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8 Highland businesses honoured with new awards

8 Highland businesses honoured with new awards

Eight Highland businesses, including ones in Aviemore, Carrbridge and Kincraig, have been honoured with a new award.

New powers can be ‘big step’ to address ‘skyrocketing’ private rentals, says Highland MSP

New powers can be ‘big step’ to address ‘skyrocketing’ private rentals, says Highland MSP

New powers can be ‘big step’ to address ‘skyrocketing’ private rentals, says Highland MSP

A Highland MSP is calling Highland Council to introduce stronger protections and rent controls for private rental tenants.

Highland nursery whistleblower awarded £400k after losing job over concerns about autistic boy’s treatment

Highland nursery whistleblower awarded £400k after losing job over concerns about autistic boy’s treatment

Highland nursery whistleblower awarded £400k after losing job over concerns about autistic boy’s treatment

Judge slams Inverness-based Care and Learning Alliance for the ‘warning to anyone who raises genuine concerns’.

Conservative candidate Helen Crawford seeks renewables convention in Holyrood

Conservative candidate Helen Crawford seeks renewables convention in Holyrood

Conservative candidate Helen Crawford seeks renewables convention in Holyrood

The Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch hopeful is aiming to fulfil her pledge to ‘take the pylon fight to Holyrood’.

Should shinty get the same support as Gaelic as a vital part of Highland culture?

Should shinty get the same support as Gaelic as a vital part of Highland culture?

Should shinty get the same support as Gaelic as a vital part of Highland culture?

We asked those involved with ‘most professional amateur sport in Scotland’ what they think

Highland Council Visitor Levy stance is ‘digging its heels in – on shifting sands’

Highland Council Visitor Levy stance is ‘digging its heels in – on shifting sands’

Highland Council Visitor Levy stance is ‘digging its heels in – on shifting sands’

Labour and LibDem calls for a pause were rejected by the SNP-Highland Independent bosses.

Highland Council to get £20m from UK Government for regeneration projects

Highland Council to get £20m from UK Government for regeneration projects

Highland Council to get £20m from UK Government for regeneration projects

The Prime Minister has announced that Highland Council is set to receive £20million for regeneration projects from the UK Government.

UK government risking Highland care sector over its national insurance and overseas staff policies

UK government risking Highland care sector over its national insurance and overseas staff policies

UK government risking Highland care sector over its national insurance and overseas staff policies

Leading care provider voices fear the sector faces a ‘catastrophic’ loss of ‘swathes’ of provision.

Taxi luggage fee could double under new Highland tariff plans

Taxi luggage fee could double under new Highland tariff plans

Taxi luggage fee could double under new Highland tariff plans

he Highland Council is seeking public views on a draft taxi fare review, including a proposed rise in the luggage charge.

AXED: Inverness’s Red Hot Highland Fling Hogmanay party scrapped

AXED: Inverness’s Red Hot Highland Fling Hogmanay party scrapped

AXED: Inverness’s Red Hot Highland Fling Hogmanay party scrapped

The popular highlight of Highland Hogmanay celebrations has been axed after 17 years due to costs.

Leah McBain - The new Youth Convenor set on improving online safety

Leah McBain - The new Youth Convenor set on improving online safety

Leah McBain - The new Youth Convenor set on improving online safety

Newly appointed Highland youth convener Leah McBain is hoping to improve online safety and technology.

Pavement parking ban yet to sink in for some drivers as number of fines revealed

Pavement parking ban yet to sink in for some drivers as number of fines revealed

Pavement parking ban yet to sink in for some drivers as number of fines revealed

Leading councillor fears pavement parking could “force people to take unnecessary risks”.

Highland councillors call for visitor levy ‘pause’ and introduction of charges for motorhomes

Highland councillors call for visitor levy ‘pause’ and introduction of charges for motorhomes

Highland councillors call for visitor levy ‘pause’ and introduction of charges for motorhomes

Amid ‘significant concerns remain over the form and method of implementation as currently proposed.’

Newly appointed Highland Youth Convener says her mission is to ensure young people in the region feel ‘confident and supported’

Newly appointed Highland Youth Convener says her mission is to ensure young people in the region feel ‘confident and supported’

Newly appointed Highland Youth Convener says her mission is to ensure young people in the region feel ‘confident and supported’

Former youth worker Leah McBain (23) has taken up the role of Highland Youth Convener.

Hundreds of Highland private hire car drivers may be forced to take knowledge test before getting licensed

Hundreds of Highland private hire car drivers may be forced to take knowledge test before getting licensed

Hundreds of Highland private hire car drivers may be forced to take knowledge test before getting licensed

A public consultation saw 70 per cent of respondents support the plan.

EXCLUSIVE: Shock as tenpin bowling alley set to close after 36 years with 25 jobs lost - after Highland Council ‘betrayal’

EXCLUSIVE: Shock as tenpin bowling alley set to close after 36 years with 25 jobs lost - after Highland Council ‘betrayal’

EXCLUSIVE: Shock as tenpin bowling alley set to close after 36 years with 25 jobs lost - after Highland Council ‘betrayal’

A much-loved family run tenpin bowling alley in Inverness is set to close after 36 years – with the loss of 25 jobs.

Council warns land buyers to be vigilant after ‘misleading claims’ found on small Highland plots

Council warns land buyers to be vigilant after ‘misleading claims’ found on small Highland plots

Council warns land buyers to be vigilant after ‘misleading claims’ found on small Highland plots

Highland Council announced a crackdown on unauthorised development on land in protected areas — warning buyers of potentially misleading adverts.

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