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Homegrown talent to spearhead Grantown birthday celebrations

A concert featuring a number of internationally renowned stars will be the musical highlight of an event which is pipped to be the Highlands’ biggest…

Rare ox beating the odds at Highland wildlife park

Boeuf the male musk ox calf at RZSS Highland Wildlife Park by Kincraig is celebrating his first birthday today (Tuesday).

Former Badenoch and Strathspey MP says death will be blow for Scotland and Europe

Former Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey MP Danny Alexander has paid tribute to his late party colleague.

First Minister pays tribute to Charles Kennedy

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Charles Kennedy.

Tributes pouring in for "lovely man" Charles Kennedy

Tributes are pouring in for Charles Kennedy, the former Liberal Democrat leader and Ross, Skye and Lochaber MP who has died at his home in Lochaber.

Local MSP's opposition to Assisted Suicide Bill

A Highland MSP has explained his opposition to the Assisted Suicide Scotland Bill after this week’s crucial vote at Holyrood.

Jaci Douglas resigns from Highland Independent group on council

Strathspey and Badenoch councillor Jaci Douglas has resigned from the opposition Independent group.

SNP in talks to hold on to leadership

The Scottish National Party are battling to form Highland Council’s new administration and say talks with other parties today were "encouraging".

Liberal Democrat Group to quit Highland Council administration

The Liberal Democrat group at Highland Council are in talks with other groups with a view to forming a new administration to run the council.

Police appeal after laptop stolen near Dulnain Bridge

Police Scotland is appealing for information after a laptop computer, i-Pod and a Samsung tablet were stolen from a vehicle whilst parked and left unattended…

Grantown's birthday party to serve up a tasty treat

Organisers of the Highlands’ biggest birthday party are savouring a slice of funding that will soon help them serve up a tasty event.

Highlands Labour MSP calls for end to 'destruction' of Scottish police force

Highlands and Islands MSP and Shadow Transport and Islands Minster, David Stewart, has lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament calling on the Government…

Grantown FC enjoy title celebrations - pictures

In the meantime, Grantown FC have been looking into whether their Nethy Bridge home or the 4G pitch at Aviemore Community Centre would meet the higher…

Highland MSP challenges Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

A Highland MSP has challenged the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on the number of retained firefighters in the region.

Strath ladies given the opportunity to tee-off for free

Women are being offered a complimentary round of golf in Aviemore in celebration of National Golf Month.

Badenoch MSP welcomes water bills cut for charities

A Badenoch MSP has welcomed Scottish Government changes to the water exemption scheme.

WWF supports can and bottle refund scheme in Scotland

Introducing a deposit refund system for cans and bottles in Scotland would cut waste and protect the environment, a wildlife charity has claimed.

RSPB Scotland joins fight to save red squirrel

A project to save Scotland’s red squirrels has been boosted by a major wildlife conservation charity.

Highland Council budget cuts could make things worse for head teachers

Head teachers say they spend most of their time acting as school caretakers, doing menial tasks like ordering light bulbs.

Dishonesty down in the Highlands

Local figures for Highland and Islands Division show a reduction in overall crimes of dishonesty including housebreaking, fraud and vehicle crime down…