Scottish Highlands

In certain areas, sustained cuts to critical health services have been made with significant impacts on the local population

Highlands & Islands

6

Commission 'very concerned' for basic human rights in Highlands and Islands

The team were called out on Friday

The team were called out on Friday

1

Girl, 12, in hospital after falling down Highland waterfall

Mairi Mhor was a 19th century Gaelic poet who highlighted the Highland Clearances

Mairi Mhor was a 19th century Gaelic poet who highlighted the Highland Clearances

4

Highland poet who fought for crofters’ rights to be commemorated at Gaelic centre

The Highland Council has passed a motion expecting greater public clarity on renewables projects

The Highland Council has passed a motion expecting greater public clarity on renewables projects

3

'Local communities have spoken': Looking at the big picture on Highland energy

Kate Forbes has said the energy bill disparity 'is an absolute shocker'

Kate Forbes has said the energy bill disparity 'is an absolute shocker'

12

'Greatest injustice of our day’: Kate Forbes slams high Highlands and Islands bills

Beldorney Estate is among those up for sale

Beldorney Estate is among those up for sale

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Three Scottish estates put up for sale by rewilding company

An estate in the Highlands has been put up for sale

An estate in the Highlands has been put up for sale

Highlands & Islands

5

'Spectacular' Highland estate spanning more than 4000 acres up for sale

A project from the University of the Highlands and Islands has made progress in restoring salmon populations in rivers

A project from the University of the Highlands and Islands has made progress in restoring salmon populations in rivers

Animal Conservation

1

Scottish university project shows success in efforts to maintain salmon populations

Fresh calls have been made to scrap a council's £40 motorhome scheme

Fresh calls have been made to scrap a council's £40 motorhome scheme

Highlands & Islands

8

'Universal disapproval': Fresh calls to scrap Scottish council's £40 motorhome scheme

Karen Gillan spoke about her love of Inverness

Karen Gillan spoke about her love of Inverness

3

Karen Gillan wants to live in Highlands cottage for 'rest of my life'

Skye is among one of the most popular destinations in the Highlands and Islands

Skye is among one of the most popular destinations in the Highlands and Islands

Highlands & Islands

1

Scenic Scottish area beats London as one of UK's top tourist destinations

The man, who has yet to be traced, hit one of the riders in the head near Durness in the far north Highlands

The man, who has yet to be traced, hit one of the riders in the head near Durness in the far north Highlands

North Coast 500

25

Motorbike riders pelted with stones while travelling NC500 route in Highlands

The pop star sensation Taylor Swift played her first for three nights in Edinburgh on Friday

The pop star sensation Taylor Swift played her first for three nights in Edinburgh on Friday

4

Taylor Swift reveals what albums the Scottish Highlands inspired at Edinburgh show

Cairngorm Mountain has been covered in light snow fall and hail following a particularly cold start to June which is uncommon for this time of year

Cairngorm Mountain has been covered in light snow fall and hail following a particularly cold start to June which is uncommon for this time of year

3

Scottish mountain unexpectedly covered in snow as cold weather set to continue

The fire engine from Inverness was heading to Skye “under blue light conditions” at around 7:40pm on Sunday when it collided with a van

The fire engine from Inverness was heading to Skye “under blue light conditions” at around 7:40pm on Sunday when it collided with a van

Four firefighters taken to hospital after crash in Highlands while responding to call

Dr Salim Ghayyda has raised more than £100,000 to rescue his family members from Gaza, but most of them have been unable to leave due to Israel taking control of the area

Dr Salim Ghayyda has raised more than £100,000 to rescue his family members from Gaza, but most of them have been unable to leave due to Israel taking control of the area

Inverness doctor raises thousands of pounds to get family out of Gaza

Trees for Life, a rewilding charity based in Scotland, has released six red squirrels into broadleaf woodland on the remote Drimnin Estate

Trees for Life, a rewilding charity based in Scotland, has released six red squirrels into broadleaf woodland on the remote Drimnin Estate

