NEWS

Scotland's newest university open for business

With only five weeks to go before exam results are published, Scotland’s newest university, The University of the Highlands and Islands,…

New £3.5M Badenoch school extension given the go-ahead

A badly needed £3.5 million extension will bring an end to the "terrible" teaching conditions at the strath’s largest secondary school.

Travel problems caused by severe weather

ScotRail today confirmed a derailed freight train and flooding are causing disruption to its West Highland Line services.

Health advice for T in the Park revellers

Scotland's national telehealth organisation is urging music lovers in the Highlands going to T in the Park to be prepared to look after their health.

Calls for HGVs to be banned from UK motorways on Sundays

The incoming president of the Institute of Highway Engineers risks the wrath of truckers - but may earn the adulation of weekend motorists.

Highland councillor hits out at road repair methods

A councillor has claimed using cold tar to fill in potholes on the Highlands’s crumbling road network is "ridiculous" and should only be used…

Walker lifts the Scottish Hydro again

England's Sam Walker became the first multiple winner of the Scottish Hydro Challenge at the Macdonald Spey Valley golf course in a thrilling climax.

Tomatin Distillery opens up new look visitor centre

Tomatin Distillery is looking forward to welcome in excess of 20,000 visitors to its new look visitor centre this summer.

Alleged online loans fraud

POLICE wish to highlight ongoing reports of possible fraudulent schemes carried out over the telephone. Reports of fraudulent offers of loans in return…

Black Watch soldiers are welcomed to the House of Commons by MP Danny Alexander

120 soldiers from 20th Armoured Brigade including 3 Scots (Blackwatch) were welcomed home by Danny Alexander, MP for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch & Strathspey.…

Els hoping to star at Castle Stuart

Ernie Els is hoping to be to the 'four' next month when he lines up in the field for the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open at Castle Stuart Golf…

MacTavish success has ’More looking for treble

NEWTONMORE have taken the first step on the road to a possible cup treble this season with a 5-1 victory at Inverness’s Bught Park over North First Division…

A9 dualling should be addressed urgently

By Danny Alexander MP BEFORE I begin I would like to express my deepest of condolences to all those affected by the recent tragic accidents on the…

King hails war effort as Germany surrenders

Germany surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, the capitulation being signed by a German emissary at Reims early on Monday, May 7, and Tuesday was…

Killer bee disease found in Inverness-shire

An outbreak of American Foulbrood (AFB), a disease affecting colonies of honeybees, has been found in an apiary in Inverness-shire. The disease was…

£9.53 million invested in new Highland home for worldwide diabetes research

Inverness is to be the new home for all diabetes research and development into blood glucose monitoring carried out worldwide by international company…

Camanachd Cup quarter-final draw announced

The draw for the Scottish Hydro Camanachd Cup has seen Newtonmore given a home draw and the Kings play away should they progress this weekend.

First Minister attends premiere of blockbuster movie

First Minister Alex Salmond has walked a special green carpet at the world premiere of the Disney-Pixar animation Brave. Featuring the voices of Craig…

Bid to unearth golf stars of the future in the strath

Local children are to be given tips on how they could one day emulate the likes of Tiger Woods, Luke Donald and other top golfers. More than 240 children…

Passenger numbers on rise at Inverness Airport

Passenger numbers at the region’s airports are continuing to rise, boosted by growing demand for international flights. Passenger data published today…