Civic leaders in Nairn have paid tribute to The Queen.

The council has opened an online book of condolence.

Childhood bereavement charity Winston’s Wish has shared ways you can talk to children about the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Flags are at half mast on all Scottish Government buildings and Ms Sturgeon sent condolences to the new King and Royal Family

A pictorial look at some of The Queen's visits to the area.

Church leaders have offered prayers following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Ms Truss added that 'she was the very spirit of Great Britain and that spirit will endure'

Her love of the countryside and service to the rural community is being fondly remembered.

Her reign of 70 years was the longest of any British monarch

The 96-year-old monarch has passed away at her Balmoral estate on Royal Deeside.

Jamie Manson, who brings a wealth of public sector finance experience, will join the organisation in October.

An advocacy group for people suffering with mental health is calling out unkind behaviour on social media following incidents on Kessock Bridge.

A nursery has been given until the end of the month to make improvements in a number of areas following a critical report by the Care Inspectorate.

Move made as a result of funding challenges.

The local authority's eye-watering debt rose to £1.1 billion

There will be a sigh of relief among worried businesses following today's announcement by the Prime Minister about support for energy bills.

TWO mental health charities have signed a letter to the First Minister calling for "early and meaningful investment" for mental health support.

The palace issued a statement this afternoon saying that, "The Queen remains in a comfortable position at Balmoral."

Families and businesses are still facing huge increases in living costs in the coming weeks and months, the leader of Highland Council has warned.

Earlier this week Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain described the NHS Highland waiting list figure as “staggering and unprecedented”.