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Highland leader welcomes new rural funding

Highland leader welcomes new rural funding

The Leader of The Highland Council Councillor Margaret Davidson has welcomed the First Minister’s announcement of a Rural Tourism Infrastructure…


Badenoch MSP urges groups to apply to new rural fund

Badenoch MSP urges groups to apply to new rural fund

Badenoch’s MSP is calling on local groups to apply to the new Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund.


Speyside Whisky Festival chairman honoured

Speyside Whisky Festival chairman honoured

The chairman of the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival has been honoured for his outstanding commitment to promoting Scotland’s national drink.


Highland businesses welcome rural fund announcement

Highland businesses welcome rural fund announcement

The Scottish Government’s announcement of plans for a £6 million Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund has been welcomed by business leaders in…


Inverness police presence increased

Inverness police presence increased

Police clocked up the feet on the beat in the Highlands capital last month.


Bonfire Night organisers facing extra celebration costs

Bonfire Night organisers facing extra celebration costs

Community-run bonfire and fireworks events may not go ahead this year due to new costs and council red tape.


Two Kingussie businesses shine at Highlands awards ceremony

Two Kingussie businesses shine at Highlands awards ceremony

Businesses in the Highlands have much to be proud of, this year’s Highland Business Awards (HBA) lunch heard.


Highland women's fight continues for fair pension deal

Highland women's fight continues for fair pension deal

Women campaigning for a fair retirement age will be continuing their fight this weekend and hope to raise awareness for other people who have been affected…


The Monarch of the Glen arrives in its native Highlands

The Monarch of the Glen arrives in its native Highlands

One of the most famous paintings in the world is returning to its native Highlands after being bought for the nation earlier this year.


Flood hits Inverness hospital computers

Flood hits Inverness hospital computers

Business contingency arrangements continue to be in place at Inverness’ Raigmore Hospital due to a flood which has affected a number of computer…


Highland Council faces £106m backlog of repairs

Highland Council faces £106m backlog of repairs

Councillors have slammed a £106 million backlog of repairs to schools in the Highlands.


Alcohol bid for third Inverness Travelodge

Alcohol bid for third Inverness Travelodge

Work to open a new Travelodge in Inverness could take another step forward next week.


Drugs courier caught by Inverness with "rock" in underpants

Drugs courier caught by Inverness with "rock" in underpants

A Liverpool drug offender has had his sentence deferred for a personal appearance at Inverness Sheriff Court.


Highlands' 999 control room to be axed

Highlands' 999 control room to be axed

Senior Highland councillors have said they are very disappointed by Police Scotland’s decision to axe the region’s 999 control room.


Highland MEP wants cyber attack answers

Highland MEP wants cyber attack answers

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP David Stewart has challenged the Scottish Government on what assessment was being made of the risks that it and its agencies…


Bid to serve whisky to Dalwhinnie early birds

Bid to serve whisky to Dalwhinnie early birds

Dalwhinnie Distillery could soon be offering drams as early as 9am to accommodate bus tours.


Social security system is there to help in times of need so don't be afraid to ask

Social security system is there to help in times of need so don't be afraid to ask

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Man hauled out of court for falling asleep

Man hauled out of court for falling asleep

Police officers hauled a man out of Inverness Sheriff Court for sleeping just minutes before he was due to appear.


NHS Highland wants to gain university status

NHS Highland wants to gain university status

It is hoped NHS Highland will be the first health board in Scotland to be granted university status to strengthen work in training future medical staff.


£50k of heroin seized in Inverness

£50k of heroin seized in Inverness

Police in Inverness have confirmed a man has been charged following the recovery of heroin worth around £50,400.


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