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Highland transport strategy must reconcile local realities and government demands

Highland transport strategy must reconcile local realities and government demands

Highland transport strategy must reconcile local realities and government demands

05 November 2024

The council is issuing a call for views covering almost all transport options in the north.


How important is the film industry for the Highlands?

How important is the film industry for the Highlands?

How important is the film industry for the Highlands?

04 November 2024

‘Industry demand to film in the Highlands is at an all-time high’


PICTURES: ‘Amazing’ produce showcased at Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024

PICTURES: ‘Amazing’ produce showcased at Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024

PICTURES: ‘Amazing’ produce showcased at Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024

03 November 2024

The winners of this year’s Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards (HIFAD) were announced on Friday night.


Winners of Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024 revealed

Winners of Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024 revealed

Winners of Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024 revealed

02 November 2024

The winners of the Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024 were announced at a prestigious ceremony at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness.


Billionaire’s business buys popular pub - plans 2-year ‘restoration’ of site with trade restarting 2026/27

Billionaire’s business buys popular pub - plans 2-year ‘restoration’ of site with trade restarting 2026/27

Billionaire’s business buys popular pub - plans 2-year ‘restoration’ of site with trade restarting 2026/27

31 October 2024

Anders Holch Povlsen’s Aviemore-based company WildLand buys watering hole on shores of Loch Ness


Railway ticket office hour cuts proposed for Highland stations

Railway ticket office hour cuts proposed for Highland stations

Railway ticket office hour cuts proposed for Highland stations

31 October 2024

Aviemore and Kingussie are among several Highland railway stations whose ticket office hours will be affected under ScotRail’s proposals.


Highland People’s Power to push for community ownership of renewables

Highland People’s Power to push for community ownership of renewables

Highland People’s Power to push for community ownership of renewables

31 October 2024

A new community benefit society, led locally, will push for increased community ownership of renewables, from solar and wind to battery storage.


Political reaction to the UK budget – has the chancellor piled the pressure on the SNP?

Political reaction to the UK budget – has the chancellor piled the pressure on the SNP?

Political reaction to the UK budget – has the chancellor piled the pressure on the SNP?

30 October 2024

Or has Rachel Reeves devastated Highland farming, whisky, business and employment?


Chancellor Rachel Reeves claims Scotland will get an additional £3.4 billion

Chancellor Rachel Reeves claims Scotland will get an additional £3.4 billion

Chancellor Rachel Reeves claims Scotland will get an additional £3.4 billion

30 October 2024

But what does that mean for the Highlands including vital sectors like the whisky industry?


UK Budget announcement will ‘undoubtedly’ have adverse impacts on Highland businesses

UK Budget announcement will ‘undoubtedly’ have adverse impacts on Highland businesses

UK Budget announcement will ‘undoubtedly’ have adverse impacts on Highland businesses

30 October 2024

Today’s UK Budget may have an adverse impact on Highland businesses.


No weekend trains for FOUR weeks running on Highland Mainline when engineering work begins

No weekend trains for FOUR weeks running on Highland Mainline when engineering work begins

No weekend trains for FOUR weeks running on Highland Mainline when engineering work begins

29 October 2024

Buses will replace all ScotRail and LNER trains between Inverness and Perth for four weekends from mid-November.


Highland Council says it will cost £90,000 for a renewable projects map updated ‘monthly’

Highland Council says it will cost £90,000 for a renewable projects map updated ‘monthly’

Highland Council says it will cost £90,000 for a renewable projects map updated ‘monthly’

27 October 2024

That is part of a larger £278,000 annual bill to keep the public fully informed including training for community councils.


Inquiry finds trust in Scottish Government damaged over A9 delays amid failure to agree funding

Inquiry finds trust in Scottish Government damaged over A9 delays amid failure to agree funding

Inquiry finds trust in Scottish Government damaged over A9 delays amid failure to agree funding

26 October 2024

Draft petitions committee report warns that history could repeat itself identifying funding as one of many major problems


Strikes to bring Highland buses to a halt “within weeks” after 200 drivers vote for action

Strikes to bring Highland buses to a halt “within weeks” after 200 drivers vote for action

Strikes to bring Highland buses to a halt “within weeks” after 200 drivers vote for action

25 October 2024

The strike would cause Stagecoach services to grind to a halt in the Inverness area, as well as north and west of the city, and on Skye and in Orkney.


Caledonian Sleeper crew to wear body cameras after rise in verbal abuse

Caledonian Sleeper crew to wear body cameras after rise in verbal abuse

Caledonian Sleeper crew to wear body cameras after rise in verbal abuse

23 October 2024

Caledonian Sleeper staff are to wear body cameras amid concerns over an increase in verbal abuse.


Strathspey Thistle manager reacts to former club entering administration

Strathspey Thistle manager reacts to former club entering administration

Strathspey Thistle manager reacts to former club entering administration

23 October 2024

Inverness Caledonian Thistle have officially been put in the hands of administrators BDO.


Highland Council makes six commitments to address the housing shortage in the region

Highland Council makes six commitments to address the housing shortage in the region

Highland Council makes six commitments to address the housing shortage in the region

22 October 2024

Senior members of The Highland Council made six commitments at the Housing Challenge Summit in Aviemore today.


Housing minister claims he ‘didn’t hear directly’ that Rural Housing Scotland was closing

Housing minister claims he ‘didn’t hear directly’ that Rural Housing Scotland was closing

Housing minister claims he ‘didn’t hear directly’ that Rural Housing Scotland was closing

22 October 2024

The Housing Minister for the Scottish Government has said that he was unaware that Rural Housing Scotland (RHS) was set to close.


HOUSING CRISIS: Highland Council convener says summit is not a ‘talking shop’ and solutions need to be found

HOUSING CRISIS: Highland Council convener says summit is not a ‘talking shop’ and solutions need to be found

HOUSING CRISIS: Highland Council convener says summit is not a ‘talking shop’ and solutions need to be found

22 October 2024

Over 100 delegates from local and national government and business organisations are present to look at solutions to the current housing challenge.


HOUSING CRISIS: SSEN Transmission pledges to deliver 400 new homes in Highland

HOUSING CRISIS: SSEN Transmission pledges to deliver 400 new homes in Highland

HOUSING CRISIS: SSEN Transmission pledges to deliver 400 new homes in Highland

22 October 2024

SSEN Transmission has pledged to support the delivery of more than 400 new homes in the region.


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