NEWS

Kingussie Food on Film Festival is ready to roll!

AFTER 10 momentous years the famous Food on Film Festival at Kingussie is really going wild this weekend (Friday 4-Sunday 6 February).

Highland Council cuts set to be lessened in budget agreement

Cuts to Highland Council services will not be as severe as first thought, following a Scottish Government turnaround.

Highlands MP says case for independence has 'never been stronger'

Badenoch and Strathspey MP has said the case for independence "has never been stronger" after the Westminster parliament voted to formally start…

Badenoch MSP demands support for SNP budget

The MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch has challenged Labour and Tory opponents to “support valuable investment in the North of Scotland that’s…

A9 open again at Carrbridge after collision

Emergency services attended two multiple vehicle road traffic collisions on the A9 today (Monday, January 30).

Highland clergyman's comments on LGBT young people sparks calls for his resignation

A clergyman has used his position on a Highland Council education committee to criticize the alleged promotion of homosexuality in schools.

Charities call for Highland wildlife rangers to be protected

Four conservation charities have called on Highland Council to maintain its ranger services which are believed to be under threat as a result of budget…

New online enrolment for Highland pre-school children

Highland Council is inviting parents in the strath to enrol their child for nursery and primary one for the 2017/18 school year.

RSPB plans to rebuild destroyed osprey nest in Cairngorms

One of the strath's most des res's is to be rebuilt after its destruction in the winter gales.

Badenoch MSP calls for delay on new cluster schools in Highlands

Badenoch MSP Kate Forbes has called on Highland Council to defer a decision on new plans for cluster head teachers across rural schools in the region.

Badenoch and Strathspey MP welcomes Brexit ruling

Badenoch and Strathspey MP Drew Hendry has welcomed a ruling this morning that there will have to be a so-called Brexit Bill.

Inverness ward re-opens

Following a deep clean Ward 2C at Raigmore Hospital has reopened to new admissions.

Mushers set to wheel into the Cairngorms

The annual Siberian Husky Club Sled Dog Rally returns to Glenmore this weekend.

Inverness hospital ward still closed

Ward 2C at Inverness’ Raigmore Hospital remains closed to new admissions following a number of patients being diagnosed with flu.

Offer can help save money and be eco-friendly but clock is ticking

Scottish Government Viewpoint

Scottish Water releases videos on Aviemore problems

Scottish Water has apologised to customers for the taste of the strath's water and admitted that it does not come up to the standards expected.

Accusations fly after HIE board vote in Holyrood

Nationalist politicians in the north have been accused of betraying their constituents after voting against protecting the board of Highlands and Islands…

Police appeal follows Dalwhinnie car break-in

Police in Badenoch are appealing for information after a vehicle was broken on the A9.

Opposition parties bid in Holyrood to block HIE board cull

A last ditch attempt to save the board of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) will be made at Holyrood later today .

"Safety first" in the Cairngorms!

A series of recent mountain rescue incidents including the Cairngorms, together with severe weather warnings still in place, have sparked a “safety…