Inverness Courier
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT‘An oustanding asset for Inverness and the Highlands’ - castle’s official opening
MSP Fergus Ewing, co-chair of the Inverness Castle steering group, reflects on its official opening this week.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:30:00 GMTHighland Council’s in-house bus service sees passenger numbers almost double in three years
It has saved the Highland taxpayer almost £2m and could lead to the creation of an external body to run the service.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMTStreet row ends in three-figure fines for mother and son
The victim of their threatening or abusive behaviour was the son’s ex-partner.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:51:55 GMTGas supplies in Inverness ‘at risk without emergency repairs’
Emergency repairs will begin at the Raigmore Interchange tomorrow and last almost four months after workers discovered a ‘safety critical’ pipe issue.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMTAward honour is a reminder of power of empathy
Sports reporter Andrew Henderson reacts to winning an award at last Friday night’s Highlands and Islands Press Ball.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:30:00 GMTThe Inverness Castle Experience is ‘good not just for Inverness but the whole of the Highlands’
The attraction is expected to generate £13 million through 450,000 annual visitors.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:54:20 GMTPort expansion would have ‘extremely significant’ impact on historic fort
A port will have an “extremely high significant” impact on Fort George and Chanonry Point if an expansion is allowed, conservation officers have said.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMTRaigmore Hospital ‘several month delay’ to maternity unit sparks calls from MSP
Delays to the opening of Raigmore Hospital’s new birthing unit — originally planned to open in January but now facing delays of ‘several months’.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:30:00 GMTCouncillors asked to grant permission for new electricity substation
Highland Council’s south planning applications committee is set to discuss the project next week.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMTFirst Minister John Swinney enjoys ‘fascinating’ visit to Tomatin-Moy A9 dualling section
He says it is ‘a huge engineering project to boost connectivity to the Highlands’.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:42:34 GMTMan in court to face assault charge after city centre incident
One man was taken to hospital following a “disturbance” last Tuesday.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:23:45 GMTMan pleads guilty to rape at High Court in Inverness
A man has admitted one charge of rape at the High Court in Inverness.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:58:18 GMTConference centre ‘must link strongly to city centre’
The mystery group leading debate on a new conference centre development is seeking further feedback.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMTDeputy First Minister Kate Forbes officially reopens ‘iconic landmark’ Inverness Castle
She welcomes the ‘star attraction’ set to generate ‘millions of pounds for the Highlands’ economy’.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:31:50 GMT‘Long journey’ as doors to new Inverness eatery officially open
The new eatery is located on Academy Street.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:25:00 GMTFirst Minister will visit the Tomatin-Moy section of the A9 later today
Construction is under way on the almost £300m section as part of the decade late trunk dualling programme.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:15:00 GMTInverness Castle will officially reopen today after four years and £47 million spent on the attraction
It is hoped the ‘world class’ attraction will pull in 450,000 visitors a year.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:38:39 GMTLandmark year offers sponsorship opportunities at Thistle Awards
The Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards will celebrate a major milestone in 2026 as they mark 20 years of recognising excellence across the region
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:30:00 GMTControversial parade set for return to the streets of Inverness city centre
A controversial parade by a Northern Ireland headquartered Protestant group could be repeated in Inverness in April this year.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMTDualling the A96 – how much can we really rely on the latest Scottish Government announcement?
Earlier last week, Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop announced provisional dates for work on the A96 dualling.