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Warnings over A9 dualling roadworks in Perthshire

Warnings over A9 dualling roadworks in Perthshire

Motorists are being asked to plan ahead for traffic restrictions on two sections of the A9 – the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig and Pitlochry to Killiecrankie.


A9 motorist was tracked by concerned driver

A9 motorist was tracked by concerned driver

A drink driver was followed by another motorist for an hour an a half who kept police update on her location, Inverness Sheriff Court has been…


Artist heal thyself at Kingussie

Artist heal thyself at Kingussie

The healing properties of art are to be celebrated – and demonstrated -  at Kingussie’s Iona Gallery.


Holyrood can ease the domestic abuse heartache, says Badenoch MSP

Holyrood can ease the domestic abuse heartache, says Badenoch MSP

Badenoch’s MSP has spoken of the “heartbreaking” circumstances domestic abuse victims experience and the “critical importance”…


Deal struck to continue Scottish mountain weather forecasts

Deal struck to continue Scottish mountain weather forecasts

sportscotland and the Mountain Weather Information Service (MWIS) have agreed a deal to continue with the forecasts for at least the next three years.


Mountaineering body welcomes weather forecast deal

Mountaineering body welcomes weather forecast deal

Mountaineering Scotland has welcomed the news that the future of a crucial mountain weather forecasting service has been secured.


Council Tax discount abolition for second homes could raise £3m

Council Tax discount abolition for second homes could raise £3m

Legislation to remove the automatic Council Tax discount for second homes has been laid in the Scottish Parliament, paving the way for further reforms…


Grave concern at reduced Highland Council

Grave concern at reduced Highland Council

The prospect of a shrunken Highland Council has been condemned by its leader.


Calls for a decision on London airport plans

Calls for a decision on London airport plans

An SNP group of Highlands and Islands politicians have added to the growing pressure on the UK Government to decide which airport in the south-east of…


Property prices continue to rise in Scotland

Property prices continue to rise in Scotland

The latest publication of the UK House Price Index (UK HPI) shows that the average price of a property in Scotland in July 2016 was £143,711 - an…


Better safeguards needed for expectant and new mums

Better safeguards needed for expectant and new mums

Scotland still lags behind other parts of the UK when it comes to caring for the mental health of expectant and new mothers and their babies.


Winter aid for Highland farmers welcomed

Winter aid for Highland farmers welcomed

Measures to tide Highland farmers and crofters over the winter have been welcomed by Badenoch’s MSP.


BT wants to axe one-third of the Highlands' public phone boxes

BT wants to axe one-third of the Highlands' public phone boxes

It's good to talk, as BT used to say.


Badenoch estate opens up on plans

Badenoch estate opens up on plans

A Badenoch estate is opening its doors to the community this weekend to explain its restoration plans.


Farm leaders call for clarity from Minister on payments

Farm leaders call for clarity from Minister on payments

NFU Scotland is calling for the Cabinet Secretary Fergus Ewing to provide farmers, crofters and the wider rural economy with absolute clarity on when…


One final push for the Highland Hospice appeal

One final push for the Highland Hospice appeal

The Highland Hospice is celebrating a successful summer of fundraising with its Project Build Appeal hitting the £4.1 million mark.


New car club bays planned for Highlands

New car club bays planned for Highlands

Parking bays are to be created for Highland car clubs.


Time for "head" lights in the Cairngorms

Time for "head" lights in the Cairngorms

Cairngorm walkers and climbers are already being urged to ensure they are properly equipped for the darker nights as they set in.


Highlanders cut out the cuts with 105

Highlanders cut out the cuts with 105

A national three-digit telephone number - 105 - will allow Highlanders to call  their electricity network operator if they have a…


Kingussie Courthouse is born again!

Kingussie Courthouse is born again!

Welcome to Kingussie Courthouse, 2016.


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