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First Minister says UK quarantine plan is shambolic

First Minister says UK quarantine plan is shambolic

First Minister says UK quarantine plan is shambolic

03 July 2020

The UK Government’s handling of a plan for quarantine free travel has been branded shambolic by Nicola Sturgeon


Highlands enter fifth day without fresh positive tests for Covid-19

Highlands enter fifth day without fresh positive tests for Covid-19

Highlands enter fifth day without fresh positive tests for Covid-19

03 July 2020

NHS Highland region has not recorded any new positive tests for Covid-19 in the past five days


Highland Council welcomes clarity call on new UK fund to replace EU aid

Highland Council welcomes clarity call on new UK fund to replace EU aid

Highland Council welcomes clarity call on new UK fund to replace EU aid

03 July 2020

'Time is running out and they need to get on with it'


Residents make a swift move into new Grantown high rise

Residents make a swift move into new Grantown high rise

Residents make a swift move into new Grantown high rise

03 July 2020

Sand martins are nesting are happily in the ongoing building project


Cairngorms National Park welcoming first official visitors since lockdown

Cairngorms National Park welcoming first official visitors since lockdown

Cairngorms National Park welcoming first official visitors since lockdown

03 July 2020

People urged to follow Scottish Government’s advice on Covid-19 and adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code


First Minister Nicola Sturgeon sets out latest timetable for lifting of Covid-19 lockdown

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon sets out latest timetable for lifting of Covid-19 lockdown

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon sets out latest timetable for lifting of Covid-19 lockdown

02 July 2020

The First Minister has announced significant changes to the lockdown with beer gardens open from Monday and some holiday lets permitted from tomorrow


Walkers and climbers can hit the peaks again after Covid-19 restrictions lifted

Walkers and climbers can hit the peaks again after Covid-19 restrictions lifted

Walkers and climbers can hit the peaks again after Covid-19 restrictions lifted

02 July 2020

The Scottish Government has given the green light for hill walkers and climbers to return to the hills for the first time since lockdown began


Holyrood committee to hear evidence on Cairngorm Mountain management

Holyrood committee to hear evidence on Cairngorm Mountain management

Holyrood committee to hear evidence on Cairngorm Mountain management

02 July 2020

Auditor General for Scotland to be questioned on recent findings into mountain resort probe


Glenmore one of 15 campsites in UK operated by CiTF set to remain shut for rest of 2020

Glenmore one of 15 campsites in UK operated by CiTF set to remain shut for rest of 2020

Glenmore one of 15 campsites in UK operated by CiTF set to remain shut for rest of 2020

02 July 2020

Campsite operator said in a lengthy statement to the Strathy it has been an extremely difficult decision to reach


Heat is turned up to reopen Cairngorms National Park's busiest campsite

Heat is turned up to reopen Cairngorms National Park's busiest campsite

Heat is turned up to reopen Cairngorms National Park's busiest campsite

02 July 2020

Tourism minister has slated 'unacceptable' decision to keep Glenmore Campsite shut until 2021 in wake of Covid-19


NHS Highland goes four days without any fresh positive tests for Covid-19

NHS Highland goes four days without any fresh positive tests for Covid-19

NHS Highland goes four days without any fresh positive tests for Covid-19

02 July 2020

Four days have now passed since the NHS Highland area last reported a positive test for Covid-19


Face coverings to be compulsory in shops but two-metre social distancing rule likely to be relaxed

Face coverings to be compulsory in shops but two-metre social distancing rule likely to be relaxed

Face coverings to be compulsory in shops but two-metre social distancing rule likely to be relaxed

02 July 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed beer gardens can open on Monday with self-catering accommodation able to welcome tourists from tomorrow


Work starts on eye-catching new whisky distillery by Grantown

Work starts on eye-catching new whisky distillery by Grantown

Work starts on eye-catching new whisky distillery by Grantown

02 July 2020

Big money project also includes visitor centre and cafe and is expected to eventually employ up to 20 people


First part of Macdonald Aviemore Resort reopens after Covid-19 lockdown

First part of Macdonald Aviemore Resort reopens after Covid-19 lockdown

First part of Macdonald Aviemore Resort reopens after Covid-19 lockdown

02 July 2020

Spey Valley Shopping welcomed back its first customers yesterday in more than 100 days


Covid-19 additional cost of return to classrooms could be up to £12m

Covid-19 additional cost of return to classrooms could be up to £12m

Covid-19 additional cost of return to classrooms could be up to £12m

02 July 2020

Highland councillors are discussing how schools can safely reopen at education committee meeting today


MSP Kate Forbes plans to hit virtual highway this summer

MSP Kate Forbes plans to hit virtual highway this summer

MSP Kate Forbes plans to hit virtual highway this summer

02 July 2020

MSP Kate Forbes will replace part of her usual summer constituency tour with virtual surgeries and meetings in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.


Highland Council warning on safety of private water supplies within tourism industry

Highland Council warning on safety of private water supplies within tourism industry

Highland Council warning on safety of private water supplies within tourism industry

01 July 2020

Holiday accommodation providers are being urged to ensure private water supplies are safe as Scotland prepares for an easing of lockdown restrictions


One new Covid-19 death confirmed in NHS Highland area

One new Covid-19 death confirmed in NHS Highland area

One new Covid-19 death confirmed in NHS Highland area

01 July 2020

The NHS Highland area has recorded just one new death from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19 after two weeks without any fatalities


Highlands report no fresh positive tests for Covid-19 for third day running

Highlands report no fresh positive tests for Covid-19 for third day running

Highlands report no fresh positive tests for Covid-19 for third day running

01 July 2020

The Highlands have now gone three days without confirming any fresh Covid-19 cases


Warmer Homes Scotland scheme rebooted as Covid-19 lockdown is eased

Warmer Homes Scotland scheme rebooted as Covid-19 lockdown is eased

Warmer Homes Scotland scheme rebooted as Covid-19 lockdown is eased

01 July 2020

A national scheme to provide warmer and more efficient homes for all has been relaunched today


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