Highlands

Paul Conway set off on his 30-mile adventure from Glenfinnan Viaduct to Inverie

Army veteran survives week in Highland wilderness after getting lost

Highland residents are being hit with fraudulent text messages about parking fines

Highland residents are being hit with fraudulent text messages about parking fines

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Highland Council issues fake parking fine scam warning

Ross Kinghorn went missing in January 2023

Ross Kinghorn went missing in January 2023

Police Scotland

Body found after 20-month search for walker missing in Scottish hills

The A82, which passes through Glen Coe, is reportedly one area of concern

The A82, which passes through Glen Coe, is reportedly one area of concern

US tourists targeted with safety campaign after 'serious' accidents in Highlands

A drone view of Inverie bay and the Knoydart peninsula

A drone view of Inverie bay and the Knoydart peninsula

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Highland community marks buy-out success as population doubles in 25 years

Scottish wildcats have been the focus of conservative efforts in the Cairngorms

Scottish wildcats have been the focus of conservative efforts in the Cairngorms

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Two Scottish wildcats bred in captivity found dead in national park after release

Emergency services were called to the scene at the river Farrar in Glen Strathfarrar

Emergency services were called to the scene at the river Farrar in Glen Strathfarrar

Man dies after getting into difficulty in river in Highlands

Jenny Graham became the fastest woman to cycle around the world unsupported in 2018

Jenny Graham became the fastest woman to cycle around the world unsupported in 2018

World record-breaking cyclist launches series of talks in Highlands

Ten-year-old Highland dancer on top of world after winning famed tournament

Lorraine McCall completed a non stop circuit of all 231 peaks of the Grahams

Lorraine McCall completed a non stop circuit of all 231 peaks of the Grahams

Alzheimer Scotland

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Highland woman first to complete mountain challenge after recovering from cancer

Ullapool Harbour won the Best Overall Project Award 2024 at the Scottish Civil Engineering awards

Ullapool Harbour won the Best Overall Project Award 2024 at the Scottish Civil Engineering awards

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Highland harbour scoops prestigious national engineering award for £10m project

Police have been searching for a man and a woman involved in an incident near the entrance of Sunnyside Croft Camping Site

Police have been searching for a man and a woman involved in an incident near the entrance of Sunnyside Croft Camping Site

Man arrested then released following hunt for couple involved in campsite disturbance

Safety improvements are to be carried out on Kessock Bridge

Safety improvements are to be carried out on Kessock Bridge

Bridge at Scottish city to partially close for six months for 'essential' safety work

The remains of the 385m-year-old fish were spotted right outside Inverness Town House

The remains of the 385m-year-old fish were spotted right outside Inverness Town House

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Fossil around 385 million-years-old found in Scottish city centre pavement slab

The temporary cameras have been installed on a 10-mile stretch of the A836

The temporary cameras have been installed on a 10-mile stretch of the A836

First average speed cameras powered by renewable energy go live in Highlands

The popularity of campervan travel is placing pressure on the Highlands

The popularity of campervan travel is placing pressure on the Highlands

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How do you solve a problem like NC500 campervans? Experts have say

Experts have mixed views on whether a tourist tax should be brought in in the Highlands

Experts have mixed views on whether a tourist tax should be brought in in the Highlands

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Would a tourist tax work in the Highlands?

Transport Scotland announced in June that four camera columns would be introduced in the area

Transport Scotland announced in June that four camera columns would be introduced in the area

Delayed speed cameras set to go live on 'notorious' NC500 road

Black grouse have suffered UK-wide decline over recent decades

Black grouse have suffered UK-wide decline over recent decades

Adele Cosgrove-Bray

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'Amazing species': Endangered bird's numbers on rise thanks to habitat restoration

Mark Koppikar wanted to Glenborrodale Castle into a haven

Mark Koppikar wanted to Glenborrodale Castle into a haven

Luxury self-help retreat goes up for sale for £1.5m less than when 'guru' bought it

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

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Scottish university project shows success in efforts to maintain salmon populations

Midge season in Scotland runs between May and October

Midge season in Scotland runs between May and October

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When is midge season in Scotland? All you need to know to avoid them

Police Scotland have established there were several people camping in the area

Police Scotland have established there were several people camping in the area

Appeal for information after woman found with head injury in Aviemore

Loch Ness Ice Cream is a finalist in multiple categories at the 2024 Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards

Loch Ness Ice Cream is a finalist in multiple categories at the 2024 Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards

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Highlands and Islands' best restaurants, food, and drink named in awards shortlist

A crash on the A890 on Sunday saw two people airlifted to hospital

A crash on the A890 on Sunday saw two people airlifted to hospital

Police appeal for information after three people 'seriously injured' on A890

Emergency services were called to a report of a barn fire at Caplich Quarry on Saturday

Emergency services were called to a report of a barn fire at Caplich Quarry on Saturday

13-year-old girl charged over 'wilful' 24–hour barn blaze in Highlands

Former Tory chancellor Jeremy Hunt (left) and Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Former Tory chancellor Jeremy Hunt (left) and Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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Highlanders face more difficult winter under Labour than Tories, SNP MP warns

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

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

Emergency services attended a call of a one-vehicle road crash on the A832 near Rosemarkie

Emergency services attended a call of a one-vehicle road crash on the A832 near Rosemarkie

Man in hospital following crash as vehicle goes down an embankment in Highlands

Arisaig is situated on the northwest coast of the Highlands

Arisaig is situated on the northwest coast of the Highlands

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'Highly profitable' marina put up for sale in scenic Scottish coastal village

Emergency services attended an area of the train line close to Dingwall at around 8.20am on Monday

Emergency services attended an area of the train line close to Dingwall at around 8.20am on Monday

