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Strathspey MP calls out ‘punitive’ tax regime on whisky ahead of Westminster debate

Strathspey MP calls out ‘punitive’ tax regime on whisky ahead of Westminster debate

Strathspey MP calls out ‘punitive’ tax regime on whisky ahead of Westminster debate

12 February 2025

An SNP MP representing a key whisky-producing area has secured a Westminster debate on Government support for the Scotch Whisky industry.


Seasonal jobs available at trio of famous distilleries including The Glenlivet

Seasonal jobs available at trio of famous distilleries including The Glenlivet

Seasonal jobs available at trio of famous distilleries including The Glenlivet

11 February 2025

Eighteen seasonal jobs are on offer at three Chivas distilleries


Drink-driver stopped on Aviemore’s Grampian Road was more than twice the limit

Drink-driver stopped on Aviemore’s Grampian Road was more than twice the limit

Drink-driver stopped on Aviemore’s Grampian Road was more than twice the limit

10 February 2025

Police officers could smell alcohol on her breath after stopping van


Cairngorm farmers’ fear and fury over wild boar roaming Badenoch

Cairngorm farmers’ fear and fury over wild boar roaming Badenoch

Cairngorm farmers’ fear and fury over wild boar roaming Badenoch

10 February 2025

“Who is behind these dangerous releases?” asks new Community


WATCH: Lack of affordable housing in the Highlands adding to crisis in recruiting care staff

WATCH: Lack of affordable housing in the Highlands adding to crisis in recruiting care staff

WATCH: Lack of affordable housing in the Highlands adding to crisis in recruiting care staff

10 February 2025

A lack of affordable housing in the Highlands is fuelling the social care staffing crisis, care homes across the region are warning.


PICTURES: Classic locos delight fans on visit to Inverness

PICTURES: Classic locos delight fans on visit to Inverness

PICTURES: Classic locos delight fans on visit to Inverness

10 February 2025

Fans of classic trains turned out to welcome ‘old friends’ when a loco type once common on Highland lines returned to the region on a special tour.


Raigmore Hospital joins fight to solve asbestos cancer mystery

Raigmore Hospital joins fight to solve asbestos cancer mystery

Raigmore Hospital joins fight to solve asbestos cancer mystery

10 February 2025

New major health study is seeking Highland volunteers


Last gasp bid to lower council house rent rise sparks crunch meeting

Last gasp bid to lower council house rent rise sparks crunch meeting

Last gasp bid to lower council house rent rise sparks crunch meeting

09 February 2025

The meeting will decide whether to cut council house rent rises from 8% to 6% at the expense of measures to save tenants money on heating bills.


Moving tribute paid to late journalist Neil MacPhail after awards honour his 50-year career

Moving tribute paid to late journalist Neil MacPhail after awards honour his 50-year career

Moving tribute paid to late journalist Neil MacPhail after awards honour his 50-year career

08 February 2025

A moving tribute has been paid by a prestigious industry competition to a “one in a million” journalist who passed away late last year.


6 prestigious industry wins for Strathy’s parent company in awards ceremony

6 prestigious industry wins for Strathy’s parent company in awards ceremony

6 prestigious industry wins for Strathy’s parent company in awards ceremony

08 February 2025

The Strathy’s parent company has much to celebrate after its titles recorded six wins in the annual Highlands and Islands Press Ball and Media Awards.


Highland tourist tax plans ‘genuinely scaring small businesses’, says MSP

Highland tourist tax plans ‘genuinely scaring small businesses’, says MSP

Highland tourist tax plans ‘genuinely scaring small businesses’, says MSP

08 February 2025

Tourism levy plans are “genuinely scaring small businesses”, a Highland MSP has warned.


Bid for transformation of Highland Council’s care service for children

Bid for transformation of Highland Council’s care service for children

Bid for transformation of Highland Council’s care service for children

07 February 2025

Councillors questioned whether a draft three-year plan to implement the changes is ‘achievable’


Lakeland set to relocate to Simpsons Garden Centre after announcing it will leave Eastgate Inverness

Lakeland set to relocate to Simpsons Garden Centre after announcing it will leave Eastgate Inverness

Lakeland set to relocate to Simpsons Garden Centre after announcing it will leave Eastgate Inverness

07 February 2025

Lakeland will be relocating to Simpsons Garden Centre after it was announced that it is closing its doors in the Eastgate Centre after a decade.


Blast from the past as classic trains return to old haunts on rail tour excursion

Blast from the past as classic trains return to old haunts on rail tour excursion

Blast from the past as classic trains return to old haunts on rail tour excursion

06 February 2025

Highland rail passengers will be able to witness a blast from the past this weekend, when a once familiar train returns to the region.


Another blow for Eastgate as Lakeland to close its store in the shopping centre after 10 years

Another blow for Eastgate as Lakeland to close its store in the shopping centre after 10 years

Another blow for Eastgate as Lakeland to close its store in the shopping centre after 10 years

06 February 2025

It has been confirmed that a national store is set to leave the Eastgate Centre.


Couple made patrons of Archie Foundation after raising hundreds of thousands

Couple made patrons of Archie Foundation after raising hundreds of thousands

Couple made patrons of Archie Foundation after raising hundreds of thousands

06 February 2025

A couple who have raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for The Archie Foundation have been appointed as patrons of the charity.


Gold award for breastfeeding support provided by Highland Council and NHS Highland

Gold award for breastfeeding support provided by Highland Council and NHS Highland

Gold award for breastfeeding support provided by Highland Council and NHS Highland

06 February 2025

The high level of support provided to breastfeeding mothers in the Highlands has been recognised with a gold award.


UPDATE: A9 re-opens fully after two-car accident near Tomatin

UPDATE: A9 re-opens fully after two-car accident near Tomatin

UPDATE: A9 re-opens fully after two-car accident near Tomatin

05 February 2025

A9 traffic is flowing freely again near Carrbridge after occupants of two cars avoided injury in a collision.


BREAKING: A9 closed southbound near Carrbridge after ‘multi-vehicle’ crash

BREAKING: A9 closed southbound near Carrbridge after ‘multi-vehicle’ crash

BREAKING: A9 closed southbound near Carrbridge after ‘multi-vehicle’ crash

05 February 2025

A ‘multi-vehicle accident’ is blocking the A9 just north of Carrbridge.


Food court at Eastgate Shopping Centre closes just two years after £2million investment

Food court at Eastgate Shopping Centre closes just two years after £2million investment

Food court at Eastgate Shopping Centre closes just two years after £2million investment

05 February 2025

The manager of the Highland’s main shopping outlet confirmed that Loch & Larder will be closing.


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