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Nursery scores ‘very good’ rating in surprise inspection

23 February 2025
Nursery scores ‘very good’ rating in surprise inspection

Nursery scores ‘very good’ rating in surprise inspection

23 February 2025

A Highland nursery is celebrating after a surprise inspection praised the service and staff's "warm, caring and nurturing" support of the children.


Family fun day to bring laughter and joy to Eden Court

23 February 2025
Family fun day to bring laughter and joy to Eden Court

Family fun day to bring laughter and joy to Eden Court

23 February 2025

Happy laughter is set to fill Eden Court soon when it plays host to a family fun day.


‘Clearer timeline’ call over Highland digital connectivity drive

23 February 2025
‘Clearer timeline’ call over Highland digital connectivity drive

‘Clearer timeline’ call over Highland digital connectivity drive

23 February 2025

Campaigners’ efforts to accelerate work to boost digital connectivity in the Highlands have won support from a Holyrood committee.


Popular Potato Day set to make a return

23 February 2025
Popular Potato Day set to make a return

Popular Potato Day set to make a return

23 February 2025

Green-fingered fans of the humble spud will get the chance to choose from dozens of varieties when North Kessock's annual potato day returns.


Hospital vascular surgery patient ‘left in limbo’ for 2 months waiting on urgent life-and-death operation

23 February 2025
Hospital vascular surgery patient ‘left in limbo’ for 2 months waiting on urgent life-and-death operation

Hospital vascular surgery patient ‘left in limbo’ for 2 months waiting on urgent life-and-death operation

23 February 2025

‘Shambolic’ Raigmore Hospital staff shortages left a man traumatised after waiting two months for urgent surgery to tackle a life-and-death condition.


WATCH: Rose Window ‘will come to life’ thanks to spectacular rear projection, say excited castle revamp chiefs

21 February 2025
WATCH: Rose Window ‘will come to life’ thanks to spectacular rear projection, say excited castle revamp chiefs

WATCH: Rose Window ‘will come to life’ thanks to spectacular rear projection, say excited castle revamp chiefs

21 February 2025

Excited chiefs have been describing some of their exhibit highlights as fit-out work gathers pace at Inverness Castle.


Red Arrows set to carry out more Highland display training?

21 February 2025
Red Arrows set to carry out more Highland display training?

Red Arrows set to carry out more Highland display training?

21 February 2025

Fans of the Red Arrows who didn’t get to see the world-famous aerial display team in action in the Highlands last year may get another chance.


Distillery plan sparks strong concerns among locals

21 February 2025
Distillery plan sparks strong concerns among locals

Distillery plan sparks strong concerns among locals

21 February 2025

Terrified residents fear mould will fill their homes near a planned distillery and feel “voiceless” due to a lack of consultation with developers.


Care home making ‘consistent’ improvements, surprise inspection finds

20 February 2025
Care home making ‘consistent’ improvements, surprise inspection finds

Care home making ‘consistent’ improvements, surprise inspection finds

20 February 2025

A care home previously at risk of having its registration withdrawn has continued to make “effective” improvements - a fresh inspection has found.


Will police be forced to cut Highland officer numbers?

20 February 2025
Will police be forced to cut Highland officer numbers?

Will police be forced to cut Highland officer numbers?

20 February 2025

That’s the fear after Police Scotland’s chief warned the force will need to review officer recruitment to meet rising National Insurance costs.


Lorry sheds load at Raigmore Interchange

20 February 2025
Lorry sheds load at Raigmore Interchange

Lorry sheds load at Raigmore Interchange

20 February 2025

Motorists have been urged to approach with caution after a lorry shed its load at the Raigmore interchange in Inverness.


£4m airport runway lighting upgrade announced

20 February 2025
£4m airport runway lighting upgrade announced

£4m airport runway lighting upgrade announced

20 February 2025

A £4 million upgrade of the runway lighting system at Inverness Airport, which will reduce energy use by up to 80 per cent, is complete.


70mph gales to hit Highlands, Met Office warns

20 February 2025
70mph gales to hit Highlands, Met Office warns

70mph gales to hit Highlands, Met Office warns

20 February 2025

Gales of up to 70mph are set to batter the Highlands this weekend, the Met Office has warned.


‘Extremely substandard’ road visibility could scupper kirk revamp plans?

19 February 2025
‘Extremely substandard’ road visibility could scupper kirk revamp plans?

‘Extremely substandard’ road visibility could scupper kirk revamp plans?

19 February 2025

"Severely" poor road visibility could scupper plans to transform a disused Black Isle kirk - unless developers fund speed reduction measures.


Rise in riverside sewer flooding sparks removable barrier plan

19 February 2025
Rise in riverside sewer flooding sparks removable barrier plan

Rise in riverside sewer flooding sparks removable barrier plan

19 February 2025

Increased sewer flooding incidents along the River Ness have sparked plans to install a flood barrier on a historic building.


Coffee shop drive-thru plan for city supermarket car park

18 February 2025
Coffee shop drive-thru plan for city supermarket car park

Coffee shop drive-thru plan for city supermarket car park

18 February 2025

A new coffee shop and drive-thru could be built in Inverness city centre.


PICTURES: Ferintosh whisky distillery designs revealed in new planning application

17 February 2025
PICTURES: Ferintosh whisky distillery designs revealed in new planning application

PICTURES: Ferintosh whisky distillery designs revealed in new planning application

17 February 2025

Almost 30 jobs could be created by ambitious plans to resurrect the famous Ferintosh whisky name at a new Black Isle distillery.


PICTURES: Famous Rose Window installed at Inverness Castle

17 February 2025
PICTURES: Famous Rose Window installed at Inverness Castle

PICTURES: Famous Rose Window installed at Inverness Castle

17 February 2025

The iconic Rose Window which has languished in storage for decades has finally taken up pride of place in its new home at Inverness Castle.


Kingsteps Quarry to undergo fortnight of path maintenance and improvement works

17 February 2025
Kingsteps Quarry to undergo fortnight of path maintenance and improvement works

Kingsteps Quarry to undergo fortnight of path maintenance and improvement works

17 February 2025

“Well overdue” work to maintain neglected paths at a popular Nairn spot will begin today (Monday).


Great British Bake Off inspires Inverness care home residents

17 February 2025
Great British Bake Off inspires Inverness care home residents

Great British Bake Off inspires Inverness care home residents

17 February 2025

Fans of the Great British Bake Off at an Inverness care home brought the show to life for residents thanks to the help of a pro Highland baker.


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