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Police size cannabis with £100,000 street value from house between Inverness and Nairn

Police have seized a cannabis cultivation with an estimated street value of £100,000 from a property just off the A96 at Gollanfield, between Inverness…

Charities to benefit from Scottish Open

The two official charities for the 2012 Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open will benefit from an equal share of £30,404 thanks to the…

Campaigners frustrated at further delay on gay marriage

The Scottish Government today disappointed equality campaigners and LGBT communities by again failing to announce a decision on same-sex marriage

Justice Secretary to visit Northern Constabulary in Inverness

Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill will visit Inverness tomorrow (Wednesday) to learn more about policing in the Northern Constabulary area.

Bad weather affects birdlife in the strath

Bad weather in the strath is having a detrimental impact on birdlife in the area, an expert has warned.

Weather affects birdlife in the strath

Weather changes in the Cairngorm National Park are having a detrimental impact on birdlife in the area, an expert has warned.

Weather dampens Highlands' air passenger figures

Passenger numbers at the region’s airports grew last month but the strong growth of recent times was dampened by unseasonable weather conditions.

Lorry fire closes A9 near Aviemore for the whole morning

Traffic is being diverted from the A9 at Granish Junction, Aviemore after a Co-op delivery lorry went on fire there shortly after midnight.

Sights, sounds and smells of steam age come to Boat of Garten

The sights, sounds and smells of the golden age of steam can be enjoyed on the Strathspey Railway this Saturday and Sunday at Boat of Garten Station.

Fans urged to back Castle Stuart event

GOLF fans from Badenoch and Strathspey and across the region are being urged to help give Castle Stuart the best chance of hosting the Aberdeen Asset…

Kings appear set to take league crown

THE Strathspey and Badenoch Welfare Football Association returned to league business last week as the season entered its final five games.

’More return to top of the table

NEWTONMORE took advantage of Kyles Athletic’s fixture in the Camanachd Cup to make up their game in hand.

Santa Claus Land opens at Aviemore

Santa Claus Land and the Aviemore Highland craft centre – the latest addition to the Aviemore Centre – were opened on Wednesday by Sir Andrew…

Badenoch photographer launches wildlife campaign

A “2020Vision” drawn up in the strath to help protect wildlife habitat in the UK has been unveiled at Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Gardens.

Colin Montgomerie one of Scotland's new ambassadors

A host of Scotland's top golfers have been announced by the First Minister as official ClubGolf Ambassadors.

Modern day drovers complete ancient cattle route

Crossing from Glenfeshie to the Minigaig Pass at 3000ft in thick mist was the biggest challenge for a group seeking to recreate an old cattle drovers…

Warning of scam letters circulating in the Highlands

Police in the Highlands have received reports from members of the public who have been sent scam letters trying to defraud them.

Lighter gas sold to underage volunteer in the Highlands

A fresh warning has gone out from Highland Council to retailers that it is an offence to sell cigarette lighter refills to anyone under the age of 18.