NEWS

Emergency services attending A9 accident near Dalwhinnie

Police are currently attending an accident on the A9 involving a car and motorcycle just north of the Drumochter pass.

Horse riders to have their say on speed limits

Some of Britain's most vulnerable road users - horse riders and carriage drivers - are being urged to give their views on whether lowering speed…

Scottish Ministers record good luck message for athletes

Scottish Ministers have recorded a good luck message to all 54 Olympians and 23 Scottish Paralympians competing in London 2012.

MP Danny Alexander welcomes drop in fuel prices

A drop in local fuel prices, following the opening of the new Asda superstore in Inverness, has been welcomed by local MP Danny Alexander.

Ban on same sex marriage to end in Scotland

The Scottish Government have announced that they will bring forward legislation to lift the ban on same-sex marriage in Scotland, in both civil and religious…

First Minister Alex Salmond pledges radical Land Reform Review

A radical review of land reform will deliver a more successful Scotland with stronger communities and economic growth, First Minister Alex Salmond said…

Police size cannabis with £100,000 street value from house between Inverness and Nairn

Police have seized a cannabis cultivation with an estimated street value of £100,000 from a property just off the A96 at Gollanfield, between Inverness…

Charities to benefit from Scottish Open

The two official charities for the 2012 Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open will benefit from an equal share of £30,404 thanks to the…

Campaigners frustrated at further delay on gay marriage

The Scottish Government today disappointed equality campaigners and LGBT communities by again failing to announce a decision on same-sex marriage

Justice Secretary to visit Northern Constabulary in Inverness

Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill will visit Inverness tomorrow (Wednesday) to learn more about policing in the Northern Constabulary area.

Bad weather affects birdlife in the strath

Bad weather in the strath is having a detrimental impact on birdlife in the area, an expert has warned.

Weather affects birdlife in the strath

Weather changes in the Cairngorm National Park are having a detrimental impact on birdlife in the area, an expert has warned.

Weather dampens Highlands' air passenger figures

Passenger numbers at the region’s airports grew last month but the strong growth of recent times was dampened by unseasonable weather conditions.

Lorry fire closes A9 near Aviemore for the whole morning

Traffic is being diverted from the A9 at Granish Junction, Aviemore after a Co-op delivery lorry went on fire there shortly after midnight.

Sights, sounds and smells of steam age come to Boat of Garten

The sights, sounds and smells of the golden age of steam can be enjoyed on the Strathspey Railway this Saturday and Sunday at Boat of Garten Station.

Fans urged to back Castle Stuart event

GOLF fans from Badenoch and Strathspey and across the region are being urged to help give Castle Stuart the best chance of hosting the Aberdeen Asset…