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Musk ox make their debut at Kincraig

Musk ox make their debut at Kincraig

The only two Musk Ox in the UK made their formal public debut today at the Highland Wildlife Park. The mother and daughter act took to their outdoor…


Police appeal for information after Caley-Celtic incident

Police appeal for information after Caley-Celtic incident

Northern Constabulary are appealing for information following an incident in the ground during the Inverness Caledonian v Celtic match on Saturday.


First Minister pays tribute to The Queen

First Minister pays tribute to The Queen

First Minister Alex Salmond has today paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth on the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne. The First…


Aviemore resort announces swim deal for locals as backlash continues

Aviemore resort announces swim deal for locals as backlash continues

Macdonald Resorts have just gone public with their plans to replace the High Life Highland scheme at their Aviemore resort with their own swimming membership…


Council Tax set to be frozen again for Highland residents

Council Tax set to be frozen again for Highland residents

Highland Council is being recommended to freeze the Council Tax for a fifth successive year next week. Members of the full council meeting in Inverness…


Boat of Garten osprey chick feared dead

Boat of Garten osprey chick feared dead

It is feared that a chick fledged at the Loch Garten Osprey Centre by Boat of Garten could be dead after going ‘missing in action’. The male chick,…


Kingussie hospital's future assured "for next five years"

Kingussie hospital's future assured "for next five years"

Assurances have been given by NHS Highland bosses that the future of St Vincent’s Hospital in Kingussie is secured for at least the next five years. Supporters…


Young Kings are princes on the field

Young Kings are princes on the field

TEN teams from five local schools competed in the RBS first shinty area qualifiers at Dalfaber on Sunday. Kingussie were victorious in the P5 and P7…


Jags are out to prove a point at Cove

Jags are out to prove a point at Cove

? THE WEATHER may have disappointed Strathspey Thistle on Saturday as their home game with Formartine United was frozen out, but the Jags are raring to…


Superbug ward reopens at Inverness hospital

Superbug ward reopens at Inverness hospital

A ward shut at the Highlands’ biggest hospital because of the outbreak of a superbug has now reopened. There have been no new cases of Clostridium…


Stag gets plastered

Stag gets plastered

From “The Strathspey and Badenoch Herald” of February 5, 1987 THERE is no more a stag-ger in the walk of the Monarch of the Glen thanks to the effort…


'Hotel for druggies' jibe at Badenoch and Strathspey toilets

'Hotel for druggies' jibe at Badenoch and Strathspey toilets

There are claims that three public toilets in Badenoch and Strathspey which will shortly be left unmanned will become "hotels for druggies and alcoholics". Highland…


Bid to ease traffic congestion during Kessock Bridge repairs

Bid to ease traffic congestion during Kessock Bridge repairs

Resurfacing work to extend the life of the Kessock Bridge will be carried out over two periods to allow the bridge to remain at full capacity during its…


Walker the polar bear battles pandas and penguins

Walker the polar bear battles pandas and penguins

Walker the polar bear is in embroiled in a big popularity battle with pandas and penguins. In the battle of the black and whites, things are heating…


Raigmore hospital latest on superbug outbreak

Raigmore hospital latest on superbug outbreak

Bosses at the Highland’s biggest and busiest hospital have given the lastest situation on the outbreak of Clostridium difficile. They have reported…


A year of celebration

A year of celebration

THIS year will be celebrated for many reasons. It will see the Queen reach her diamond jubilee – 60 years as head of state.


First bands named for RockNess 2012

First bands named for RockNess 2012

The first big names for this year’s Rockness Festival have just been announced. Confirmed to play on the shores of Loch Ness this summer are Mumford…


Aviemore businesses "praying for snow"

Aviemore businesses "praying for snow"

CairnGorm Mountain bosses are keeping "everything crossed" for more snow after a sluggish start to the season. The forecast is for the weather to get…


Search called off for missing Cairngorms climber

Search called off for missing Cairngorms climber

Police have said that the search for missing North Yorkshire man Grant Cunliffe has been stood down. A third day of searches has failed to find any…


Aviemore husky rally is a howling success again

Aviemore husky rally is a howling success again

Around 2,000 spectators descended on Glenmore Forest Park to enjoy the latest Arden Grange Aviemore Sled Dog Rally. Mushers from throughout the UK…


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