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Fire-ravaged retail building’s demolition a ‘significant step’ towards reopening of Inverness Kart Raceway

Fire-ravaged retail building’s demolition a ‘significant step’ towards reopening of Inverness Kart Raceway

Fire-ravaged retail building’s demolition a ‘significant step’ towards reopening of Inverness Kart Raceway

16 April 2025

The raceway has praised the community for its "continued support" during its latest update as to when it might reopen following the fire next door.


Family-run farm welcomes special visit by ‘bubbly’ Coronation Street star

Family-run farm welcomes special visit by ‘bubbly’ Coronation Street star

Family-run farm welcomes special visit by ‘bubbly’ Coronation Street star

15 April 2025

The owners of a family attraction south of Inverness were delighted to have a very special visitor this Easter week.


Irn-Bru announces new Nessie-inspired flavour

Irn-Bru announces new Nessie-inspired flavour

Irn-Bru announces new Nessie-inspired flavour

15 April 2025

The mysterious new Nessie Nectar flavour of Irn-Bru Xtra will hit shelves in May for two months - and AG Barr is keeping the taste a secret.


18-month wait for trains is over as Far North Line station reopens to public

18-month wait for trains is over as Far North Line station reopens to public

18-month wait for trains is over as Far North Line station reopens to public

14 April 2025

Trains are once again calling at Altnabreac Station in the Flow Country, bringing the request stop’s 18-month long closure to an end.


Sharp fall in rare bird numbers at loch beauty spot sparks water access restrictions consultation

Sharp fall in rare bird numbers at loch beauty spot sparks water access restrictions consultation

Sharp fall in rare bird numbers at loch beauty spot sparks water access restrictions consultation

14 April 2025

Plummeting rare bird numbers at a Highland beauty spot have sparked plans for water activity restrictions during the breeding season.


Tourist tax ‘looks more of a threat’ to hospitality, warns councillor

Tourist tax ‘looks more of a threat’ to hospitality, warns councillor

Tourist tax ‘looks more of a threat’ to hospitality, warns councillor

12 April 2025

“Listen to the hospitality trade” over the planned tourist tax, a Highland councillor has urged.


‘Disaster area’: Fury after reckless campers trash beauty spot and avoid a wildfire by ‘pure luck’

‘Disaster area’: Fury after reckless campers trash beauty spot and avoid a wildfire by ‘pure luck’

‘Disaster area’: Fury after reckless campers trash beauty spot and avoid a wildfire by ‘pure luck’

10 April 2025

Glen Affric avoided a wildfire by “pure luck” after reckless campers hacked down trees, lit a campfire & left the beauty spot like a “disaster area”.


Loch Ness rescues cap RNLI crew’s busiest ever start to year

Loch Ness rescues cap RNLI crew’s busiest ever start to year

Loch Ness rescues cap RNLI crew’s busiest ever start to year

10 April 2025

The RNLI’s Loch Ness crew have recorded their busiest ever start to a year after their lifeboat responded to two grounded motor cruisers this week.


Inverness B&B could be yours for £445k

Inverness B&B could be yours for £445k

Inverness B&B could be yours for £445k

10 April 2025

A successful Inverness bed-and-breakfast named after one of the Hebrides’ most beautiful beaches has gone on the market.


LOCH NESS MONSTER: Second sighting of 2025 as ‘dark shape and bubbles’ excite Nessie hunters

LOCH NESS MONSTER: Second sighting of 2025 as ‘dark shape and bubbles’ excite Nessie hunters

LOCH NESS MONSTER: Second sighting of 2025 as ‘dark shape and bubbles’ excite Nessie hunters

08 April 2025

Has Nessie made her second appearance of 2025? Onlookers certainly think so after spotting a “dark shape and bubbles” on the surface of Loch Ness.


Great Glen Way loop is back on track after forestry works

Great Glen Way loop is back on track after forestry works

Great Glen Way loop is back on track after forestry works

07 April 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A former railway line that is now part of a long-distance walking and cycling route has reopened after being closed for two years


Etape Loch Ness: Full road closure list released

Etape Loch Ness: Full road closure list released

Etape Loch Ness: Full road closure list released

07 April 2025

Will the closures affect you? A full list of roads and closure times has been released for this year’s Etape Loch Ness cycle event.


Another chance to meet Santa in Lapland

Another chance to meet Santa in Lapland

Another chance to meet Santa in Lapland

07 April 2025

Travel agency confirms second service connecting Inverness and Lapland.


WATCH: Special Lapland trip sold out in FIVE days - but second service could be added

WATCH: Special Lapland trip sold out in FIVE days - but second service could be added

WATCH: Special Lapland trip sold out in FIVE days - but second service could be added

05 April 2025

‘It’s kind of unheard of’ - travel agency boss encouraged by support.


Councillors delighted to see historic building reopen as Ardersier hotel revamp gets green light

Councillors delighted to see historic building reopen as Ardersier hotel revamp gets green light

Councillors delighted to see historic building reopen as Ardersier hotel revamp gets green light

04 April 2025

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.


New tartan range inspired by Loch Ness landmark is launched

New tartan range inspired by Loch Ness landmark is launched

New tartan range inspired by Loch Ness landmark is launched

02 April 2025

A Highland tartan mill based on the Black Isle and with a store in Inverness has designed a new bespoke tartan for a Loch Ness landmark.


Night train to return to Inverness-Tain route after five-year absence

Night train to return to Inverness-Tain route after five-year absence

Night train to return to Inverness-Tain route after five-year absence

01 April 2025

The 11.12pm Friday and Saturday trains from Inverness, popular with Ross-shire residents on nights out in the city, will resume from May 23.


Proposed tourist tax should be used to address housing crisis, say Living Rent Highland campaigners

Proposed tourist tax should be used to address housing crisis, say Living Rent Highland campaigners

Proposed tourist tax should be used to address housing crisis, say Living Rent Highland campaigners

31 March 2025

Campaigners have delivered a petition to Highland Council’s headquarters calling for a proposed tourist tax to be used to address the housing crisis.


Looking for ‘the authentic’: tourism businesses share what matters

Looking for ‘the authentic’: tourism businesses share what matters

Looking for ‘the authentic’: tourism businesses share what matters

29 March 2025

The importance of “greening” tourism was among topics discussed at a lunch organised by the Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards (HITA) team.


Nairn guest house up for sale — for more than £1m

Nairn guest house up for sale — for more than £1m

Nairn guest house up for sale — for more than £1m

28 March 2025

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


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