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Loch Garten ospreys on their way to sunnier climes

Loch Garten ospreys on their way to sunnier climes

Both the Loch Garten osprey youngsters are making good progress on their migrations to warmer climes, the RSPB has reported.


Cairngorms to star in new Scottish movie

Cairngorms to star in new Scottish movie

Just when you thought it was safe to go out into the Cairngorms...


Housing threat to Culloden battlefield blocked

Housing threat to Culloden battlefield blocked

A bid to demolish farm buildings to make space for 16 new houses near the Culloden Battlefield instead, has been thwarted by Highland councillors.


Hope small Highland communities could be exempt from Bedroom Tax

Hope small Highland communities could be exempt from Bedroom Tax

Hopes that some parts of the Highlands, which have a population of less than 3,000 people, could win exemptions from the controversial "bedroom tax" have…


Motorists warned about road bridge closure in Badenoch

Motorists warned about road bridge closure in Badenoch

Motorists are being advised that essential maintenance works will be carried out on the B970 which will result in the closure of Feshie Bridge.


Second gull shot with a crossbow in Highland capital

Second gull shot with a crossbow in Highland capital

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a gull was shot with a crossbow in Inverness, the second incident of this nature this year.


'Impotent' father of nine denies being a flasher

'Impotent' father of nine denies being a flasher

A father of nine claimed in court he was impotent as he faced an allegation of public indecency in a car on the banks of the Caledonian Canal on Mothers…


Two people seriously injured in A9 crash in Badenoch

Two people seriously injured in A9 crash in Badenoch

Police have said that two people have been badly injured in an accident on the A9 near Kingussie involving a car, motorbike and campervan.


Celtic fans caught with cocaine at Caley match

Celtic fans caught with cocaine at Caley match

Two teenage Celtic football fans attending a match at the Caley Thistle Stadium were caught in possession of cocaine in the loo, Inverness Sheriff Court…


Harleys thunder into Aviemore for biggest UK gathering

Harleys thunder into Aviemore for biggest UK gathering

"We’re all ready to rock an’ roll!" confirmed organisers as the biggest ever Thunder in the Glens Rally gets underway.


"Building site" Kingussie school to remain closed

"Building site" Kingussie school to remain closed

Kingussie High School is not expected to re-open until next week after Highland Council assurances that it would be business as normal tomorrow…


New Highland homes needed for special labradoodles

New Highland homes needed for special labradoodles

The Scottish SPCA's Inverness-based animal rescue and rehoming centre is appealing to experienced dog owners to consider giving two rather special labradoodles…


Investigation continues into Highland abbey school abuse claims

Investigation continues into Highland abbey school abuse claims

Police Scotland are continuing their investigations in relation to allegations of historic physical and sexual abuse carried out at Fort Augustus Abbey…


Uproar over tiger cub bidding war

Uproar over tiger cub bidding war

The Highland Wildlife Park has come in for criticism for auctioning off a behind the scenes prize to see the tiger cubs with a minimum bid of £1,000.


A Scottish first for young Strathspey golden eagle

A Scottish first for young Strathspey golden eagle

Two young golden eagles have been found to lay eggs at just three years old for the first time ever in Scotland.


Kingussie High School not to re-open until Friday

Kingussie High School not to re-open until Friday

Highland Council is informing parents and pupils of Kingussie High School that the school will now not re-open to children until Friday (August 23).


School starts for... strath's new teachers

School starts for... strath's new teachers

More than 100 probationer teachers are starting out on their new careers including eight in Badenoch and Strathspey's two secondary schools.


'Poisonous' attacks on Highland Council officials are slammed

'Poisonous' attacks on Highland Council officials are slammed

"Poisonous" attacks on Highland Council bosses by the political opposition has badly damaged staff morale, a SNP politician has claimed.


Police appeal after dog found by A9 at Slochd Summit

Police appeal after dog found by A9 at Slochd Summit

Police are keen to trace owner of female Staffordshire Bull Terrier found near Slochd Summit at the weekend.


Police to target speeding near Highland schools as classrooms reopen

Police to target speeding near Highland schools as classrooms reopen

Police will be targeting speeding motorists around the strath’s roads from tomorrow (Tuesday) for the next fortnight to ensure the safety of pupils…


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