Inverness Courier

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Inverness McDonald’s restaurants change hands as Highland franchisee expands
Two McDonald’s restaurants in Inverness have entered new ownership as part of the latest expansion by a Highland-based franchisee.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:30:00 GMT
Vegetable knife fell out of tourist’s pocket in police van
The 32-year-old was arrested after being ejected from the Highlander.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Drug dealer jailed after heroin found hidden inside sock in woods
Sheriff told Merseyside man: “The courts require to do what they can to stop people, particularly from England, coming to the area to deal drugs."

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:45:46 GMT
Heartbroken family speak of ‘much-loved son, father and partner’ who died after incident in Inverness street
A grieving family has paid a heartfelt tribute to the “much-loved son, father and partner” who died after an incident on an Inverness street.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT
WATCH: Scottish Government fails to confirm Nairn Bypass delivery as Fergus Ewing seeks ‘honesty and candour’
But finance secretary Shona Robison promised only ‘progress’ and was unable to confirm delivery.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:30:00 GMT
One of UK’s ‘best fish and chip shops’ plans restaurant expansion
The owners of The Friary, in Beauly, are seeking to open a restaurant right next door to their award-winning fish-and-chip shop.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Drug dealer jailed after being sent to Inverness to pay off debt
A Liverpudlian drug dealer has been jailed at Inverness Sheriff Court.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Highland Hospital Radio volunteers nominated for two national broadcast awards
Volunteers at Highland Hospital Radio have been nominated in two categories at the Hospital Broadcast Association Awards 2026.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT
City hotel allowed to serve alcohol with breakfasts after license extension
Highland Council has granted The Chieftain Hotel permission to serve alcohol with breakfasts and allow guests and clubs better use of the facilities.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:58:53 GMT
Call to community groups to get involved with Common Good
Community groups are being encouraged to propose topics or issues relating to Nairn’s Common Good to be discussed at a forthcoming meeting.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT
‘We need more winter investment’: being better prepared for bad weather
YOUR VIEWS: Readers on the need for more gritters and an important date in the city calendar.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:00:53 GMT
Second man on murder charge following Inverness death
The man appeared in connection with the death of Artur Juskins (pictured).

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:33:44 GMT
A9 to see overnight traffic signals to allow BT to carry out works
The A9 near Moy is set to see some overnight disruption for three days, beginning tonight (Tuesday), to allow BT to carry out works.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:02:54 GMT
Highland golf course with four holiday cottages hits market — for £1.5m
A Highland 30-acre golf course, with four self-catering holiday cottages included, has hit the market — and is looking for offers over £1,500,000.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:19:21 GMT
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for ice across Highlands and Moray
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice across the Highlands and Moray, lasting until Wednesday morning.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:54:57 GMT
Heavy rain and flood threat causes delays and cancellations for Highland train travellers
Heavy rain and the risk of flooding is causing major disruption for rail passengers between Inverness and Caithness.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT
'I hope it brings people comfort' - Nairn woman shares experience of life with liver condition in new memoir
A Nairn woman has shared her experience of living with autoimmune disease in her newly-launched book - in a bid to raise awareness on the condition.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:33:58 GMT
‘Over the moon!’ Vital cancer fundraiser hits £40k target in a week
A father of four now has the chance to undergo life-prolonging surgery after the community rallied to help.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:40:33 GMT
Wildlife groups sound alarm over hydro plans near Loch Ness
Loch Ness wildlife at risk from Loch Kemp hydro scheme, say conservation groups calling for urgent public action.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:23:54 GMT
'Absolute disgrace' - community leaders call out new doubts over Nairn bypass delivery
Community leaders have hit out after new doubts were cast over delivery of A96 dualling and the associated Nairn bypass.

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