NEWS

U-turn on single malt whisky definition welcomed by Strathspey MP

Highland MPs have welcomed a decision not to change the definition of English single malt whisky after a heated debate on its impact on Scotch.

WATCH: Feeding time at Feshiebridge for the ‘final’ feral pig of Boar-dnoch

Wild boar which has survived the humane killings enjoys apples, footage shows

Bryan Adams to play SECOND Inverness gig after massive demand

The rock star has added a matinee concert and will now perform at Eden Court in Inverness twice on the same day.

50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

More than 19,000 responses were received over proposals to cut the speed limit from 60mph to 50mph - the biggest response to Transport Scotland ever.

Highland Council Conservatives plot budget changes to reduce council tax hike from 7% down to 3%

Details of what specifically was proposed were scant while the Greens ‘hail influence’ on securing £500k investment.

Aviemore’s Josh Peters comes back to haunt his former side

Ex-Jags striker scores four in 20 first half minutes to sink Strathspey Thistle

‘Outstanding leader’ Kingussie pupil Ailie is up for an ALBA

‘Ailie is responsible, mature and has outstanding leadership skills for someone so young’

Newtonmore new boy Daniel Sloss excited by season ahead after winning start

Star defender Rory Kennedy expected to be fit for weekend despite head injury requiring 30 stitches

Glowing Inspectorate report for popular Badenoch care home

Very Good all round for the Wade Centre in Kingussie

Inverness Chamber of Commerce boss Colin Marr: ‘Spoiler alert, I am not in favour of the visitor levy’

But senior Highland Council official Malcolm Macleod insists the local authority’s ears are open on thorny questions like VAT.

Badenoch and Strathspey community transport boosted by virtuoso performances

Nethy Bridge shows are music to the ears of connectivity charity

Highland Council’s £818m budget challenged with 13 opposition amendments ahead of crunch meeting

The Liberal Democrats want to place an emphasis on attainment in schools amid flagging results for north youngsters.

Badenoch’s boar hunt goes on after yet another is spotted

‘We will take appropriate action if it’s on our land at Kincraig’ say FLS

A9 motorists warned speed cameras will enforce roadworks lasting three years

40mph restriction starts from Monday for Tomatin-Moy dualling works

Inverness face losing 75 per cent of squad unless they can offer new deals

League One outfit are seeking clarification.

‘Reducing speed limit would be unnecessary, impracticable, increase journey times and driver frustration’

Scottish Government and Transport Scotland’s National Speed Management Review consultation is ending today

NHS Highland falls behind national child and adolescent mental health treatment times

Scotland reaches target for the first time as wellbeing minister and far north MSP Maree Todd hails ‘encouraging’ figures.

Grantown prepares for next round of ‘Square Go’

Court date set for April 2 in row over charging for use of the town’s centrepiece

‘Realities’ of lynx reintroductions reported to spite Badenoch ‘guerillas’

Legitimate rewilders publish report after Swiss study trip

Cromdale whisky workers voting on strike action after pay talks breakdown

Union says Inver House has rejected call for 4% pay rise and refused to enter into Acas talks