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More turbines may be on horizon near Loch Ness

More turbines may be on horizon near Loch Ness

More turbines may be on horizon near Loch Ness

12 August 2022

Controversial plans for 14 new turbines near Loch Ness will be recommended for approval despite objections from nearby communities.


New online exhibition charts how 1872 education act transformed Highland children's lives

New online exhibition charts how 1872 education act transformed Highland children's lives

New online exhibition charts how 1872 education act transformed Highland children's lives

12 August 2022

A new Highland online exhibition will mark the 150th anniversary of an act of parliament that transformed the lives of Scottish children.


ANALYSIS: Council hails 'significant achievement' on landfill progress

ANALYSIS: Council hails 'significant achievement' on landfill progress

ANALYSIS: Council hails 'significant achievement' on landfill progress

12 August 2022

The Scottish Government has placed a ban on all non-household biodegradable waste going to landfill from 2025.


Highland play park report reveals £245k investment next year – and £3.5m repairs bill

Highland play park report reveals £245k investment next year – and £3.5m repairs bill

Highland play park report reveals £245k investment next year – and £3.5m repairs bill

11 August 2022

Highland councillors will next week discuss a strategy to bring the region’s 321 play parks up to scratch.


Highland Council has netted more than a million pounds in parking penalties.

Highland Council has netted more than a million pounds in parking penalties.

Highland Council has netted more than a million pounds in parking penalties.

10 August 2022

Highland Council has been making a fortune off badly parked motorists.


Waste workers from Highland Council set to strike

Waste workers from Highland Council set to strike

Waste workers from Highland Council set to strike

10 August 2022

Waste workers strike escalates as Unite announces second wave of council strike action the union today confirmed.


Sandown will not get housing

Sandown will not get housing

Sandown will not get housing

09 August 2022

Councillors have agreed to take an area of land in Nairn off the market and explore uses other than housing for it.


VIDEO AND PICTURES: Exam joy for Highland straight A pupils

VIDEO AND PICTURES: Exam joy for Highland straight A pupils

VIDEO AND PICTURES: Exam joy for Highland straight A pupils

09 August 2022

There was joy for high-achieving pupils at Nairn Academy today as the secondary school reported positive overall SQA exam results.


Nailbiting wait is over for Highland students as SQA results land

Nailbiting wait is over for Highland students as SQA results land

Nailbiting wait is over for Highland students as SQA results land

09 August 2022

More than 4,500 young people across the Highlands received their SQA exams results today – with improved attainment in several key areas.


Decision on Nairn workshop

Decision on Nairn workshop

Decision on Nairn workshop

09 August 2022

Councillors on Highland Council’s Nairnshire area committee have decided to put a Nairn workshop up for lease.


Sandown will not get housing

Sandown will not get housing

Sandown will not get housing

08 August 2022

Councillors have agreed to take an area of land in Nairn off the market and explore uses other than housing for it.


Highland Council Black Isle area committee appoints new chairman

Highland Council Black Isle area committee appoints new chairman

Highland Council Black Isle area committee appoints new chairman

08 August 2022

Councillor Lyndsey Johnston has been appointed chairman of the Highland Council’s Black Isle area committee.


Decision due on workshop

Decision due on workshop

Decision due on workshop

08 August 2022

A Nairn workshop, store and yard could be sold if councillors give the proposal their approval.


New early learning and childcare (ELC) building at Hilton Primary School

New early learning and childcare (ELC) building at Hilton Primary School

New early learning and childcare (ELC) building at Hilton Primary School

07 August 2022

A new early learning and childcare (ELC) building, has capacity for 129 children, at Hilton Primary has been completed and handed over to the school.


Seating area decision is due

Seating area decision is due

Seating area decision is due

06 August 2022

Land in Nairn could be used as a seating area if members of Highland Council’s Nairnshire area committee approve the move at a meeting on Monday.


WATCH: The Kessock Bridge is 40 years an icon!

WATCH: The Kessock Bridge is 40 years an icon!

WATCH: The Kessock Bridge is 40 years an icon!

05 August 2022

The Kessock Bridge was officially opened 40 years ago today by the Queen Mother and archive photos and a video have been released to mark occasion


Is it finally D-Day for Sandown?

Is it finally D-Day for Sandown?

Is it finally D-Day for Sandown?

04 August 2022

An area of land on the outskirts of Nairn – once subject to a bidding war among home developers – could be officially taken off the market next week.


Travellers move away from unauthorised site

Travellers move away from unauthorised site

Travellers move away from unauthorised site

01 August 2022

They were first spotted near to the Culloden roundabout, at Culloden West, last Tuesday morning.


POLL: Final vote on a name for the Ness anglers' Gathering Place doggy protest sculpture

POLL: Final vote on a name for the Ness anglers' Gathering Place doggy protest sculpture

POLL: Final vote on a name for the Ness anglers' Gathering Place doggy protest sculpture

29 July 2022

It was a rare opportunity to name a new Inverness landmark.


Heavyweight support for Highland green freeport bid from Scottish Conservative leader

Heavyweight support for Highland green freeport bid from Scottish Conservative leader

Heavyweight support for Highland green freeport bid from Scottish Conservative leader

29 July 2022

Douglas Ross says the Cromarty Firth 'has everything going for it' and 'ticks all the boxes' for net zero and Levelling Up


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