Inverness Courier


Tourist claims first Nessie sighting of 2024 as monster “ducks” above waves near Urquhart Castle
It wouldn’t be like Nessie to duck out of an early season photo opportunity.


‘Tigger’ on the loose in Alness for mascot meet-and-greet today
An Indian restaurant in Easter Ross has a new mascot in the form of Luther the dog — who now identifies as Tigger!


NC500 hotspot village of Ullapool sees new ‘gorilla’ road sign
NC500 hotspot village of Ullapool has seen a new sign pop-up for a rather exotic animal.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 06:00:00 GMT
Highland Hospice set to host a ‘Fill your Bag’ pop-up thrift shop in the Eastgate Shopping Centre
The charity are set to host an incredible pop-up thrift shop for those bargain hunters in and around Inverness.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:30:00 GMT
Renowned Army piper who was awarded MBE by the Queen dies aged 88
A renowned piper who mentored hundred of Army pipers and was involved in 24 Edinburgh Military Tattoos has died aged 88.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:00:00 GMT
City Seen Flashback: Pictures from Inverness in 2016
Today we go back to 2016.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:30:00 GMT
Beach clean volunteers sought ahead of litter picking in Ardersier
Eco-minded volunteers are being urged to lend a hand when a beach clean takes place at a Moray Firth beauty spot this weekend.


RBS set to close two Inverness branches among 18 axed in Scotland with new £2.5 million “flagship branch” planned for city
RBS is to close two Inverness branches as part of a Scotland-wide raft of closures that will lead to the loss of 105 jobs.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:00:00 GMT
Aspiring social worker caught drug-driving in Inverness
A budding social worker was caught driving his vehicle in Inverness while having cannabis in his system.


Police state that the death of a woman in Drumnadrochit is not being treated as suspicious
Police have confirmed that the “sudden death” of a 39-year-old woman is not suspicious.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:30:00 GMT
PICTURES: Quiz night in tribute of a baby boy who died in his sleep raises over £1k for baby loss charity
Take a look through our photo gallery to see some of the best moments.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT
Fine for scrap metal dealer’s overload near Inverness
A sheriff wanted to know how much a van load of scrap metal would fetch when a scrap dealer appeared before her.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:30:00 GMT
PICTURES: Nairn event hits right note for Strictly Inverness fundraiser
People in Nairn danced the night away, raising £2500 for charity on Saturday.


Black Isle Bar raises concerns about Highland Council excluding businesses over the Academy Street revamp
The bar asks how an economic assessment impact can be made without ‘the businesses currently occupying the city centre?’


New recycling bin collection system set to be introduced in Nairn in May
Changes to waste and recycling collection in Nairnshire will be introduced next month, the council has announced.


Loch Ness Marathon features among top 10 most in-demand marathons in the world
The Loch Ness Marathon is ranked among the top ten most in-demand marathons around the world, according to a recent survey.


‘Last Ent of Affric’ ancient elm tree playing a role in saving its species
An ancient elm that has stood alone in the far reaches of Glen Affric for hundreds of years is now the guardian over a new generation of its species.


Two Inverness primary school pupils left shaken by “narrow escape” after nearly being hit by black Audi reversing at speed
An Inverness primary school headteacher has issued an alert after two pupils were almost hit by a car reversing at speed from a staff car park.


Highland enterprise agency signs memorandum of understanding with world’s largest shipbuilding company
The MoU between Scotland’s enterprise agencies and the world’s largest shipbuilding company could bring economic benefits for the Highlands.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:30:00 GMT
Trails clean-up and safer streets push for Earth Day in Inverness
Volunteers and campaigners are hoping for a clean sweep for Earth Day as they look to improve the environment in and around Inverness.

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