Inverness Courier

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:41:51 GMT
Growing passenger numbers at Inverness Airport amid record total for Scotland
Air passengers at the Dalcross airport were up seven per cent in the first three months of the year - despite a minor fall in aircraft numbers.

Wed, 27 May 2026 07:25:26 GMT
BREAKING: Lorry fire prompts A9 closure
The A9 has been closed in both directions due to a lorry fire, with emergency services currently at the scene.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
‘This is my way of giving something back’ - Inverness Royal Navy engineer’s 500km charity challenge
An Inverness-born Royal Navy engineer will run 500km - nearly 12 marathons - for charity while aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Wed, 27 May 2026 04:30:00 GMT
Flats plan’s cumulative impact sparks community objection
Plans for a “significant number” of flats in an Inverness neighbourhood have not been “considered properly” worried community councillors have warned.

Wed, 27 May 2026 06:17:33 GMT
Highland Council overpaid staff £546k of taxpayers’ cash in the last financial year
Officials maintain mistakes are statistically small at just 0.11% of all staff costs.

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Quest for Nessie returns on Loch Ness this week
An annual monster hunt is set to return to the shores of Loch Ness this week, marking the fourth years since it was first launched.

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Stargazers back new ‘dark skies’ policy to cut light pollution
Stargazers have welcomed plans for a new ‘dark skies’ policy aimed at reducing light pollution across the Highlands.

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Man who left victim with traumatic brain injury after assault is sentenced
A man who left someone with brain damage, after an altercation on a night out, has been given unpaid work.

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:55:21 GMT
Why are we waiting? New snag over closed swing bridge
The unique oil has now been sourced to repair Torvean Swing Bridge in Inverness, but a “shortage of specialist engineers” is now holding up the work.

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Belladrum community trust awards first round of local funding
Fifteen local groups have received funding thanks to a new initiative which reinvests festival parking revenue into the community.

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:16:00 GMT
Inverness woman caused A862 collision that left motorcyclist permanently disfigured
An Inverness woman has admitted causing a collision that left a motorcyclist with severe injuries, on the A862 near Kirkhill.

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:32:06 GMT
Adventurer’s Inverness homecoming for tale of inspirational 630-mile odyssey
With life blown off course by a shattering diagnosis, John MacPhee naturally felt a yearning to get everything back on the straight and narrow.

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:33:41 GMT
New Inverness development to offer ‘affordable route into home ownership’
New shared equity housing development in Inverness to provide ‘a more affordable route into home ownership’ for local people.

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT
‘Delight’ at Inverness running track upgrade; plus lack of respect for Highland funeral cortege
YOUR VIEWS: Readers respond to the stories that have been making the headlines

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:34:34 GMT
Top Highland baby names last year revealed
New data has revealed which baby names were the most popular among Highland parents last year.

Tue, 26 May 2026 10:58:00 GMT
HITA sponsors back our hospitality and tourism talent
Read why Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards sponsors back the outstanding businesses and entrepreneurs in our hospitality and tourism sector

Tue, 26 May 2026 10:57:59 GMT
Popular Inverness motoring meet cancelled after outgrowing venue
Popular Inverness Cars and Coffee meet cancelled after organisers say growing numbers have ‘outgrown’ its Carlton Bingo Club venue.

Tue, 26 May 2026 07:58:00 GMT
HBW Awards 2026 to recognise inspiring women and dream teams
Get your entries and nominations in for the Highland Business Women Awards 2026!

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
WATCH: Scotland’s World Cup return sparks football memories in care homes
Scotland’s World Cup return has sparked a footballing trip down memory lane for local care home residents.

Tue, 26 May 2026 04:30:00 GMT
Beauty spot could get protection boost with new nature conservation status proposal
Wildlife in Ardersier could see an enhanced level of protection being introduced soon.

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