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New lease of life for former Bank of Scotland branch in centre of Aviemore

New lease of life for former Bank of Scotland branch in centre of Aviemore

Closure last summer was the end of High Street banking in strath


Cairngorm Mountain funicular to be taken out of operation again

Cairngorm Mountain funicular to be taken out of operation again

Mountain railway will not run for three weeks for additional works flagged up at time of its return


Aviemore law firm wins region’s best solicitor award

Aviemore law firm wins region’s best solicitor award

‘The fact that our clients took the time to vote for us is really affirming’


98MW wind farm plan near A9 formally submitted by developers

98MW wind farm plan near A9 formally submitted by developers

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.


Top Highland Council staff pay costs rocket from £6.7m to £39.2m a year

Top Highland Council staff pay costs rocket from £6.7m to £39.2m a year

That equates to a five fold rise over six years for those getting £60k or more a year.


Ambulance waits to admit patients to NHS Highland hospitals soars by 16%

Ambulance waits to admit patients to NHS Highland hospitals soars by 16%

That has delayed crews by a total 14,544 hours last year – the equivalent of 606 days.


Tornado blows ‘em away in Badenoch and Strathspey!

Tornado blows ‘em away in Badenoch and Strathspey!

Crowds turn out to see ‘film star’ steam through on Highland main line


‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

Water scarcity alerts have been issued in several Highland river catchments following a drier than normal April in many parts.


Scotland’s latest ‘Lost Distillery’ takes its place in the history books

Scotland’s latest ‘Lost Distillery’ takes its place in the history books

But it will not be a case of ‘Scotch missed’ as whisky will continue to be supplied


Wind farm by Aviemore and Kincraig could generate more than £26m for local communities

Wind farm by Aviemore and Kincraig could generate more than £26m for local communities

Plans have just been lodged for the Highland Wind Farm in the Monadhliath hills


New drop-in service aims to offer hope and help to families with children with complex needs

New drop-in service aims to offer hope and help to families with children with complex needs

A new drop-in hub has been launched to offer support to Highland families caring for children and young adults with complex needs.


Whisky festival celebrates record-breaking year

Whisky festival celebrates record-breaking year

Celebrating its 26th anniversary, the Spirit of Speyside has announced another year of increased sales, with nearly 9,000 tickets sold.


Kingussie’s hat-trick hero Ruaridh Anderson fires out warning to rivals

Kingussie’s hat-trick hero Ruaridh Anderson fires out warning to rivals

Forward says Red and Blues are finally starting to click upfront despite being unbeaten


UK’s longest toboggan is being lined up for Cairngorm Mountain

UK’s longest toboggan is being lined up for Cairngorm Mountain

Resort aiming to open new £1.2m ‘unique and exhilarating’ attraction in summer 2026


Highland youngsters offered chance to give Flora MacDonald’s pup their forever name in Inverness Castle contest.

Highland youngsters offered chance to give Flora MacDonald’s pup their forever name in Inverness Castle contest.

It is the most faithful of Border Collies, having stood gazing patiently upwards at its owner with one paw raised since the late 19th century.


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

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.


Aviemore taxi driver caught driving under influence of cannabis next day in village

Aviemore taxi driver caught driving under influence of cannabis next day in village

‘He’s lost his sole focus in life and a business he built up for a decade’


Work starts on £185m Tomatin-Moy section of A9 dualling in year the programme was due to be finished

Work starts on £185m Tomatin-Moy section of A9 dualling in year the programme was due to be finished

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop says she has her ‘foot to the floor’ and is determined to see it through.


Man fled into forest at Glenmore to try and evade arrest

Man fled into forest at Glenmore to try and evade arrest

23-year-old also struggled with police officers trying to handcuff him


Police name 49-year-old Etape Loch Ness cyclist killed in collision with BMW

Police name 49-year-old Etape Loch Ness cyclist killed in collision with BMW

A 49-year-old man who died following a fatal crash on Island Bank Road, Inverness has been named.


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