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More EasyJet flights to London from Highlands

More EasyJet flights to London from Highlands

More flights between the Highlands and London will be available next month.


Windfarmers 1, anti-windfarmers 1

Windfarmers 1, anti-windfarmers 1

FINANCE Secretary John Swinney has granted planning consent for a proposed wind farm at Tom Nan Clach, north-east Tomatin.


Police motorbike campaign makes a wheel difference

Police motorbike campaign makes a wheel difference

FOLLOWING a campaign to highlight motorcycle safety, bringing in dedicated police motorcyclists and social media, Police Scotland are reporting a reduction…


Dava anti-wind farm campaigners feel encouraged

Dava anti-wind farm campaigners feel encouraged

CAMPAIGNERS against the proposed Glenkirk and Tom nan Clach wind farms say they have been given encouragement by a recent refusal on a planned development.


Bikers get their kicks in Carrbridge

Bikers get their kicks in Carrbridge

YOUNGSTERS in Carrbridge have got on their bikes and put their community on the map with a brand-new purpose-built all-terrain park.


Highland seal pup is first to be rescued this season

Highland seal pup is first to be rescued this season

A newborn seal pup found lying on a grassy shoreline in Dingwall with its umbilical cord still attached is the first of many harbour seal pups the Scottish…


Helicopter boss visits new search and rescue centre in Inverness

Helicopter boss visits new search and rescue centre in Inverness

The head of Bristow Helicopters has travelled to Inverness to discuss the company’s plans for a search and rescue base at Inverness Airport…


Strath sailor says reports of his Phillipines mugging are greatly-exaggerated

Strath sailor says reports of his Phillipines mugging are greatly-exaggerated

A Badenoch sailing instructor has told the Strathy that reports of his mugging in the Phillipines have been greatly exaggerated.


Smart phones users in Highlands asked to help plot signal map

Smart phones users in Highlands asked to help plot signal map

Smart phone users in the strath are being urged to back a new project to map phone phone signals in the area.


MSP calls for London Northolt option to be examined

MSP calls for London Northolt option to be examined

A Highlands and Islands MSP has called for a new solution to ensure that air passengers from the "forgotten regions" of the UK can in effect fly…


Strath businesses urged to get behind Highland flights campaign

Strath businesses urged to get behind Highland flights campaign

Businesses in the strath are being urged to participate in an online survey in a bid to help strengthen the case to keep crucial air links between the…


Ryder Cup public ballot starts today

Ryder Cup public ballot starts today

Golf lovers in the strath will get the chance from later today to put in for tickets for the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles .


Four men to appear in court on A9 drug charges

Four men to appear in court on A9 drug charges

Four men are due to appear in court tomorrow (Monday) in connection with a drugs seizure on the A9 on Friday evening.


'Ecstasy' tablet warning for Rockness revellers

'Ecstasy' tablet warning for Rockness revellers

Police Scotland has issued a timely warning about the dangers of two different tablets being sold as ‘ecstasy’ tablets with RockNess just…


Fears over direction of Procurator Fiscal service

Fears over direction of Procurator Fiscal service

A Highland solicitor fears the procurator fiscal’s service is becoming too remote from the people it is meant to serve.


Strathy reporter to be laid to rest near family home

Strathy reporter to be laid to rest near family home

The life of Strathy reporter Clive Dennier will be celebrated next Friday (June 14).


Orphaned pine marten kits are rescued from Highlands attic

Orphaned pine marten kits are rescued from Highlands attic

Two orphaned pine marten kits are recovering in Scottish SPCA care after they were found in an attic in the Highlands.


Unusual sight wings its way into Strathspey

Unusual sight wings its way into Strathspey

The strath has been visited by a very rare arrival despite its names.


Potential bedroom tax loop to be explored by Highland Council

Potential bedroom tax loop to be explored by Highland Council

A potential loophole around the "bedroom tax" is to be explored by Highland Council - after it emerged more than 400 people have fallen behind with…


MSP calls for roads clampdown on "inconsiderate" farmers

MSP calls for roads clampdown on "inconsiderate" farmers

A Highlands and Islands MSP has called for more action to prevent the frustration caused to other road users by slow moving farm vehicles.


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