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WATCH: Concerns over Moray FLOW-Park land in Holyrood fishing industry debate
Opposition to a Moray Firth development was discussed in Holyrood for the first time with a motion brought forward by the Scottish Conservatives.
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New owner for historic Highland landmark?
The former Royal Northern Infirmary building, which was put up for sale by the UHI in 2023, is being listed as “under offer” by estate agents.
Hospitality trust sets sail with groundbreaking leadership programmes
Scotland’s hospitality industry is making a bid to improve leadership capabilities with the launch of a dynamic new programme in the Highlands.
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Nairn beach water rated ‘excellent’ in latest report
Known for its beautiful beaches, Nairn has received a top rating for its ‘excellent’ water quality.
‘I will murder you and your families’ - police threatened during siege where house was set on fire
Police had to call for reinforcements and use shields as they were “showered” with shards of glass from broken bottles.
Victims of machete attacks left ‘traumatised and with life-changing injuries’
Police describe the two attacks - that happened months apart - as shocking.
Man beaten unconscious in attack, court told
A man was pelted on the head with rocks and had his neck compressed with a table or other item of furniture in a vicious attack.
Highland Heroes 2026: Nominate your fundraiser of the year
Do you know amazing fundraisers who go above and beyond to support a cause? Nominate them now for a Heroes award!
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YOUR VIEWS: Readers on the issues that matter to them.
11.5-year jail sentence for man who attacked 2 people with machetes on different days
One victim was struck multiple times with a machete including three head wounds, while the other was slashed across his face.
Fatal Accident Inquiry will probe death in prison custody of Renee MacRae and Andrew murderer William MacDowell
A fatal accident inquiry (FAI) is to be held into the death of Renee and Andrew MacRae’s murderer William MacDowell.
‘Excellent’ progress reported on city centre toilet plans
Labour Cllr Michael Gregson has praised progress made on plans to improve public toilet access in Inverness city centre.
Thistle Do Icely, Blizzard Wizard, and Auntie Freeze: Scotland’s famous gritters head out amid snow warnings
Winter’s arrival has again shone a spotlight on Scotland’s famous gritter names - Thistle Do Icely, Get a Grit and many more! Which is your favourite?
Highland MP Angus MacDonald apologises after using offensive racial term in Channel 4 News interview
Highland MP Angus MacDonald has apologised after using a racially offensive term during a Channel 4 News interview.
EXCLUSIVE: First Minister John Swinney slams ‘portable sentiment’ of Inverness asylum protests
He says the Home Office ‘blindsided’ Highland Council which has a track record of helping refugees integrate.
Inverness business leaders have their say on tourism season as one claims it’s ‘not very easy to survive’
Business leaders have had mixed performances across the busy period in the Highland capital with most also noticing an increase during winter months.
Nairn and Auldearn overnight roadworks planned
Amey is undertaking overnight surfacing improvements on the A96 between Nairn and Auldearn from Sunday, November 23 to Saturday, December 6.
DFS ‘change of use’ food store plan approved
A move that could pave the way to turn the furniture retail site into a food shop has been approved - despite the occupant having “no plans” to move.
WATCH: New tartan created for Inverness Castle ahead of reopening
A brand new tartan has been created for the Inverness Castle Experience by a leading Highland designer ahead of its opening.
Landfill hydrogen plan takes small step after common good land lease approved
A small but key step has been taken that could lead to the transformation of a landfill site into a green hydrogen production hub.