2

Charity reintroduces red squirrels on Scottish west coast and Highlands

A hotel in the Highlands has reopened following a major revamp

A hotel in the Highlands has reopened following a major revamp

Highlands & Islands

2

Hotel in Highlands reopens following major renovation project

The Quest will mark the 90th anniversary of the first organised water watch for Nessie, known as Watchers of the Monster, as volunteers encourage people to come and join the search

The Quest will mark the 90th anniversary of the first organised water watch for Nessie, known as Watchers of the Monster, as volunteers encourage people to come and join the search

Loch Ness Monster

1

Search for world-famous Loch Ness Monster announced to celebrate anniversary

Almost 700 people were rescued last year by mountain rescue teams across Scotland

Almost 700 people were rescued last year by mountain rescue teams across Scotland

1

Scottish mountain rescue callouts 'increase by one-third' since pandemic

The 74-year-old died on Saturday evening from a fall, after he had climbed to the summit of the mountain in Glen Coe

The 74-year-old died on Saturday evening from a fall, after he had climbed to the summit of the mountain in Glen Coe

Hillwalker dies from fall after reaching mountain summit at Glencoe

Unite members at the Dounreay nuclear power station have voted to walk out over a pay dispute on May 29

Unite members at the Dounreay nuclear power station have voted to walk out over a pay dispute on May 29

Scottish Highlands

Workers to strike at Highlands nuclear power station over pay dispute

Sightenings of the “paint-like substance” had been reported all over the country with inquiries coming from Glasgow, the Hebrides, and the Highlands,

Sightenings of the “paint-like substance” had been reported all over the country with inquiries coming from Glasgow, the Hebrides, and the Highlands,

5

'Mystery' solved as 'paint-like substance' found on Scottish beaches identified

Staff at the Dounreay nuclear power plant in Caithness had planned on walking out on May 1 and 2

Staff at the Dounreay nuclear power plant in Caithness had planned on walking out on May 1 and 2

Highlands nuclear power plant strikes postponed as workers consider new pay offer

Ruchir Gupta has been reported to police after a YouTube video allegedly showed him speeding in the Highlands

Ruchir Gupta has been reported to police after a YouTube video allegedly showed him speeding in the Highlands

Highlands & Islands

Highland hotelier reported for 'speeding at 100mph on NC500 route'

Robin Bryans fooled the literary world with his imaginary childhood in the Highlands

Robin Bryans fooled the literary world with his imaginary childhood in the Highlands

Scottish history

The imaginary Highland childhood which fooled the world of literature

If we want to save the Highlands, we need to look at schooling first, writes Jackie Kemp

If we want to save the Highlands, we need to look at schooling first, writes Jackie Kemp

Highlands & Islands

2

'If you want to save the Highlands, then start with our schools'

The people of the Highlands need to take control of their own destiny, writes Karl Rosie

The people of the Highlands need to take control of their own destiny, writes Karl Rosie

Highlands & Islands

20

I was an SNP Highland councillor that defected to Alba. This is why

Tesco is planning to open a new superstore in a Scottish town

Tesco is planning to open a new superstore in a Scottish town

4

Major supermarket planning to open new superstore in historic Scottish town

Communities are anything but 'remote' to those who live in them, writes David C Weinczok

Communities are anything but 'remote' to those who live in them, writes David C Weinczok

Highlands & Islands

7

Why the idea of a 'remote' Scotland does us all a disservice

Paps of Jura, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. (Photo by Peter Thompson/Heritage Images/Getty Images).

Paps of Jura, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. (Photo by Peter Thompson/Heritage Images/Getty Images).

5

Rhoda Meek: Depopulation plan fails to address the key issues facing the Highlands

The Rose Bowl was traditionally awarded to the best-performing athlete at the Cabrach Games

The Rose Bowl was traditionally awarded to the best-performing athlete at the Cabrach Games

