Inverness Courier News
| 03/06/2026 01:00 AM |
| Concern over removal of Dores slipway |
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The loss of “a valued access” at one of the most popular visitor spots on the shores of Loch Ness has been raised as a concern by a government agency.
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| 03/06/2026 12:30 AM |
| PICTURES: Colour Run was celebrating ‘kindness, inclusion and community’ |
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Inverness charity Safe Strong & Free wanted the event to create positive experiences for children and families.
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| 03/06/2026 12:00 AM |
| £1m guest house set to increase capacity? |
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A superbly-rated Inverness guest house that hit the market for £950k last autumn looks set to increase its accommodation capacity.
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| 02/06/2026 01:00 PM |
| Cromarty launches vintage vending machine filled with mystery artworks |
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A vintage cigarette vending machine filled with original artworks is set to make its debut in Cromarty, offering a chance to buy unique pieces of art.
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| 03/06/2026 04:39 AM |
| Highland councillor salaries and expenses hit £2.2 million for the first time |
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A pay uplift and rising costs saw claims and salaries spike by more than £376k in the last year.
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| 03/06/2026 04:44 AM |
| Man has been jailed for seven years after assaulting an infant to the danger of life |
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A man has been jailed for seven years after assaulting an infant to the danger of life.
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| 02/06/2026 12:22 PM |
| Council consistently late in paying bills |
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The data is due to be discussed by councillors at a meeting tomorrow.
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| 02/06/2026 12:13 PM |
| UPDATE: Nairn High Street reopens after sinkhole inspection |
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The road has reopened however traffic management is still in place and works
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| 02/06/2026 12:00 PM |
| Thunderstorm warning in place across parts of the Highlands |
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A yellow thunderstorm warning is in place across parts of the Highlands, with disruption expected until 10pm.
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| 02/06/2026 12:00 PM |
| The Gathering Festival plays host to first ever wedding |
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The happy couple say the wedding felt very appropriate for them after working at the festival for years.
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| 02/06/2026 11:45 AM |
| ‘You can hear him, but you can’t see him’: Mystery parakeet causes thousands of pounds of car damage in Inverness |
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Residents in the Lochardil area of Inverness have faced thousands of pounds of damage at the hands of an unusual culprit - a parakeet.
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| 02/06/2026 11:30 AM |
| Angel continues to fly-high despite being let go by council |
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Angel the Gyrfalcon used to work across the city centre before funding for her program was pulled earlier this year.
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| 02/06/2026 11:00 AM |
| Tribute unveiled to Inverness firefighter nearly 89 years after his death |
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Firefighter George MacDougall has been honoured in Inverness nearly 89 years after his death, with family attending the tribute.
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| 02/06/2026 10:28 AM |
| More than £3m available for Highland community projects as funding opens |
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A new online system will be used to identify Highland community projects eligible for more than £3m in funding.
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| 02/06/2026 09:52 AM |
| Closing date confirmed for city centre clothes shop |
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A city centre clothing retailer has confirmed its closing date - and will shutter its doors by the weekend.
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| 02/06/2026 09:15 AM |
| Sinkhole on Nairn High Street sparks multiple road closure |
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A sinkhole which has formed on the road has prompted the closure of Nairn High Street from today and the reopening date is still unknown.
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| 02/06/2026 07:51 AM |
| New interactive display to reveal Inverness’s Northern Meeting Park history |
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A new interactive display bringing Northern Meeting Park’s history to life will be unveiled in Inverness this Friday (5 June).
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| 02/06/2026 07:30 AM |
| ‘Lucky we didn’t get rid of the old one…’: Inverness swing bridge problems |
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YOUR VIEWS: Readers on the stories that have been making the headlines.
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| 02/06/2026 05:00 AM |
| Strictly Come Dancing star surprises fans at Highland care home |
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Two Highland care home residents got the surprise of their lives after meeting their Strictly Come Dancing hero, Anton Du Beke.
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| 02/06/2026 03:12 AM |
| NC500 boss pledges to listen ‘properly to communities’ while weighing up pros and cons of route |
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Study shows route is “major contributor” to economy but “over 60% of residents feel NC500 Ltd does not act in the best interests of the local area”.
