A Saltcoats family has lived in a damp-ridden home for six years. The council claims access issues delay repairs. Saltcoats Family Endures Six Years of Damp Housing Conditions A local woman got her council house in 2018. She wanted to remain anonymous. The house has three bedrooms, but it is too small. She has four…
Inverness Castle’s revamp nears completion. The Rose Window, enhanced with special tech, is predicted to amaze visitors. Inverness Castle Fit Out Progresses, Rose Window Visuals To Stun The Inverness Castle revamp excites project leaders. They eagerly await visitors’ reactions. A key feature is the Rose Window, which sat in storage for decades but is now…
Beat the Street players in Carrick can earn double points at designated Beat Boxes during specific times. Extends until March 12. Carrick Beat the Street Players Can Earn Double Points Now The game encourages people to walk or bike and to travel to work or school in a more active way. Leave the car at…
Royal Maundy Service at Durham Cathedral. King Charles and Queen Camilla to honor volunteers. Tradition honors community service. King Charles and Queen Camilla Visit Durham Cathedral in April 2025 Durham Cathedral will host a special service. It’s called the Royal Maundy Service, on April 17, 2025. This service happens every year, always the Thursday before…
Farmers in East Lothian get free stickers to deter vehicle thieves. Police can quickly check vehicles. East Lothian Tackles Rural Crime with New Initiative for Farmers Police are helping farmers. They provide waterproof stickers. Farmers put them on tractors and machines. Stickers tell police to check the vehicle. Police will check ownership and usage. This…
Inverness care home improves after warning. Inspectors find progress, citing adequate to good ratings following intervention. Castlehill Care Home Shows Consistent Improvement After Warning Castlehill Care Home had problems. It risked losing its ability to operate. A new inspection showed improvements. The home is in Inverness. Last June, inspectors warned the home and said it…
Proposed changes to Moray nurseries regarding hours and staffing face criticism over potential impact on staff and families. Moray Council Early Learning Changes Spark Concerns and Staff Anxiety The local council wants feedback on nursery and primary schools. They are thinking about making some changes. Moray Council asked parents what they thought about nursery and…
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…
Red Arrows may train in Moray and Highland next week, flying from Lossiemouth to Tain. Exact times depend on the weather. Red Arrows Potential Training Return to Moray and Highland Next Week Guess what? The Red Arrows might return! You might get another chance to see them. They could come to Moray and the Highlands.…
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…