Inverness Courier

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:58:55 GMT
‘Dangerously out of control’ dogs spark police alert at Highland mountain bike trail
Two “dangerously out of control” dogs have been spotted marauding at a popular Black Isle woodland mountain bike trail.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:09:13 GMT
A9 ‘just passable’ as heavy snowstorms cause havoc for drivers over Slochd Summit
Very heavy snow has made parts of the A9 “just passable” between Inverness and Aviemore.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Inverness-based business fined £86,000 after health and safety failings saw one of its employees break their heels
G&A Barnie Group Ltd was fined at Inverness Sheriff Court.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:30:00 GMT
‘It’s not the end, it’s goodbye for now’ - MSP reflects on political career spanning almost 20 years
From young councillor to party leader, the last 20 years have been a rollercoaster ride for Douglas Ross as he now steps down from Holyrood.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Man assaulted woman by seizing her by the body and pinning her to the ground
A man seized a woman by the body and pinned her to the ground at an address in Inverness.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT
‘It’s time to fix social care’: Highland care provider calls for action ahead of election
A Highland care provider is urging election candidates to back reforms as pressure grows on Scotland’s social care system.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:30:00 GMT
£222k golf simulator venue planned for Inverness
New retail units in Inverness look set to include a £222,000 golf simulator leisure venue, plans have revealed.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:19:52 GMT
Victorian Market Railway set for April return with bid for £3500 civic reception for 100 guests
The event application wants the Provost of Inverness to mark the ‘moment of heritage revival’.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT
‘There is more petrol in the tank - and fire in the belly’: Fergus Ewing gets set for election
FERGUS EWING: ‘It is entirely up to the people to decide. But I hope that, in the famous words of Arnold Schwarzenegger, “I’ll be back!”’

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Kate Forbes ends tenure in Inverness with call to boost entrepreneurship in education
Kate Forbes marked her final Deputy First Minister engagement in Inverness, calling for stronger focus on entrepreneurship in education.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:15:44 GMT
Tourism summit hears how ‘authenticity’ and the warm Highland welcome lie at the heart of the industry’s success
A gathering of passionate tourism professionals in Inverness heard how the authenticity of Highland visitor experiences promise a bright future

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:12:32 GMT
Specialists search woodland near killer’s former home in bid to find bodies of Renee and Andrew MacRae
Day two of a new search for the remains of a mother and son who were murdered nearly 50 years ago has focused on a woodland area.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT
New ‘friendship’ contract with Ukrainian region to be debated
The decision on whether or not to approve a Memorandum of Understanding will be made at a Highland Council meeting later this week.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:21:43 GMT
Inverness set for major new international blues festival this weekend
Preparations are underway in Inverness for the inaugural International Blues Festival this Saturday at Northern Meeting Park.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:41:56 GMT
Highland vessel involved in rescue of two people on inflatable boat at Chanonry Point
A Highland cruise firm was involved in a rescue mission over the weekend.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:30:00 GMT
‘We need a bigger hospital’: Raigmore Hospital ambulance waits increase
YOUR VIEWS: Readers on the stories making the headlines.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:57:04 GMT
Caley Thistle throw weight behind health initiative launched by Sir Chris Hoy
The Olympian has teamed up with ex-Scotland rugby star Kenny Logan and leading business figures to try and improve early detection of prostate cancer.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:37:55 GMT
Overnight traffic controls planned on A9 between Tomatin and Moy
Overnight traffic signals and a lane closure are planned on the A9 between Tomatin and Moy this week as dualling works continue.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Inverness to Lapland flight to return this December
A popular Christmas day-trip flight to Lapland will return once again this year, a Highland travel agency has confirmed.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:15:49 GMT
Positive ethos praised but attainment flagged in Culloden Academy inspection
Inspectors visited the school in January.

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