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10cm of snow forecast: Met Office issues yellow warning for the Highlands

03 December 2023
10cm of snow forecast: Met Office issues yellow warning for the Highlands

10cm of snow forecast: Met Office issues yellow warning for the Highlands

03 December 2023

Warnings for snow have been issued for large swathes of the Highlands – especially in the east – with up to 10cm possible in hilly spots


-15C recorded near Carrbridge as temperatures send mercury plunging

02 December 2023
-15C recorded near Carrbridge as temperatures send mercury plunging

-15C recorded near Carrbridge as temperatures send mercury plunging

02 December 2023

Highland residents were waking up to what is likely to have been the coldest night of the winter so far after the mercury plummeted as low as -15C.


Flight cancellations hit Inverness route after 'technical' issue

01 December 2023
Flight cancellations hit Inverness route after 'technical' issue

Flight cancellations hit Inverness route after 'technical' issue

01 December 2023

Airline passengers travelling from city's airport to one of Europe's main hub airports facing disruption


Simpsons role for Avengers, Doctor Who and Jumanji star Karen Gillan

30 November 2023
Simpsons role for Avengers, Doctor Who and Jumanji star Karen Gillan

Simpsons role for Avengers, Doctor Who and Jumanji star Karen Gillan

30 November 2023

The Inverness native will be playing Groundskeeper Willie's new Scottish love interest in an episode due to air this weekend.


Climate crisis put front and centre by Kingussie pupils at COP28 tie-in

30 November 2023
Climate crisis put front and centre by Kingussie pupils at COP28 tie-in

Climate crisis put front and centre by Kingussie pupils at COP28 tie-in

30 November 2023

Students given platform to share their own ambitions for fairer and more sustainable world


PICTURES: Major multimillion-pound expansion of visitor centre planned at Tomatin Distillery

17 November 2023
PICTURES: Major multimillion-pound expansion of visitor centre planned at Tomatin Distillery

PICTURES: Major multimillion-pound expansion of visitor centre planned at Tomatin Distillery

17 November 2023

Distillery bosses say multi-million pound investment could increase staff numbers by 50 per cent


20mph speed limits: 'Have your say on which you want to keep or lose,' urges Highland Council

16 November 2023
20mph speed limits: 'Have your say on which you want to keep or lose,' urges Highland Council

20mph speed limits: 'Have your say on which you want to keep or lose,' urges Highland Council

16 November 2023

Views over new 20mph speed limits will be sought when a consultation opens next month – with the axing of some and creation of more all possible.


Highland Heroes: Lifesaving rescue team urges people to nominate their heroes for top award

13 November 2023
Highland Heroes: Lifesaving rescue team urges people to nominate their heroes for top award

Highland Heroes: Lifesaving rescue team urges people to nominate their heroes for top award

13 November 2023

Lifesavers who battled a horrific mountain blizzard to save dozens of people are urging the public to nominate their own Highland heroes for an award.


Strike action by Scottish Water staff will go ahead, Unison confirms

09 November 2023
Strike action by Scottish Water staff will go ahead, Unison confirms

Strike action by Scottish Water staff will go ahead, Unison confirms

09 November 2023

Four days of strike action by Scottish Water staff will begin as planned on Friday over a pay dispute, with "serious implications" for services.


20mph speed limits may be 'reversed' in some Highland roads, council report confirms

07 November 2023
20mph speed limits may be 'reversed' in some Highland roads, council report confirms

20mph speed limits may be 'reversed' in some Highland roads, council report confirms

07 November 2023

New 20mph limits on some Highland roads could be reversed in the new year, Highland Council has confirmed.


Highland journalist named on '30 under 30' list

06 November 2023
Highland journalist named on '30 under 30' list

Highland journalist named on '30 under 30' list

06 November 2023

Iona MacDonald (17) is one of five figures from the Highlands and Islands to make the prestigious list of young female movers and shakers.


Highland Cup Box pilot aims to tackle scourge of single-use paper cup waste

06 November 2023
Highland Cup Box pilot aims to tackle scourge of single-use paper cup waste

Highland Cup Box pilot aims to tackle scourge of single-use paper cup waste

06 November 2023

200 million single-use paper cups are used in Scotland each year, of which only 4 per cent are recycled - but a Highland scheme aims to change that.


Storm Babet emergency teams say ice warning shows 'no time for complacency' in Highlands

22 October 2023
Storm Babet emergency teams say ice warning shows 'no time for complacency' in Highlands

Storm Babet emergency teams say ice warning shows 'no time for complacency' in Highlands

22 October 2023

The Highlands' multi-agency emergency response to Storm Babet has moved onto the recovery phase – but its teams warn dangers still persist.


PICTURES: Adventurers begin their epic Hike the Himalayas trek in aid of Highland Hospice

22 October 2023
PICTURES: Adventurers begin their epic Hike the Himalayas trek in aid of Highland Hospice

PICTURES: Adventurers begin their epic Hike the Himalayas trek in aid of Highland Hospice

22 October 2023

The intrepid group of 13, who have raised almost £58,000 for the hospice, enjoyed stunning views and wildlife encounters on day 1 of their adventure.


New Highland yellow weather warning issued by Met Office

22 October 2023
New Highland yellow weather warning issued by Met Office

New Highland yellow weather warning issued by Met Office

22 October 2023

A fresh weather warning has been issued for the Highlands by the Met Office.


Train services restored on Highland Mainline north of Perth, Network Rail Scotland confirms

21 October 2023
Train services restored on Highland Mainline north of Perth, Network Rail Scotland confirms

Train services restored on Highland Mainline north of Perth, Network Rail Scotland confirms

21 October 2023

The route had been badly affected by Storm Babet. Disruption continues elsewhere in the north.


A9 closed as Storm Babet causes transport chaos across Scotland

20 October 2023
A9 closed as Storm Babet causes transport chaos across Scotland

A9 closed as Storm Babet causes transport chaos across Scotland

20 October 2023

The A9 trunk road linking the Highlands and central belt in closed in both directions due to Storm Babet, Traffic Scotland has confirmed.


Further power cuts leave hundreds of Highland residents without electricity as Storm Babet rages on

20 October 2023
Further power cuts leave hundreds of Highland residents without electricity as Storm Babet rages on

Further power cuts leave hundreds of Highland residents without electricity as Storm Babet rages on

20 October 2023

There were wide power cuts reported in parts of Sutherland, with further incidents reported to the south of Inverness and south of Aviemore.


Police hunting vandals who targeted toilets in Glenmore near Loch Morlich

20 October 2023
Police hunting vandals who targeted toilets in Glenmore near Loch Morlich

Police hunting vandals who targeted toilets in Glenmore near Loch Morlich

20 October 2023

The incident occurred in the Glenmore area sometime on Wednesday afternoon.


Police issue 'do not travel' warning as Storm Babet intensifies

19 October 2023
Police issue 'do not travel' warning as Storm Babet intensifies

Police issue 'do not travel' warning as Storm Babet intensifies

19 October 2023

People are being urged not to travel within or to areas covered by a red 'danger to life' warning, and have advised caution in amber and yellow areas.


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