland visits remembered

15 February 2023
PICTURES: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's Highland visits remembered

PICTURES: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's Highland visits remembered

15 February 2023

The First Minister, who announced her resignation today, was no stranger to the Highlands during her time in the post. Which visits do you remember?


POLL: Was Nicola Sturgeon right to resign as First Minister?

15 February 2023
POLL: Was Nicola Sturgeon right to resign as First Minister?

POLL: Was Nicola Sturgeon right to resign as First Minister?

15 February 2023

Have your say on the surprise resignation of the First Minister...


Reactions flood in as First Minister announces resignation

15 February 2023
Reactions flood in as First Minister announces resignation

Reactions flood in as First Minister announces resignation

15 February 2023

Inverness SNP MP Drew Hendry and Conservative Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack among early figures to pay tribute to First Minister.


Will Highland MSP Kate Forbes replace Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister?

15 February 2023
Will Highland MSP Kate Forbes replace Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister?

Will Highland MSP Kate Forbes replace Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister?

15 February 2023

AN early favourite to replace Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister is likely to be Highland MSP Kate Forbes, who has oft been touted as a future leader.


Airports confirm staff strike action

31 January 2023
Airports confirm staff strike action

Airports confirm staff strike action

31 January 2023

STAFF at several Highland airports will strike during industrial action tomorrow, Highlands and Islands Airports has confirmed.


10 outdoor walks and events coming in February

31 January 2023
10 outdoor walks and events coming in February

10 outdoor walks and events coming in February

31 January 2023

The High Life Highland countryside rangers have 10 outdoor walks and nature events lined up across the region in February. Which will you join?


Snow warnings extended by another 27 hours by Met Office

18 January 2023
Snow warnings extended by another 27 hours by Met Office

Snow warnings extended by another 27 hours by Met Office

18 January 2023

MET Office forecasters have extended their warnings for snow and ice in the Highlands after issuing a new yellow alert this morning.


Amber alert: Heavy snow and blizzard forecast sparks heightened weather warning

17 January 2023
Amber alert: Heavy snow and blizzard forecast sparks heightened weather warning

Amber alert: Heavy snow and blizzard forecast sparks heightened weather warning

17 January 2023

SWATHES of the Highlands have been warned to brace for heavy snow and blizzards this evening after the Met Office upgraded its warning level to amber.


Ice warning as mercury set to plunge

01 January 2023
Ice warning as mercury set to plunge

Ice warning as mercury set to plunge

01 January 2023

A Met Office weather warning for ice has come into force across the whole of Highlands – amid warnings to travellers of treacherous conditions.


Fresh snow forecast sparks new yellow Met Office warning

26 December 2022
Fresh snow forecast sparks new yellow Met Office warning

Fresh snow forecast sparks new yellow Met Office warning

26 December 2022

A FURTHER yellow warning has been issued by the Met Office after it forecast further snow in the Highlands.


Boxing Day travellers warned over ice and snow risk

26 December 2022
Boxing Day travellers warned over ice and snow risk

Boxing Day travellers warned over ice and snow risk

26 December 2022

WEATHER forecasters have warned Highland motorists to take care after they extended the area covered by a snow and ice warning in the Highlands.


White Christmas for Badenoch and Strathspey? Met Office snow warning for Christmas Day

23 December 2022
White Christmas for Badenoch and Strathspey? Met Office snow warning for Christmas Day

White Christmas for Badenoch and Strathspey? Met Office snow warning for Christmas Day

23 December 2022

CHANCES of a white Christmas in Badenoch and Strathspey have increased after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for snow on Christmas Day.


Snow warning extended by another 48 hours

08 December 2022
Snow warning extended by another 48 hours

Snow warning extended by another 48 hours

08 December 2022

A YELLOW weather warning for snow in the Highlands has been extended by another 48 hours – and will now remain in force through most of the weekend.


Met Office extends snow warning again

07 December 2022
Met Office extends snow warning again

Met Office extends snow warning again

07 December 2022

A snow and ice warning for the Highlands and Islands has been extended into Friday - and will now cover a 60-hour period.


Police A9 winter road safety checks stop dozens of vehicles

07 December 2022
Police A9 winter road safety checks stop dozens of vehicles

Police A9 winter road safety checks stop dozens of vehicles

07 December 2022

Exposed tyre cord and defective lights were among the faults detected by police during a spate of A9 safety checks ahead of wintry snap.


Rail passengers number still well down on pre-pandemic levels

24 November 2022
Rail passengers number still well down on pre-pandemic levels

Rail passengers number still well down on pre-pandemic levels

24 November 2022

RAIL passenger numbers in the far north are still substantially lower than prior to the pandemic – despite a big bounce since the height of lockdown.


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