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Jacobite Battle of Littleferry to be explored at talk in Tain

Jacobite Battle of Littleferry to be explored at talk in Tain

One of the final battles of the 1745 Jacobite rebellion will be explored in a talk in Tain next week.


WATCH: Muir of Ord policeman is fastest cyclist at Etape Loch Ness

WATCH: Muir of Ord policeman is fastest cyclist at Etape Loch Ness

Ross-shire Road Cycling Club athletes claim top two places.


Give that dandelion a break this May, says Highland ranger

Give that dandelion a break this May, says Highland ranger

Making Space for Nature by Eilidh-Ann Philips


Can you help put medics in picture over Ross Memorial?

Can you help put medics in picture over Ross Memorial?

The father and son medics behind a fascinating book charting the history of hospitals in Ross-shire have issued an appeal to the public.


Roads firm BEAR Scotland drives life-saving blood bikes charity onwards with cash donation

Roads firm BEAR Scotland drives life-saving blood bikes charity onwards with cash donation

A lifesaving charity that transports vital medical supplies across the Highlands and Islands free of charge for the NHS has received a funding boost.


COLUMNIST: Path paved for disposable cup charges, as government chases net-zero

COLUMNIST: Path paved for disposable cup charges, as government chases net-zero

“The government must ensure that businesses have ready access to alternatives at comparable prices.” columnist David Richardson writes.


LETTERS: CalMac ‘too often experience abuse’ and babies brought ‘smile to everyone’s faces’

LETTERS: CalMac ‘too often experience abuse’ and babies brought ‘smile to everyone’s faces’

Last week, we shared the story of how CalMac staff went “above and beyond” so that a family could “make it to the wake in time to say goodbye”.


Ross-shire red deer culling targets achieved for beginning of population reduction plan

Ross-shire red deer culling targets achieved for beginning of population reduction plan

Ross-shire deer culling targets achieved, and are on track to reducing the red deer population to ten deer by km² by spring 2026.


Over 80 Highlanders contribute to art project for Palestinians that is being displayed in Venice

Over 80 Highlanders contribute to art project for Palestinians that is being displayed in Venice

A Highland art project is among various works featured in an exhibition in Venice dedicated to Palestinians.


Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Dancers smash £200k charity fundraising milestone

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Dancers smash £200k charity fundraising milestone

It is one of, if not the, most successful Strictly Inverness (at least in terms of fundraising) ever.


Aviemore body believed to be Rodrigo Falcon

Aviemore body believed to be Rodrigo Falcon

Formal ID still to take place but Mr Falcon’s family have been informed


Tain couple retires after turning Nairnshire fruit farm into juicy business

Tain couple retires after turning Nairnshire fruit farm into juicy business

Two farm owners from Easter Ross have retired after leading a popular Nairnshire fruit farm for almost 40 years.


Over 1000 homes on west coast hit by SSEN fault on main network

Over 1000 homes on west coast hit by SSEN fault on main network

The fault was reported at 10.30am.


Sell-out event raises more than £7k in support of Inverness doctor’s family in Gaza

Sell-out event raises more than £7k in support of Inverness doctor’s family in Gaza

The plight of an Inverness doctor’s family in Gaza was highlighted a coffee morning which raised £7784 to support efforts to get them to safety.


Kyle Lifeboat call out was ‘false alarm’ after reports of ‘emergency whistle’ sounds

Kyle Lifeboat call out was ‘false alarm’ after reports of ‘emergency whistle’ sounds

The alert was raised at around 9.10pm on Thursday.


Men’s Shed plans for permanent social hub lodged with Highland Council

Men’s Shed plans for permanent social hub lodged with Highland Council

A Men’s Shed in Wester Ross is close to securing a permanent social recreation facility after plans were lodged for a prefab cabin.


Highland capital staging Antiques Roadshow-style valuation event for local charities

Highland capital staging Antiques Roadshow-style valuation event for local charities

Could you have an Old Master painting or vintage Rolex watch gathering dust in your home?


New dads in Highlands can get help from new DadPad app

New dads in Highlands can get help from new DadPad app

NHS Highland has launched an app to help new dads in the north cope with the significant change in their life.


THE WAY I SEE IT: Councillors denied access to schools is ‘profoundly undemocratic’

THE WAY I SEE IT: Councillors denied access to schools is ‘profoundly undemocratic’

“Visiting schools is a legitimate and natural part of our work.” writes Black Isle councillor Sarah Atkin.


‘We were gobsmacked’ — Tain pub’s joy at regional award win

‘We were gobsmacked’ — Tain pub’s joy at regional award win

The Star Inn in Tain won Best Licensed Premises in the Inverness heat.


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