Inverness Courier

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:30:00 GMT
‘With a little help from our Friends!’: new charity completes Christmas gifts handover for residents at New Craigs Hospital
A new charity aimed at improving the lives of patients at the Highlands’ only mental health hospital has made a first delivery in time for Christmas.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT
Voices of hatred and misinformation stirring up anger, says Bishop in Christmas message
As I attended my first Carol Service of the season, it was a traditional nine lessons and carols at St Peter and the Holy Rood, Thurso.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:30:00 GMT
Homebuilder brings Christmas cheer to local charities with cash donation
A Highland homebuilder has brought Christmas cheer to local causes nominated by residents in an Inverness neighbourhood.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:30:00 GMT
City Seen Flashback: Pictures from Inverness at Christmas in 2016
Today we go back to 2016

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT
City bus changes ‘will push more people into cars’
Fears have been raised that cutbacks to bus services in some parts of Inverness will have the effect of forcing more people back into their cars.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:30:00 GMT
Trailblazing gym marks milestone after ‘picking up countless Scottish, British and even world records along the way’
“The gym has grown from a small ‘rough and tough’ style training space into, what we believe is one of the Highlands’ most welcoming.”

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT
‘Fun atmosphere makes it a special day’ - First Christmas for new Inverness care home
Sense of community has made Pittyvaich’s first Christmas even more meaningful.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:54:38 GMT
New shop offering local produce, groceries and more opens up in city centre
Premier Stores is offering up groceries, household items, hot food and local produce in the heart of the city centre.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:46:52 GMT
Homeless man and dog Florin and Flick find shelter in the Highlands – after heart-warming Christmas crowdfunder tops £13k overnight
Big-hearted Inverness folk have raised almost £14,000 overnight in an astonishing festive fundraiser for a homeless man and his dog.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT
Christmas of Yesteryear: The fascinating festive-season stories making headlines long ago
An ‘extraordinary birth’ among illicit whisky distillers & a Victorian hiking the UK with a wheelbarrow were making headlines in Christmases long ago.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:02:41 GMT
Inverness secondary school set for mobile phone ban from February
An Inverness secondary school is to ban the use of mobile phones in the classroom.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:45:00 GMT
NHS Highland spends as much as £77,398.84 a day on delayed discharge
That is the second highest rate in Scotland and is behind only Glasgow.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:25:00 GMT
‘Someone could have ended up on a mortuary slab or paralysed’ - teen drink-driver lost control and ended up on beach
“It was not pre-planned to go drinking and this should be a lesson learned,” hears Inverness Sheriff Court.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:15:00 GMT
Last post sounded for historic Queensgate site as Post Office closes for good on Christmas Eve
Inverness’s main post office will close for the last time on Christmas Eve - ending a presence at Queensgate dating back to the 19th century.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT
Warehouse expansion plan for airport business park
Four new warehouses could be built on vacant land next to Inverness Airport under plans lodged with Highland Council.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:30:00 GMT
‘Christmas can bring significant emotional challenges… reaching out is a sign of strength’
Mikeysline encourages people to reach out for support during festive season.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:30:00 GMT
Carols bring festive joy to city centre churches
Worshippers spread Christmas joy last night with a special event that saw them dropping in to six city churches.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT
Riverside oil tank demolition order granted
Large oil storage tanks on the banks of the River Ness look set to be replaced after planners signed off on a demolition order.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:30:00 GMT
Hundreds of Christmas presents distributed at community hub
Hundreds of Christmas gifts have been distributed at a church-run hub in Inverness.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:08:12 GMT
Pre-loved shop in Nairn is closing its doors
A beloved shop in Nairn is closing its doors after two years.

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