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Historic north Highland pub reopens with aim to become ‘social hub’ for the community
A historic pub on the north coast has officially reopened in Tongue, as part of ongoing efforts to support year-round tourism and community life.
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Friends set to take on Great Wall of China trek for charity
Sandra Campbell will be joined by her friend as part of a larger group to raise funds for Highland Hospice.
BREAKING: Crash partially blocks A96 between Nairn and Forres
An accident has partly blocked the A96 between Nairn and Forres.
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City Seen Flashback: Pictures from Inverness in 2016
Today we go back to 2016
Two days and two walkie talkies - overcoming logistical headache of relocating hospital ward full of children to a new unit
Ten years ago, staff on the children’s ward at Raigmore Hospital at Inverness faced a massive logistical headache.
Highland mental health charity wins ‘incredibly important’ funding to expand support
“We want young people in the Highlands to have the same opportunities for support and care as young people across Scotland”
Bright idea shines through: Solar panels repurposed as table tennis tables
Bright sparks at two Highland groups have helped to breathe new life into old solar panels - by turning them into table tennis tables.
Shoppers share ‘wish list’ of hopes for vacant Eastgate Shopping Centre store
Shoppers have been sharing their ‘wish lists’ of retailers they would like to see take on the former Topshop store in the Inverness mall.
Free event set to show opportunities for young people with learning disabilities transitioning to adulthood
A drop-in event to support people with learning disabilities and their families as they transition to adulthood will be held in Inverness on Friday.
Police launches A96 speed limit awareness campaign across petrol stations
A new campaign launched by Police Scotland this week seeks to remind motorists on the A96 of speed limits on overtaking lanes on the trunk road.
Highland Pride unveil winner of logo competition
The design will be featured on promotional materials and merchandise for the annual celebration next month.
“The awards are fantastic exposure,” says previous winner of Highland Business Women Awards
The Highland Business Women Awards are back for 2026, celebrating the female-led founders and leaders across the region.
Dreaming of a self-build? Take inspiration from these Highland homes
SPONSORED CONTENT: Across the Highlands, more people are choosing to build homes that suit how they want to live.
Highland Council defends ‘worst in Scotland’ compensation bill as pothole purgatory blows a £580k hole in the roads budget
Highland Council insists it is “investing significantly” in tackling potholes despite facing the highest compensation bills of any Scottish council.
Highland lifeline charity for survivors of sexual violence scoop prestigious award
A lifeline charity for survivors of sexual violence has scooped a prestigious national award in recognition of their specialist support.
Highland port’s multimillion-pound deal to support 100 jobs
‘Projects such as this demonstrate the capabilities of Scotland’s ports and supply chain in enabling critical domestic energy production.’
£1m expansion for major food supplier’s Inverness depot
A major UK wholesale food supplier has announced plans for a £1m expansion of its Inverness depot.
NHS Highland director of public health calls for urgent action in landmark early years report
NHS Highland’s director of public health is calling for bold collective action to give more children a better start in life.
Three people appear at court in connection with a serious assault in Inverness
Three people have appeared at court in connection with a serious assault in the Brudes Hill area of Inverness.
New Nairn Academy opening delayed by two months as school set to open in October
Pupils of a Nairn secondary school will have to wait two months longer to enter the new campus due to delays on construction works.