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Highland Heroes is an award scheme recognising the people in the Highlands who make a real difference to our communities, healthcare, education, safety and wellbeing.

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RASASH shortlisted for Charity of the Year at Scottish Charity Awards

Highland charity, Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland (RASASH) has been shortlisted as a finalist for Charity of the Year.

North community council set to dissolve for second time to remove “disruptive” member

Ardgay and District Community Council chairman Les Waugh has confirmed the dissolution move is being made to dislodge Samantha Kane as a councillor.

Were you there? More pictures from Highland Heroes 2025 awards night

It was an emotional evening as communities from across the Highlands gathered in Inverness to celebrate their unsung heroes.

Caithness woman dedicates award win to late best friend

A Caithness woman won Fundraiser of the Year at Highland Heroes for her project in tribute to her late best friend, Julie.

Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

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

WATCH: Inverness High School ‘delighted’ about award win for well-deserving pupils

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

‘I want to help make change’: Cromarty teenager scoops award

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

WATCH: ‘My mantra is to be who you needed when you were younger’ - says Culloden Academy teacher after winning ‘special’ award

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.

WATCH: ‘I must be doing some thing right! - hero of heroes winner

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

‘You go into teaching to make their lives better’

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

Highland Heroes

RASASH shortlisted for Charity of the Year at Scottish Charity Awards

North community council set to dissolve for second time to remove “disruptive” member

North community council set to dissolve for second time to remove “disruptive” member

Were you there? More pictures from Highland Heroes 2025 awards night

Were you there? More pictures from Highland Heroes 2025 awards night

Caithness woman dedicates award win to late best friend

Caithness woman dedicates award win to late best friend

Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

WATCH: Inverness High School ‘delighted’ about award win for well-deserving pupils

WATCH: Inverness High School ‘delighted’ about award win for well-deserving pupils

‘I want to help make change’: Cromarty teenager scoops award

‘I want to help make change’: Cromarty teenager scoops award

WATCH: ‘My mantra is to be who you needed when you were younger’ - says Culloden Academy teacher after winning ‘special’ award

WATCH: ‘My mantra is to be who you needed when you were younger’ - says Culloden Academy teacher after winning ‘special’ award

WATCH: ‘I must be doing some thing right! - hero of heroes winner

WATCH: ‘I must be doing some thing right! - hero of heroes winner

‘You go into teaching to make their lives better’

‘You go into teaching to make their lives better’

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