Highlands

The new Naver Bridge, located in Bettyhill along the A836, is now open to traffic.

Construction work has started on the Corran Ferry Infrastructure Improvement Scheme (CFIIS), marking a major step forward in delivering a modern, reliable, and future‑ready ferry service for the Corran Narrows.

The keys to Tain’s new £72 million school campus have been handed over to The Highland Council, paving the way for pupils and staff to begin their move into the modern, state-of-the-art facility later this spring. 

The development of a new hospital in Lochaber has reached two significant milestones, as the project continues to gather momentum toward delivering modern healthcare facilities for the communities of Fort William and the wider Lochaber area.

Two major projects within Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport have been awarded UK Government funding through the Industrial Strategic Zone Accelerator, marking a significant boost for long-term economic growth, inward investment and job creation across the Highlands. The funding will suppor

Highland Council has launched a public consultation for feedback on the Inverness Interchange feasibility study in partnership with HITRANS and Scotland’s Railway. The feasibility study was commissioned to explore the creation of a strategic multi-modal transport interchange within the ‘

Highland Council has appointed the preferred main contractors for the first construction projects to be delivered under its new Highland Investment Plan (HIP).  Morgan Sindall, Morrison Construction, Robertson Group and Ogilvie will work on seven key multi-million-pound projects across the regi

A former nurses’ house in Skye has been sold by NHS Highland in order to support efforts to deliver a second phase of community-led affordable housing. The Staffin Nurse’s Cottage in Clachan, which is almost 100 years old, has been bought by Staffin Community Trust (SCT).

SSEN Transmission has submitted appeals to the Scottish Government's Planning and Environmental Appeals Division following decisions by Angus Council and the Highland Council to refuse consent for the proposed Emmock and Carnaig 400kV substations.

Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association (LSHA) has completed Raasay Phase 2 Cottages Park, providing six high‑quality new homes for affordable rent to local residents. The development marks another major milestone in LSHA’s long‑term commitment to delivering sustainable, community‑focuse

SSEN Transmission has welcomed the decision by Scottish Ministers to approve its Section 37 application for the Chleansaid Wind Farm connection project in Sutherland.

Planning consent has been granted for the Bingally 400/132kV substation – a key element of SSEN Transmission’s proposed upgrade of the Beauly to Denny overhead line.

Highland Council has signed off on a £21.55 million roads capital programme for 2026/27, confirming a significant investment to upgrade and maintain routes across the region. The package includes £7.8m for base capital works, £12.15m in top‑up funding for priority schemes, £

Cllr John Finlayson, Kate Forbes MSP, head teacher Stephen Atkins, school pupils and parents, Cllr Chrissie Gillies, Robert Campbell, Highland Council strategic lead – Estate and Investment Planning, Sara Matheson, Highland Council education support officer, Iain MacDonald & Darren Douglas

Savills has expanded its presence in the Highlands with the acquisition of Rennie Property Consultants, welcoming Sandy Rennie into its Inverness office. Sandy is a Chartered Surveyor with decades of experience across the Highlands, Islands and Moray. His work includes advising landowners, developer