NEWS

MSP welcomes plan to extend rural fund for tourism hot spots

MOVES to extend an infrastructure fund, which has seen millions of pounds spent to improve facilities at Highland tourist spots, have been welcomed.

NHS Highland chairman acknowledges body's past 'failure to grapple' with bullying

NHS Highland's chairman has acknowledged there was a “failure to grapple properly with the bullying issue within the Board”.

Bullying compensation at NHS Highland needs swift action, says MSP

SPEEDY solutions are needed to help compensate and support bullied staff at NHS Highland, a local MSP has argued.

Delight as seven wildcat kittens born at Highland Wildlife Park

SEVEN rare wildcat kittens have been born at the Highland Wildlife Park at Kincraig – giving an extra boost to recovery plans for the species.

Strathspey searches for missing Jacqueline

Fears are growing for the 60-year-old last seen on Saturday morning

Police appeal to people to check dashcam footage as search for missing woman continues

DASHCAM footage and photos are being sought as police continue searching for a missing Carrbridge woman.

Strath views sought over Crown Estate Scotland's future plans

NEW ways of growing food and closer working with communities are among proposals people are being asked for views by the Crown Estate.

Sustrans launches grants to improve cycle routes – strath groups urged to apply

CYCLE routes in parts of the strath could be in line for funding – if community groups choose to access it.

Jacqueline is still missing in Strathspey

The appeal is still in place for information regarding Jacqueline Ullmer, of Carrbridge

King Michael's reign continues in Strathspey's rain

Another global entry for the spectacular "Carve Carrbridge" sees the title retained

Aviemore Police looking for missing Jacqueline

A Strathspey woman in her 60s went missing from her home early on Saturday morning

Never mind the weather, say Strathspey's hardy runners

The strath is welcoming more and more families to its weekly run-outs

Strathspey's fab fiddlers will join elite club

Innovative young Grantown festival enters another phase with new trophy

Fun-filled day lined up for the big game

TICKETS have now gone on sale for Newtonmore's big Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup final clash against Oban.

"Difficult decisions" lie on ahead on Cairngorm funicular's future

Public spending watchdog tells HIE it will have to demonstrate sound decisions taken on funicular

Mussels find on River Spey gives heart to conservationists

A successfully breeding population of rare mussels is good news for a critically endangered species in the strath and beyond.

New patient accommodation opens at region's main hospital

Loch Court is the second such facility to be offered for the use of patients by NHS Highland.

Chainsaws at the ready for CarveCarrbridge

They say blood is thicker than water – well, that’s until the chainsaws get picked up

Roadworks set for A95 whisky road near Dulnain Bridge

Motorists are being warned about a section of roadworks on the A95 north of Broomhill Station by Dulnain Bridge from next week.

Gardner faces a manpower crisis

NEWTONMORE second team manager Orsten Gardner has major player availability problems ahead of the Strathdearn Final against Fort William this weekend.