Strathspey Herald

‘Sensible’ change in government policy affecting Highland sporting rates

A deer at home in the heights. Picture SGA Media. The Scottish Gamekeepers Association has welcomed ‘sensible’ changes to sporting rates legislation. The SGA s ...
Strathspey Herald

Snowsport fans on top of the world in Cairngorm resort

These are the great days on Cairngorm - the ones that make all the others worthwhile. That’s the message today from Badenoch photographer David MacLeod who went ‘up top’ into the whitest white to walk ...
Strathspey Herald

WATCH: ‘Promising’ rise in capecaillie numbers at Abernethy reserve stronghold

RSPB Scotland has revealed a ‘promising’ increase in the number of capercaillie at the RSPB Abernethy nature reserve by Nethy Bridge. A total of 30 lekking males were recorded at the beauty spot in ...
Strathspey Herald

Met Office yellow weather warning for Moray and the Highlands issued ahead of freezing weekend with caution for drivers, travellers and walkers

Some roads and railways are likely to be affected, with longer journey times by road, bus and train services, while the Met office is also warning of the dangers of slips and falls on icy surfaces on ...
Strathspey Herald

‘Fun to be had’ again on Cairngorm Mountain Resort with funicular running too

Spectacular snowsport is being reported up on the Cairngorm Mountain Resort today. This morning’s ski report confirmed: “We ...
Strathspey Herald

Aviemore Early Learning and Childcare Service at Aviemore Primary School to remain closed today with 28 youngsters affected

A children’s pre-school nursery in Aviemore will remain closed today. The Aviemore Early Learning and Childcare Service at Aviemore Primary School is listed as closed on the Highland Council schools ...
Strathspey Herald

Inverness Castle Experience promises to stand out as one of Scotland’s premier attractions

The Inverness Castle Experience promises to stand out as one of Scotland’s premier attractions. For full details, opening hours and to book your visit, see The Inverness Castle Experience website or ...
Strathspey Herald

Aviemore arrest after homeless man threatens violence on public

George Butcher (28) contacted NHS staff telling them that he felt like committing a serious crime and he would harm members of the public on April 13, 2025. He then contacted police and said he was ...
Strathspey Herald

Grantown court costs row: auditor’s report goes to the sheriff

Grantown Community Council stood firm against the council’s plan to charge for use of the Strathspey capital’s public square and took the issue to court. Their fight was successful and the court ...
Strathspey Herald

Highland councillors narrowly vote NOT to ask for more roads cash

Highland councillors tied on a vote to acknowledge a £233 million road works backlog figure and request more funding from the ...
Strathspey Herald

Highland Council bus service ‘success’ could see a Lothian Buses model adopted as passenger numbers almost double and savings of almost £2m

That would see it operate like Highlife Highland while Edinburgh Council’s Lothian Buses are frequently pointed to as an ...
Strathspey Herald

EXCLUSIVE: NHS Highland patients ‘denied timely treatment for life or limb threatening’ conditions as warning key service facing collapse was kept secret for ye…

A dire warning that a key NHS Highland service faced sudden collapse was kept from the public for years as patients were ...