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Hollywood actress Karen Gillan to fly flag for Highlands at New York Tartan Day Parade
14 January 2022
Hollywood actress Karen Gillan to fly flag for Highlands at New York Tartan Day Parade
14 January 2022Star named as this year's Grand Marshal for famous event in Big Apple
Highland Council calls on UK government and Ofgem to end region's higher electricity bills
28 December 2021
Highland Council calls on UK government and Ofgem to end region's higher electricity bills
28 December 2021Households pay three per cent surcharge despite region being energy powerhouse
Number of unexplained sightings by Official Loch Ness Monster Sightings Register rises to 16
04 November 2021
Number of unexplained sightings by Official Loch Ness Monster Sightings Register rises to 16
04 November 2021Seasoned Nessie spotter has reported seeing a mysterious object on the Loch Ness webcam
Views sought in public consultation on self-directed support
12 August 2021
Views sought in public consultation on self-directed support
12 August 2021Members of the public still have time to contribute to a consultation on self-directed support (SDS).
Kenny Smith of Torridon to promote work of the Archie Foundation after becoming a patron of the children's charity
11 August 2021
Kenny Smith of Torridon to promote work of the Archie Foundation after becoming a patron of the children's charity
11 August 2021The frontman of popular Highland folk rockers Torridon has become a patron of the Archie Foundation children’s charity.
Police continue inquiries into two-car crash on A9 as man remains hospital
09 August 2021
Police continue inquiries into two-car crash on A9 as man remains hospital
09 August 2021A man remains in hospital following a two-car crash on the A9 south of Inverness at the weekend.
'Nature is healing, calming and can often help us find new perspectives in life'
24 July 2021
'Nature is healing, calming and can often help us find new perspectives in life'
24 July 2021Work by a Cairngorms-based artist is the latest to go on show at a gallery in Beauly.
Highland Council produces booklet for increased numbers of visitors travelling in a motorhome or campervan
14 July 2021
Highland Council produces booklet for increased numbers of visitors travelling in a motorhome or campervan
14 July 2021A motorhome and campervan guidance booklet has been produced to help visitors enjoy the Highlands responsibly.
Police launch awareness campaign after number of vehicles stolen rises amid easing of coronavirus restrictions
13 July 2021
Police launch awareness campaign after number of vehicles stolen rises amid easing of coronavirus restrictions
13 July 2021A rise in the numbers of vehicles being stolen has prompted Police Scotland to launch an awareness raising campaign.
Two out of three roadworkers verbally abused by passing motorists
12 July 2021
Two out of three roadworkers verbally abused by passing motorists
12 July 2021One in four roadworkers has suffered mental health issues following verbal or physical abuse from the public, according to new figures.
Rising number of coronavirus cases reported in the Highlands reach 100 a day
06 July 2021
Rising number of coronavirus cases reported in the Highlands reach 100 a day
06 July 2021Health bosses in the Highlands have warned of a rapid rise in cases of Covid-19 across the region with more than 100 cases now notified daily.
Pioneering travel app launched in the Highlands
28 June 2021
Pioneering travel app launched in the Highlands
28 June 2021Highlands are leading the way with the launch of a groundbreaking public transport app
Charities receive £4500 boost thanks to staff at Tulloch Homes
02 May 2021
Charities receive £4500 boost thanks to staff at Tulloch Homes
02 May 2021Staff at housebuilding company have made two generous donations to regional causes
Reintroduction of materials at household waste recycling centres in the Highlands
06 April 2021
Reintroduction of materials at household waste recycling centres in the Highlands
06 April 2021Most household waste recycling centres in the Highlands are set to accept a broader range of materials from today as coronvirus restrictions ease.
Highland Field Sports Fair cancelled for second year running due to coronavirus pandemic
31 March 2021
Highland Field Sports Fair cancelled for second year running due to coronavirus pandemic
31 March 2021The popular Highland Field Sports Fair at Moy has been cancelled for a second year running due to uncertainties caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
WATCH: Fifth sighting of Loch Ness Monster so far in 2021
27 March 2021
WATCH: Fifth sighting of Loch Ness Monster so far in 2021
27 March 2021Another Nessie sighting has been recorded on the Official Loch Ness Monster Sightings Register.
Boat of Garten's Derek walks the talk for his mother
18 March 2021
Boat of Garten's Derek walks the talk for his mother
18 March 2021Walking between village and his mum's home in Aviemore to raise cancer funds
Irish watcher reports his third sighting of Loch Ness monster
18 March 2021
Irish watcher reports his third sighting of Loch Ness monster
18 March 2021Latest report makes it fourth sighting of Nessie so far this year.
Pay rise for front line staff at employee-owned Highlands home care company
23 February 2021
Pay rise for front line staff at employee-owned Highlands home care company
23 February 2021All front line care and support staff with Highland Home Carers to be paid a minimum of £10 per hour from next month
Country sports tourism sector gets £1m Covid support boost
18 February 2021
Country sports tourism sector gets £1m Covid support boost
18 February 2021'Arrival of Scottish country sports tourism restart fund is a pivotal moment for the sector and wider rural economy'