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Sarclet racing is a close-run affair

Sarclet racing is a close-run affair

THE sailors of Wick Model Yacht Club endured a drizzly day on April 7 as they took to Sarclet Loch in a strong breeze with mid-sized sails. Sailing into…


Raigmore Hospital ward closed after latest outbreak of superbug

Raigmore Hospital ward closed after latest outbreak of superbug

A ward has been closed to admissions at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness following an outbreak of the superbug Clostridium difficile. A NHS Highland…


Convicted sex offender denies breaching order at Carrbridge swimming pool

Convicted sex offender denies breaching order at Carrbridge swimming pool

A convicted sex offender was remanded at Inverness Sheriff Court for allegedly breaching conditions of a Sex Offenders’ Order by being in a swimming pool…


Man took rat poison as he was handcuffed

Man took rat poison as he was handcuffed

A fatal accident inquiry has heard how a man facing allegations of committing sexual offences began vomiting on a journey from Fort Augustus in a police…


More road works for the A95 Aviemore-Keith route

More road works for the A95 Aviemore-Keith route

Motorists are being warned about more road works on the A95 Aviemore-Keith road from this Wednesday. Transport Scotland’s contractor will be resurfacing…


Passenger numbers soar at Inverness Airport

Passenger numbers soar at Inverness Airport

Passenger numbers at the Highlands’ regional airports continued to grow last month mainly boosted by the success of Inverness Airport’s flagship Amsterdam…


Police warning about telephone scam

Police warning about telephone scam

Police are highlighting a telephone scam which is currently operating in the Highlands and Islands, particularly in the Caithness area. A man using…


Scotland's most beautiful run under starter's orders

Scotland's most beautiful run under starter's orders

This weekend will see 550 runners setting off on ‘the most beautiful run in Scotland’ in Glenlivet. People from all over the country have signed up…


Strath man takes on elements in Siberia

Strath man takes on elements in Siberia

AN AVIEMORE survival expert braved temperatures as low as -40°C, blizzards and winds of 100kph to take part in one of the toughest races on Earth. Neil…


Harry Potter stars to make flying visit to Cairngorms

Harry Potter stars to make flying visit to Cairngorms

Two of the stars of the Harry Potter movies will be making a flying visit to Kincraig this summer. Hedwig and Eral stole the show in the blockbusters…


River "Banksy" strikes in the Cairngorms

River "Banksy" strikes in the Cairngorms

A phantom cairn builder has been working overtime in the strath! One or two enigmatic little structures have been appearing along the River Feshie…


Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards 2012

Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards 2012

Celebrating the best in Highland hospitality.


Active Outdoors

Active Outdoors

The magazine that's packed with the best walking, cycling and mountain routes in the north!


It’s all a matter of preference

It’s all a matter of preference

WHAT’S happening on May 3? When asked this question, most people will either give you a very puzzled look or come up with the wrong answer, such as ‘It’s…


Polar bears get to grips with each other at Kincraig wildlife park

Polar bears get to grips with each other at Kincraig wildlife park

Several thousands people have already turned out to see how the Highland Wildlife Park’s two polar bears are getting on - and they have not been left…


Badenoch giants face long trek if they reach Camanachd final

Badenoch giants face long trek if they reach Camanachd final

The Camanachd Association has announced that the venue for this year’s Scottish Hydro Camanachd Cup Final will be Mossfield Stadium in Oban. It means…


Stamp of approval for Urquhart Castle

Stamp of approval for Urquhart Castle

An iconic Highland landmark has been given the royal stamp of approval. Urquhart Castle on the shore of Loch Ness is featured in the second and concluding…


Boat of Garten residents educated about capercaillie

Boat of Garten residents educated about capercaillie

Members of the Boat of Garten community have got up close to one of nature’s most spectacular shows in Scotland. The 15 residents recently visited…


Boat of Garten Olympic man gets a handle on torch duties

Boat of Garten Olympic man gets a handle on torch duties

The only person from the strath to be given the honour of carrying the Olympic flame ahead of London 2012 has been busy training – with a pickaxe handle…


Dispute over winners and losers in strath after tax changes

Dispute over winners and losers in strath after tax changes

An estimated 98,000 Highlanders on low and middle incomes will see their income tax cut tomorrow (Friday). The boost has come about as a result of…


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