A new board has been established to lead Inverness and the Highlands’ bid to become UK City of Culture in 2029.
The Creative Highland board brings together leaders from the cultural, business, education, tourism and public sectors to guide the Beò! 2029 bid and develop a longer-term strategy for arts and culture across the region.
Inverness-Highland is due to learn later this month whether it has been shortlisted for the title, competing against eight other cities across the UK.
New polling suggests strong public support for several measures in the Government’s National Road Safety Strategy.
Research for the Road Safety Trust found that 81 per cent of those surveyed support eyesight tests every three years for drivers aged 70 and over.
Almost three-quarters also back suspending a driver’s licence following a failed roadside drink or drug test, before any conviction.
The findings come as concern remains about young driver safety, with 45 per cent believing too little is being done to reduce the risks.
In the weekend football, Ross County takes the long journey to Dumfries to play Queen of the South.
The last time the teams met, several weeks ago, County won eight-nil.
Inverness Caley Thistle has a home game against Arbroath.
Both matches kick off at three o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Meanwhile, the draw has been made for the first knockout round of the KDM Evolution Trophy.
Both Ross County and Inverness Caley Thistle are seeded teams and both have home fixtures.
County will play Celtic B team while Caley Thistle will play Montrose.
The matches will take place during the midweek of 3rd and 4th November.
