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Roadworks on A9 at Drumochter 'progressing well'

16 October 2019
Roadworks on A9 at Drumochter 'progressing well'

Roadworks on A9 at Drumochter 'progressing well'

16 October 2019

THE £520,000 surfacing upgrade of part of the A9 at Drumochter is "progressing well" after it reached its half-way mark, contractors have said.


Aviemore Triathlon to host national championship

15 October 2019
Aviemore Triathlon to host national championship

Aviemore Triathlon to host national championship

15 October 2019

A NATIONAL championships will be coming to Aviemore next year, it has been announced.


Mini footy contest hailed big success

19 September 2019
Mini footy contest hailed big success

Mini footy contest hailed big success

19 September 2019

A SUCCESSFUL mini football festival for under-11 girls is just the start of efforts to develop women's soccer through all ages, its organiser hopes.


Climate strike rally to flag strath fears

19 September 2019
Climate strike rally to flag strath fears

Climate strike rally to flag strath fears

19 September 2019

CLIMATE change crisis fears will be reflected in the strath when worried locals add their voices to a global strike tomorrow.


Highland house prices up 6%

19 September 2019
Highland house prices up 6%

Highland house prices up 6%

19 September 2019

HOUSE prices in the Highlands jumped by six per cent year-on-year in July, new figures reveal.


Teen conservationist wins UK National Parks New Horizons title

19 September 2019
Teen conservationist wins UK National Parks New Horizons title

Teen conservationist wins UK National Parks New Horizons title

19 September 2019

A YOUNG conservationist now a hat-trick of awards after he was honoured for his "significant contribution" to the Cairngorms National Park.


Record international line-up for World Porridge Making Championships

19 September 2019
Record international line-up for World Porridge Making Championships

Record international line-up for World Porridge Making Championships

19 September 2019

A RECORD breaking international line-up is expected to compete at the latest World Porridge Making Championships in Carrbridge next month.


Farmer wins Cairngorms Nature Farm award

17 September 2019
Farmer wins Cairngorms Nature Farm award

Farmer wins Cairngorms Nature Farm award

17 September 2019

A SPEYSIDE farmer's high animal welfare and environmental standards have been recognised after she was named the Cairngorms Nature Farm award winner.


Sepa seeks strath volunteers to help measure rainfall

16 September 2019
Sepa seeks strath volunteers to help measure rainfall

Sepa seeks strath volunteers to help measure rainfall

16 September 2019

VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help measure rainfall data in the strath on behalf of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa).


Rains fail to dampen spirits as event motors to success

06 September 2019
Rains fail to dampen spirits as event motors to success

Rains fail to dampen spirits as event motors to success

06 September 2019

DELIGHTED organisers have hailed the turnout at this year's Motormania event in Grantown – despite the recent inclement weather.


MSPs, ministers and Speyside coopers celebrate whisky milestone anniversary

04 September 2019
MSPs, ministers and Speyside coopers celebrate whisky milestone anniversary

MSPs, ministers and Speyside coopers celebrate whisky milestone anniversary

04 September 2019

A LANDMARK whisky anniversary has been marked at a special event at the Scottish Parliament – with a little help from Speyside coopers.


MSP welcomes plan to extend rural fund for tourism hot spots

04 September 2019
MSP welcomes plan to extend rural fund for tourism hot spots

MSP welcomes plan to extend rural fund for tourism hot spots

04 September 2019

MOVES to extend an infrastructure fund, which has seen millions of pounds spent to improve facilities at Highland tourist spots, have been welcomed.


Delight as seven wildcat kittens born at Highland Wildlife Park

03 September 2019
Delight as seven wildcat kittens born at Highland Wildlife Park

Delight as seven wildcat kittens born at Highland Wildlife Park

03 September 2019

SEVEN rare wildcat kittens have been born at the Highland Wildlife Park at Kincraig – giving an extra boost to recovery plans for the species.


Strath views sought over Crown Estate Scotland's future plans

02 September 2019
Strath views sought over Crown Estate Scotland's future plans

Strath views sought over Crown Estate Scotland's future plans

02 September 2019

NEW ways of growing food and closer working with communities are among proposals people are being asked for views by the Crown Estate.


Sustrans launches grants to improve cycle routes – strath groups urged to apply

02 September 2019
Sustrans launches grants to improve cycle routes – strath groups urged to apply

Sustrans launches grants to improve cycle routes – strath groups urged to apply

02 September 2019

CYCLE routes in parts of the strath could be in line for funding – if community groups choose to access it.


Drinks deposit scheme 'would remove 0.5 million plastic bottles' from Highlands

30 July 2019
Drinks deposit scheme 'would remove 0.5 million plastic bottles' from Highlands

Drinks deposit scheme 'would remove 0.5 million plastic bottles' from Highlands

30 July 2019

NEARLY half a million plastic bottles could be kept out of the environment in the Highlands under plans for a 20p deposit and return scheme.


Owners of empty homes should be put under pressure to get them back into use, survey says

30 July 2019
Owners of empty homes should be put under pressure to get them back into use, survey says

Owners of empty homes should be put under pressure to get them back into use, survey says

30 July 2019

PRESSURE should be applied to owners of long empty homes to bring them back into use and ease housing shortages in the Highlands, a survey has found.


Distraction thefts spark police warning

29 July 2019
Distraction thefts spark police warning

Distraction thefts spark police warning

29 July 2019

A SPATE of distraction thefts has sparked a warning from police for people to be on their guard.


ScotRail chiefs hail 'improved' train service reliability

26 July 2019
ScotRail chiefs hail 'improved' train service reliability

ScotRail chiefs hail 'improved' train service reliability

26 July 2019

RAIL services have performed better in the past four weeks than at any point since last September, transport chiefs have claimed.


Thunderstorm risk sparks yellow weather warning from Met Office

25 July 2019
Thunderstorm risk sparks yellow weather warning from Met Office

Thunderstorm risk sparks yellow weather warning from Met Office

25 July 2019

THUNDERSTORMS are expected to hit the Cairngorms and some other parts of the Highlands later today, the Met Office has warned.


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