NEWS

Strathspey MP highlights rising costs crisis

Badenoch and Strathspey MP Drew Hendry has called on the UK Government to take urgent action to help Scottish families deal with increasing costs.

Gaelic 'not dead' says Badenoch MSP

Badenoch MSP Kate Forbes will tomorrow (29 March) become only the second female MSP – and the first in the current Scottish Parliament chamber –…

Visiting suspended at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness

NHS Highland has placed a temporary suspension on visiting at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness to help staff deal with cases of diarrhoea and vomiting.

Bankers urged to give Highland crofters "fair mortgage offers"

A PLEA to bankers urging them to give “fair mortgage offers” to crofters has sparked a review by the Royal Bank of Scotland over its decision…

New Highland toolkit will help groups better protect children and young people

The Highland Child Protection Committee hopes its new toolkit will help individuals, volunteers and community groups better understand their roles and…

New board created to help 'looked after' children in Highlands

HUNDREDS of ‘looked after’ children and youngsters in the Highlands will receive additional support from a new board.

Dog owners urged to keep pets under control near sheep

DOG owners are being urged to keep their pets under control in the countryside over Easter, amid a sharp rise in the number of attacks on sheep and lambs.

Latest Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards launched

Over the next few months entries and nominations will be sought for the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards (HITA) and the coveted piper trophies.

Kingussie and Grantown youngsters among Rock Challenge hopefuls

The three-day performance spectacle, which runs from next Monday to Wednesday, gives youngsters the chance to perform at a professional venue, and will…

MSP "confident" A9 dualling work remains on track

The busy route is due to be dualled in its entirety between Inverness and Perth by 2025.

Mobile technology use booming in Highlands

MOBILE technology use is booming among Highland businesses, a new survey has revealed.

Red squirrel conservation project seeks donations after early successes

Trees for Life is hoping to raise £22,000 to help with the latest phase of its programme – which has been working to reintroduce the popular…

Popular osprey EJ makes safe return to RSPB Loch Garten reserve

DELIGHTED animal experts and conservationists have hailed the return of world-famous osprey EJ to her Loch Garten nest.

Making the news... China and dog shows

THE introduction of a direct air service between Scotland and China has been welcomed as fantastic news for the Highlands.

"Who wants to be a millionaire?" ask Cairngorm patrollers

Members of the CairnGorm Mountain Ski Patrol were scanning the slopes yesterday(Tuesday, March 20) in the search for a missing million-pound European…

HIghland Council pledges to do better for children in care

A massive revamp of how children in care are looked after has been given the green light.

Special arrivals in the Cairngorms National Park

Police Scotland’s first Special Constables dedicated to tackling wildlife crime in the strath and wider Cairngorms National Park are now on…

Fewer straws with your pop, urges MSP

The Highland MSP spearheading a campaign to ban plastic straws has called on Scotland’s music festivals to reduce single-use plastics at their events.

Concerns Highland Council will be unable to provide extra childcare hours

Increased free childcare and early education hours will be introduced in some nurseries this summer but there are fears Highland Council is falling behind…