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Fleet of fire appliances from across Badenoch and Strathspey leaves Aviemore wildfire zone
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (195+ words) The last fire appliance has just left the scene of tonight's wildfire incident at Aviemore. A spokesperson at Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's regional HQ has told the Strathy that the fire was brought under control although there is no…...
Brora Rangers win Highland League as Brechin City collapse on final day
1+ week, 1+ day ago (629+ words) Brora Rangers have been crowned Highland League champions once again after a dramatic final day. Despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Huntly at Christie Park, Brechin City's implosion at Turriff United, when they went down to a 4-1 defeat meant…...
Ember adds new coast-to-coast bus route to fast-growing Highland and Scottish network " with top fare costing "2
1+ week, 4+ day ago (230+ words) A fast-expanding bus firm has added a new coast-to-coast Highland route to its growing list of services. Ember, which has already added Inverness - Thurso and Inverness - Oban connections to its Scottish portfolio will run buses between the Ullapool and the…...
Wingstop job adverts confirm new Inverness restaurant at site of former city favourite
2+ week, 1+ day ago (244+ words) The well-known restaurant chain Wingstop - famed for its chicken wings - is definitely coming to Inverness. Highland News & Media first broke the news last month that a newly-lodged building warrant appeared to show that Wingstop was looking to take over the…...
Bars GRANTED extra time for World Cup games
2+ week, 5+ day ago (309+ words) Bars and pubs across the Highlands have been granted extended hours for Scotland's World Cup Games. Members of Highland Council's licensing board, today (March 31) granted a "general extension" to licensed venues across the region. The proposal was put forward by…...
Bars could be granted extended hours for World Cup games
3+ week, 4+ day ago (309+ words) Highland councillors are set to decide whether or not to grant an extension to opening hours for licensed premises ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Councillors have been presented with two options from officials that will be discussed at a…...
2 bus fare price cap launches in the Highlands - how does it affect your journey?
3+ week, 6+ day ago (498+ words) Thousands of Highland bus passengers can now enjoy more affordable bus travel following the launch of a "2 fare cap across the region. As of Monday, people across the Highland Council area - as well as in Moray and Argyll & Bute - will…...
International airline more than doubles Inverness-Amsterdam flight schedule in huge boost to Highlands and Moray
4+ week, 2+ day ago (599+ words) A leading international airline is set to hand Highland and Moray tourism a huge boost by significantly increasing flights to and from Inverness. Dutch operator KLM currently flies in and out of the Highland capital from Amsterdam six times a…...
Unreasonable" 18-month hospital tests wait sparks NHS Highland apology
1+ mon, 18+ hour ago (336+ words) Health chiefs have been ordered to apologise after a patient waited 18 months for hospital neurological and respiratory tests - despite specialists saying they were needed. The Scottish Public Service Ombudsman (SPSO) has also told NHS Highland take action to prevent a…...
Free bus travel will help make life "cheaper, easier and better for everyone" in Scotland
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (320+ words) The Scottish Greens have unveiled plans to introduce free bus travel for everyone in Scotland, the party has announced. The scheme would be funded by taxing the super-rich and big corporations. The party hope that if buses are the most…...