Inverness Courier News
| 15/04/2026 01:59 PM |
| Sheriff’s inquiry finds ‘no fault or care failings’ in death of Renee and Andrew MacRae murderer William MacDowell while a prisoner |
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A sheriff has determined there was no fault or failures in care when the convicted killer of Renee and Andrew MacRae died in custody.
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| 15/04/2026 01:00 PM |
| Family’s proud tie to World Cup history |
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Black Isle resident Carol Elliot’s great grandfather was part of the English side which won the very first World Cup in 1909.
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| 15/04/2026 12:30 PM |
| City Seen Flashback: Pictures from Inverness in 2014 |
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Today we go back to 2014
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| 15/04/2026 12:16 PM |
| Government ‘has it correct on housing’ - First Minister responds to Inverness Chamber election manifesto |
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It calls for the next government to shore-up business confidence and invest in the Highlands.
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| 15/04/2026 11:32 AM |
| ‘Abhorrent’: Police welcome 13-year sentence for Highland rapist |
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Police have welcomed the jailing of an “abhorrent” rapist who subjected two women to a string of offences at locations around the Highlands.
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| 15/04/2026 12:52 PM |
| Return to ‘genuine local democracy’ at heart of Nairn candidates debate |
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MSP candidates for the coming Holyrood elections were quizzed on the most pressing topics affecting Nairnshire at a hustings event yesterday.
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| 15/04/2026 11:00 AM |
| Restaurant’s ‘traffic-light red’ paintjob to be replaced after council objection |
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A prominent city centre business which fell foul of planners over its “traffic-light red” paintjob will need to repaint its exterior.
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| 15/04/2026 08:00 AM |
| Is outdoor clothing store closing? |
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Uncertainty surrounds the future of a prominent Inverness outdoor clothing and sports store after its shop unit was listed ‘to let’.
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| 15/04/2026 06:28 AM |
| Black Isle active travel campaign gets bicycle boost |
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A new bike shed makes it easier to collect pre-booked cycles with a host of routes across the Black Isle.
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| 15/04/2026 06:21 AM |
| Lots of Highland Hospice interest in auction with a twist |
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The event in May ties in with the ongoing royal burgh celebrations and will raise funds for several charities.
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| 15/04/2026 01:30 AM |
| Founder of Thistle Football Club proud of what he achieved over 36 years |
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He helped so many youngsters in Inverness take up football.
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| 15/04/2026 01:00 AM |
| Man caught with 100 cannabis seedlings after car he was in “raised suspicions” by slowing down |
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A man was found with 100 cannabis seedlings after the car he was travelling in slowed down as a police vehicle passed.
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| 15/04/2026 12:30 AM |
| Inverness Chamber of Commerce: Invest in the Highlands or risk Scotland’s Green energy future |
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Chief executive Colin Marr asks do we ever see the action that we require?
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| 15/04/2026 12:00 AM |
| Loch Ness peatlands hailed as a ‘beacon of hope’ in major Highland restoration project |
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A new peatland restoration project near Loch Ness is reviving 1000 hectares of rare Highland bog as part of Britain’s ‘largest rewilding initiative’.
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| 14/04/2026 05:03 PM |
| ‘One down, three big ones to go’ |
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Head coach Scott Kellacher says league is not won yet.
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| 14/04/2026 04:38 PM |
| Caley Thistle move back to the top of League One |
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Big game in Buchan.
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| 15/04/2026 03:53 AM |
| Top city seafood restaurant owners give lifesaving defibrillator support |
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Owners of an award-winning Inverness seafood restaurant have stepped in to support a lifesaving defibrillator.
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| 14/04/2026 01:00 PM |
| Nairnshire primary ranked 3rd across Highland schools |
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A Nairnshire primary school made it into the top three in the Highland region, according to a recent report.
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| 14/04/2026 12:30 PM |
| Man left with brain damage after being attacked during a night out |
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Inverness Sheriff Court heard how the man had exited Private Eyes before he was attacked.
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| 14/04/2026 12:30 PM |
| Tribute to Nairn man who was huge figure in Inverness and Highland darts |
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He helped and supported darts players and competitions in the Highlands.
