NEWS

Inverness ward closes after infection scare

Raigmore Hospital at Inverness has closed one of its wards due to concerns over a bacterial infection.

Concerns over proposed A9 half clovered junctions

New slip roads for a 70-mile stretch of the A9 will cause drivers to lose control and skid on to oncoming traffic, it is feared.

Outlaw King could lead to Cairngorms tourism boost

Aviemore is set for another major film tourism boost from a Robert the Bruce historical drama.

Outlander heart-throb Sam Heughan is in peak shape

Actor Sam Heughan has melted many hearts as Jamie Fraser in Outlander but it turns out he is right at home in the freezing cold.

Kingussie Shinty Club issue statement on Fraser Munro incident

Kingussie Shinty Club has released its full statement today after their player Fraser Munro was cleared of an onfield assault on an opponent.

MP helping residents to reduce energy bills in Badenoch and Strathspey

It is a case of power to the people but which could be right for you..

Kingussie shinty player cleared of on-field assault

There were whoops of delight from the public benches at Fort William Sheriff Court when a Kingussie shinty player was found not guilty of assaulting a…

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

Scottish Government Viewpoint

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.