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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…


Cairngorms housing plan legal battle round three

Cairngorms housing plan legal battle round three

The Cairngorms National Park Authority has expressed its disappointment that yet another legal challenge has been made against their blueprint for housing…


Highland man jailed for downloading information to make explosive device

Highland man jailed for downloading information to make explosive device

A Conon Bridge man has been jailed for four months under the Terrorism Act for downloading information from the internet which showed how to prepare an…


Crown refutes claims that procurators are all on holiday

Crown refutes claims that procurators are all on holiday

The Crown Office has refuted suggestions that they had insufficient staff to deal with cases coming up at court in Inverness.


Police warn female revellers in strath to be careful

Police warn female revellers in strath to be careful

Police are advising revellers to take care after an incident in Kingussie in the early hours of last Friday when a woman was allegedly assaulted in a…


Alexander questions A9 average camera plan

Alexander questions A9 average camera plan

Badenoch and Strathspey MP Danny Alexander has urged the Scottish Government to end seven years of delay over dualling the A9.


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