NEWS

Highland youngsters offered chance to give Flora MacDonald’s pup their forever name in Inverness Castle contest.

It is the most faithful of Border Collies, having stood gazing patiently upwards at its owner with one paw raised since the late 19th century.

New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

Helen Crawford says it is a ‘good day for democracy’ as she sought to keep communities informed of the wave of projects planned for the region.

Aviemore taxi driver caught driving under influence of cannabis next day in village

‘He’s lost his sole focus in life and a business he built up for a decade’

Work starts on £185m Tomatin-Moy section of A9 dualling in year the programme was due to be finished

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop says she has her ‘foot to the floor’ and is determined to see it through.

Man fled into forest at Glenmore to try and evade arrest

23-year-old also struggled with police officers trying to handcuff him

Police name 49-year-old Etape Loch Ness cyclist killed in collision with BMW

A 49-year-old man who died following a fatal crash on Island Bank Road, Inverness has been named.

Plans lodged for temporary classroom at Strathspey primary school now at full capacity

Proposed location at Carrbridge Primary School is in area of poor-quality trees

It’s war at the Loch Garten osprey nest!

WATCH the battle as protective male bombs intruder with a salmon!

UPDATE: Three taken to hospital after A9 crash

Three people have been taken to Raigmore Hospital following a crash which closed the A9 for several hours.

Scouse Jack drugs gang member jailed for supplying heroin including to Aviemore

‘I consider you played a significant role albeit you were a foot soldier’

A9 closed at Aviemore following 2-car crash

Emergency services are in attendance following the crash at around 1.15pm. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area.

Is one of Hollywood’s next big blockbusters ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ being filmed in strath?

Cast and crew are believed to be in local area and lots of ‘movie’ activity on Badenoch estate

New affordable housing opens in Carrbridge on site of Scotland’s first ever ski hotel

Highland Council convener says village is ‘crying out’ for the smaller homes for rent

D-day confirmed for Inverness Caledonian Thistle’s administration exit

Alan Savage was confirmed as the preferred bidder earlier this month, and now the final steps to secure the club’s future are imminent.

Crash with car kills Etape Loch Ness cyclist

A cyclist taking part in the annual Etape Loch Ness sportive has died after their bike and a BMW collided on the route near the event’s finish

Duo in court face attempted murder charge

Men, aged 24 and 19, accused of assaulting another 19-year-old man in Hilton at the weekend.

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Badenoch and Strathspey

An extreme wildfire risk is in place for the Highlands and Moray this week, as warmer, drier weather spreads in from the south.

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

It is understood Alness Academy, Wick High, Inverness Royal Academy and Charleston Academy have gender neutral toilets.

Boss Borthwick delighted with Kingussie once they got going

Holders crush Kinlochshiel in first round of Artemis Macaulay Cup

Funds agreed for urgent electrical works at Newtonmore Village Hall

Village venue has been closed to public events in recent weeks because of safety concerns