2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (400+ words) A Highland osteopath is swapping the streets of the Black Isle for the Costa Rica rainforest as she embarks on a humanitarian mission. Mandy Rose is taking a leave of absence from her day-to-day jobs to volunteer in deprived communities…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (219+ words) A DINGWALL street fair that brought people together and allowed folk to showcase goods and services and raise funds for charity was hailed a hit at the weekend. The tradition of the Feil Maree dates back into the mists of…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (209+ words) High Life Highland has appointed a new head of music development. Alexander Davidson succeeds Norman Bolton, who is retiring after 40 years with the organisation’s music tuition service. A violinist, Alexander led the music instruction and performance team in his previous…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (256+ words) Pals putting pedal power to use for a cause close to their hearts have completed a three-day 250-mile ‘depot to depot- ride, raising over £20,000 for Mikeysline in the process. Ord Industrial and Commercial Supplies employees Ryan Mackay, Neil Brindle, Lewis…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (600+ words) Children living in a Wester Ross community will help launch a new book about a seal this weekend — fittingly enough aboard a local boat. The Gaelic book An Ròn a Chaill a Shròn (The Seal who Lost his Nose) was…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (96+ words) A back road between Munlochy and Culbokie has been closed following a road traffic collision this morning. Police Scotland announced the closure shortly before 7.30am (Sunday, September 6). A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Due to a road traffic collision the unclassified road…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (435+ words) The Seaboard Gala once again brought the community together for a busy week of events, activities and entertainment, culminating in a fantastic Gala Day. This year’s programme included the fishing competition, Boozy Bingo, Treasure Hunt, children’s football, paddleboarding, the clay…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (159+ words) AN essential set of repairs for a Lochalsh pool has been completed, with locals thanked for their support. As a part a two-week closure to allow for vital repairs, the Lochalsh Leisure Centre (LLC) team has been regrouting, repairing tiles, changing…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (157+ words) The Bealach na Ba will be operating under a “stop and go” system over a September weekend. The update comes, after it was previously thought that the major road into the village of Applecross would be shut for a full…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (365+ words) A new seaside campervan and camping site could be built in Wester Ross after plans were lodged with Highland Council. Applicant Victor Perry is seeking permission to develop the new campervan park on a 1.37 hectare site at Seafield near the…...