2+ day, 21+ 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…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1650+ words) A week ago the Strathy launched its campaign to help deliver the aerial wildfire fighting service that is so desperately needed. That same afternoon Justice Secretary Neil Gray promised at Holyrood that improvements are happening and that fire chiefs will…...

4+ day, 23+ 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…...

6+ day, 22+ 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…...

1+ week, 3+ 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, 2+ day ago   (397+ words) Since the wildfire in the Cairngorms, I have spent a great deal of time speaking to the people who understand these fires better than most. I have met firefighters, farmers, crofters, land managers and those involved in wildfire response across…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (232+ words) Health inequalities must be at the heart of any changes impacting NHS Highland, says the health board’s boss. Earlier this week First Minister John Swinney announced his programme for government which included plans to cut the number of health boards…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (246+ words) Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s Chief Officer Stuart Stevens has welcomed the announcement that SFRS will be able to put helicopter resources on standby when there is an increased risk of significant wildfires. He said: "This new measure will ensure…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (303+ words) Highland Council’s housing department is performing much better than previously when it comes to looking after tenants in the strath. Latest figures for April to June, earlier this year, reveal emergency repairs were completed in an average of 5.5 hours - well…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (615+ words) What has been reported as the biggest shake-up of the NHS by the Scottish Government in decades has sparked major concerns for the future of NHS Highland. First Minister John Swinney will reveal his Programme for Government (PfG) on Tuesday…...