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Storm Amy: Tens of thousands without power and major A-roads blocked

Storm Amy: Tens of thousands without power and major A-roads blocked

WATCH: Video of big fallen tree blocks Cairngorm ski road


Parts of Highlands face three days without power

Parts of Highlands face three days without power

Wind so strong in some areas it’s simply not safe for engineers to climb poles to try and fix problems.


UPDATE: Chainsaws at the ready as gangs of skilled railway track workers prepare to tackle Storm Amy

UPDATE: Chainsaws at the ready as gangs of skilled railway track workers prepare to tackle Storm Amy

Gangs of chainsaw trained railway line workers are poised and ready to work through the night as Storm Amy wreaks havoc on Highland train tracks.


Jags boss hoping his side bounce back from late heartbreak in the Scottish Cup

Jags boss hoping his side bounce back from late heartbreak in the Scottish Cup

Thistle host Inverurie Locomotive and win could see them move back into top half of table


Aviemore Half Marathon is on tomorrow in spite of Storm Amy’s forecast gales

Aviemore Half Marathon is on tomorrow in spite of Storm Amy’s forecast gales

Race committee has given event go-ahead but said safety is paramount and warned things could still change


Highland chippies batter the competition in national awards

Highland chippies batter the competition in national awards

Happy Haggis and The Royal Fish Bar are among those shortlisted in this year’s Scottish Fish and Chip Awards.


Two Aviemore sports stars in contention for High Life Highland honours

Two Aviemore sports stars in contention for High Life Highland honours

Personal trainer on shortlist to lift HLH’s outstanding employee of the year title


Storm Amy blows away Badenoch and Strathspey events

Storm Amy blows away Badenoch and Strathspey events

Walkers and musicians forced to shelter for a while


Winds up to 100mph as Met Office upgrades Storm Amy warnings

Winds up to 100mph as Met Office upgrades Storm Amy warnings

Storm Amy to batter Highlands with 100mph winds and heavy rain; Amber warnings issued for dangerous conditions.


Badenoch and Strathspey MP highlights ‘non-existent’ mobile phone signals in parts of constituency

Badenoch and Strathspey MP highlights ‘non-existent’ mobile phone signals in parts of constituency

Ofcom asked what steps are being taken for improvements including at Laggan and Glenlivet


Ryan the guide dog’s retirement party in Aviemore is a barking success

Ryan the guide dog’s retirement party in Aviemore is a barking success

Labrador has been a loyal companion to Aviemore’s Joy Roberts for over eight years


Slainte! Badenoch estate raising a glass - or two - for Fire and Peace

Slainte! Badenoch estate raising a glass - or two - for Fire and Peace

Inshriach’s award-winning gins raffled for the cause


Trains to be suspended during worst of Storm Amy

Trains to be suspended during worst of Storm Amy

All Highland rail lines will be suspended on Friday evening when Storm Amy hits, it has been confirmed.


Over 500 parking tickets issued since Pay & Display introduced at Cairngorms’ busiest beauty spot

Over 500 parking tickets issued since Pay & Display introduced at Cairngorms’ busiest beauty spot

More than £15,000 has been raised from meters installed by Loch Morlich so far


WATCH: Carrbridge musician ‘honoured beyond words’ to perform at centenary show of Grand Ole Opry

WATCH: Carrbridge musician ‘honoured beyond words’ to perform at centenary show of Grand Ole Opry

Ewan Robertson and Breabach played for 5000 country music fans at Royal Albert Hall


Rallying call for carers in Badenoch and Strathspey

Rallying call for carers in Badenoch and Strathspey

Recruits needed to help Highland-wide shortage of helpers


WATCH: 95mph winds to batter Highlands after Storm Amy warning upgraded to amber

WATCH: 95mph winds to batter Highlands after Storm Amy warning upgraded to amber

“Damaging winds” of up to 95mph are now expected to batter parts of the Highlands and Moray, after Storm Amy weather warnings were upgraded to amber.


Inverness Airport operators want passengers’ feedback on improving services

Inverness Airport operators want passengers’ feedback on improving services

Flying habits and customer experiences are some of the areas being covered


Macleod & MacCallum team up with well-known solicitor

Macleod & MacCallum team up with well-known solicitor

Findlay Boyd joined from a national legal firm and has been appointed as a Director and as Head of their Rural Land and Crofting departments.


Kingussie builders named national winner of Sustainable Building Award

Kingussie builders named national winner of Sustainable Building Award

Spey Building & Joinery hailed at glittering 2025 MBA ceremony


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