30 October 2026

Local Headlines - 30 October 2026

A Wester Ross business, which has been trading for more than 60 years, is still on the market after almost a year or being up for sale. 

Kinlochewe Service Station was put up for sale by the present owners in November 2025, but it still remains unsold. The Service Station also includes a 3 bedroom detached property, as well as Grocery shop alongside the 24hr petrol facilities. 

Highland Council’s free Civic Bonfire and Fireworks Display is to take place on 5th November. 

The Inverness Events and Festivals Working Group confirmed yesterday that the Free Bonfire and Fireworks will take place in Bught Park in Inverness, beginning at 5pm with Catering facilities. The Bonfire is lit at 6pm, followed by Fireworks at 7pm. 

A temporary Road Closure will be in place on the A896 between 9th and 12 November. 

The Temporary road closure will begin on 9th November from 9.30am until 4pm on 12th November. Th Road will be fully open at night time. Usual amnestities for emergency services will apply, whilst repairs are made to the culverts. An alternative route is available via the A890 and A896 between Achnasheen, Lochcarron, Shieldaig and Torridon. 

And in football news: 

After missing the opportunity to move clear at the top of League One on Tuesday, Ross County will be trying to stay as leader at least on goal difference when it plays away against East Kilbride.
Inverness Caley Thistle also has an away match when it travels to play Dunfermline Athletic, the team immediately above it in the Championship. Both matches kick off at three o'clock tomorrow afternoon.