Inverness Courier

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:54:21 GMT
Highland Council launches new £1m fund to bring empty homes back into use in region
Grants of up to £30,000 in rural areas and up to £25,000 in urban areas will be available to eligible applicants

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:40:16 GMT
Top ‘global challenger consultancy’ brought in to support leading Highland golf pro-am
A leading Highland golf event that attracts a strong international entry has enlisted a global challenger consultancy as its principal partner.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Man sentenced for sexual assault that took place 11 years ago
A man has been sentenced for a sexual assault that took place 11 years ago.

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:30:00 GMT
Decision on another Inverness Blues Festival to be taken in June – behind closed doors
It comes amid serious questions about the cost of the event.

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
What was the cost of the Inverness blues festival? Highland Council struggles to answer
A huge discrepancy emerged after we questioned the costs but officials responded with the ‘budget’.

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:13:44 GMT
“The community doesn't want to be pushed around” – concerns over new wind farm proposals shared at meeting
Nairnshire residents have voiced concerns over the potential impacts of a proposed new wind farm on their doorstep at a public meeting this week.

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:38:49 GMT
WATCH: Best par none – golf legend raves about the River Ness on Highland whisky holiday
Golf legend Sir Nick Faldo has been captured singing the praises of the Highland capital during a Scottish holiday.

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT
The perfect cuppa? Grow it yourself, say Inverness students
A tea shed built by Inverness students is set to demonstrate how easy it is to grow your own tea leaves to make the perfect cuppa.

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:47:24 GMT
Chairman says existing first team players will not be offered new deals at Ross County this summer
Chairman says they won’t offer players who have failed new contracts.

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:39:19 GMT
£100m investment ‘secures future’ of green hydrogen project
A major green energy scheme in the Highlands has “secured its future” after Protium acquired the Cromarty Hydrogen Project from Storegga.

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:43:48 GMT
Three Highland constituency MSPs are sworn-in to the Scottish Parliament
LibDems Andrew Baxter and David Green and the SNP’s Emma Roddick took the oath or affirmation.

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:01:18 GMT
First interview with the new City of Culture bid director
City of Culture will show the region can stand out at an international level - and provide something for all - the new man in charge has promised.

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:36:33 GMT
Lorry fire near Urquhart Castle sparks A82 disruption
Police are directing motorists at the scene, with A82 traffic facing delays following the lorry fire on Thursday morning.

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:12:55 GMT
Short-term let proposals slammed by operators
The council has launched a public consultation over two new potential control areas for short-term lets, angering a trade body.

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:11:41 GMT
Major Inverness road to close for resurfacing
A section of the A862 Inverness-Beauly road will be closed in Telford Street, Inverness, for several nights next week.

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:39:00 GMT
Inverness man pleads guilty to serious assault at Thurso club
A man has admitted a serious assault in a Thurso nightclub at the end of last year.

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:37:52 GMT
‘Incredible talent’ wow at Strictly Inverness launch night
Dance fundraising phenomenon Strictly Inverness kicked off this year’s spellbinding competition in “incredible” style last night.

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:04:48 GMT
Military families fearful for their safety over Cameron Barracks asylum seeker plans, UK Government minister admits
Military families in Inverness have been left fearful for their safety over plans to house hundreds of asylum seekers at Cameron Barracks.

Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Victorian shelter set for new mural by local artist and students
A colourful new mural at Nairn seafront has officially been unveiled after months of preparation.

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:30:00 GMT
Man who threatened people with a tennis racket on city street is sentenced
A man who threatened people with a tennis racket after stealing a bottle of water has been given unpaid work.

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