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Wild about places like Badenoch and Strathspey

Wild about places like Badenoch and Strathspey

New research released by one of the UK’s leading conservation charities has highlighted the potential benefits for Scotland’s tourism industry…


Youth swore at Raigmore Hospital medic

Youth swore at Raigmore Hospital medic

A youth who shouted and swore at staff and members of the public and a doctor at Raigmore Hospital has been placed on supervision and ordered to…


Spate of mountain call-outs in Highlands prompts appeal

Spate of mountain call-outs in Highlands prompts appeal

Hillwalker are being urged to take common sense precautions in order to stay safe in the mountains this summer.


Sir David is counting on your help

Sir David is counting on your help

Sir David Attenborough has warned that UK butterflies face a critical summer after a string of poor years has seen the numbers of many common species…


Hit the Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail!

Hit the Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail!

They’re hitting the ceilidh train again in the Cairngorms.


Highland Council chiefs attack 'flawed' Universial Credit

Highland Council chiefs attack 'flawed' Universial Credit

Debt racked up by people struggling to survive on the controversial new Universal Credit benefit system has rocketed to almost £1 million.


Highland Council calls for retention of 999 control room

Highland Council calls for retention of 999 control room

A former police inspector will be at the forefront of talks between Highland Council and the emergency services after being appointed to a new role.


Man who made threats on Facebook given jail warning

Man who made threats on Facebook given jail warning

A man who posted threatening remarks towards a young woman on the social media site Facebook has had his unpaid work hours increased by a sheriff.


Warnings of delays on A9 at Trinafour

Warnings of delays on A9 at Trinafour

A section of the southbound A9 south of Trinafour is set to be resurfaced later this month following an investment of £340,000 from Transport Scotland.


'Who will Highlands' school heads be accountable to'?

'Who will Highlands' school heads be accountable to'?

A row has broken out over how to improve education in Scotland after proposals were blasted by leading Highland councillors for taking power away…


'Eyesore' election posters to stay in Highlands

'Eyesore' election posters to stay in Highlands

A bid to ban election posters in the Highlands has failed for the third time in as many years.


'We're not in the privatisation game' says Highland Council convener

'We're not in the privatisation game' says Highland Council convener

Concerns have been raised about the possibility of council services being privatised as part of a massive shake up.


Shock at cost of temporary staff used by Highland Council

Shock at cost of temporary staff used by Highland Council

An agency worker was paid almost £40,000 more for six months’ work than a Highland Council employee was paid for an entire year, an investigation…


Heroin trafficker caught by Newtonmore

Heroin trafficker caught by Newtonmore

A drugs courier caught with a stash of heroin worth nearly £16,000 bound for the Highlands has been jailed for a year.


Highlands' man calls for new road safety investigators

Highlands' man calls for new road safety investigators

Highlands MSP David Stewart has written to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Michael Matheson, asking him to consider setting up a Road Accident Investigation…


Scottish Hydro Challenge is putting Aviemore on the map

Scottish Hydro Challenge is putting Aviemore on the map

Golf tourism in the Highlands is benefitting from another boost with the four day Scottish Hydro Challenge teeing off today in Aviemore.


Physios in Highlands GP practices could reduce hospital referrals

Physios in Highlands GP practices could reduce hospital referrals

Hospital referrals for musculoskeletal problems can be significantly reduced if medical practices include a physiotherapist as part the general practice…


Most primary strath primary schools moving to 4.5 day week

Most primary strath primary schools moving to 4.5 day week

Most primary schools in Badenoch and Strathspey are set to move to four-and-half-day classroom week when the new term restarts in August.


MSP wants to ensure Highlands has enough comfort facilities

MSP wants to ensure Highlands has enough comfort facilities

Highlands and Islands MSP Rhoda Grant has written to the Highland Council and VisitScotland seeking the current position with local authority managed…


Call for eyesore mountain tracks to be reported

Call for eyesore mountain tracks to be reported

Conservation bodies are calling on outdoor enthusiasts to help them assess the damage caused to Scotland’s mountains by controversial vehicle tracks.


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