Fortrose11 May 2026Sparrowhawk caught in illegal trap found in 'unnecessary pain'Wildlife officers are appealing for information and investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances. 11 May 20269 May 2026Fashion designer tells of trauma of losing dog in fatal attackSiobhan Mackenzie says her Biewer terrier, Gigi, was mauled to death by a larger dog.9 May 20267 Apr 2026Police probe 'aggressive drone pilot' at dolphin-spotting siteThe man is said to have got into an argument with another member of the public at Chanonry Point.7 Apr 202626 Feb 2026Contractors to progress plans for new Highlands schoolsThe Highland Council projects are in Inverness, Thurso, Dingwall, Beauly and Fortrose.26 Feb 202617 Dec 2025What were Scotland's top archaeological finds in 2025?Discoveries on the list include a lost medieval village and a hillfort possibly attacked by the Romans.17 Dec 202512 Aug 2025Highland Council to make £100,000 upgrades to play parksThe money will go towards safety improvements as well as new play equipment, like swings and seesaws.12 Aug 202530 Apr 2024New £2bn plan to fix Highland potholes and upgrade schoolsThe local authority says it will ringfence 2% of council tax and borrow to pay for the programme.30 Apr 20244 Apr 2024The golf courses disappearing into the seaSome of Scotland’s oldest golf courses are losing seven metres a year to coastal erosion. 4 Apr 202410 Dec 2023Warning parts of Highlands being 'drained' of peopleHighland Council has identified worrying population trends in the latest Census figures.10 Dec 2023...