Gairloch16 Feb 2026Archive photos released to celebrate 95 years of Scotland's youth hostelsHostelling Scotland began in 1931 with just one site before later growing into a network across the country.16 Feb 202627 Dec 2025'Deep time' geological trail planned for Highland villageGairloch Museum hopes the new coastal route might be available next year.27 Dec 20254 Dec 2025Why people can struggle to live in the places they loveFinding an affordable home is seen as one of the major challenges to rural living in Scotland.4 Dec 202525 Sep 2025Bank of Scotland to close 13 more branches The closures include four in the Highlands - Nairn, Dingwall, Gairloch and Tain.25 Sep 202525 Sep 2025Replica prehistoric roundhouse planned for GairlochThe village's museum has proposed building a type of home last seen in the area 1,600 years ago.25 Sep 202512 Mar 2025Staff shortages force closure of rural care homesThe Mackintosh Centre in Mallaig had to shut temporarily because it did not have enough staff.12 Mar 202531 Jan 2025Rescuers free whale trapped by ropes off SkyeThe whale was spotted in difficulty at a fish farm on Thursday morning.31 Jan 202521 Jan 2025The World War Two soldier buried without his brainThe family of Donnie MacRae, who died aged 33 in a prisoner-of-war camp hospital, want his remains reunited with his body.21 Jan 202520 Nov 2024Council unveils 10-year plan for its public toiletsThe local authority operates 74 loos and gives funding to 53 other providers to make toilets available to the public.20 Nov 2024...