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Deadline nears for young musicians entering Nairn Book and Arts Festival competition

Deadline nears for young musicians entering Nairn Book and Arts Festival competition

Deadline nears for young musicians entering Nairn Book and Arts Festival competition

26 May 2025

Young performers in Nairn are being urged to act fast as the deadline to enter this year’s Young Musician Competition.


New initiative to transform volunteering practices launched in Inverness

New initiative to transform volunteering practices launched in Inverness

New initiative to transform volunteering practices launched in Inverness

25 May 2025

The Volunteer Academy, developed by the Highland Third Sector Interface (HTSI), was formally unveiled on Friday.


PICTURES: Thousands soak up The Gathering festival joy - come rain or shine!

PICTURES: Thousands soak up The Gathering festival joy - come rain or shine!

PICTURES: Thousands soak up The Gathering festival joy - come rain or shine!

25 May 2025

Annual event lived up to its name with thousands attending as it returned to its spiritual home.


PICTURES: Explosion of the senses as Loch Ness-side primary school opens revamped playground

PICTURES: Explosion of the senses as Loch Ness-side primary school opens revamped playground

PICTURES: Explosion of the senses as Loch Ness-side primary school opens revamped playground

25 May 2025

A Loch Ness-side primary school is celebrating the opening of exciting new additions to the playground after several years of determined fundraising.


Festival set to host ‘cosmic’ experience

Festival set to host ‘cosmic’ experience

Festival set to host ‘cosmic’ experience

25 May 2025

Sayer joins Highland trio Assynt, and singer Hannah Rarity as part of two major music events hosted this year.


Proposals for city-wide heat networks in Inverness are ‘big step forward’ for Highland aim of reaching Net Zero

Proposals for city-wide heat networks in Inverness are ‘big step forward’ for Highland aim of reaching Net Zero

Proposals for city-wide heat networks in Inverness are ‘big step forward’ for Highland aim of reaching Net Zero

24 May 2025

Plans to bring district heating to parts of Inverness have taken a step forward.


Englishman taking on West Highland Way fundraiser for Highland autism charity

Englishman taking on West Highland Way fundraiser for Highland autism charity

Englishman taking on West Highland Way fundraiser for Highland autism charity

24 May 2025

It will be part of a personal challenge to walk to all four cardinal extremes on the United Kingdom mainland.


Inverness Boys’ Brigade member is one of first recipients of new King’s Medal

Inverness Boys’ Brigade member is one of first recipients of new King’s Medal

Inverness Boys’ Brigade member is one of first recipients of new King’s Medal

24 May 2025

A member of the Boys’ Brigade in Inverness has become one of the first recipients of the new King’s Medal, the youth organisation's highest award.


£1.5m community-led Glen Urquhart hub project near Drumnadrochit backed by £375k funding boost

£1.5m community-led Glen Urquhart hub project near Drumnadrochit backed by £375k funding boost

£1.5m community-led Glen Urquhart hub project near Drumnadrochit backed by £375k funding boost

24 May 2025

Glen Urquhart Rural Community Association (GURCA) is leading a £1.5m redevelopment of Glen Urquhart Public Hall.


PICTURES: Spectacular ‘UK’s toughest’ Bealach na Ba cycle event breaks records in community hands

PICTURES: Spectacular ‘UK’s toughest’ Bealach na Ba cycle event breaks records in community hands

PICTURES: Spectacular ‘UK’s toughest’ Bealach na Ba cycle event breaks records in community hands

23 May 2025

A rejuvenated ‘bucket-list’ cycling event in the west Highlands has been hailed as a triumph of community spirit after enjoying a record entry.


Future in doubt for Nairn store

Future in doubt for Nairn store

Future in doubt for Nairn store

22 May 2025

The Original Factory Shop branch on Nairn High Street could close — only after a year it first opened its doors.


Racist graffiti at city park ‘an absolute disgrace’

Racist graffiti at city park ‘an absolute disgrace’

Racist graffiti at city park ‘an absolute disgrace’

22 May 2025

The run-down state of an Inverness park which has also been blighted by swastikas and other racist graffiti has been branded an “absolute disgrace”.


Prestigious art award within reach for celebrated Highland artist

Prestigious art award within reach for celebrated Highland artist

Prestigious art award within reach for celebrated Highland artist

22 May 2025

Award winning Highland artist Frank To has been shortlisted for another top national honour.


Joke shop legend Nancy Rattray immortalised in new Victorian Market plaques

Joke shop legend Nancy Rattray immortalised in new Victorian Market plaques

Joke shop legend Nancy Rattray immortalised in new Victorian Market plaques

22 May 2025

An Inverness ‘legend’ who brought joy to generations has been immortalised in the same Victorian Market she was an integral part of for decades.


‘Inverness is absolutely phenomenal every time’ - Headliners are ‘really excited’ to perform at The Gathering festival this weekend

‘Inverness is absolutely phenomenal every time’ - Headliners are ‘really excited’ to perform at The Gathering festival this weekend

‘Inverness is absolutely phenomenal every time’ - Headliners are ‘really excited’ to perform at The Gathering festival this weekend

22 May 2025

“It’ll be a good day - even if the weather isn’t on our side,” says performer ahead of Saturday’s event.


New volunteer firefighters needed to ease ‘life or death’ response time risk

New volunteer firefighters needed to ease ‘life or death’ response time risk

New volunteer firefighters needed to ease ‘life or death’ response time risk

21 May 2025

In a worst case scenario, some people could, without the local crew, face up to a 40-minute delay in receiving a first response to 999 emergencies.


Highland Council’s ‘virtue signalling’ bid for refugee ‘sanctuary’ status is rejected

Highland Council’s ‘virtue signalling’ bid for refugee ‘sanctuary’ status is rejected

Highland Council’s ‘virtue signalling’ bid for refugee ‘sanctuary’ status is rejected

21 May 2025

Proponents of the plan found it difficult to articulate the case for the proposal at the local level.


PICTURES: Motors galore as Inverness Classic Vehicle show returns to city centre

PICTURES: Motors galore as Inverness Classic Vehicle show returns to city centre

PICTURES: Motors galore as Inverness Classic Vehicle show returns to city centre

21 May 2025

Motorheads were in for a treat last weekend as Inverness city centre was invaded by classic cars and other vehicles on Saturday.


‘Rare generosity’ transforms Sophie’s Story family home

‘Rare generosity’ transforms Sophie’s Story family home

‘Rare generosity’ transforms Sophie’s Story family home

21 May 2025

Three businesses have come together to donate time and equipment to ease long-term energy costs for the Mason family.


Leading Highland community care project celebrates 25th anniversary

Leading Highland community care project celebrates 25th anniversary

Leading Highland community care project celebrates 25th anniversary

21 May 2025

A cornerstone of care and connection in the Drumnadrochit area has celebrated 25 years of supporting those in need.


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