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.”…
A campaign starts for the Old High Church in Inverness, aiming for a community buyout after a previous failed bid. Inverness Old High Church: Campaign Hopes to Secure Its Future The Old High Church has a wild history. Some say St. Columba banished a monster there; Jacobites were executed in its graveyard, their blood ran…
Road widening on the A9 requires a 40mph speed limit from Tomatin to Moy until 2028, aiming to protect drivers and workers. A9 Speed Limit Reduced to 40mph Between Tomatin and Moy Until 2028 Transport Scotland announced road work. It affects the road from Tomatin to Moy. Changes start on March 10. A 40mph speed…
Daniel Forsyth of the Northern Scot wins Photographer of the Year at the Highlands and Islands Media Awards in Inverness. Northern Scot Photographer Daniel Forsyth Wins Top Highlands Award Daniel Forsyth won an award. He is a photographer for the Northern Scot. It happened at the Highlands and Islands Press Awards. This is Daniel’s second…
Classic Class 37 diesel trains delight fans in Inverness after a special rail tour via the Forth Bridge. Classic Class 37s Return to Highlands After Decades Absence Old Class 37 trains were at Inverness station. Callum Mackay took the picture. Train fans welcomed some old trains. These trains used to run on Highland lines. The…
Kirkwood Homes appeals to the Scottish Government after Highland Council rejected their Inverness housing plan. Kirkwood Homes Appeal Inverness Housing Plan Rejection to Government A developer wants to build homes near Inverness. Highland Council rejected their plans. The developer, Kirkwood Homes, submitted them in 2022. They wanted to construct 80 houses. The council refused the…
A banned driver drove when his partner panicked. He received points and unpaid work due to existing ban. Highland Driver’s Ban Overlap: ‘Foolish’ Act Due to Partner’s Panic Hey, listen to this story from Inverness. It happened at the Inverness Justice Centre. Police received a tip that a driver, though banned, was driving. The police…
A look back at Inverness in 2012. See photos of local events and people, plus special occasions and celebrations. Inverness Flashback Photos Remember Events and People from the Year 2012 These are photos from Inverness events. We are looking back to 2012. Jamie Morrow, Tony Beeton, and Stephen Hall are there. Paddy Cochrane is also…
Carolthon at Eastgate, Inverness raises funds to be shared with Highland and Islands Blood Bikes charity. Inverness Choral Society Raises £5200 for Highland Blood Bikes The Inverness Choral Society sang for four hours straight in Inverness city centre, before shoppers, and raised over £5200. The Carolthon occurs annually at Eastgate Shopping Centre. The Inverness Choral…
Council to vote on lowering council house rent rise from 8% to 6%, impacting insulation funding. Meeting in Inverness. Highland Council Rent Debate Triggers Special Meeting in Inverness The Highland Council will meet this week. They will vote on council house rent and may cut the proposed rent increase, potentially dropping it from eight to…