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Corrieyairack windfarm company respond to crtitics

Corrieyairack windfarm company respond to crtitics

The energy company aiming to build a windfarm at Culachy near to a famous cross country route which runs from Badenoch has responded to criticisms…


Highlands join new safety fire unit

Highlands join new safety fire unit

The fire service is working with Highlands and Islands Airport Ltd to improve safety and reduce risks to local communities, with a new unit unveiled today…


More wind turbine concerns over Corrieyairack

More wind turbine concerns over Corrieyairack

Anti-windfarm campaigners are warning that views from a famous military road through the Scottish highlands will be spoiled if a wind farm application…


Victoria's arrival in Badenoch amuses!

Victoria's arrival in Badenoch amuses!

“We are amused!” say polar bear fans, at the news of Victoria’s arrival in Badenoch today (Wednesday).


Clydesdale banks on polymer fivers

Clydesdale banks on polymer fivers

Clydesdale Bank has revealed that, on the first day in circulation, almost £1 million worth of its new polymer banknotes were taken out of ATMs…


Biomass boiler explodes at Raigmore

Biomass boiler explodes at Raigmore

Following an internal investigation by the NHS Highland estates department, it has been discovered that the incident at the Raigmore Hospital this morning…


New series of The Mountain to return but with a twist

New series of The Mountain to return but with a twist

BBC Scotland has confirmed that hit show ‘The Mountain’ will get a second series – but this time will feature CairnGorm Mountain…


Still time to get involved in Badenoch and Strathspey football league

Still time to get involved in Badenoch and Strathspey football league

The Strathspey & Badenoch Welfare FA's 2015 AGM will take place next Wednesday (March 25) 7:30pm at the Royal British Legion in Aviemore.


New golf course set to open at Castle Stuart

New golf course set to open at Castle Stuart

The legendary Arnold Palmer is to build his first golf course in Scotland in a partnership with Castle Stuart Golf Links near Inverness.


Police name lorry driver killed in A9 crash near Kingussie

Police name lorry driver killed in A9 crash near Kingussie

Police have named the lorry driver who was killed in an early morning accident near Kingussie on the A9 yesterday (Thursday).


Carrbridge attraction up for big award

Carrbridge attraction up for big award

One of the Highlands' favourite attractions has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.


A9 closed near Kingussie after fatal lorry crash

A9 closed near Kingussie after fatal lorry crash

Police have confirmed that an man has died following a collision involving two lorries on the A9 by Kingussie at around 6.10am today.The driver…


Highlands MSPs welcome "surcharge" consultation

Highlands MSPs welcome "surcharge" consultation

Highlands and Islands Labour MSPs have welcomed the announcement that a consultation on electricity distribution costs in the North of Scotland is to…


Will Danny Alexander deliver the next budget?

Will Danny Alexander deliver the next budget?

Badenoch and Strathspey MP Danny Alexander is a 20/1 bet to deliver the next budget, according to bookmakers William Hill.


"Road safety" priority prompts Scottish review

"Road safety" priority prompts Scottish review

Feedback from the public has put road safety as one of local communities’ top three concerns.


Badenoch and Strathspey MP welcomes "Highland" budget

Badenoch and Strathspey MP welcomes "Highland" budget

Local MP and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander has hailed the 2015 Budget as a “budget for the Highlands, delivered by a Highlander”.


Kingussie "winner" smelled a rat

Kingussie "winner" smelled a rat

A Kingussie pensioner was excited this week to hear that he’d won a European lottery prize of £725,000 - and guess what, without even buying…


New Inverness Airport search and rescue base unveiled

New Inverness Airport search and rescue base unveiled

The launch of the Inverness civilian UK search and rescue (SAR) helicopter service was marked today (Tuesday) in a ceremony held at the new base at Inverness…


Outdoors is best, says SNH

Outdoors is best, says SNH

Teachers who take their pupils outdoors find it makes their learning “more enjoyable, challenging, active and collaborative” according to…


Vomiting bug closes Raigmore Hospital ward

Vomiting bug closes Raigmore Hospital ward

A medical ward at Inverness' Raigmore Hospital has been closed to new admissions and visitors are being asked to stay away while staff deal with…


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