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Seafood project aims to tempt tastebuds

Fish and shellfish of all descriptions will be on the menu at Gairloch.

THE Seafood in Schools programme will be dropping anchor in Ross-shire today (Tuesday) for an event aimed at encouraging youngsters to eat more fish.

Winds hamper Falls of Shin blaze battle

Published: Mon 20 May 2013

Almost 30 crew from four appliances fought the fire.

THE fire service and police are probing the cause of a blaze which destroyed the main part of the Falls of Shin Visitor Centre near Lairg today (Monday).

Major fire at Al Fayed visitor centre

Published: Mon 20 May 2013

The blaze broke out in the visitor centre building.

TWENTY six firefighters are battling a major blaze at the Falls of Shin Visitor Centre near Lairg.

Littering could hit Highland tourism, says council leader

Published: Mon 20 May 2013

The council is getting tough on littering and fly-tipping.

LITTER droppers can expect tougher penalties under a new zero tolerance approach adopted by the Highland Council.

Ross County dash ICT Euro hopes

Published: Sun 19 May 2013

CALEY Thistle's Europa League dreams were dashed in last day drama on Sunday as Ross County sealed fifth spot with a 1-0 victory.

Bomb disposal team in Ross-shire after war time ordnance found

Published: Thu 16 May 2013

The bomb disposal unit is currently in Strathpeffer.

THE bomb disposal unit have been drafted back to an area in Ross-shire for the second time in 24 hours.

Boost for Invergordon as ship sails in

Published: Thu 16 May 2013

2,553 passengers will dock in the Cromarty Firth on Sunday.

INVERGORDON is to receive a boost as a transatlantic liner is to pay its second visit to the port.

Torridon walker airlifted to hospital

Published: Wed 15 May 2013

An RAF helicopter is also searching the glen.

A 79-year-old man was airlifted to Raigmore Hospital after mountain rescue teams at Torridon responded to a call that a hill walker had fallen in the area.