NEWS

Future health plans outlined at meeting

NHS Highland and Grantown Medical Practice have met the town’s community council to discuss plans for the refurbishment of Grantown Health Centre.

Strath groups urged to apply for small grants

Localgiving has launched its latest Magic Little Grants Fund, distributing £500 a time to charities and groups with an annual income under £250k.

Council makes community clean-up call as part of national litter effort

The council is encouraging as many communities, businesses, schools and individuals as possible to get involved in a local community clean up.

FOI request in trees dispute

HIGHLAND MSP Rhoda Grant has lodged a Freedom of Information request over the removal of ancient trees in Carrbridge.

Politicians call for answers over management of Cairngorm Mountain and future ownership

Questions long asked in the strath over the running of Cairngorm Mountain are now being asked in the House.

Police snare speeding motorists on A9 near Aviemore

FOUR motorists have been caught doing more than 100mph on the A9 near Aviemore.

Project to host public drop-in over alternative tourist route to A9

Could motorists be weaned off the A9 by alternative tourist route?

Boat project is really on track

Welcome to the Boat of Garten, the historic railway station where the sleepers wake up and the track rises like the phoenix!

Abernethy Trust appoints new CEO

THE board of directors at Abernethy Trust have appointed the new chief executive officer.

Snowsports instructors highlight Brexit risk to their sport

THE Grantown-based British Association of Snowsports Instructors has helped highlight Brexit’s risk to their sport at a major international event.

Artistic creations by Kingussie High School pupils to go on display

IMPRESSIVE works by creative students at one strath school are set to go on public display next week.

Aviemore flats would be ‘too dominant’

A CONTROVERSIAL plan for 28 new flats on a prime Aviemore site has been turned down by the Cairngorms National Park's planning committee.

Violence is serious issue for students

EFFORTS have been made to explore how gender-based violence can be prevented on college and university campuses.

Guides make a splash for the second year at swimming gala

Grantown Guides made quite a splash at this year’s annual swimming gala in the Aquadome.

Young runner tastes success at Highland schools cross-country event

A PUPIL from Newtonmore Primary is celebrating after success in a Highland schools cross-country race.

Anglers celebrate opening time on River Spey

A VERY happy band of Badenoch Angling Association enthusiasts gathered recently to celebrate the start of their season.

Talented youngsters delight at spectacular Strathfest showcase

Strathfest 2019 finished in perfect style and 100 per cent “on message” at its showcase evening at Aviemore Primary School.

Double success for strath hoteliers in Prestige Hotel Awards

THE strath is celebrating a glittering double after the latest Prestige Hotel Awards.

MP joins group challenging rip-off delivery charges

HIGHLAND MP Drew Hendry has joined a new parliamentary network group aiming to step-up the pressure on rip-off delivery charges.

Energy giant urges applicants to apply for community grants

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is offering grants to improve community resilience in the strath.