Inverness Courier

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Community councils share concerns over Ardersier Port expansion plans
Expansion plans lodged by developers of Ardersier Port are facing further criticism as two of Nairn’s community councils have lodged their comments.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Our series bringing MSPs responses to our Readers’ Manifesto continues with Ariane Burgess
She is the only Greens MSP in the ‘crucial’ Highland region.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:24:11 GMT
‘The secret’s out…’ – Nairn café owners ‘buzzing’ as they announce new venture at iconic bar restaurant beside Culloden Battlefield
A husband and wife team behind a popular Nairn café have taken over a pub restaurant beside one of Scotland’s most famous battlefields.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:43:12 GMT
TV soap star delights staff and customers with surprise visit to Inverness garden centre
A star from a leading British soap has thrilled staff at Simpsons in Inverness with a friendly visit.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Chamber to host information event as some businesses face 400% increase in rates
Businesses across the Highlands are facing sharp increases in their business rates.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Apprentices help tackle skills gap during apprenticeship week
Apprentices in Inverness and across the Highlands are training for skilled careers while balancing family life and local commitments.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:20:15 GMT
Inverness man charged with making sexual remarks to police officer in Thurso
An Inverness man is accused of directing unsolicted sexual remarks to a female police officer in Thurso.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Belladrum Festival unveils additional names for 2026
Rizzle Kicks is set to join the party at Belladrum this summer as the music festival reveals more of its 2026 line-up and confirms this year’s theme.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:41:48 GMT
REVEALED: Sexual misconduct allegations top cause for police officer suspensions
Data revealed that allegations of sexual misconduct accounted for over a third of officer suspensions over the past 10 years.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:34:20 GMT
‘Support for those who need it most’ as council agrees where money will be spent
But there was criticism for rejecting homework clubs plan.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:14:01 GMT
Highlanders’ council tax bill upped by at least £71 a year
The decision was made at a full council meeting today.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT
‘Nothing could prepare me for the loss of my handsome, witty son’
Shinty club is set to run the Inverness Half Marathon in memory of former teammate.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:55:41 GMT
Another Earl of Inverness plaque removed
A plaque commemorating a 1987 visit to Inverness by the former Prince Andrew, Earl of Inverness, has been removed.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:54:33 GMT
Cromarty Cinema named as one of the ‘greatest cinemas in the world’
A beloved Black Isle cinema has been named as one of the “greatest cinemas in the world”.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:59:03 GMT
New group aims to provide support to women living with painful health condition
A nurse has launched a new support group, explaining how she has faced ‘mixed’ care over a number of years for endometriosis.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:33:50 GMT
Activists interrupt Highland Council’s budget meeting to demand a visitor levy
The local authority put back a decision on the charge due to government changes.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:37 GMT
MP’s staff member under investigation over alleged fraud
Sally Donald was due to stand in this year’s Holyrood election but has stepped away.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:11:40 GMT
ScotRail morning train service from Wick to Inverness cancelled after ‘operational incident’
A morning train service between Caithness and Inverness has been cancelled with replacement buses operating along the route.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT
New fibre broadband rollout set to boost connectivity in rural areas
Properties in Croy, Nairn and Cawdor will be among around 100,000 homes and businesses to benefit from a new fibre broadband rollout.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:30:00 GMT
Nairn MP backs consultation on social media ban for under-16s
Says 250 constituents have written in support of ban.

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