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| BBC Weather - Forecast for John O' Groats, GB | |
| 15/04/2026 05:01 PM | |
| Tonight: Light Rain, Minimum Temperature: 7°C (45°F) | |
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Minimum Temperature: 7°C (45°F), Wind Direction: south-easterly, Wind Speed: 21mph, Visibility: Good, Pressure: 1001mb, Humidity: 92%, UV Risk: 1, Pollution: Low, Sunset: 20:25 BST
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| BBC Weather - Forecast for Keiss, GB | |
| 15/04/2026 05:01 PM | |
| Tonight: Light Rain, Minimum Temperature: 7°C (44°F) | |
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Minimum Temperature: 7°C (44°F), Wind Direction: south-easterly, Wind Speed: 19mph, Visibility: Good, Pressure: 1001mb, Humidity: 94%, UV Risk: 2, Pollution: Low, Sunset: 20:25 BST
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| BBC Weather - Forecast for Wick, GB | |
| 15/04/2026 05:00 PM | |
| Tonight: Drizzle, Minimum Temperature: 7°C (45°F) | |
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Minimum Temperature: 7°C (45°F), Wind Direction: south-easterly, Wind Speed: 20mph, Visibility: Good, Pressure: 1001mb, Humidity: 93%, UV Risk: 1, Pollution: Low, Sunset: 20:25 BST
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| BBC Weather - Forecast for Inverness, GB | |
| 15/04/2026 05:00 PM | |
| Tonight: Light Rain, Minimum Temperature: 7°C (45°F) | |
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Minimum Temperature: 7°C (45°F), Wind Direction: southerly, Wind Speed: 7mph, Visibility: Very Good, Pressure: 1001mb, Humidity: 75%, UV Risk: 2, Pollution: Low, Sunset: 20:27 BST
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www.highland.gov.uk
| 13/04/2026 04:52 AM |
| Community Fund Now Open for Applications in Rural Highland |
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Community groups and organisations across rural Highland are invited to apply to the fund, which is now open for Expressions of Interest for grants of up to £25,000 until 24 April.
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| 13/04/2026 04:36 AM |
| Deadline approaches to register to vote in the Scottish Parliament election |
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Issued on behalf of the Electoral Registration Officer for Highland and Western Isles
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| 08/04/2026 07:28 AM |
| Next Nairn Common Good Engagement Group set for May 2026 |
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The next Nairn Common Good Engagement Group is due to be held on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 and items for the agenda are now being invited.
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| 08/04/2026 06:15 AM |
| Spring jobs without the scams: how to choose safe, reliable traders in the Highlands |
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With the clocks now forward and planning for home improvements getting underway, residents are being reminded that this is the time of year when rogue traders are becoming more active.
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| 08/04/2026 06:13 AM |
| New Highland Council website delivers major accessibility improvements |
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Since the launch of its new website on 17 February 2026, Highland Council has improved its website accessibility ranking by 200 places.
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| 07/04/2026 11:36 AM |
| Important information on 2026/27 Non‑Domestic Rates |
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The Highland Council is issuing important updates regarding Non‑Domestic Rates for the 2026/27 financial year.
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| 07/04/2026 06:50 AM |
| Rural Communities in Highland to receive over £1M for community assets and tackling inequalities |
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Opportunity for communities to apply for funding
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| 03/04/2026 03:37 AM |
| MV Corran Ferry service resumed – Thursday 2 April 2026 |
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MV Corran Ferry service resumed – Thursday 2 April 2026
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| 01/04/2026 11:28 AM |
| Highland Nominations for Scottish Parliament Election 2026 |
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Issued on behalf of the Constituency and Regional Returning Officer
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| 01/04/2026 10:33 AM |
| FIFA Men's World Cup 2026 – Licensing Board decision |
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The Highland Licensing Board – which met on 31 March – has reached a decision regarding a general extension of licensed hours for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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| 31/03/2026 07:43 AM |
| Highland Council recognised at national APSE Energy Awards |
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Success for Highland Council’s Climate and Energy Team
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| 30/03/2026 07:37 AM |
| Highland marks Month of the Military Child |
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Armed forces families in Highland will be recognised, and celebrated, throughout April during the Month of the Military Child.
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| 30/03/2026 05:28 AM |
| Reuse and Repair Fund Reopens |
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Funding Boost for Community Reuse and Repair Projects Across Highland
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John OGroat News
| 15/04/2026 03:00 PM |
| Book festival talk will explore connections between Caithness and Patagonia |
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The historic links between Caithness and Patagonia will be explored at a book festival event on Friday night in John O’Groats Mill.
