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Repairs to retaining wall at side of A9 at Drumochter hit by further delay
3+ min ago (220+ words) Retaining wall repairs on the A9 near Drumochter will now not be completed until the middle of this month due to further delays caused by "operational challenges. The work had been expected to be completed by Tuesday but will now continue…...
Kingussie shop owner "being taxed to death" due to Highland Council"s changes in empty property relief
3+ min ago (1052+ words) A Badenoch shopkeeper's one-man campaign to change the law's punishing tax regime on small businesses has gone to the Scottish Parliament - literally. Bill Forrest, who has a pottery shop on Kingussie High Street - not that he wants it - has taken…...
Belladrum revellers to benefit from UK's fastest broadband
3+ min ago (346+ words) Gig-goers will be able to enjoy the country's fastest broadband at Belladrum this summer, as a company steps in to connect the greenfield event. Following a significant digital installation by Highland Broadband, producers, vendors and members of the public and…...
Just purr-fect" stunning wildcat mural unveiled at Glenmore Visitor Centre
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (456+ words) A new wildcat has been spotted in Glenmore and it is a lot bigger than any others seen before" A stunning mural has just been unveiled on the wall of the Glenmore Visitor Centre and Allt Mor Caf" by Loch…...
Grantown darts players aim to hit the bullseye for The Archie Foundation
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (501+ words) A community darts tournament is coming to Grantown this weekend bringing players together to raise vital funds for The Archie Foundation. Grantown Darts League is hosting the charity tournament this Saturday (July 4) at the Ben Mhor Hotel with just a…...
Day to remember for Aviemore businesswoman as she receives MBE from King Charles III
15+ hour, 51+ min ago (429+ words) An Aviemore businesswoman has been formally invested as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by His Majesty King Charles III. The honours was bestowed on Kat Heathcote Macneil at an investiture ceremony at the Palace of Holyroodhouse…...
Gaelic culture to shine at Highland-wide Blas Festival
19+ hour, 13+ min ago (537+ words) Budding young creatives and conversations with renowned musicians are two of the new strands to Highland-wide culture festival, Blas. The festival, which has showcased Gaelic language, music and culture annually since 2004, will take place throughout the Highlands from September 4-12, with…...
Drivers face fresh A9 restrictions in July as "3. 97 billion dualling works enters new phase
23+ hour, 5+ min ago (372+ words) Motorists on the A9 are being warned of fresh disruption between Tomatin and Moy during A9 dualling work from mid-July. A traffic management update by Transport Scotland, the Scottish Government agency and delivery authority for the "3. 97 billion programme, flagged up new arrangements…...
Plans for motor homes waste disposal point lined up for Kingussie
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (173+ words) Plans have been lodged for a motor home waste disposal point in Kingussie. The lack of places to dispose of waste from such visitors in the strath has been highlighted by local Highland councillors and local tourism bosses in recent…...
Views sought on Park and Ride options for longer-distance travel from Inverness
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (271+ words) Could a Park and Ride at Inverness support longer-distance journeys? Highland Council is asking people to share their views on the idea as part of a recently launched look into making long-distance travel easier to and from the region. Chairman…...