Inverness Courier
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:19:12 GMTScene set for two-day Black Isle Show 2026
The two-day event starts today — here’s what to expect.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:16:25 GMTPower failure on Highland mainline causes havoc for train travellers between Inverness and Central Belt
Train travellers on the Highland mainline could face significant disruption this morning after an overnight power failure.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:26:26 GMTThree generations bond over Hyrox fitness phenomenon in Highlands
1000 people attend classes across the Highlands every week — and here’s why.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTHighlands’ first quad skate festival coming to Inverness
Roller skating enthusiasts from across Scotland are set to flock to Inverness for the Highlands’ first festival dedicated entirely to quad skating.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:30:00 GMTDrink-driving holidaymaker spends last day of vacation in court
Frenchman Vianney Alphe (44) admitted being three-and-a-half times the drink-drive limit after police spotted his car veering on the Kessock Bridge.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMTHoliday lets plan for city centre riverside building
Short-term lets could be created on a prominent riverside site that was once earmarked for a new nightclub.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMTMan awaits sentence over two bus incidents between Dingwall and Inverness
A bus passenger who carried out a racist assault on one journey and stroked a teen girl’s upper leg on another, will learn his fate next month.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMTThousands expected as Moy Country Fair returns this weekend
One of the Highlands' most popular summer events returns this weekend.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:46:50 GMTCaledonian Sleeper train to Europe?
A working group has been set up to explore possible Caledonian Sleeper links to mainland Europe, with a feasibility study announced.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:33:06 GMTHighland youngsters urged to think more broadly as they receive exam results
A trio of businessmen have offered words of encouragement to pupils across the region receiving their exam results today.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMTFanellan power line diversion could face council objection
The diversion is proposed to accommodate the controversial substation which is still subject to public enquiry.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:22:53 GMTTomatin man jailed for distributing and possessing thousands of “horrendous” child abuse images
A 35-year-old man who began amassing indecent images of children when he was 15 has been jailed.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:43:11 GMTWATCH: Highland Council says ‘the clear message is this must never be allowed to happen again, ever’
Political bosses look to remove five councillors over the ‘shameful’ and ‘disturbing’ episode.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:47:35 GMTBoyband legends announce Inverness date to feature on 2027 UK tour
Two boyband stars of the 90s and noughties have included an Inverness date in a newly-announced spring 2027 UK tour.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:01:01 GMTPICTURES: Crowds flock to beloved farming show
It was yet another successful year for the Nairn Show as one of the most popular events of the season returned to Davidson Park at the weekend.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMTYour praise for Megan Keith - a highlight of the Commonwealth Games
YOUR VIEWS: Bronze for Inverness Harrier on international stage and apparent ecologist on ‘messiness of the town’.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:49:07 GMTHighland pupils achieve rise in exam pass rates – with “encouraging progress” in deprived areas
Education chiefs say Highland pupils have continued to raise attainment in exam results - with “significant gains” in S6.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:02:51 GMT‘Shameful’ episode to see five councillors face vote of no confidence
A special meeting of Highland Council also heard how thoughts are with the victim at the heart of the row that has rocked the council for weeks.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:57:51 GMTFlash flooding warning after thunderstorm alert issued
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:45:35 GMTTicket holders for axed 3-day music event – including sausage and cider festival – given just 10 days to secure refunds
Disappointed ticket holders hit by cancellation of an Inverness music festival have been told they have just 10 days to apply for refunds.