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| 15/04/2026 02:33 PM |
| ‘Driving with excess drugs in your system is every bit as dangerous as driving’ |
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A sheriff has sought to counter what he said can be a public misconception that drug/driving is not as bad as drink/driving.
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| 15/04/2026 02:30 PM |
| Arrival of atomic workers in Caithness ‘could have been a bit of a disaster’ |
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James Gunn told a meeting of Caithness Family History Society how the nuclear industry led to Thurso’s population growing from 3200 and to over 9000.
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| 15/04/2026 01:00 PM |
| Spittal SWI members hear about Seafarers Memorial in Wick |
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Anne Gunn, the president, welcomed a good turnout of members to the April meeting of Spittal SWI where the guest speaker was Willie Watt.
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| 15/04/2026 12:03 PM |
| Jail for woman who stole TV and protein powder from B&M in Wick |
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A former Wick woman who stole a TV from a store in the town has been fined £1000.
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| 15/04/2026 07:18 AM |
| Councillor blasts GP walk-in clinics ‘stunt’ amid £4m North Highland rural locum spend |
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The start-up of walk-in clinics for patients is being questioned amid chronic GP shortages, a councillor has said.
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| 15/04/2026 03:00 AM |
| Wick’s ‘car cemetery’: Community council compiles hit-list of abandoned eyesores |
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Wick is facing an epidemic of "scrappy" abandoned vehicles, with community leaders warning that the town’s streets are being clogged up.
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| 15/04/2026 12:30 AM |
| SNP calls on Lib Dems to show support for GP walk-in centres pilot |
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The SNP has challenged the Scottish Liberal Democrats to back plans for GP walk-in centres.
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| 14/04/2026 02:00 PM |
| NHS Highland apology after ‘technical issues’ affected CT scanner in Wick |
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NHS Highland as apologised for “technical issues” that affected the CT scanner at Caithness General Hospital during the first two months of 2026.
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| 14/04/2026 01:11 PM |
| Woman taken to hospital in Caithness after emergency services, coastguard and lifeboat called |
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A woman has been taken to hospital in Caithness after a major coastal alert south of Wick.
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| 14/04/2026 12:00 PM |
| Expected 200,000 Highland cruise ship passengers could drain funding for £2 bus fare pilot |
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The popular Scottish Government scheme was only launched last month to tackle the cost of living.
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| 14/04/2026 11:00 AM |
| ‘Sheer panic’ for Wick parents as nursery crisis leaves 30 children without places |
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Wick is facing a burgeoning childcare emergency after it was revealed that as many as 30 children have been rejected from local nursery places.
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| 14/04/2026 07:22 AM |
| Caithness features in boxer Tyson Fury’s new Netflix show |
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John O’Groats featured in an episode of boxer Tyson Fury’s Netflix reality TV series.
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| 14/04/2026 06:28 AM |
| Multi-million pound works to close Far North Line for weeks |
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Rail passengers on the Far North Line face three weeks of disruption once again this summer, following a similar three-week closure in 2025.
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| 14/04/2026 02:00 AM |
| From Noss Head to Patagonia: New book explores the ‘supernatural bond’ between border collies and their owners |
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Wick and Thurso shepherds feature in a new book by Shawn Williamson, which explores the ‘supernatural’ bond between the border collie and its handler.
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| 14/04/2026 01:00 AM |
| SNP’s Maree Todd says £500m childcare expansion plan is investment ‘in our economy’ |
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She argues it will help parents to return to work, build careers and support families.
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| 13/04/2026 02:00 PM |
| ‘I have a lot of friends in here’: Customers saddened by closure plan for Wick’s last betting shop |
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On Grand National day, regulars at Wick’s last remaining bookmakers were asked to share their thoughts on the plan to close the shop this month.
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| 13/04/2026 12:13 PM |
| PICTURE SPECIAL: Caithness Model Club flies high with £1500 donation to air ambulance |
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See over 30 pictures from the weekend’s Caithness Model Club show event at the Norseman Hotel in Wick. Over £1500 raised for charity.
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| 14/04/2026 07:07 AM |
| PICTURES: First turbine blade for Golticlay is carried sky-high through Wick |
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All eyes were turned skyward as the first blade-lifter journey through Wick went ahead on Monday morning, destined for the Golticlay wind farm site.
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| 13/04/2026 06:16 AM |
| Applications now open to rural Highland areas for share of £1m regeneration fund |
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Community groups across rural Highland areas such as Caithness are being invited to apply for a share of a £1 million funding pot.
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