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Alexander calls for more youth MPs

Alexander calls for more youth MPs

With interest in politics high after the independence referendum, Highland MP Danny Alexander is encouraging young people to consider standing for the…


MP's open letter on Iraqi action

MP's open letter on Iraqi action

The strath’s Liberal Democrat MP has written an open letter explaining his support for the Government’s action against Isil.


Raigmore ward closed by bug outbreak

Raigmore ward closed by bug outbreak

A Medical Ward (2A) in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness has closed to new admissions and visitors are being asked to keep visiting to an absolute minimum…


Wargamers set to battle it out at Culloden

Wargamers set to battle it out at Culloden

Prizes worth up to £200 and a new trophy are up for grabs in the Cuil Lodair wargames and modelling fair, to be held at Culloden Battlefield and…


Urban orienteers to take over Kingussie tomorrow

Urban orienteers to take over Kingussie tomorrow

IT’S all happening in the capital of Badenoch this weekend - both indoors and out.


Get steaming in the Cairngorms to help charity

Get steaming in the Cairngorms to help charity

The Strathspey Railway steamin' special in support of Marie Curie Cancer Care will soon be leaving the platform.


It's Strictly for dance fans in Grantown!

It's Strictly for dance fans in Grantown!

Strictly dance fans in Grantown will have to perform a quick foxtrot to make sure they do not miss out in the hottest tickets in town when they go on…


Kingussie recycling centre to close for a short spell

Kingussie recycling centre to close for a short spell

Highland Council is advising people that the recycling centre in Kingussie will be temporarily closed the first weekend of October due to essential maintenance…


"Call out" for Highland fire exercise

"Call out" for Highland fire exercise

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service multi-agency exercise at Fort William drew 30 emergency service personnel from around the Highlands.


NHS Highland apology after "next of kin" complaint

NHS Highland apology after "next of kin" complaint

NHS Highland’s Chief Executive has apologised for not including next of kin in decisions about the care and treatment of a patient during 2011.


A9 travellers face traffic restrictions

A9 travellers face traffic restrictions

Traffic restrictions on two sections of the A9 are being imposed next week as work is carried out for the dualling programme.


Police appeal after serious road accident near Aviemore

Police appeal after serious road accident near Aviemore

Police are appealing for information after a serious road accident involving one car last night near Aviemore.


Scotland's domain names boom

Scotland's domain names boom

Scotland has embraced its own domain name destiny with more than 4,000 .Scot domain names being signed up in the first hour of the domains being available.


Highlands host military manoeuvres

Highlands host military manoeuvres

Exercise Joint Warrior 142 is coming.


Bid to rerail 'state guardian' plan comes to Highlands

Bid to rerail 'state guardian' plan comes to Highlands

Controversial plans to introduce a "state guardian" for every child in Scotland will be scrutinised by MSPs, academics, social work experts and medics…


Splits begin to show within Highland Council ruling adminstration

Splits begin to show within Highland Council ruling adminstration

Cracks are beginning to show within Highland Council’s ruling coalition with factions questioning the future of the alliance.


Highlands politicians react to vote for 'No'

Highlands politicians react to vote for 'No'

The win for the No camp reflected badly on the better off and could be a sign of Scotland losing its social conscience, MSP John Finnie has claimed.


Speculation over the future of RockNess music festival

Speculation over the future of RockNess music festival

The future of the RockNess music festival has been thrown into doubt after organisers refused to confirm if it will return next year.


Final Scottish Independence Referendum figures for the Highlands

Final Scottish Independence Referendum figures for the Highlands

A total of 78,069 votes were cast for Yes and a total of 87,739 votes were cast for No.


£10 million Cairngorms gateway plan goes public

£10 million Cairngorms gateway plan goes public

The public is to get their first chance to have a say on controversial plans for a £10 million facelift of the strath’s most popular…


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