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World-beating 50GWh milestone for Caithness tidal power scheme

20 February 2023
World-beating 50GWh milestone for Caithness tidal power scheme

World-beating 50GWh milestone for Caithness tidal power scheme

20 February 2023

A WORLD-first milestone in the field of tidal power has been hailed by the delighted firm behind the groundbreaking Caithness project.


Thousands of Highland homes still without power after Storm Otto

17 February 2023
Thousands of Highland homes still without power after Storm Otto

Thousands of Highland homes still without power after Storm Otto

17 February 2023

40,000 properties were affected across the north at the storm's peak...


Highland Green MSP praises 'compassion' of resigning First Minister

15 February 2023
Highland Green MSP praises 'compassion' of resigning First Minister

Highland Green MSP praises 'compassion' of resigning First Minister

15 February 2023

THE First Minister served with "compassion" and "determination", a Highland Green MSP has said.


What happens next after Nicola Sturgeon's resignation?

15 February 2023
What happens next after Nicola Sturgeon's resignation?

What happens next after Nicola Sturgeon's resignation?

15 February 2023

What will happen in Holyrood, who will be leader, and what might Sturgeon's successor mean for her party's fortunes at the ballot box? Read on...


PICTURES: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's Highland visits remembered

15 February 2023
PICTURES: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's Highland visits remembered

PICTURES: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's Highland visits remembered

15 February 2023

The First Minister, who announced her resignation today, was no stranger to the Highlands during her time in the post. Which visits do you remember?


POLL: Was Nicola Sturgeon right to resign as First Minister?

15 February 2023
POLL: Was Nicola Sturgeon right to resign as First Minister?

POLL: Was Nicola Sturgeon right to resign as First Minister?

15 February 2023

Have your say on the surprise resignation of the First Minister...


Reactions flood in as First Minister announces resignation

15 February 2023
Reactions flood in as First Minister announces resignation

Reactions flood in as First Minister announces resignation

15 February 2023

Inverness SNP MP Drew Hendry and Conservative Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack among early figures to pay tribute to First Minister.


Will Highland MSP Kate Forbes replace Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister?

15 February 2023
Will Highland MSP Kate Forbes replace Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister?

Will Highland MSP Kate Forbes replace Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister?

15 February 2023

AN early favourite to replace Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister is likely to be Highland MSP Kate Forbes, who has oft been touted as a future leader.


Farming duo win NFU award for second year running

10 February 2023
Farming duo win NFU award for second year running

Farming duo win NFU award for second year running

10 February 2023

NFU Scotland members in Thurso and Dingwall have won the union's Membership Flame Award.


Flow Country finance plan to seek views at drop-in sessions

10 February 2023
Flow Country finance plan to seek views at drop-in sessions

Flow Country finance plan to seek views at drop-in sessions

10 February 2023

WAYS that the peatlands of the Flow Country can help to provide financial benefits to communities are to be explored at a series of drop-in sessions.


MP calls for clarity over state pension age rumours

05 February 2023
MP calls for clarity over state pension age rumours

MP calls for clarity over state pension age rumours

05 February 2023

Far North MP Jamie Stone has signed a parliamentary motion seeking answers from the government.


Leading Highland business body seeks new board member

04 February 2023
Leading Highland business body seeks new board member

Leading Highland business body seeks new board member

04 February 2023

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is seeking candidates to join its board.


Airports confirm staff strike action

31 January 2023
Airports confirm staff strike action

Airports confirm staff strike action

31 January 2023

STAFF at several Highland airports will strike during industrial action tomorrow, Highlands and Islands Airports has confirmed.


10 outdoor walks and events coming in February

31 January 2023
10 outdoor walks and events coming in February

10 outdoor walks and events coming in February

31 January 2023

The High Life Highland countryside rangers have 10 outdoor walks and nature events lined up across the region in February. Which will you join?


400 Highland hospitality businesses face energy bill 'cliff edge', warns MP

27 January 2023
400 Highland hospitality businesses face energy bill 'cliff edge', warns MP

400 Highland hospitality businesses face energy bill 'cliff edge', warns MP

27 January 2023

Jamie Stone has warned that Highland firms face an average bill increase of almost £4500 this spring – putting many at risk.


Snow warnings extended by another 27 hours by Met Office

18 January 2023
Snow warnings extended by another 27 hours by Met Office

Snow warnings extended by another 27 hours by Met Office

18 January 2023

MET Office forecasters have extended their warnings for snow and ice in the Highlands after issuing a new yellow alert this morning.


Amber alert: Heavy snow and blizzard forecast sparks heightened weather warning

17 January 2023
Amber alert: Heavy snow and blizzard forecast sparks heightened weather warning

Amber alert: Heavy snow and blizzard forecast sparks heightened weather warning

17 January 2023

SWATHES of the Highlands have been warned to brace for heavy snow and blizzards this evening after the Met Office upgraded its warning level to amber.


Hero delivery driver helps OAP who had slipped and broke arm

10 January 2023
Hero delivery driver helps OAP who had slipped and broke arm

Hero delivery driver helps OAP who had slipped and broke arm

10 January 2023

A HERO delivery driver who aided an OAP after she broke her arm in a fall in Thurso has been hailed by as a "true gent" by the lady's grand-daughter.


Ice warning as mercury set to plunge

01 January 2023
Ice warning as mercury set to plunge

Ice warning as mercury set to plunge

01 January 2023

A Met Office weather warning for ice has come into force across the whole of Caithness – amid warnings to travellers of treacherous conditions.


Fresh snow forecast sparks new yellow Met Office warning

26 December 2022
Fresh snow forecast sparks new yellow Met Office warning

Fresh snow forecast sparks new yellow Met Office warning

26 December 2022

A FURTHER yellow warning has been issued by the Met Office after it forecast further snow in the Highlands.


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