Hugh Miller was born on this day in 1802 and his impact still resonates 222 years later far beyond the Black Isle.
An animal blessing on the Black Isle had added meaning for the stalwart behind a shelter there.
A major A9 roadwork programme expected to last 18 nights has been hit by an adverse weather forecast.
The fast-growing discount retailer says it has created more than 50 local jobs ahead of its grand opening this weekend.
‘To be standing here receiving this award beside Keith, who ultimately saved my life, is quite surreal.’
The acquisition strengthens strategic diversification into the rental market, ‘providing clients with flexible solutions as CAPEX budgets tighten’.
Eligible projects include those that focus on older people, education, sport and wellbeing, young people and sustainability.
The Scottish Highland and Islands and Moray Chinese Association has a base in Inverness and is involved in a variety of activities.
Work will now start on Tuesday, October 1 and is scheduled to be completed by Saturday, October 26.
Two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The A9 was closed for around six hours after an Easter Ross collision which resulted in two casualties.
Essential road resurfacing on the Tore roundabout on the A9 has been flagged to motorists ahead of work starting this weekend.
The bridge is a key part of the main road running through the Highlands and links the Black Isle with Inverness.
Vee’s story will be broadcast on Radio 4 in the run-up to the big announcement on October 1.
A cruise liner made a quicker than scheduled return to an Easter Ross port after a passenger fell ill.
Police said the driver of the car would be reported to the procurator fiscal.
The A9 has reopened near Kingussie following an earlier three-vehicle collision which triggered a significant emergency response.
The bridge carries the A9 and links the Black Isle with Inverness on the main trunk road network.
A 60-year-old woman was checked for injuries at the scene of a Black Isle collision today.
Emergency services are on the scene. The first northbound lane closure was announced at 7.13pm.