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‘The secret’s out…’ – Nairn café owners ‘buzzing’ as they announce new venture at iconic bar restaurant beside Culloden Battlefield
A husband and wife team behind a popular Nairn café have taken over a pub restaurant beside one of Scotland’s most famous battlefields.
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TV soap star delights staff and customers with surprise visit to Inverness garden centre
A star from a leading British soap has thrilled staff at Simpsons in Inverness with a friendly visit.
Chamber to host information event as some businesses face 400% increase in rates
Businesses across the Highlands are facing sharp increases in their business rates.
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Apprentices help tackle skills gap during apprenticeship week
Apprentices in Inverness and across the Highlands are training for skilled careers while balancing family life and local commitments.
Inverness man charged with making sexual remarks to police officer in Thurso
An Inverness man is accused of directing unsolicted sexual remarks to a female police officer in Thurso.
Belladrum Festival unveils additional names for 2026
Rizzle Kicks is set to join the party at Belladrum this summer as the music festival reveals more of its 2026 line-up and confirms this year’s theme.
REVEALED: Sexual misconduct allegations top cause for police officer suspensions
Data revealed that allegations of sexual misconduct accounted for over a third of officer suspensions over the past 10 years.
‘Support for those who need it most’ as council agrees where money will be spent
But there was criticism for rejecting homework clubs plan.
Highlanders’ council tax bill upped by at least £71 a year
The decision was made at a full council meeting today.
Another Earl of Inverness plaque removed
A plaque commemorating a 1987 visit to Inverness by the former Prince Andrew, Earl of Inverness, has been removed.
Cromarty Cinema named as one of the ‘greatest cinemas in the world’
A beloved Black Isle cinema has been named as one of the “greatest cinemas in the world”.
New group aims to provide support to women living with painful health condition
A nurse has launched a new support group, explaining how she has faced ‘mixed’ care over a number of years for endometriosis.
Activists interrupt Highland Council’s budget meeting to demand a visitor levy
The local authority put back a decision on the charge due to government changes.
MP’s staff member under investigation over alleged fraud
Sally Donald was due to stand in this year’s Holyrood election but has stepped away.
ScotRail morning train service from Wick to Inverness cancelled after ‘operational incident’
A morning train service between Caithness and Inverness has been cancelled with replacement buses operating along the route.
New fibre broadband rollout set to boost connectivity in rural areas
Properties in Croy, Nairn and Cawdor will be among around 100,000 homes and businesses to benefit from a new fibre broadband rollout.
Nairn MP backs consultation on social media ban for under-16s
Says 250 constituents have written in support of ban.
‘I hope you drop dead’ - Abuse to police among series of offences ending in jail term
The 31-year-old appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
CRASH UPDATE: A82 by Loch Ness blocked in both directions after reports of one-vehicle crash
The A82 is partially blocked just north of Invermoriston after a one-vehicle accident.
Ambitious plans for major brewery and distillery visitor attraction in Inverness go back before planners – with May target for building work to start
Ambitious plans for a major brewery and distillery visitor attraction remain in the pipeline for a green field site east of Inverness.