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The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 8h

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes launches bid to maximise Highland renewables employment

Up to £100 billion will pour into the north over the next 15 years for the generation and transmission of renewable energy.

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 10h

Kingussie butcher Donald Gilmour’s pies rise to the occasion

Award-winning butcher put his recipe for success down to quality of locally sourced beef

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 15h

Highlands A9 dualling work will continue uninterrupted as strike threat ends

Much improved pay deal and union recognition has been secured from Bear Scotland

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 17h

Pizza giant opening new outlet in Inverness

Domino’s signage has been erected above a unit in the Longman confirming an open secret that the takeaway giant is opening a third outlet in the city.

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 21h

Highland school abuse and violence rockets 500% in five years sparking bid for protections for teachers

But officials worry about pupils ‘marginalised as a result of their behaviour’ amid demand for council recognises ‘serious problem’.

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 1d

Aviemore’s golden sports hero survives yet another scare

Dave Smith had three brain tumours - one ‘the size of an orange’

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 1d

First Minister opens new exhibition celebrating shinty’s cultural legacy

Scotland’s First Minister cut the ribbon on a new permanent exhibition in Inverness celebrating shinty and its history yesterday.

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 1d

Cold case appeal for Birmingham man 42 years on from his disappearance in Highlands

Michael Bell last made contact with family from Dalwhinnie and Tyndrum on return from Skye trip

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 1d

‘My husband decided he wanted to leave and go off with another woman’ - former MSP recalls how marriage breakdown paved way into politics

When Mary Scanlon’s husband walked out on her and their two young children, it was to be a defining moment in her life.

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 1d

WATCH: Winter arrives at Cairngorm Mountain ski resort

First significant snow on the upper slopes with more forecast to fall

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 1d

Swimming pool for Kingussie? Community orchard? Solar travel?

Suggestions coming in for Badenoch capital’s 2030 Vision but more needed

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 2d

‘Snow long, Summertime!’ says Badenoch and Strathspey as winter arrives

As clocks prepare to go back to GMT the first serious snows arrive on the hills

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 2d

Deadline nearing for residents to take part in housing need and demand study

Highland Council is calling on householders who have not already completed the Housing Need and Demand survey to take part now.

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 2d

Strathspey’s ‘coffin bridge’ should live for years yet thanks to tree surgery

Photographers’ magnet at Carrbridge embankment needed some TLC

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 3d

New Highland cross-party working group set to tackle the region’s adult care crisis

A new cross-party working group will seek to tackle the growing crisis in adult social care provision in the Highlands.

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 3d

GRAHAM LEADBITTER: WASPI will have a sting in the tail for pension pinchers

There’s possibly no issue that highlights so perfectly damage dealt by Westminster indifference, cynicism, and cruelty

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 3d

December D-Day looming for Highland Council’s controversial visitor levy

The ‘update’ comes amid mounting pressure from critics who say now is the right time to pause the scheme.

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 3d

Flood alerts issued for Starthspey and Moray coast

Flood alerts in force as SEPA warns of strong winds and waves hitting low-lying coasts.

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 3d

Badenoch and Strathspey MP backs move to strip Prince Andrew of all his titles - including Earl of Inverness

It follows fresh questions surrounding royal’s relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 3d

Little suckers breeding such a success at Highland Wildlife Park

Britain’s largest leech have plummeted due to centuries of humans mistakenly using them in medicine

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 3d

MISSING: Police search for Oxfordshire man who may be living ‘off grid’ in Highlands

Highlanders are being asked to be on the look-out for a young Oxfordshire man reported missing from home.

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 3d

Back from Badenoch and Strathspey to finish that Patagonian passage

‘We’re happy!’ say brave bike brigade as they make headway for their charities

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 3d

Highland Council Break-Up: Call for a referendum so public can decide

Amid questions over ‘the effectiveness, accountability and local responsiveness’ of the local authority.

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 4d

Badenoch community will give Halloween some wellie!

Laggan Hall will welcome Hebridean baker and Peter MacQueen

The Strathy @strathspeyherald.co.uk · 4d

A9 compulsory purchases underway in Badenoch

Early casualty is Highland Pony heritage as grazing land disappears