1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (475+ words) Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has pledged £12 million for communities via its new strategic investment fund. The announcement of the new funding comes as Highland Council agreed to object to the infrastructure firm’s plans for a 173km power line between…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (361+ words) Businesses, organisations and individuals from across the Highlands and Islands have been recognised for their contribution to a prosperous Scotland at the 2026 Prosper Highlands and Islands Business Excellence Awards. More than 300 people gathered at the Drumossie Hotel in Inverness to…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (282+ words) Strath MP Graham Leadbitter has urged the Chancellor to provide a ‘much-needed boost’ for hospitality businesses in the area by slashing VAT. In a House of Commons chamber debate earlier this week, the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey MP told…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (355+ words) The convener of Highland Council has urged people to contribute their thoughts on a proposed visitor levy to the official consultation instead of “sticking them on social media”. The council launched a consultation on its current proposals this week, setting…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (481+ words) Tomintoul Distillery has marked the fourth year of its partnership with the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team with the premiere of a new short film capturing the people, passion and sense of place that make the region so unique. The film…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (550+ words) For almost 10 years we have been shining a light on the amazing people in our communities through The Highland Hero Awards. And as we gear up for the awards’ 2027 outingprevious winners have spoken about what it meant for them to…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (281+ words) Highland Council has launched a public consultation survey on the proposal for a visitor levy, or tourist tax, in the region. The proposal is for a tiered fixed-amount levy, rather than a percentage of cost, for those staying in hotels…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (547+ words) Ten years ago we launched Highland Heroes to shine a light on the people in communities across the north who quietly make a positive difference to others. A decade on, we are still doing the same – because it seems there…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (580+ words) Highland Council’s convener Bill Lobban has welcomed the latest two glamorous ambassadors for Beò! 2029, the Inverness-Highland bid for UK City of Culture 2029. The city has confirmed Scotland international football Ryan Christie and award-winning fashion designer Siobhan Mackenzie will help ‘sell…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (718+ words) Plans for a raised decking for outdoor eating and drinking and extra car parking at a popular riverside Aviemore pub and restaurant have been approved despite claims that it will endanger the public. Members of the Cairngorms National Park Authority’s…...