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‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

Water scarcity alerts have been issued in several Highland river catchments following a drier than normal April in many parts.


Scotland’s latest ‘Lost Distillery’ takes its place in the history books

Scotland’s latest ‘Lost Distillery’ takes its place in the history books

But it will not be a case of ‘Scotch missed’ as whisky will continue to be supplied


Wind farm by Aviemore and Kincraig could generate more than £26m for local communities

Wind farm by Aviemore and Kincraig could generate more than £26m for local communities

Plans have just been lodged for the Highland Wind Farm in the Monadhliath hills


New drop-in service aims to offer hope and help to families with children with complex needs

New drop-in service aims to offer hope and help to families with children with complex needs

A new drop-in hub has been launched to offer support to Highland families caring for children and young adults with complex needs.


Whisky festival celebrates record-breaking year

Whisky festival celebrates record-breaking year

Celebrating its 26th anniversary, the Spirit of Speyside has announced another year of increased sales, with nearly 9,000 tickets sold.


Kingussie’s hat-trick hero Ruaridh Anderson fires out warning to rivals

Kingussie’s hat-trick hero Ruaridh Anderson fires out warning to rivals

Forward says Red and Blues are finally starting to click upfront despite being unbeaten


UK’s longest toboggan is being lined up for Cairngorm Mountain

UK’s longest toboggan is being lined up for Cairngorm Mountain

Resort aiming to open new £1.2m ‘unique and exhilarating’ attraction in summer 2026


Highland youngsters offered chance to give Flora MacDonald’s pup their forever name in Inverness Castle contest.

Highland youngsters offered chance to give Flora MacDonald’s pup their forever name in Inverness Castle contest.

It is the most faithful of Border Collies, having stood gazing patiently upwards at its owner with one paw raised since the late 19th century.


New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

Helen Crawford says it is a ‘good day for democracy’ as she sought to keep communities informed of the wave of projects planned for the region.


Aviemore taxi driver caught driving under influence of cannabis next day in village

Aviemore taxi driver caught driving under influence of cannabis next day in village

‘He’s lost his sole focus in life and a business he built up for a decade’


Work starts on £185m Tomatin-Moy section of A9 dualling in year the programme was due to be finished

Work starts on £185m Tomatin-Moy section of A9 dualling in year the programme was due to be finished

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop says she has her ‘foot to the floor’ and is determined to see it through.


Man fled into forest at Glenmore to try and evade arrest

Man fled into forest at Glenmore to try and evade arrest

23-year-old also struggled with police officers trying to handcuff him


Police name 49-year-old Etape Loch Ness cyclist killed in collision with BMW

Police name 49-year-old Etape Loch Ness cyclist killed in collision with BMW

A 49-year-old man who died following a fatal crash on Island Bank Road, Inverness has been named.


Plans lodged for temporary classroom at Strathspey primary school now at full capacity

Plans lodged for temporary classroom at Strathspey primary school now at full capacity

Proposed location at Carrbridge Primary School is in area of poor-quality trees


It’s war at the Loch Garten osprey nest!

It’s war at the Loch Garten osprey nest!

WATCH the battle as protective male bombs intruder with a salmon!


UPDATE: Three taken to hospital after A9 crash

UPDATE: Three taken to hospital after A9 crash

Three people have been taken to Raigmore Hospital following a crash which closed the A9 for several hours.


Scouse Jack drugs gang member jailed for supplying heroin including to Aviemore

Scouse Jack drugs gang member jailed for supplying heroin including to Aviemore

‘I consider you played a significant role albeit you were a foot soldier’


A9 closed at Aviemore following 2-car crash

A9 closed at Aviemore following 2-car crash

Emergency services are in attendance following the crash at around 1.15pm. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area.


Is one of Hollywood’s next big blockbusters ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ being filmed in strath?

Is one of Hollywood’s next big blockbusters ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ being filmed in strath?

Cast and crew are believed to be in local area and lots of ‘movie’ activity on Badenoch estate


New affordable housing opens in Carrbridge on site of Scotland’s first ever ski hotel

New affordable housing opens in Carrbridge on site of Scotland’s first ever ski hotel

Highland Council convener says village is ‘crying out’ for the smaller homes for rent


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