Two major Scottish roads closed after crashes leave seven in hospital SEVEN people have been taken to hospital following two separate crashes on major Highland roads just over an hour apart. The National (Scotland) · Oct 19
153-acre Scottish Highlands estate with fishing listed for over £800,000 A 153-acre Scottish Highland estate with a private loch, river, deer stalking and trout fishing rights is now on the market for offers over £800,000. Located in Glen Cannich, Inverness-shire, Craskie offers a rare opportunity to own a Highland property combining a family home, holiday cottage, glamping pods, grazing land… The Times of India · Oct 14
Queen Elizabeth saved rare horses, buying colt when just six stallions remained Six purebred Cleveland Bay stallions. That was all that remained of the breed in 1960, and the reigning monarch soon stepped in to buy a young colt destined for export. Queen Elizabeth II bred horses in her private stables and in the working yards that supplied royal and state occasions,… The Times of India · Oct 9
Florida sea captain spent years searching before buying a Scottish castle A Florida sea captain has bought one of Scotland's unusual castles after a three-year search for the right property. Lance Holmquist and his wife, Suzanne, purchased Carbisdale Castle in Sutherland for just under £3.9 million, describing their first visit to the Highland landmark as love at first sight, according to… The Times of India · Oct 3
Setting the moo-d: Why cuddly Highland cows are taking over our interiors IN FOCUS: Everywhere you look, shaggy brown coats and stumpy horns are popping up with abandon. Why is the high street so obsessed with these cute and cuddly cattle, asks Katie Rosseinsky The Independent UK · Oct 3
Plans for new multi-million-pound electric ferry for Highlands hits 'major milestone' PLANS for a new multi-million-pound electric ferry to service one of Scotland's busiest single-vessel crossings have reached a “significant milestone” ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 2
This book will leave many uncomfortable in the traditional sport shooting industry RIGHT now, the hills of the Scottish Highlands are alive with the sound of roaring red deer as they engage in the ritual autumn rut. A new book… The National (Scotland) · Sep 27
Bid to save world-unique Highland ferry from absentee landowner hits major milestone A CAMPAIGN to save a historic Highland ferry after its future was left in the balance as the vessels community owners are locked in a financial… The National (Scotland) · Sep 21
Campervan users could face tourist tax on entry to Highlands with talks underway CAMPERVAN users could be subjected to a tax upon entry to the Highlands in future if council bosses manage to obtain extra visitor levy powers, the… The National (Scotland) · Sep 6
In Pictures: Heave, ho and away they go at Braemar Gathering The event is held close to Balmoral, the Highland residence of the royal family. Evening Standard · Sep 5
Fears for future of Highland ferry service as world-unique boat breaks down THE historic Highland ferry at the centre of a row between the community that runs it and an “absentee landowner” has broken down, raising fresh… The National (Scotland) · Sep 5
Famed fashion writer defends Sikh officer at Edinburgh Tattoo after racist comments A FAMED menswear writer has come to the defence of a Sikh police officer who wore Highland dress at the 2026 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo after… The National (Scotland) · Sep 2
Scottish Government exploring how to help threatened Skye ferry, First Minister says THE Scottish Government is exploring whether it can intervene to help a historic Highland ferry service which is facing an uncertain future due to… The National (Scotland) · Sep 1
Highlands MP steps in over 'unjust' threat to last-of-its-kind Scottish ferry AN absentee landowner taking fees from a community running a historic Highland ferry is “not just”, the local MP has said ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 28
The National (Scotland) · Aug 23 Police threat as 'rare plant vanishes' from Scottish beach earmarked for golf course CAMPAIGNERS have said they will call the police over the alleged disappearance of a rare plant from parts of a protected Highland beach on which…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 23 Petition demanding SNP ministers step in to help historic Highland ferry snowballs A PETITION calling on Scottish Government ministers to step in to help a historic Highland ferry service has been signed more than 15,000 times ...
The Independent UK · Aug 20 The Highlands could introduce a £5-per-night tourist tax The council will consider the levy at a special meeting on Tuesday
Evening Standard · Aug 17 Escaped monkey returns to Highland Wildlife Park enclosure after search Male Japanese macaque Luka returned ‘of his own accord’ after disappearing overnight, officials said.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 4 A93 'to be closed for some time' after single-vehicle crash A KEY Highland road is "to be closed for some time" after a single vehicle crash
The National (Scotland) · Jul 14 Highland village on NC500 public toilets closure spark calls for community buyout THE permanent closure of public toilets in a Highland village on the popular North Coast 500 tourist route has sparked calls from residents for them…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 14 Book that reshaped Highland crofting history marked at 50-year gathering Dr Charlie Lynch attends a two-day conference held to mark 50 years since the publication of a book which ruffled the feathers of Scotland’s…
Creative Bloq · Jun 4 How uncanny PS1 visuals inspired a horror game set in a Highland chippy James Muirhead's Grease Trap '99 is a tasty retro scare.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 2 NC500 route boosts Highland economy by nearly £100m – but major warning issued A NEW study says a popular scenic route generated almost £100 million in economic benefits last year, but warned the majority of local residents…
The National (Scotland) · May 22 Plan to safeguard Highland dark skies goes before committee A NEW planning policy aimed at protecting the Highlands’ famous dark skies and tackling light pollution is set to be considered next week.
The National (Scotland) · May 22 SNP under pressure over US billionaire's golf course after secret files' revelations THE new SNP Government is under pressure to confirm that it will reject plans to build a golf course on a protected Highland beach after documents…