British Transport Police

Person dies after being hit by a train during morning rush hour in Highlands

Police Scotland said an arrest had been made in connection with drugs offences

Police Scotland said an arrest had been made in connection with drugs offences

Police find 'cannabis cultivation' in Highland village hotel

Ledmore Estate, located in Sutherland, extends approximately 13,020 acres and is on the market

Ledmore Estate, located in Sutherland, extends approximately 13,020 acres and is on the market

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Extensive Highland estate best known as top fishing spot in Scotland put up for sale

Plans for a new Home Bargains store were confirmed two years ago and the construction of the building is almost complete

Plans for a new Home Bargains store were confirmed two years ago and the construction of the building is almost complete

Major discount retail chain announces opening date of Highlands store

Ellie-Jay Robinson was last seen boarding a bus to Inverness from Tornagrain on Saturday

Ellie-Jay Robinson was last seen boarding a bus to Inverness from Tornagrain on Saturday

Police issue appeal to help find missing teen last seen two days ago on bus

Emergency services were called at around 10.30am on Saturday following a report of an incident involving a grey BMW car and an orange KTM motorbike

Emergency services were called at around 10.30am on Saturday following a report of an incident involving a grey BMW car and an orange KTM motorbike

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Motorcyclist critically injured in crash with BMW as driver arrested

As the NC500 approaches its 10-year anniversary David Richardson has highlighted how it is “essential” for the Highlands economy

As the NC500 approaches its 10-year anniversary David Richardson has highlighted how it is “essential” for the Highlands economy

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NC500 boss says 'tempers are raging' in communities over lack of caravan policing

The new play is by Thurso-based George Gunn, thought to be the most prolific playwright the Highlands has ever produced, with 50 plays to his name

The new play is by Thurso-based George Gunn, thought to be the most prolific playwright the Highlands has ever produced, with 50 plays to his name

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Play inspired by spaceport aims to ignite passions with major tour planned

Historic Scotland hosted its largest re-enactment event at Fort George, located outside of Inverness, this weekend

Historic Scotland hosted its largest re-enactment event at Fort George, located outside of Inverness, this weekend

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Huge reenactment event celebrates 2000 years of Scottish history

The crash involved a Fiat Ducato motorhome and a black and green Kawasaki motorbike

The crash involved a Fiat Ducato motorhome and a black and green Kawasaki motorbike

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Six people taken to hospital following serious crash involving motorhome in Highlands

Kilchrenan House is a semi-detached C-listed building with beautiful sea views of Oban Bay

Kilchrenan House is a semi-detached C-listed building with beautiful sea views of Oban Bay

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Victorian guest house overlooking harbour at popular tourist spot hits the market

Camping has become a popular choice for UK holidaymakers amid the cost-of-living crisis as holidays abroad have become increasingly more expensive

Camping has become a popular choice for UK holidaymakers amid the cost-of-living crisis as holidays abroad have become increasingly more expensive

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Highlands named as UK's best camping location for the summer

The local authority has submitted notifications of its plans to its north planning applications committee which will meet on Wednesday

The local authority has submitted notifications of its plans to its north planning applications committee which will meet on Wednesday

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Energy storage plants planned for multiple Highland sites

The Northern Fish Restaurant in Elgin is set to close at the end of August

The Northern Fish Restaurant in Elgin is set to close at the end of August

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101-year-old family run fish and chip shop makes 'heartbreaking' decision to close

The swarming insects are expected to reach peak nuisance levels over the next few days

The swarming insects are expected to reach peak nuisance levels over the next few days

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Scots warned to brace for ‘Midge-ageddon’ ahead of peak season

Police have found a body in the search for a missing hillwalker in the Highlands

Police have found a body in the search for a missing hillwalker in the Highlands

Body of woman found during hunt for missing Highlands hillwalker

The boy was airlifted by Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance and was accompanied by his mother

The boy was airlifted by Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance and was accompanied by his mother

Toddler airlifted to hospital after falling from castle in Highlands

Ruth Betts is thought to have reached the summit of Na Gruagaichean, but has not been seen since

Ruth Betts is thought to have reached the summit of Na Gruagaichean, but has not been seen since

Dogs and coastguard deployed in search for hillwalker missing in Scottish mountains

3D printed models of krusatodon kirtlingtonesis skeletons

3D printed models of krusatodon kirtlingtonesis skeletons

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Jurassic fossils found on Scottish island provide groundbreaking discovery

Dunbeath Castle on Scotland's north east coast was on sale for around £25 million

Dunbeath Castle on Scotland's north east coast was on sale for around £25 million

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Anonymous buyer of £25 million Scottish estate hidden by legal loophole

The group of caravans parked along multiple bays next to the kid's play area and has sparked outrage amongst locals online

The group of caravans parked along multiple bays next to the kid's play area and has sparked outrage amongst locals online

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NC500 locals 'threatened' as caravans pitch up at kids play park

Inverlussa Marine Services has appointed Macduff Shipyards to design and build a new state-of-the-art 82ft vessel

Inverlussa Marine Services has appointed Macduff Shipyards to design and build a new state-of-the-art 82ft vessel

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Scottish shipyard wins multi-million-pound salmon vessel contract

Navidale House Hotel, located near the A9 Inverness to Thurso road, sits along the rugged Sutherland coastline

Navidale House Hotel, located near the A9 Inverness to Thurso road, sits along the rugged Sutherland coastline

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Clifftop Highland hotel with panoramic ocean views on NC500 route up for sale

Officers were called to an area around Craigellachie Bridge near Aberlour at around 4:45pm on Sunday

Officers were called to an area around Craigellachie Bridge near Aberlour at around 4:45pm on Sunday

Man dies as police probe 'unexplained' death in Highlands