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| BBC Weather - Forecast for John O' Groats, GB | |
| 03/06/2026 05:26 AM | |
| Today: Light Rain, Minimum Temperature: 10°C (50°F) Maximum Temperature: 13°C (56°F) | |
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Maximum Temperature: 13°C (56°F), Minimum Temperature: 10°C (50°F), Wind Direction: south-easterly, Wind Speed: 16mph, Visibility: Poor, Pressure: 992mb, Humidity: 93%, UV Risk: 3, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 04:12 BST, Sunset: 22:10 BST
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| BBC Weather - Forecast for Keiss, GB | |
| 03/06/2026 05:02 AM | |
| Today: Light Rain, Minimum Temperature: 10°C (50°F) Maximum Temperature: 14°C (58°F) | |
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Maximum Temperature: 14°C (58°F), Minimum Temperature: 10°C (50°F), Wind Direction: south-easterly, Wind Speed: 14mph, Visibility: Poor, Pressure: 992mb, Humidity: 91%, UV Risk: 3, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 04:13 BST, Sunset: 22:09 BST
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| BBC Weather - Forecast for Wick, GB | |
| 03/06/2026 05:01 AM | |
| Today: Light Rain, Minimum Temperature: 10°C (50°F) Maximum Temperature: 14°C (57°F) | |
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Maximum Temperature: 14°C (57°F), Minimum Temperature: 10°C (50°F), Wind Direction: south-easterly, Wind Speed: 16mph, Visibility: Poor, Pressure: 992mb, Humidity: 92%, UV Risk: 3, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 04:14 BST, Sunset: 22:08 BST
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| BBC Weather - Forecast for Inverness, GB | |
| 03/06/2026 05:02 AM | |
| Today: Thundery Showers, Minimum Temperature: 9°C (49°F) Maximum Temperature: 15°C (60°F) | |
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Maximum Temperature: 15°C (60°F), Minimum Temperature: 9°C (49°F), Wind Direction: southerly, Wind Speed: 6mph, Visibility: Moderate, Pressure: 991mb, Humidity: 84%, UV Risk: 1, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 04:26 BST, Sunset: 22:04 BST
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www.highland.gov.uk
| 02/06/2026 11:25 AM |
| Sgìrean Cànain Sònraichte – cothrom coimhearsnachdan na Gàidhealtachd a chur aig cridhe leasachadh na Gàidhlig |
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Areas of Linguistic Significance – an opportunity to put Highland communities at the heart of Gaelic development
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| 02/06/2026 10:28 AM |
| New Access Rangers begin patrols across Highland for the 2026 season |
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New Access Rangers begin patrols across Highland for the 2026 season
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| 02/06/2026 09:58 AM |
| Highland Council recognised for transformation of region’s waste and recycling collections |
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Highland Council’s Waste Services Team has won the Gold Award in the Waste and Recycling category at this year’s APSE Scotland Striving for Excellence Awards.
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| 02/06/2026 08:57 AM |
| Community groups encouraged to submit project proposals for a share of £3m in Community Regeneration Funding |
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Funding opportunity for community groups
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| 02/06/2026 08:23 AM |
| Road Closures - Nairn High Street - Gordon Street and The Brae |
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Update issued 2 June 2026 at 16:20
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| 02/06/2026 06:26 AM |
| Northern Meeting Park stories in focus at upcoming interpretation launch |
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A new set of interpretive panels focusing on the historic Northern Meeting Park in Inverness will be formally unveiled in the Park on Friday afternoon (5 June 2026).
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| 02/06/2026 06:20 AM |
| New West Highland Way route offers an improved option into Fort William |
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New West Highland Way route offers an improved option into Fort William
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| 01/06/2026 11:40 AM |
| Skye and Raasay Committee: Mobility hubs, roads update and community funding |
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Options to develop sites in Portree as ‘Mobility Hubs’ have provisionally been backed by members of Highland Council’s Isle of Skye and Raasay Committee.
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| 01/06/2026 09:12 AM |
| Sutherland County Committee agrees funding boost for local projects |
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A number of projects have been supported by funding allocations agreed at today’s Sutherland County Committee.
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| 01/06/2026 08:32 AM |
| Applications open for Education Maintenance Allowance 2026/27 |
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All eligible young people are being encouraged to apply for a weekly, term time allowance of £30 per week from August 2026.
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| 01/06/2026 05:03 AM |
| Highland Council and NHS Highland Launch Highland Power of Attorney Month |
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NHS Highland and The Highland Council have today launched Highland Power of Attorney Month.
