NEWS

Golden eagle numbers in Monadhliath Mountains on rise

Golden eagles are flying high again over an ancient mountain range in the Highlands where they have suffered illegal persecution.

Prezzies for all at Kincraig!

A thick blanket of snow has fallen at RZSS Highland Wildlife Park by Kincraig.

Police step up campaign against drink driving

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Highland Council staff to be asked to work into older age

Oolder people will be asked to work longer as part of Highland Council’s battle with an ageing population.

Check conditions before venturing into Cairngorms, urges avalanche service

An early avalanche warning has been issued to walkers and climbers ahead of the full time launch of the winter service that assess the risk of snow slides.

Nethy Bridge split over merit of proposed home

A single house has split opinion in a strath village.

Strath Highland councillor urges people to shop local

Badenoch and Strathspey Highland councillor Muriel Cockburn is urging people to look at what’s available on their doorstep and to ‘Shop…

Gamekeepers up in arms over return of helicopter culls

Scotland’s gamekeepers have urged Scottish Natural Heritage to consign helicopter assisted deer culling to the past saying reviving the practice…

New dualled A9 junctions revealed for Aviemore

The final proposals for connecting Aviemore and other villages in the strath with the dualled A9 have generally been welcomed following their unveiling.

Highland hatches being battened down

Is Strathspey and Badenoch ready for for Storm Caroline?

Minister calls for RBS U-turn on Grantown branch

Strathspey MSP Fergus Ewing is to write to the chief executive of RBS to urge him to reconsider the proposed closure of their Grantown branch.

A spot of enrichment at Kincraig

Keepers at Kincraig’s Highland Wildlife Park have provided snow leopards, Chan and Animesh, with some special enrichment.

RBS to axe its two branches in Badenoch and Strathspey

RBS has announced it is to axe its branches in Aviemore and Grantown next summer.

Keep it Small in Badenoch and Strathspey

Shoppers in Badenoch and Strathspey are being urged to give local firms a boost by supporting their local high streets and rural businesses this weekend…

Business case ready for new £15m Aviemore hospital

Proposals for two new hospitals in the Highlands are to be submitted soon to the Scottish Government.

Highland roads being cleared of abandoned cars

Officers from Police Scotland working with a range of partner agencies have worked together to remove a number of abandoned and untaxed vehicles from…

Highlands' unwanted brown bins to be collected

More than half of people who used brown bins have turned their backs on the service since Highland Council introduced charges, new figures have revealed.

Boost for Armed Services veterans in Highlands

NHS Highland will receive more than £1 million to care for armed services veterans.

Universal credit changes in Budget given guarded welcome

Small changes to reduce the number of people in debt on universal credit have been cautiously welcomed, while others say they do not go far enough.

Rise in aggro in Highlands' schools is explained

Increasing reports of violence in schools and mental health issues within Highland Council has been attributed to a better reporting system.