William Campbell wins the inaugural McAllister Award, honoring Bill McAllister, to attend a Labour conference in Glasgow. Nairn Man Wins McAllister Award from Inverness and Nairn Labour Party A young man from Nairn won a new award. It honors a dedicated Scottish Labour person. William Campbell got the first McAllister Award. Bet McAllister gave William…
Residents oppose a Black Isle distillery, citing black mold, increased traffic, and environmental damage concerns. Black Isle Locals Fear Distillery Plan, Cite Mold And Traffic Concerns Residents are scared about a new distillery. They worry black mold will cover their homes, and they feel ignored by the developers too. The distillery is planned near Mulchaich…
The Red Arrows may return to the Highlands for training flights from RAF Lossiemouth to Tain Range next week. Red Arrows Possible Highland Training Flights from RAF Lossiemouth The Red Arrows might come to the Highlands again. They might train there soon. Some fans missed seeing them last year. The RAF team may return next…
Ian Latimer, former Northern Constabulary chief, passed away. Honored as champion of Highlands for dedicated service. Former Northern Police Chief Ian Latimer Dies at 68 Ian Latimer passed away at 68. He was a former police chief and was known as a Highlands champion. He died at his Beauly home. Latimer once led Northern Constabulary,…
Residents fear pylons will ruin landscapes. Campaigners say SSEN is ignoring local concerns about the controversial project. Pylon Project Sparks Wasteland Fears in Caithness Communities People are worried about new pylons in the Highlands. They think the pylons will ruin the landscape. The area could become like a wasteland, they say. A group called “Say…
High Life Highland needs volunteers to support disability sports and create more opportunities in the Highlands. High Life Highland Seeks Volunteers for Disability Sport Programs High Life Highland needs more sports volunteers. This helps people with disabilities. They want to offer more sports opportunities. They have many volunteer options. You could help research, weed, or…
Public input sought on key Highland issues like road upgrades and tourist tax. Are opinions truly valued? Highland Business Voice Must Be Heard In Public Consultations Colin Marr wrote about public input. Important decisions impacting the Highlands are happening. People can share their thoughts now. Transport Scotland asks about road speeds. They are also asking…
LGBT+ Youth Scotland’s “Creative Voices” event empowered young LGBTQ+ individuals in the Highlands through workshops and discussions. Highland Event Celebrates LGBTQ+ Youth Voices Through Art and Activism LGBT+ Youth Scotland had an event at Eden Court last weekend. The event combined art and activism. “Creative Voices” included workshops led by Kim Carnie and Chak Hin…
Highland rail upgrades are needed to encourage public transport use and reduce reliance on cars, business groups argue. Highland Trains Must Improve To Encourage Shift From Cars, Say Groups Trains in the Highlands need upgrades. This would encourage people to drive less. We want people to use public transport more often; it’s called “modal shift.”…
Affordable housing shortage worsens staff recruitment problems for care providers in the Highlands, impacting care services. Highland Care Homes Face Staffing Crisis Due to Housing Costs Care homes in the Highlands need more staff. Providers say housing costs make it hard to hire. About 120 jobs are open at 46 homes. Brexit and living costs…