Inverness Courier

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:07:25 GMT
Train derailment hits ScotRail services between Inverness and Aberdeen
Rail travellers in the north of Scotland have been hit by serious disruption after a train derailed overnight.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT
‘Inverness is a city of female role models’ - 17 locals feature in Women of Inverness exhibition
New photography display recognises valuable contributions by “amazing” group of women.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:30:00 GMT
Visitors aim to help the Highlands achieve its energy and economic potential
National Energy System Operator representatives go to Port of Nigg and Ardersier to learn more about the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT
‘We are missing out’: disabled residents hit out as city bus services leave them ‘stranded’
Two wheelchair-using friends placed in accessible housing in Inverness say they are “independent in name only” following problems with local buses.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Plans for 400-home Essich development ‘not workable’
Plans for a 400-home development on Essich Road has sparked concern among residents in Inverness.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Foundation plan to improve life for village residents
Volunteers are being sought to take forward a new body it is hoped can boost the local area.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT
‘She just wanted to help everybody’ – tributes to ‘indefatigable’ Nairn community stalwart
The Nairn community has come together to remember a local stalwart and tireless volunteer who touched the lives of many.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Street Scene offers free activities in city centre for young people
A major youth engagement initiative has returned to Inverness city centre, following a successful pilot outing last year.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT
£4.6 million help with heating oil bills ‘far too little’
Highland politicians have criticised the support offered by the UK government for those facing huge hikes in heating oil bills.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:48:07 GMT
‘Appetite for Highland flavours was clear, with stalls running out of tasters’
Taste of the Highlands served up a busy day in Inverness.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:20:13 GMT
Etape Loch Ness 2026 sells out as riders gear up for 12th year of ‘special’ event
This year’s Etape Loch Ness is expected to see more than 6000 cyclists take on the round Loch Ness route after the popular event sold out.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Key dates you need to know ahead of May’s Scottish election
The countdown to this year’s Scottish parliament election has officially begun in the Highlands, with the publication of the Notice of Election.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:21:03 GMT
Action needed on office blocks as ‘ugliness is now in even starker focus’
“We need to get the ball rolling,” demands Inverness councillor in bid for changes to Upper Bridge Street office blocks.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:20:21 GMT
Wick woman finally home from hospital after 450 days – but only thanks to private care
A woman who was kept in hospital for well over a year due to a lack of social care support available in Caithness has finally made it home.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:01:07 GMT
School bans squashy fidget toys ‘to keep everyone safe and maintain a calm learning environment’
The move comes after incidents of disruption in class and damage to school property.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT
All-weather beer garden plans approved at popular nightspot
Plans that will help ensure the “financial sustainability” of a popular Inverness nightspot have been given the green light.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:30:00 GMT
Woman ordered to pay bar compensation after smashing TV screen
The 63-year-old can't recall what happened due to the mixture of drink and prescribed drugs.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Helen Crawford says ‘your readers’ manifesto is not a wish list. It is a warning’
As the Conservative Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch candidate believes ‘politics is shifting’.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT
4 new electric buses for 30-year-old Highland Council-owned firm
Highland Council-owned D&E Coaches has marked its 30th anniversary by introducing four new electric buses to its fleet.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Sports careers opportunities unveiled at careers fair
Young people interested in pursuing a career in the sports and leisure industry are being given a valuable head start in Nairn.

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