The Latest Breaking News from Highlands and Islands

Scotland's rural communities face energy bills double the UK average

SCOTLAND’S remote and rural communities are facing annual energy bills of more than double the UK average, with the cost of living crisis having a…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 1, 2023

Highlands and Islands businesses 'taking action to support employees'

Latest survey also shows a drop in confidence, as cost pressures increase across the region

Insider UK · Jan 26, 2023

Three support centres launched in Scotland amid soaring self-harm rates

Penumbra Mental Health has established centres in Glasgow, Dundee and the Highlands and Islands after seeing a 22 per cent increase in those seeking its support in the past year.

Daily Record · Jan 8, 2023

Perth College student wins award after inventing ‘smart’ jumper to help tackle domestic violence

Aircraft engineering student Rebecca Wallace, who is also Highlands and Islands Students’ Association Perth vice president for education and engagement, was recognised in the UHI Business Competition

Daily Record · Jun 8, 2022

'Saltire blue tsunami' hits Highlands and Islands as Yes groups join huge regional alliance

A "SALTIRE blue tsunami" has hit the Highlands and Islands for the first time after three new Yes groups joined a huge independence…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 8, 2022

Highlands and Islands Enterprise seeks new board members

Applications particularly welcomed from Gaelic speakers, women, disabled people, LGBTI+ people, those from minority ethnic communities and aged under 50

Insider UK · Mar 2, 2022

Scots students given graphic content warning on Ernest Hemingway fishing book

The University of the Highlands and Islands issued a warning to students about an Ernest Hemingway novel.

Daily Record · Feb 28, 2022