Inverness Courier

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:54:39 GMT
Broken down train causes havoc for Far North Line passengers between Wick and Inverness
A broken down ScotRail train has caused knock-on disruption on the Far North Line between Wick and Inverness.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:30:00 GMT
PICTURES: Nairn community panto is festive success
It was a sold-out weekend for a Nairn community group as it returned on stage with its latest festive production.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:36:12 GMT
‘Hate has no place in our community’: city-wide campaign launched
A new community and partnership initiative has launched this week in Inverness with a clear message: there is no place for hate in our community.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:30:00 GMT
Nairn Pipe band on the look for new major
A popular Nairn band is looking at its next chapter as the search for a new musical leader has been launched.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT
‘Every ship call represents real opportunities for local business’
German and American tourists accounted for 70 per cent of the 180,000-plus passengers who visited the Cromarty Firth this year.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:30:00 GMT
Drink deaths increase - but so much else has changed for the better
NEWS VIEW: Colin Campbell says that despite an increase in alcohol deaths the overall picture on drink is better than it has been for decades.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT
‘Temporary’ worker village to occupy prime city site for 6 years
Vacant land could house temporary two-storey accommodation blocks and up to 60 caravans over a six-year period.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:53:19 GMT
MSP expenses show varied picture when it comes to claims
A modest number of local MSP claimed LESS in expenses this year according to figures released by Holyrood - though the overall trend was up.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:30:00 GMT
‘The best thing is to see everyone smiling’ — firefighters’ festive run returns in aid of local causes
Firefighters have been back in action over the past weeks to bring some festive cheer and sweets to families in Nairnshire.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:12:52 GMT
Arrest warrant issued for woman who stole bank card and bus pass
The 56-year-old failed to turn up at Inverness Sheriff Court today.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:10:01 GMT
‘I felt like a kid again!’ - Rolling back the years on Inverness-Lapland Christmas adventure
Our intrepid reporter enjoyed the sights and sounds of the Arctic Circle.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:42:49 GMT
Highland Council defers decision on Fanellan substation near Beauly for site visit
There was controversy when unelected officials advised an elected councillor not to attend in a move branded ‘affront to democracy’.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:21:14 GMT
City neighbourhoods to lose bus services in timetable shake-up
Several Inverness neighbourhoods are to lose their bus services when a new timetable is introduced in the new year, Stagecoach has confirmed.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:46:04 GMT
‘Patchy and confusing’: Uncertainty continues over future of Highland domestic abuse services
Concerns have been raised over short-term contracts and unclear funding for Highland domestic abuse services beyond 2026.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:17:19 GMT
Train strikes shopping trolley on track north of Inverness
An early morning commuter train to Inverness was cancelled after a train struck a shopping trolley on the tracks.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:02:50 GMT
Highland Councillor Helen Crawford threatened with disciplinary process if she attends Fanellan substation meeting
It is the second case of officials stepping-in to stop an elected member appearing at a planning meeting.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:30:00 GMT
Highland Council finds rise of short-term lets negatively impacts Inverness housing market
Holiday rentals reduce available housing and drive-up costs as Inverness councillor calls for a short-term let control area.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT
Highland nurse takes starring role in UK charity’s new film
A Highland nurse who dedicated almost three decades to improving the lives of people with Parkinson’s has a starring role in a new charity film.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:50:49 GMT
‘SSEN is spreading like a cancer’ – objectors are pleased that substation is refused
Members of the North Planning meeting today (17 December) voted to refuse Scottish Hydro’s Carnaig Substation after hearing objectors concerns.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:30:00 GMT
City Seen Flashback: Pictures from Inverness in 2013
Today we go back to 2013, in Inverness.

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