The pair are the first two ambassadors to be announced as the Inverness-Highland UK City of Culture bid seeks to boost support.

Caithness indie band Socialites will kick off Belladrum's main stage line-up after winning this year's BBC ALBA talent search.

A major new award has been created to highlight the growing importance of women to the Highlands and Islands economy.

An Inverness firm has been revealed as the winner of a contract to lead refurbishment of a treasured former hospital in Forres.

‘Rowdy’ drunk’s threatening or abusive behaviour in Revolution included “highly derogatory remarks” towards staff and a struggle with police.

NHS Highland was asked to apologise to a child and their parent after failing “to provide them with reasonable care and treatment” after a crisis.

A man has admitted possessing indecent images of children and extreme pornography.

A hotel manager who defrauded a long-term guest out of £18,500 in a bid to cover overdue accommodation bills has been fined.

An initiative seeking to improve the Nairn Riverside area will see two public engagement events taking place to get the local community involved.

The free three-day event featured a Typhoon flypast, parachute display and RAF careers showcase.

A man who was snared by a vigilante group after sending indecent pictures to what he believed were 14-year-old girls, has been given unpaid work.

Lee Mackay (40) was last seen at the Caley Marina around 4pm on Sunday, June 21.

The Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire MP ‘regrets any distress caused to the individual involved’.

“It’s fantastic to see young people bringing so much enthusiasm and creativity to initiatives that benefit both their school and the wider community.”

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New shirt revealed for forthcoming season.

A modern and classic car show is taking place for a sixth time and this year, the public is being encouraged to vote for their favourite motor.

It challenges Highland Council, Holyrood and Westminster and others to work together.

Members of an Inverness-based motorcycle club will be carrying a 70kg dummy on a stretcher up Ben Wyvis to support an armed forces charity.

An Inverness father-to-be admitted his “utter stupidity” in driving at speeds up to 100mph on a 70mph section of the A9.