Fort William4 days ago'Well-established' fire damages Ballachulish Primary SchoolHighland Council says alternative arrangements will have to be made for pupilsafter the holidays.4 days ago4 days agoPlans for a new hospital in Fort William progress to next stageNHS Highland says the Scottish government has approved the outline business case.4 days ago6 Oct 2026Scottish mountain rescue team called out a record 200 times this yearLochaber MRT says more people are heading into the hills than before, with some of them poorly equipped.6 Oct 20261 Oct 2026Councillors to visit site of planned new car parking near Ben NevisForestry and Land Scotland has proposed hundreds of new spaces to help tackle congestion near Torlundy.1 Oct 202629 Sept 2026Highland e-bike scheme expanded into MorayHi-bike was first launched in Inverness before being expanded to Fort William and now Elgin.29 Sept 202610 Sept 2026Second scenic Highland rail route to close for upgradeThe line between Dingwall and Kyle of Lochalsh will close for three weeks for a £9m overhaul.10 Sept 20264 Sept 2026West Highland railway line to close in November for £13m upgradeThe scenic railway line, linking Glasgow to destinations including Oban and Mallaig, features the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct seen in the Harry Potter films.4 Sept 202631 Aug 2026Fort William's vandal hit Viewforth toilets reopenedLocal MP Angus MacDonald says it is "appalling" it has taken so long to repair the public loos.31 Aug 202612 Aug 2026Owner of Scotland's 'oldest hotel' calls in administratorsStrathmore Hotels, owner of the Salutation in Perth, also has hotels in the Highlands, Argyll and England.12 Aug 2026...
