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Summer in the Cairngorms has a sting in the tail

Summer in the Cairngorms has a sting in the tail

A plague of wasps have hit the strath, with more of the pesky blighters around than in recent years.


Highland MSP seeks clarification on crackdown on A9 speeders

Highland MSP seeks clarification on crackdown on A9 speeders

Highlands and  Islands Labour MSP David Stewart has placed a Parliamentary Question looking for more details on the 687 motorists caught speeding…


Local MP welcomes new move on high fuel prices

Local MP welcomes new move on high fuel prices

Local  MP fDanny Alexander has welcomed the latest Office of Fair Trading (OFT) announcement - asking concerned motorists and organisations to submit…


Paralympian Dave wins gold medal for the strath

Paralympian Dave wins gold medal for the strath

PARALYMPIC rowing gold medal winner Dave Smith has revealed that he was in so much pain as he crossed the finish line that he did not even realise he…


Strath athletes boost Scottish success at the London 2012 Paralympics

Strath athletes boost Scottish success at the London 2012 Paralympics

Strath athletes Dave Smith and Craig MacLean’s gold medals have helped Scottish athletes competing at the London 2012 Paralympics eclipse the country’s achievements…


Police disappointed with A9 speeding figures

Police disappointed with A9 speeding figures

Officers from Northern Constabulary and Tayside Police have expressed concerns today following final figures from the ten-day A9 enforcement campaign…


Police warn of recent computer scam

Police warn of recent computer scam

Police in Inverness are advising members of the public to be aware of a computer scam that has been reported to them.


Everyone's a winner with our new Hospice Lucky Numbers!

Everyone's a winner with our new Hospice Lucky Numbers!

ONE of the best-loved charities in the north is set to boost its finances after teaming up with Scottish Provincial Press in an exciting new fundraising…


MSP criticises Coalition Government on lack of action over fuel

MSP criticises Coalition Government on lack of action over fuel

Badenoch SNP MSP Dave Thompson  has criticised the UK Government for its failure to take any action to reduce the prohibitive cost of fuel.


Strath postboxes get the Midas touch after Paralympic success

Strath postboxes get the Midas touch after Paralympic success

The finishing touches are just being made to two very special golden postboxes in Badenoch and Strathspey.


First Chairman of the new Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is appointed

First Chairman of the new Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is appointed

Pat Watters will be the first Chair of the new Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Community Safety Minister Roseanna Cunningham announced today.


Clergy at centre of Highland school vote row

Clergy at centre of Highland school vote row

The depute leader of Highland Council wants clergy and other religious representatives to be barred from voting on major education issues, following an…


MSP urges the Scottish Government to intervene over BBC Highlands and Islands job cuts

MSP urges the Scottish Government to intervene over BBC Highlands and Islands job cuts

Highland and Islands SNP MSP, John Finnie, is calling on the Scottish Government to intervene in plans by BBC Scotland to cut the number of Journalists…


Highland Council backs proposal to end right to buy scheme

Highland Council backs proposal to end right to buy scheme

Highland  Council is to support an option being considered by the Scottish Government to end the right that local authority house tenants have to…


New friendship project to start in Badenoch and Strasthpey

New friendship project to start in Badenoch and Strasthpey

People using the services of the Badenoch and Strathspey Community Transport Company will soon benefit from a new friendship project.


Support Highland Hospice

Support Highland Hospice

Scottish Provincial Press, publishers of the Strathy – supporting the Highland Hospice.


Family offer reward for return of stolen war medals

Family offer reward for return of stolen war medals

A family has offered a substantial reward for the return of stolen property including medals from both the First and Second World Wars.


Hospice chief Kenny takes fundraising in his stride

Hospice chief Kenny takes fundraising in his stride

KENNY Steele's commitment to Highland Hospice extends far beyond his day job as chief executive. A keen runner in his spare time, he goes the extra mile…


Win a bumper £500 in cash

Win a bumper £500 in cash

YOU can show your support for Highland Hospice – and give yourself a chance of winning a bumper cash prize – by taking part in Hospice Lucky…


Mountaineers call on tourist industry to help save Scotland's natural beauty

Mountaineers call on tourist industry to help save Scotland's natural beauty

The Mountaineering Council of Scotland (MCofS) is calling on the tourism industry to help in the campaign to save scenic mountain areas from industrialisation…


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