07 September 2026

Local Headlines - 07 September 2026

Highland Trusted Trader is marking its’ first anniversary…..

The organisation which was launched in September 2025, was founded to help Highland residents find reputable local businesses and to support trusted local traders. Currently, 19 vetted members are listed and an additional 12 businesses are being assessed and vetted presently. Customers using Highland Trusted Trader have praised the member businesses for their professionalism, reliability and customer service. 

A Wester Ross Art Gallery has opened a new collaboration with the Royal Scottish Academy…

The new exhibition at Gairloch Museum, has opened in collaboration with the RSA highlighting the works of 9 leading Scottish contemporary Artists. The Exhibition will run in the Museum’s upper and lower Galleries until the 24th October. 

In the weekend’s football news: 

In League One, Ross County scored in added time in its match on Saturday against East Fife and drew the game two each to maintain its unbeaten record for the season.

In the Championship, Inverness Caley Thistle was beaten two nil by Raith Rovers and have still not won a league match this season.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Radio Wester Ross presenter and director Gail Bellamy, who passed away on Friday.

Despite being airlifted to Raigmore Hospital, sadly the medical team were unable to save her. Gail was a much-loved and familiar voice on Radio Wester Ross, and her loss will be deeply felt by colleagues, listeners, friends and the wider community. Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.

Our thoughts are with Gail’s family, friends and partner Stuart along with everyone who knew and loved her at this very sad time.