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Highland Council plans biggest rent hike in a decade with a rise of 8% in April

Highland Council plans biggest rent hike in a decade with a rise of 8% in April

Highland Council plans biggest rent hike in a decade with a rise of 8% in April

22 January 2025

That works out at an average of £372.84 more a year while the council claims the impact on tenants will be ‘minimal’


NHS Highland to ‘take on board’ community input as vaccination responsibility set to return to GPs

NHS Highland to ‘take on board’ community input as vaccination responsibility set to return to GPs

NHS Highland to ‘take on board’ community input as vaccination responsibility set to return to GPs

22 January 2025

The Scottish Government said yesterday vaccination services removed from GPs to be delivered at health board level will return to local doctors.


Coveted Highland journalism award for former BBC and MFR figure

Coveted Highland journalism award for former BBC and MFR figure

Coveted Highland journalism award for former BBC and MFR figure

21 January 2025

Former BBC and MFR journalist Jackie O’Brien will receive this year’s Barron Trophy, recognising outstanding journalism achievements in the Highlands.


Highland Hospital Radio volunteer shortlisted as Best Female Presenter at prestigious national award

Highland Hospital Radio volunteer shortlisted as Best Female Presenter at prestigious national award

Highland Hospital Radio volunteer shortlisted as Best Female Presenter at prestigious national award

15 January 2025

A volunteer presenter and DJ at an Inverness-based hospital radio presenter is running for a prestigious national award.


PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

13 January 2025

Stunning aerial views of breath-taking Highland landscapes are set to wow visitors to Fort George


Highland Shortbread Showdown returns for 2025

Highland Shortbread Showdown returns for 2025

Highland Shortbread Showdown returns for 2025

12 January 2025

The Highland Shortbread Showdown is back for its third edition in 2025, with businesses encouraged to enter their best bakes.


Missing man’s family fear deep freeze could kill him

Missing man’s family fear deep freeze could kill him

Missing man’s family fear deep freeze could kill him

09 January 2025

Plunging temperatures which could sink as low as -20C overnight tonight have left a missing man’s family worried for his survival.


Lynx sighting near Kingussie sparks police ‘do not approach’ warning

Lynx sighting near Kingussie sparks police ‘do not approach’ warning

Lynx sighting near Kingussie sparks police ‘do not approach’ warning

08 January 2025

Two lynx were spotted in the wild near Kingussie on Wednesday afternoon. Police and Highland Wildlife Park staff are searching for the animals.


American tourist pleads guilty after careless collision seriously injured four people on A9

American tourist pleads guilty after careless collision seriously injured four people on A9

American tourist pleads guilty after careless collision seriously injured four people on A9

06 January 2025

Christopher Adams from North Carolina tendered a guilty plea to causing serious injury by careless driving on the A9 near the Ralia junction.


New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

05 January 2025

The NHS Highland Engagement Hub is a one-stop shop to let the agency know about the topics people would like to hear more about.


Tom Stoltman reveals WSM winning secret and says: ‘I’m going to shock a few people’

Tom Stoltman reveals WSM winning secret and says: ‘I’m going to shock a few people’

Tom Stoltman reveals WSM winning secret and says: ‘I’m going to shock a few people’

04 January 2025

Stoltman spills beans on three ‘massive’ new parts of training regime that led to third World’s Strongest Man title - and promises shocks for 2025.


Railway volunteers’ delight as BBC One smash Traitors steams up

Railway volunteers’ delight as BBC One smash Traitors steams up

Railway volunteers’ delight as BBC One smash Traitors steams up

04 January 2025

Delighted volunteers at a heritage railway are jumping for joy after their locos featured prominently in the smash BBC show The Traitors yet again.


NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

04 January 2025

NHS Highland and Highland Council have agreed to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities.


New Year Honours list recognition for Highland residents

New Year Honours list recognition for Highland residents

New Year Honours list recognition for Highland residents

31 December 2024

Merkinch's Dell McClurg, and Nairn's Alex Mackintosh and Kirstin Ann Grant were just some of the Highland residents to be honoured.


‘Danger to life’ severe flood warnings in force in Aviemore, Kincraig and Carrbridge

‘Danger to life’ severe flood warnings in force in Aviemore, Kincraig and Carrbridge

‘Danger to life’ severe flood warnings in force in Aviemore, Kincraig and Carrbridge

31 December 2024

Three severe flood warnings, indicating a danger to life, have been issued in Aviemore, Kincraig and Carrbridge


Christmas sighting of missing man reported as police urge people to check gardens and sheds

Christmas sighting of missing man reported as police urge people to check gardens and sheds

Christmas sighting of missing man reported as police urge people to check gardens and sheds

26 December 2024

Police looking for missing man Marc Drostie have urged people to check their sheds. The plea comes as a Christmas Eve sighting was reported.


CHRISTMAS DAY WORKERS: We speak to the caring souls who give up family time on the big day for the good of others

CHRISTMAS DAY WORKERS: We speak to the caring souls who give up family time on the big day for the good of others

CHRISTMAS DAY WORKERS: We speak to the caring souls who give up family time on the big day for the good of others

25 December 2024

For many of us, it will live up to the traditional warm and family-friendly billing, but for others December 25 is all in a day’s work


‘Sightings’ in search for missing man, but police growing concerned for his wellbeing

‘Sightings’ in search for missing man, but police growing concerned for his wellbeing

‘Sightings’ in search for missing man, but police growing concerned for his wellbeing

23 December 2024

Police searching for a missing London man in the Highlands are following up several sightings - but are also increasingly concerned for his welfare.


5113 domestic abuse reports last festive season: don’t suffer in silence in the Highlands this Christmas

5113 domestic abuse reports last festive season: don’t suffer in silence in the Highlands this Christmas

5113 domestic abuse reports last festive season: don’t suffer in silence in the Highlands this Christmas

23 December 2024

Scotland’s senior law officer has encouraged victims not to suffer in silence this festive period.


‘It’s always been more than a job’ – University Dean’s fond farewell after ‘transformative’ 21 years with UHI

‘It’s always been more than a job’ – University Dean’s fond farewell after ‘transformative’ 21 years with UHI

‘It’s always been more than a job’ – University Dean’s fond farewell after ‘transformative’ 21 years with UHI

22 December 2024

One of the people involved in the “transformative” establishment of UHI will be moving on to new challenges after the new year.


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