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Cairngorm baby reindeer brings warm glow during chilly weather

Cairngorm baby reindeer brings warm glow during chilly weather

Seven-month-old baby reindeer Svalbard, from the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre at Glenmore, is looking forward to his first Christmas. Born in May to mum…


A9 reopens after seven vehicle accident near Dalwhinnie

A9 reopens after seven vehicle accident near Dalwhinnie

The A9 Inverness-Perth road has re-opened in both directions following the earlier road traffic accident involving seven vehicles by Dalwhinnie. A…


White witch party glass attack man found guilty

White witch party glass attack man found guilty

A jury has found an Inverness man guilty of a bottle attack as he left a midsummer party for white witches then learned he was out on licence having been…


Thousands in Highlands could see their disability welfare scrapped

Thousands in Highlands could see their disability welfare scrapped

More than 3000 people who receive disability benefits in the Highlands could see their payments scrapped because of a major overhaul of the welfare system. The…


Police investigate sudden death of woman

Police investigate sudden death of woman

Police are carrying out inquiries into the sudden death of a 38 year old woman.


Ski season starts at CairnGorm Mountain

Ski season starts at CairnGorm Mountain

More than 400 skiers and snowboarders took advantage of clear skies and pisted powdery snow conditions to get CairnGorm Mountain’s 50th season up and…


Tidy up starts in Badenoch and Strathspey after the big storm

Tidy up starts in Badenoch and Strathspey after the big storm

A big clear up was under way in Badenoch and Strathspey on Friday after some of the worst gales Badenoch and Strathspey has seen in living memory. Police…


MSP pledges to keep MS high on the political agenda

MSP pledges to keep MS high on the political agenda

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has pledged to keep MS high on the political agenda at the Scottish Parliament.


First avalanches of the winter in the Cairngorms

First avalanches of the winter in the Cairngorms

The first avalanche has already occurred in the Cairngorms and the range has been blasted by winds of more than 130mph in recent days. There was an…


Aviemore Village Hall expected to be knocked down

Aviemore Village Hall expected to be knocked down

Plans to knock down Aviemore Village Hall and build 20 affordable homes in its place on the site are being recommended for approval. The hall was put…


Shinty legend has a royal day out

Shinty legend has a royal day out

Kingussie shinty star Ronald Ross, the most successful player in the sport’s history, has just collected his MBE from HRH Prince Charles at Buckingham…


Controversy mars rip-roaring encounter

Controversy mars rip-roaring encounter

Inverurie started brightly as they looked to take the game to the Jags in Saturday’s Highland League match. Andy Low was denied by a Willie Ridgers…


Munro insists that a Thistle win is not too far away

Munro insists that a Thistle win is not too far away

JAGS centre-half Fraser Munro feels that Thistle are getting closer to that elusive first win of the season, having run a number of teams close in recent…


Anisa gives ’More the right attitude!

Anisa gives ’More the right attitude!

Newtonmore shinty stars have revealed the surprise secret weapon that helped them win the Premier League and Camanachd Cup title – attitude training from…


The real problem with flu is...getting better!

The real problem with flu is...getting better!

THIS week I have mostly been suffering from the annoying things people say when you have the ’flu. Actually having the ’flu was bad enough. I lay in bed…


We need detail behind A9 dualling pledge

We need detail behind A9 dualling pledge

THE SNP Government yesterday (Tuesday) gave a broad timetable for the dualling of the A9 between Inverness and Perth. Ministers have scheduled the…


Badenoch and Strathspey's oldest resident passes away

Badenoch and Strathspey's oldest resident passes away

Badenoch and Strathspey’s oldest resident – who hit the headlines with her birthday exploits after becoming a centenarian – has died aged 107. Mrs…


Charlie Kennedy will not duck heavyweight battle

Charlie Kennedy will not duck heavyweight battle

Former Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy has admitted a political battle with Iocal MP Danny Alexander in 2015’s General Election is looming - if a controversial…


Plea to look out for elderly neighbours over winter in Badenoch and Strathspey

Plea to look out for elderly neighbours over winter in Badenoch and Strathspey

The arrival of wintry weather conditions has prompted Highland Council to remind people to look out for those in strath who might need a little extra…


Police appeal after Aviemore booze theft

Police appeal after Aviemore booze theft

Police in Aviemore are appealing for witnesses after a man stole a one litre bottle of vodka and a case of beer from the Tesco store in Aviemore.


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