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| 01/06/2026 04:49 AM |
| From Single Shop to Four: Award Winning Inverness Bakery’s 13-Year Rise Continues |
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Expansion plans announced
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| 29/05/2026 10:35 AM |
| B9006 Culloden Moor - Battlefield Crossroads |
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Road safety improvement scheme – works progress update
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John OGroat News
| 03/06/2026 05:36 AM |
| Light at the end of the tunnel: Wick town centre temporary traffic lights to come down as major project enters final stretch |
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Temporary traffic lights in Wick town centre are set to be removed this week as the major street design project enters its final stages.
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| 03/06/2026 03:20 AM |
| Theft from house sparks witnesses plea |
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Police have appealed for information after a theft from a house in Wick.
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| 03/06/2026 04:32 AM |
| Tragic coincidence: Second dog dies in identical cliff fall at Caithness castle within two days |
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An urgent warning has been issued after two dogs tragically fell to their deaths from the exact same cliff at Girnigoe Castle within a couple of days.
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| 03/06/2026 01:00 AM |
| Caithness Music Festival to celebrate platinum anniversary |
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The Caithness Music Festival will be celebrating its platinum anniversary in Wick next week with a five-day celebration of music, speech and drama.
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| 02/06/2026 03:00 PM |
| World Cup theme as ex-Scotland players take part in kids’ coaching in Thurso |
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Two ex-Scotland internationalists helped local youngsters get ready for the excitement of the World Cup when they took part in coaching sessions.
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| 02/06/2026 02:00 PM |
| Retired vets set off on coast-to-coast trek with over £9000 raised already |
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The “Twa Auld Vets” have set off on their fundraising hike across northern England – bringing a pebble that will become a symbol of their journey.
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| 03/06/2026 04:40 AM |
| Highland councillor salaries and expenses hit £2.2 million for the first time |
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A pay uplift and rising costs saw claims and salaries spike by more than £376k in the last year.
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| 02/06/2026 12:23 PM |
| Council consistently late in paying bills |
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The data is due to be discussed by councillors at a meeting tomorrow.
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| 02/06/2026 11:10 AM |
| More than £3m available for Highland community projects as funding opens |
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A new online system will be used to identify Highland community projects eligible for more than £3m in funding.
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| 02/06/2026 10:15 AM |
| Coastguard helicopter evacuates injured motorcyclist after road crash near Thurso |
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A female motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital from a road near Thurso after a crash this morning.
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| 02/06/2026 08:00 AM |
| A conversation worth having: why Power of Attorney matters for every Highland adult |
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The head of the Highland Health and Social Care Partnership on the huge positive difference having a Power of Attorney can make.
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| 02/06/2026 03:22 AM |
| NC500 boss pledges to listen ‘properly to communities’ while weighing up pros and cons of route |
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Study shows route is “major contributor” to economy but “over 60% of residents feel NC500 Ltd does not act in the best interests of the local area”.
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| 02/06/2026 02:00 AM |
| Breeding cattle sell to 4000gns at Caithness Livestock Centre |
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Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 64 store cattle, 14 breeding cattle and 983 prime, store and feeding sheep.
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| 02/06/2026 01:00 AM |
| Nature investment is having ‘positive impact’ in Wick and across Highlands |
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Councillors are hoping to build on the “positive impact” already made to help nature and biodiversity across the Highlands.
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| 02/06/2026 01:00 AM |
| Passengers urged to plan ahead as Far North Line between Dingwall and Wick prepares to close for 3 weeks |
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Work will begin on the far north route this Sunday.
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| 02/06/2026 12:30 AM |
| ‘Mum’s not facing this alone’: Runner sets off from John O’Groats for 42-marathon run to Land’s End |
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A 25-year-old runner set off from John O’Groats on Monday aiming to raise £50,000 to help support his mother who is living with advanced MS.
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| 01/06/2026 01:00 PM |
| Treasure hunt fun at Thurso for bird-watching Enable members |
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Members of the Caithness branch of Enable, the charity supporting people living with learning disabilities, enjoyed bird-watching with a difference.
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| 01/06/2026 11:31 AM |
| Sutherland Spaceport company to be wound up during asset sale |
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Administrators confirm liquidation of Orbex subsidiary as part of ongoing disposal of company assets
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| 01/06/2026 11:29 AM |
| PICTURES: We’re Wide Awake in Castletown – TV legend Timmy Mallett brings 17,000-mile cycling and art tour to Caithness |
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Legendary TV presenter Timmy Mallett pedalled into Caithness during his epic 17,000-mile art tour, pausing to paint the coast near Castletown.
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| 01/06/2026 07:38 AM |
| Child airlifted to hospital after incident |
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A child has been airlifted to hospital after an incident in John O’Groats involving coastguard rescue teams and the ambulance service.
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