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Highland MSP’s ‘disappointment’ at ‘valued’ acting head’s departure from Easter Ross school

Highland MSP’s ‘disappointment’ at ‘valued’ acting head’s departure from Easter Ross school

Steps must be taken to “maintain consistency” for pupils at an Easter Ross primary school, a Highland MSP has said.


‘Progress’ being made at Easter Ross school following calls for improvements, say inspectors

‘Progress’ being made at Easter Ross school following calls for improvements, say inspectors

"Important progress" has been made at an Easter Ross school since education inspectors flagged up areas for improvement earlier this year.


Cowie looking to attack split fixtures

Cowie looking to attack split fixtures

Don Cowie wants to see Ross County go on the front foot to secure their Premiership status for next season, starting at Livingston on Saturday.


First cup win for Dingwall Academy girls

First cup win for Dingwall Academy girls

Dingwall Academy’s under-18 girls have lifted the North of Scotland Cup for the first time in the school’s history.


Dingwall Academy celebrate winning North of Scotland Schools Cup

Dingwall Academy celebrate winning North of Scotland Schools Cup

Dingwall beat Kirkwall in the final.


One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

A woman moved by the plight of patients who spend prolonged periods at the Highlands’ only mental health hospital is setting up a charity for them.


Manager confirms he is standing down in charge of North Caledonian League club

Manager confirms he is standing down in charge of North Caledonian League club

Tain football club looking for a new manager.


Fortrose Post Office branch closure date confirmed

Fortrose Post Office branch closure date confirmed

Fortrose’s Post Office branch, in Green Tree Gift Shop, is set to close on May 29 at 5pm.


Highland MSP launches vote of no confidence in Humza Yousaf as SNP-Greens coalition implodes

Highland MSP launches vote of no confidence in Humza Yousaf as SNP-Greens coalition implodes

Pressure was mounting on the First Minister to ditch his coalition partners from backbench MSPs like Fergus Ewing and Kate Forbes.


The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 launches for entries

The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 launches for entries

The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 (HIFAD) has launched for entries.


John O’Groats Trail bridge fundraiser hits £5k target

John O’Groats Trail bridge fundraiser hits £5k target

More than £5000 has been raised towards a new bridge on the John O’Groats Trail after a mystery donor pledged to match funds donated by the public.


UPDATE: Repairs complete following major water outage on Black Isle

UPDATE: Repairs complete following major water outage on Black Isle

Water supplies in several Black Isle communities were returning to normal on Thursday morning after a large interruption to supplies on Wednesday.


Hundreds of homes without power in and near Alness following electrical fault

Hundreds of homes without power in and near Alness following electrical fault

Hundreds of people living in and near Alness were without electricity this morning following a power cut.


Tragic end to to holiday after fatal Wester Ross crash

Tragic end to to holiday after fatal Wester Ross crash

A tour of the Highlands ended in tragedy when two holidaymakers were killed in a head-on collision between two vehicles in Wester Ross.


‘It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience’ - Strictly Inverness contestant

‘It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience’ - Strictly Inverness contestant

When Beth Saunders steps on to the Strictly Inverness dance floor next month, she will be especially keen to make her mum proud.


Death of American top executive who helped run the massive McDermott oilyard near Inverness during its oil construction heyday

Death of American top executive who helped run the massive McDermott oilyard near Inverness during its oil construction heyday

Tributes paid to oilman ‘TJ’ Blanchard who loved his 15 years in the Highlands when the Ardersier site employed thousands.


Up to £2000 on offer for community projects from North Highland Initiative

Up to £2000 on offer for community projects from North Highland Initiative

Community projects that benefit general well-being are in the spotlight as grant applications open.


Black Isle hit by burst water main

Black Isle hit by burst water main

A burst water main is posing supply problems for households across a swathe of the Black Isle tonight.


Former Ross County player wished he spoke about adoption struggles earlier

Former Ross County player wished he spoke about adoption struggles earlier

Former Ross County forward Andy MacLeod opens up on the impact that struggling with his adoption had on his professional football career.


NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

I love living here. But I implore our national and regional leaders to travel. And watch and notice what others do better and bring that home.


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