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Encouraging slow, sustainable tourism from the heart of a visitor hotspot saw a Loch Ness initiative scoop a prestigious Highland Heroes accolade.

A suicide prevention charity has won the Emergency Services or Crisis Support Service of the Year at Highland Heroes 2025.

An Inverness teenager was named Volunteer of the year at Friday’s Highland Heroes Awards.

Angus MacDonald was announced as primary school pupil of the year at the packed out Highland Heroes awards at the Drumossie Hotel on Friday night.

The pioneering success of a health rehabilitation team offering “a second chance at life” earned special recognition at Highland Heroes.

The headteacher of Inverness High School was “delighted” to win the School of the Year award at Highland Heroes on behalf of pupils.

A Cromarty teenager with a relentless dedication to youth work has scooped a prestigious accolade at this year’s Highland Heroes awards.

A Culloden Academy teacher said it was “terryfing and special” to be named Secondary Teacher of the year at last night’s Highland Heroes awards.

Peter Corbett has been named Highland Heroes hero of heroes for his efforts to improve the lives of young people.

Elaine Maciver admitted that being announced Primary Teacher of the Year at Highland Heroes 2025 was ‘a bit overwhelming’.

Highland Heroes win is a huge boost for inspiring young woman.

More than 10,500 people engaged in the process of choosing the winners

More than a dozen accolades were handed out after a public vote.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back on a ride around the world-famous route as the NC500 marks its 10th anniversary

Get ready for a week of discovery, excitement, and hands-on fun as the 23rd annual Caithness International Science Festival returns from March 17-22!

More than 3000 of you have now done your bit to boost blood supplies across Highland and Moray since we launched our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign.

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Visiting remote settlements in Caithness by boat gives good access in clear conditions

Carol Gunn of Ackergill is buzzing with excitement after winning a gold medal at the Honey Madness Cup in Poland on March 1.

Caithness runners took part in the Inverness Half Marathon on Sunday, with 17 members of North Highland Harriers completing the 13.1-mile course.

A Thurso baker impressed judges with his traditional shortbread at a culinary competition’s grand final held in Inverness last weekend.