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Moray MSP Hails Success of Farmers Market at Byres Farm

Moray’s SNP MSP, Richard Lochhead, has hailed the success of the first Farmers Market at Byres Farm this weekend, which showcased some of the...

Farming Unions Urge Government to Prioritise Food Security

At the annual UK farming unions summit on Friday (22 March) hosted by the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) at the Lough Erne Resort, Co....

Global Travel Site Big 7 Travel has Officially Released The Best Sunday Roasts in The UK

The Snow Goose in Inverness was ranked one of the Best Sunday Roasts in the UK for 2024 On the search for a comforting and hearty...

Businesses Triumph in Highland Shortbread Showdown

The final of the Highland Shortbread Showdown 2024 took place yesterday, with Raymond Stewart from MacKenzie’s Bakery in Skye being crowned overall champion. Raymond’s Scottish honey and rolled oats shortbread impressed...

Scottish National Whisky Festival

The Scottish National Whisky Festival has announced its schedule for 2024/25, marking a busy and exciting year for the popular whisky tasting and Scottish...

Who Will Take The Biscuit?

The Highland Shortbread Showdown returns for second edition The final of the Highland Shortbread Showdown 2024 takes place this weekend, with finalists from across the...

Improving The Nation’s Diet

Move to restrict promotions on unhealthy food and drink.  The public is being asked for views on proposals to restrict the promotion of food and...

Threat to Food and Drink Sector

Labour shortages causing damage to businesses. Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has called for ‘meaningful engagement’ with the UK Government over issues impacting Scottish food...

Inverness Castle Experience Launches Project Celebrating Highland Hospitality

Highland Hospitality: Tales from around the table’, is an exciting engagement project designed to engage high school and University students involved in hospitality, catering,...

Make Your Selection for The Best Shortbread in Inverness and Loch Ness

The Inverness and Loch Ness heat of the Highland Shortbread Showdown is set to take place on 24th February, where members of the public are invited to...

Scotland’s Farmers Receive Most Generous Support in The UK

The SNP has said it is the only party standing up for farmers, slamming the UK and Welsh governments’ new support schemes after Brexit...

The Real Food Cafe Represents Scotland as Finalist in The UK’s ‘Great Sausage Roll Off’ Competition

The Real Food Cafe, Scotland’s iconic roadside cafe, is thrilled to announce its participation in the annual nationwide Great Sausage Roll Off competition, taking...

Fair Food Prices and Farm Income Needed Alongside Local Food Strategy

The Scottish Government has published its long-awaited Local Food Strategy, focused on “connecting individuals and businesses with local food”. Introduced by Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi...

Support Local Fruit and Veg Growers for a Good Food Nation, Says Highlands & Islands MSP

A Green MSP has highlighted the plight of valued local food producers in the Highlands and Islands who are facing the prospect of closure. In...

Brexit Import Controls Will Increase Food Costs and Risk Delays

Following warnings that post-Brexit import controls will raise food prices and risk supply delays, the SNP’s Economy spokesperson has said Scotland’s businesses and consumers...

News

Local MP Drew Hendry Raises Highlands and Islands Standing Charges With Ofgem

Local MP Drew Hendry and Brendan O'Hara, MP for Argyll and Bute, met with energy regulator Ofgem to talk about the Highland Energy Rebate...

Moray Young Musician Winner 2024 Announced

Eight talented local secondary school musicians wowed an audience at Elgin Academy with a feast of musical styles as they competed in the final...

Entertainment

Successful Arts, Culture and Heritage Fund Bids Awarded in Moray

Moray Council has awarded over £91,000 to eligible arts, culture and heritage groups from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Organisations were invited to apply for...

Forres Highland Games has International Appeal

A sporting event will once again have an international feel with people from across the world already securing their tickets. Early-bird tickets are currently on...

Travel and Tourism

Inverness Airport Wins Best Airport in Europe Award for Fourth Consecutive Year

Inverness Airport has once again swept up at the prestigious 2023 Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards, winning the Best Airport...

West Highland Line Engineering Works

ScotRail is reminding customers that buses will replace trains on a section of the West Highland Line from Crianlarich to Fort William and Mallaig,...