Friday, March 12, 2010

Highland News, Moray news, Aberdeenshire news

Google Street View covers the north and north-east

Every nook and cranny of the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire has been revealed on Google’s Street View today. The search giant’s project to map the streets of the world... 

What's On

Are you holding an event, or do you manage regular events, we'll list them here

  • 3D Natural Magic show, Thurso
    20.02. - 27.03.2010 | More »

  • Wise Up, Elgin
    13.03.2010 @ 10:00 | Details »

  • What’s On: Hi-Ex comic convention, Inverness
    27.03. - 28.03.2010 | More »

  • 3D Natural Magic show, Wick
    03.04. - 01.05.2010 | More »

  • Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival 2010
    29.04. - 03.05.2010 | More »

  • Status Quo, Inverness
    01.05. - 02.05.2010 | More »

  • Highland Fest 2010
    16.06. - 19.06.2010 | More »

  • Scottish Traditional Boat Festival 2010, Portsoy
    26.06. - 27.06.2010 | More »

Hibs v Ross County preview

Sky Sports – Ross County travel to Hibernian on Saturday looking to cause... [Read more...]


Livesey aims to go one better in Inverness

Press and Journal – North cross-country champion Ben Livesey (Forres Harriers)... [Read more...]


Pioneering scientist remembered with exhibition in Forres

Press and Journal – THE life and work of a pioneering Moray scientist... [Read more...]


Plea for shopping help to Moray elderly

Northern Scot – OLDER people have provided some food for thought with... [Read more...]


High fears being ‘left behind’ by new Academy in Elgin

Northern Scot – A WARNING is being sounded that unless action is taken... [Read more...]


£250k scheme for bakery firm in Forres

Northern Scot – FORRES town centre could be in line for an economic boost... [Read more...]


Nightmare ends for school bus driver

Northern Scot – A DRIVER accused of attacking a pupil on a school bus... [Read more...]


Elgin pensioner terrified by yob attack

Northern Scot – A TERRIFYING attack on a Moray pensioner by stone-throwing... [Read more...]


Rooney a revelation, says boss

Inverness Courier – TERRY Butcher has described Adam Rooney as the most... [Read more...]


Long-awaited Inverness link road to open next week

Inverness Courier – A LONG-awaited road linking a stranded community to... [Read more...]


Danielle (22) to pick up the pieces at hotel in liquidation

Inverness courier – A 22-YEAR-old businesswoman is to take the helm of... [Read more...]


New strain of virus could be reason for surge in cases

Inverness courier – A NEW strain of the winter vomiting bug could be behind... [Read more...]


Man (21) missing after police swoop on suburb

Inverness courier – POLICE were last night searching for a 21-year-old... [Read more...]


Aberdeenshire pubs caught in under-age booze clampdown

Evening express – DOZENS of licensees in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire have... [Read more...]


Winter disruption to be reviewed in the Highlands

BBC – Highland Council is to review how its services performed during... [Read more...]


Harrods’ boss given go ahead for luxury housing complex

The Northern-times – MOHAMMED Al Fayed has been given the go-ahead to... [Read more...]


Celebrations mark centenary of birth of famous author

Ross-shire Journal – THE family of Black Isle author Jane Duncan will... [Read more...]


Cash claims on care bed cuts ‘don’t add up’

Ross-shire Journal – HEALTH chiefs accused of “arithmetical nonsense”... [Read more...]


Tain blueprint backed

Ross-shire Journal – PROPOSALS for a masterplan to guide a multimillion-pound... [Read more...]


No end in sight to our love affair with drink

Ross-shire Journal – In recent months, one official report after another... [Read more...]


Views sought on school proposals in Fort William

BBC – People in the Fort William area are to be consulted on two plans... [Read more...]


Portsoy hopes to bring back summers of classical theatre

Press and Journal – The works of William Shakespeare are being used to... [Read more...]


Pupils aim for high note at Moray music festival

Press and Journal – MORAY’S biggest arts event will start on Monday... [Read more...]


£1m north-east flood scheme goes on show at Huntly

Press and Journal – Two information events will be held at Huntly next... [Read more...]


Mark Owen’s wife: I’ll stand by him

STV – Mark Owen’s wife has decided to stand by the star after he admitted... [Read more...]


Inquiry into Tain Tesco store hears final submissions

Press and Journal – The public inquiry into the rejection of a proposal... [Read more...]


Politicians call for Black Isle park-and-ride service to city

Press and Journal – North politicians yesterday called for a permanent... [Read more...]


Caley Jags on the ball for Children 1st

Press and Journal – INVERNESS is to host the first of a series of fundraising... [Read more...]


Three Moray groups share £25,000 in lottery funding.

Press and Journal – Elgin Bowling Club, Arradoul Women’s Rural Institute... [Read more...]


Cheers to the 100,000th skier

Scotsman – THE CairnGorm Mountain resort has welcomed its 100,000th skier... [Read more...]


Public to see Donald Trump’s masterplan

BBC – The drawings and detailed masterplan for US tycoon Donald Trump’s... [Read more...]


Van-sized robot to hunt radiation

BBC – A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) the size of a transit van is to... [Read more...]


Great Glen Canoe Trail wins European funding

BBC – Plans for Scotland’s first official canoe trail have secured... [Read more...]


Google Street View covers the north and north-east

Google Street View covers the north and north-east

Every nook and cranny of the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire has been revealed... [Read more...]


Highland airline in no comment on service

BBC – Highland Airways has refused to comment on its future involvement... [Read more...]


Info law breaches warning

Highland News – A WATCHDOG says that public authorities in the Highlands... [Read more...]


Jaw break punch victim slams sentence

Highland News – A YOUNG waiter who has been left with metal plates holding... [Read more...]


Warning over buried marker cairns on Ben Nevis

BBC – Cairns used by walkers to navigate in poor conditions on Ben Nevis... [Read more...]


Tornado lands safely after engine problems

BBC – A Tornado has landed safely at RAF Lossiemouth after suffering engine... [Read more...]


Taxi attacker must wait to learn fate

BBC – A man who admitted robbing a female taxi driver in Aberdeenshire... [Read more...]


Dancing on ice – until more men step up!

Highland News Video – A GLITTERING charity event based on the hit BBC... [Read more...]


Adventurer tells of kayak trip around coast

Press and Journal – AN ADVENTURE travel writer yesterday took Moray school... [Read more...]


Aviemore pupils are nuts about red squirrels

Press and Journal – BRITAIN’S first interactive red squirrel website... [Read more...]


Energy firm secures finance deal for Moray wind farm

Press and Journal – The company behind a controversial wind farm in Moray... [Read more...]


Big entry for festival reading contest

Press and Journal – THE Inverness Music Festival enters a more muted stage... [Read more...]


Council £4m for housing organisations

Press and Journal – Financially-stretched Highland Council has agreed... [Read more...]


Inverness Premium Bonds winner to share fortune with family

Daily Mail – Daily Mail’s £5,000 Premium Bonds winner to share... [Read more...]


HIE chief’s exit baffles staff

Herald – One of Scotland’s most high-profile quango chiefs is preparing... [Read more...]


Paths could retrace Jacobite night march of 1746

BBC – Parts of routes believed to have been followed by Jacobites attempting... [Read more...]


Highlands Monopoly game launched

BBC – A Highlands version of the Monopoly board game is to be created.... [Read more...]


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