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Harry Gow Reopens Fairways Bakery With Free Cake After Devastating Fire

Harry Gow will reopen its permanent Fairways shop in Inverness on 27 October, offering free cake to the first 100 customers after last year's fire.

The Times Names Argyll Restaurant ‘Inver’ The Best in Scotland

Inver restaurant in Strathlachlan has topped The Times' inaugural list of Scotland's 75 best restaurants, celebrating outstanding food and hospitality across the country.

Whisky Industry Unites in Challenge to English Whisky Protection

Scotch, Irish and Welsh whisky bodies have united in opposition to English whisky protection rules, with a formal appeal now lodged against the decision.

Inverness Prepares to Crown The World’s First Shortbread Champion

Leading baking and food industry figures will judge the first World Shortbread Championships when the new competition comes to Inverness in November.

Sutherland Croft Opens its Gates to Show How Trees and Cattle Can Work Together

Farmers and crofters are invited to Reidchalmai Croft near Rogart to explore woodland grazing, tree planting and sustainable crofting on 20 October.

Glenmorangie Opens Distillery Doors for Free Highland Weekend

Glenmorangie is opening its Tain distillery free of charge for a special weekend of tours, whisky tastings and opportunities to meet the people who make one of the Highlands' best known single malts. Visitors on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October will also have the rare chance to fill and roll a cask themselves as the distillery gives guests a closer look at the work normally carried out behind the scenes.

Healthier Food Rules Take Effect Across Scotland

New restrictions on where less healthy food and drink can be promoted in shops have come into force across Scotland today, with the changes designed to give healthier products greater prominence.

Ullapool’s Dipping Lugger Retains Four Prestigious AA Awards

The Dipping Lugger in Ullapool has retained four AA accolades recognising its accommodation, dining, breakfast and wine list.

Scottish Farmers Take Budget Demands Directly to UK Ministers

NFU Scotland has taken Scottish farming concerns over inheritance tax, imports and rising costs directly to UK Government ministers ahead of the Budget.

Michelin Star Chef in Running for Major UK Hotel Award

Killiecrankie House Head Chef and Co Owner Tom Tsappis has been shortlisted for Hotel Restaurant Chef of the Year at the 2026 Hotel Catey Awards.

Highland Businesses Urged to Strengthen Farming and Crofting Links

NFU Scotland is calling on Highlands and Islands businesses to strengthen links with farmers and crofters through its professional membership network.

Junk Food Checkout and Promotion Restrictions Start Across Scotland This Week

New rules restricting the prominent placement and promotion of some foods high in fat, sugar and salt will come into force across Scotland from 1 October.

Glenmorangie Unveils Oldest Whisky in its History

Glenmorangie has unveiled the oldest whisky ever bottled by its Highland distillery, with just 149 bottles of the 50 year old single malt being released worldwide. The exceptionally rare whisky traces its beginnings to Tain in the mid 1970s and even contains spirit made using some of the final batches of barley malted on the distillery's own floor maltings before they closed in 1977.

Inverness Gets Ready to Crown The World’s Best Shortbread

Entries are closing soon for the first World Shortbread Championships, with junior, amateur and professional bakers preparing to put their recipes to the test in Inverness this November.

Mexican Street Food Business Ancho Set To Open In Inverness

A new Mexican street food business is coming to Inverness city centre as the husband and wife team behind Ollie's Pops prepare to open their second venture inside the Victorian Market. Victoria and Bruce will open Ancho in the Market Food Hall on Thursday 1 October, serving birria, burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas and wraps.

News

Storm Boelo Forces Postponement of Major Highland Roadworks

BEAR Scotland postpones planned A87, A889, A85 and A82 roadworks on Sunday 25 October as Storm Boelo threatens dangerous conditions across the Highlands.

Storm Boelo Set to Batter Highlands and Islands With 80mph Winds

Amber and yellow weather warnings are in place as Storm Boelo threatens the Highlands, Moray and islands with damaging winds, coastal flooding and travel disruption.

Entertainment

Bratach a’ Mhòid air a toirt do na h-Eileanan an Iar airson Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2027

The Royal National Mòd will return to the Western Isles in 2027 for the first time since 2016, following the ceremonial handover of the Mòd Flag in Glasgow.

Highland Museums Celebrate 90 Years of Heritage With Special Inverness Conference

Highland Folk Museum and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery join forces for a heritage conference on 13 November, celebrating historic collections and honouring curator Lorna Cruickshank.

Travel and Tourism

Maid of Glencoul Takes Over Corran Ferry Service Ahead of Annual Refit

Maid of Glencoul will replace MV Corran from 30 October, with passengers warned of reduced vehicle capacity and restrictions during the annual refit.

Skye Campsite Turns Tourist Demand into Lasting Benefits for Local Community

Community owned Camping Skye in Broadford is helping reduce roadside camping while generating income for local jobs, environmental projects and community facilities.