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Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

03 May 2025

Locals near various energy proposals have said a council map showing development across the region is a worthy starter but needs “significant work.”


Highland coastal waters set for spectacular NATO ‘war games’ exercise

Highland coastal waters set for spectacular NATO ‘war games’ exercise

Highland coastal waters set for spectacular NATO ‘war games’ exercise

02 May 2025

A huge NATO training exercise is set to bring an invasion of warships, submarines, aircraft and armed forces to Highland coastal waters from Saturday.


98MW wind farm plan near A9 formally submitted by developers

98MW wind farm plan near A9 formally submitted by developers

98MW wind farm plan near A9 formally submitted by developers

02 May 2025

Plans for a 14 turbine 98MW wind farm and 50MW battery energy storage site near the A9 at Moy have been submitted to the Scottish Government.


New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

30 April 2025

Helen Crawford says it is a ‘good day for democracy’ as she sought to keep communities informed of the wave of projects planned for the region.


A9 partially blocked at Dalwhinnie due to ongoing road traffic incident

A9 partially blocked at Dalwhinnie due to ongoing road traffic incident

A9 partially blocked at Dalwhinnie due to ongoing road traffic incident

26 April 2025

The A9 is partially blocked at Dalwhinnie due to a road traffic incident.


Competition opens for emerging artists to win the chance to play at Belladrum

Competition opens for emerging artists to win the chance to play at Belladrum

Competition opens for emerging artists to win the chance to play at Belladrum

26 April 2025

Co-op and the festival are teaming up to support grassroots music, so Co-op members are being invited to enter an exclusive talent search.


Affordable housing milestone as pupils break ground on vital project

Affordable housing milestone as pupils break ground on vital project

Affordable housing milestone as pupils break ground on vital project

24 April 2025

New affordable homes in a Strathdearn community are a big step nearer after school pupils broke ground to signal the start of construction.


Destination Carrbridge for 145-mile Highland Historic Commercial Vehicle Road Run

Destination Carrbridge for 145-mile Highland Historic Commercial Vehicle Road Run

Destination Carrbridge for 145-mile Highland Historic Commercial Vehicle Road Run

23 April 2025

It’s always a head-turning spectacle on Highland roads.


Sadness following the death of Pope Francis (88)

Sadness following the death of Pope Francis (88)

Sadness following the death of Pope Francis (88)

21 April 2025

Condolences expressed after the passing of Pope Francis announced this morning


Groups in Highlands urged to apply for funding for community-led projects

Groups in Highlands urged to apply for funding for community-led projects

Groups in Highlands urged to apply for funding for community-led projects

20 April 2025

Groups in the Highlands are being invited to apply for grants of up to £10,000 for community-led projects.


PICTURES: Battle of Culloden remembered with memorial service and events

PICTURES: Battle of Culloden remembered with memorial service and events

PICTURES: Battle of Culloden remembered with memorial service and events

20 April 2025

The brave men who fell at the Battle of Culloden were remembered with a moving tribute at the annual memorial service on Saturday morning.


Council targets 9 sites for motorhome stays - are they suitable?

Council targets 9 sites for motorhome stays - are they suitable?

Council targets 9 sites for motorhome stays - are they suitable?

17 April 2025

A consultation which could see a number of locations across Moray approved for overnight stays for campervans and motorhomes has been launched.


Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

17 April 2025

Entries are now open for the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards (HITA) 2025.


‘Huntington’s disease took my gran, mum and sister, but I won’t let it change my life!’

‘Huntington’s disease took my gran, mum and sister, but I won’t let it change my life!’

‘Huntington’s disease took my gran, mum and sister, but I won’t let it change my life!’

16 April 2025

A Highland man whose family has been blighted by Huntington’s disease and is now fighting it as well remains fiercely positive about the future.


WATCH: Fake speed bumps in busy road leave stunned residents scratching heads

WATCH: Fake speed bumps in busy road leave stunned residents scratching heads

WATCH: Fake speed bumps in busy road leave stunned residents scratching heads

16 April 2025

Incredulous locals shaking their heads amid fears the flat road markings will do nothing to improve road safety


Highland councillor suspended from office over conduct

Highland councillor suspended from office over conduct

Highland councillor suspended from office over conduct

16 April 2025

A Sutherland councillor has been suspended for two months for behaving “disrespectfully” towards the chairman and committee of a community group.


‘We’re heartbroken’: Spaniel pup Talisker will lose her leg unless £4000 can be raised

‘We’re heartbroken’: Spaniel pup Talisker will lose her leg unless £4000 can be raised

‘We’re heartbroken’: Spaniel pup Talisker will lose her leg unless £4000 can be raised

09 April 2025

Springer spaniel puppy Talisker will have to lose a leg unless £4000 can be raised following a nasty fall in mountains


Children’s shop in the Eastgate set to close its doors

Children’s shop in the Eastgate set to close its doors

Children’s shop in the Eastgate set to close its doors

07 April 2025

A store in the Eastgate Centre is set to shut its doors on May 21.


Ukraine-bound aid from Highlands will make huge difference, says solicitor in war zone

Ukraine-bound aid from Highlands will make huge difference, says solicitor in war zone

Ukraine-bound aid from Highlands will make huge difference, says solicitor in war zone

06 April 2025

A solicitor in Ukraine has outlined how aid from the Highlands will make a huge difference as Russia ramps up its attacks on her homeland.


‘The system is broken’: Highland care boss backs call for emergency summit

‘The system is broken’: Highland care boss backs call for emergency summit

‘The system is broken’: Highland care boss backs call for emergency summit

04 April 2025

A call for an emergency summit on social care in the Highlands has been backed by one of the region’s biggest independent care providers.


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