Nairnshire

An Ardersier historic building is set for a new lease of life after councillors approved plans to restore it as a hotel and wellness centre.

Plans to build seven industrial units near Balmakeith in Nairn were given the green light by councillors yesterday.

A timeline for work to dual the A96 section between Inverness and Nairn could be published before the next Scottish Parliament elections.

Operations to dredge the approach channel and inner harbour at Ardersier Port are set to get under way this week, port owners have announced.

Mentoring services for young people following a difficult start in life are being expanded in the Highlands thanks to help from a masonic lodge.

A village shop and deli in Cawdor is set for a change at the helm as it’s handed over to new owners.

Police investigating a break-in and jewellery theft at a Nairn house have arrested and charged a man.

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Club looking to bounce back after defeat at Wick.

A controversial plan to build several industrial units on land near the A96 to the east side of Nairn is set to go in front of councillors.

Police have appealed for witnesses and for people to check their CCTV for possible footage of the thieves following the break-in and theft in Nairn.

Local artists are being encouraged to submit their proposals for artwork set to go alongside a cycling route in Nairn.

The move comes after Fergus Ewing said he would not stand for the SNP – but may run as an independent.

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Almost 200 runners and walkers gathered at the Links in Nairn this morning for the town’s first-ever Parkrun.

Today we take it for granted that giving blood is as easy as looking online and booking an appointment - and it pretty well is.

Memories flowed in Ardersier as a group of former workers of what was once the area’s major employer gathered to mark the unveiling of a new display.

Councillors have given the green light for new a primary school in Tornagrain – its first for the planned new town.

A Nairn guest house is now on the market -— with an asking price of over £1 million.

An Ardersier hotel that closed down last year could be turned into a wellness centre if plans are given the green light by councillors next week.