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Petrol stations in Badenoch and Strathspey unable to discount fuel

Petrol stations in Badenoch and Strathspey unable to discount fuel

The operators of two petrol station forecourts in the strath now eligible to cut their pump prices as part of a fuel discount scheme have been unable…


Independents to run Highland Council

Independents to run Highland Council

The Independents have taken power at Highland Council.


Interest building in Lego exhibtion in Inverness

Interest building in Lego exhibtion in Inverness

A museum in the Highland capital is hoping to build up a new young following with a Lego exhibition which features the Seven Wonders of the World made…


Tune up for chance to perform with Runrig legend

Tune up for chance to perform with Runrig legend

Fiddle players will get the chance to share a stage with former Runrig front man Donnie Munro by taking part in a competition which is being held as part…


Watch the Highlands, says Timex!

Watch the Highlands, says Timex!

Images of the Highlands have been used as part of a European marketing campaign to promote a new “rugged” watch collection from Timex.


Spear heads call for five-star Highlands connectivity

Spear heads call for five-star Highlands connectivity

Broadband and mobile phone coverage in the Highlands and Islands should be improved faster to match the modern-day quality of tourism businesses in the…


Trap the trap vandals, urge gamekeepers

Trap the trap vandals, urge gamekeepers

The Scottish Gamekeepers Association has called for greater parity in the law, with vandalism of legal predator control traps in Scotland’s countryside…


Homegrown talent to spearhead Grantown birthday celebrations

Homegrown talent to spearhead Grantown birthday celebrations

A concert featuring a number of internationally renowned stars will be the musical highlight of an event which is pipped to be the Highlands’ biggest…


Rare ox beating the odds at Highland wildlife park

Rare ox beating the odds at Highland wildlife park

Boeuf the male musk ox calf at RZSS Highland Wildlife Park by Kincraig is celebrating his first birthday today (Tuesday).


Former Badenoch and Strathspey MP says death will be blow for Scotland and Europe

Former Badenoch and Strathspey MP says death will be blow for Scotland and Europe

Former Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey MP Danny Alexander has paid tribute to his late party colleague.


First Minister pays tribute to Charles Kennedy

First Minister pays tribute to Charles Kennedy

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Charles Kennedy.


Tributes pouring in for "lovely man" Charles Kennedy

Tributes pouring in for "lovely man" Charles Kennedy

Tributes are pouring in for Charles Kennedy, the former Liberal Democrat leader and Ross, Skye and Lochaber MP who has died at his home in Lochaber.


Local MSP's opposition to Assisted Suicide Bill

Local MSP's opposition to Assisted Suicide Bill

A Highland MSP has explained his opposition to the Assisted Suicide Scotland Bill after this week’s crucial vote at Holyrood.


Jaci Douglas resigns from Highland Independent group on council

Jaci Douglas resigns from Highland Independent group on council

Strathspey and Badenoch councillor Jaci Douglas has resigned from the opposition Independent group.


SNP in talks to hold on to leadership

SNP in talks to hold on to leadership

The Scottish National Party are battling to form Highland Council’s new administration and say talks with other parties today were "encouraging".


Liberal Democrat Group to quit Highland Council administration

Liberal Democrat Group to quit Highland Council administration

The Liberal Democrat group at Highland Council are in talks with other groups with a view to forming a new administration to run the council.


Police appeal after laptop stolen near Dulnain Bridge

Police appeal after laptop stolen near Dulnain Bridge

Police Scotland is appealing for information after a laptop computer, i-Pod and a Samsung tablet were stolen from a vehicle whilst parked and left unattended…


Grantown's birthday party to serve up a tasty treat

Grantown's birthday party to serve up a tasty treat

Organisers of the Highlands’ biggest birthday party are savouring a slice of funding that will soon help them serve up a tasty event.


Highlands Labour MSP calls for end to 'destruction' of Scottish police force

Highlands Labour MSP calls for end to 'destruction' of Scottish police force

Highlands and Islands MSP and Shadow Transport and Islands Minster, David Stewart, has lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament calling on the Government…


Grantown FC enjoy title celebrations - pictures

Grantown FC enjoy title celebrations - pictures

In the meantime, Grantown FC have been looking into whether their Nethy Bridge home or the 4G pitch at Aviemore Community Centre would meet the higher…


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