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Female hillwalkers told to mind their step when going to the loo in Cairngorms

As if bras weren’t dangerous enough in the Cairngorms, female climbers are now being told to keep a close watch on their panties too!

Lap dancing nights given go-ahead at bar

The owners of an over-21s nightclub in Inverness have been given the go-ahead to start lap dancing nights.

Aviemore pupil wings his way to House of Lords

An Aviemore teen will be at the seat of power later today to sing about the remarkable success story of Scotland’s ospreys.

Mickleson confirms return to Castle Stuart

US star Phil Mickelson has confirmed he will return to Castle Stuart Golf Links to complete in the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open from July 11-14.

Concerns over future of Highland capital Gatwick air link

Concerns have been expressed about Flybe being in talks over the possible sale of its Gatwick arrival and departure slots, which include daily services…

Join a giant moth hunt in Strathspey!

Residents in the strath are being called on to help with a very tricky moth hunt tomorrow (Saturday)

Raigmore hospital ward closed after outbreak of sickness bug

A surgical ward at Inverness' Raigmore Hospital has been closed to new admissions because of an outbreak of the norovirus.

Highland Council offices must remain at community heart call

Squabbling Highland councillors have clashed in a row about where the local authority’s offices should be based in the future.

End is in sight for Inverness bridge roadworks

Peak time traffic management restrictions in place on the Kessock Bridge are due to be lifted by the end of June, Transport Scotland confirmed today.

Tributes paid after schoolgirl's sudden death in Kincraig

An 11-year-old girl who died in the early hours of this morning whilst staying at a watersports centre in Kincraig has been named.

Highland MSP gives his voice away

Badenoch MSP Dave Thompson has volunteered to record his speech for a project which will potentially help reconstruct patient voices that have been damaged…

Cairngorm motorists warned to look out for deer

Motorists in the Highlands are being warned that they should be weary of deer on the road this month.

New date for delayed A95 whisky road repairs

Delayed road repairs on the A95 between Dalvie and Advie are now due to start next week.

Cairngorm race to mark Olympic skier's retirement

Skiers will have the chance to take on two of Scotland’s skiing greats this Sunday when the Noel Baxter retirement race takes place on the White…

Glenmore visitors urged not to stress out capercaillies

Forestry Commission Scotland bosses are urging visitors to Glenmore Forest Park to be mindful that the lekking season has started and to leave the capercaillie…

New patient accommodation opens at Raigmore Hospital

New patient accommodation at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness has reopened today after undergoing a major refurbishment which started in January.

Search begins for new Highland Council chief

The search for Highland Council’s top civil servant has started in earnest after the local authority backed a national recruitment drive which…

500 new jobs to be created in Inverness area

Five hundred new jobs are being created in the Inverness area over the next three years by French firm Capgemini.

Joining Army is good for youngsters, says Highland councillor

Calls to ban 16 and 17-year-olds in the Highlands from becoming soldiers should be ignored because they can flourish in the military, a former Army major…