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Highlands warned on ragwort

The increasing occurrence of the poisonous weed ragwort, or 'stinking willie', has been drawn to the attention of the Highland Council and Scottish Government…

Love blossoms in new Cairngorm TV series

A story of blossoming love in the strath will be showcased when the hit TV series, The Mountain, makes its much-anticipated return to the small screen.

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Cairngorms win glowing visitor rating

A new survey has given the Cairngorms National Park a glowing report as a holiday destination.

Highlands woman jailed for spitting at police officers

A sheriff told a woman who spat at two police officers she had a considerable record for abusing police any time they came near her.

Strathspey landmarks receive funding boost

Landmarks and community facilities in Strathspey have been allocated nearly £400,000 as part of an £8 million capital investment scheme approved…

Raigmore Hospital retains healthy eating award

Raigmore Hospital has retained an award for supporting healthier eating.

NFU Scotland calls for Bonfire Night sky lantern ban

Scots celebrating Bonfire Night this year are being urged to do so without using sky lanterns.

Stone Roses confirmed as T in the Park's first headliners for 2016

They must still want to be adored more than 25 years on from when they first exploded onto the music scene . . . The Stone Roses have been confirmed as…

Tributes paid to veteran of The Great Outdoors Challenge

Every now and again life throws up a character – an individual who stands out from the crowd. Derek Emsley was definitely one of those.

Highland army houses could be used to home Syrian refugees

Highland revellers urged to celebrate Bonfire Night safely

Bonfire Night revellers in the Highlands are being reminded to take care and understand how to treat minor burns ahead of this year’s celebrations…

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Snowsports group calls for more investment in uplift at CairnGorm Mountain

A group which is campaigning for improved uplift at CairnGorm Mountain has said the new operators will need to invest more money in the uplift in…

Public urged to have say on big money plans for CairnGorm Mountain

There is still plenty of scope for changes to eye-catching – and potentially controversial – plans for a new Day Lodge and associated facilities…

Growth in Highland airport passenger numbers

NEW figures show the number of passengers flying to and from the Highlands has grown, but some north gateways have been hit by a decrease in energy-related…