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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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Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your charity Heroes

Give back to the dedicated charities in your community with a Heroes nomination!

WATCH: Highland Heroes 2025 – nominate carer of the year

Give a little back to the dedicated carers in your community – nominate them for a Highland Heroes award!

WATCH: What’s it like to volunteer for Highland and Islands Blood Bikes?

The charity, which is entirely run by volunteers and funded by public donations, provides a rapid response service 365 days a year.

Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your community champions

Who are the champions in your community? Nominate them now for a Heroes award!

WATCH: Highland Heroes 2025 launches!

Who are the real superheroes in your community? Nominate them for a Highland Heroes 2025 award now!

Shock death of Highland councillor a ‘huge loss to us all’

The shock death of Highland councillor Alasdair Rhind has left friends and colleagues stunned, with MP Jamie Stone among those paying tribute.

PICTURES: Were you at Highland Heroes?

Some 400 people were at the Drumossie Hotel on Friday night for the annual Highland Heroes event.

WATCH: Community champion of Highland Heroes says helping others 'gives his life purpose'

David MacRae was recognised for doing something quietly within his community, without any thought of praise for himself.

Emergency services Highland Heroes Kyle RNLI helm reveals exactly what makes role worthwhile

The crew went above and beyond the call of duty after a pensioner got stuck on a remote cliff ledge for over 24 hours.

WATCH: Inverness mother and daughter jointly named Highland Heroes carer of the year

Kelly Macrae and Savannah Kelly took the trophy as joint carers of the year at the Highland Heroes ceremony.

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Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your charity Heroes

WATCH: Highland Heroes 2025 – nominate carer of the year

WATCH: Highland Heroes 2025 – nominate carer of the year

WATCH: What’s it like to volunteer for Highland and Islands Blood Bikes?

WATCH: What’s it like to volunteer for Highland and Islands Blood Bikes?

Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your community champions

Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your community champions

WATCH: Highland Heroes 2025 launches!

WATCH: Highland Heroes 2025 launches!

Shock death of Highland councillor a ‘huge loss to us all’

Shock death of Highland councillor a ‘huge loss to us all’

PICTURES: Were you at Highland Heroes?

PICTURES: Were you at Highland Heroes?

WATCH: Community champion of Highland Heroes says helping others 'gives his life purpose'

WATCH: Community champion of Highland Heroes says helping others 'gives his life purpose'

Emergency services Highland Heroes Kyle RNLI helm reveals exactly what makes role worthwhile

Emergency services Highland Heroes Kyle RNLI helm reveals exactly what makes role worthwhile

WATCH: Inverness mother and daughter jointly named Highland Heroes carer of the year

WATCH: Inverness mother and daughter jointly named Highland Heroes carer of the year

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