2

Ancient Highland Games trophy makes long-awaited return to Scotland

The approach to private funds taken by Margaret Thatcher continues to this day

The approach to private funds taken by Margaret Thatcher continues to this day

7

Scotonomics: The Scottish Government and the Highlands Effect

Kate Forbes has hit out at Josh Simons for comments he made on LBC

Kate Forbes has hit out at Josh Simons for comments he made on LBC

Highlands & Islands

9

Kate Forbes slams Labour's 'metropolitan arrogance' toward Highland Scotland

Kate Forbes said it's 'vital' to retain populations in Highland communities

Kate Forbes said it's 'vital' to retain populations in Highland communities

8

Kate Forbes calls for 'national emergency' to protect Highlands and Islands

A popular Highland bakery is to open its latest store this week

A popular Highland bakery is to open its latest store this week

2

Award-winning Scottish bakery prepares to open new store

An area of Scotland has been voted among the best in the UK for a cycling break

An area of Scotland has been voted among the best in the UK for a cycling break

Area of Scotland named among best in the UK for cycling holiday

Kate Forbes has said there needs to be a new partnership approach to handling rising tourist numbers at Glenfinnan Viaduct

Kate Forbes has said there needs to be a new partnership approach to handling rising tourist numbers at Glenfinnan Viaduct

4

'New approach' needed as Glenfinnan Viaduct tourist numbers rocket

Man, 79, dies after car hits bridge in the Highlands

Man, 79, dies after car hits bridge in the Highlands

Man, 79, dies after car hits bridge in the Highlands

Succession star Brian Cox set to star in new James Bond villain role

Succession star Brian Cox set to star in new James Bond villain role

Brian Cox to play villain in James Bond-themed reality show

The Duke of Cumberland reflects a dark and problematic time in Scottish History

The Duke of Cumberland reflects a dark and problematic time in Scottish History

8

'Butcher of Cumberland' street condemned as an 'obscenity'

The Met Office said the temperature “reached at least 20°C for the first time this year”

The Met Office said the temperature “reached at least 20°C for the first time this year”

Highlands records UK’s hottest temperature of 2023 so far

Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite rebellion ultimately resulted in defeat – after which he fled to France.

Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite rebellion ultimately resulted in defeat – after which he fled to France.

Scottish history

27

Street honouring 'butcher' of Scots soldiers must be changed, locals say

A figure in the LEGO store on New York's 5th Avenue, and a shot of the Scottish highlands

A figure in the LEGO store on New York's 5th Avenue, and a shot of the Scottish highlands

2

Scottish Highlands welcomes 'hardest to reach LEGO store in world'

World Porridge Making Championship applications now open

World Porridge Making Championship applications now open

World Porridge Making Championship applications now open

The famous Bealach na Ba road on the Applecross peninsula

The famous Bealach na Ba road on the Applecross peninsula

COMMUNITY FOCUS

How one community-owned Scots energy project brings wider benefits to its area

One person was quoted a massive £189.98 for delivery to Oban ...

One person was quoted a massive £189.98 for delivery to Oban ...

Highlands & Islands

14

Scot quoted 'ridiculous' 850 PER CENT more for delivery to Highland town

The initial development on Colonsay is expected to be complete in the autumn with a second phase planned

The initial development on Colonsay is expected to be complete in the autumn with a second phase planned

Highlands & Islands

3

Scottish island begins construction of new affordable homes

SSEN has warned severe gales could disrupt electricity networks

SSEN has warned severe gales could disrupt electricity networks

Highlands & Islands

Warning strong winds may impact northern Scotland's electricity supply

A person has died after falling on Ben More in Stirlingshire

A person has died after falling on Ben More in Stirlingshire

2

Walker dies after Munro fall, mountain rescue team confirms

Andrew doesn't deserve the title of the Earl of Inverness

Andrew doesn't deserve the title of the Earl of Inverness

Ghislaine Maxwell

5

Prince Andrew represents no one in Inverness - his Scottish title must go

The provision of terrestrial TV and radio services is only certain until the early 2030s.

The provision of terrestrial TV and radio services is only certain until the early 2030s.

2

TV and radio services relied on by rural Scottish communities at risk of disappearing

Cromarty Firth is expected to gain freeport status

Cromarty Firth is expected to gain freeport status

22

UK in 'serious breach of trust' over Scots freeport revelation

The Scottish laird said he could lose his entire estate after being 'scammed' over a cryptocurrency investment

The Scottish laird said he could lose his entire estate after being 'scammed' over a cryptocurrency investment

8

Laird could sell off Scottish nudist beach after losing £130k in crypto 'scam'