Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Lochaber

Ian Blackford decides not to stand for Holyrood after 'careful reflection'

Ian Blackford has announced he will not stand as a candidate in next year's Holyrood election

The National (Scotland)

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to stand down as MSP in 2026

The MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch said she does not wish to ‘miss any more of the precious early years of family life’.

Evening Standard

Kate Forbes: Bigger-picture switch is proving key in tackling tourism issues

MY constituency of Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch contains the most beautiful places in all of Scotland, if not the world ...

The National (Scotland)

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Lockdown star Louis the osprey returns to nest after illness

His mate Dorcha also arrived at the nest at Loch Arkaig Pine Forest in Lochaber.

Evening Standard

Royal National Mod open for entries ahead of return to Lochaber

Scotland’s biggest Gaelic culture festival is seeking competitors for its 2025 event in Lochaber later this year.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland’s ancient Skipinnish Oak wins UK tree of the year

Lochaber tree, named after the ceilidh band that discovered it, now in running for European Tree of the Year contest

The Guardian - UK

POW who tricked Nazis with Gaelic honoured in celebration of 'overlooked' sport

West Highland Museum in Fort William is hosting an exhibition celebrating the early days of organised shinty in Lochaber.

The National (Scotland)

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber: Smart money is on SNP here despite fall in polls

IF there’s any constituency that perfectly illustrates the folly of the First Past The Post voting system, it’s Argyll and Bute...

The National (Scotland)

How a tranquil lochan and running barefoot have been key to one man's trauma recovery

JOE French’s first brush with death was when he was left hanging by the wrist loop of his ice axe from a rock on the notorious North Face of Ben…

The National (Scotland)

Dog dies after being victim of hit-and-run while being walked by child

A dog being walked by a child has died after a hit-and-run collision in Lochaber.

The National (Scotland)

Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford to stand down at next election

The MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber was replaced as the leader of the Commons group in December.

Daily Record

Fort William to play host to Royal National Mòd in 2025

ORGANISERS of the Royal National Mòd have announced that the festival will return to Lochaber in 2025.

The National (Scotland)

Lochaber Police search for man, 33, who vanished on dog walk in Glencoe

Kyle has not made contact with anybody since he arrived in Glencoe on Saturday.

Glasgow Live

Kate Forbes announces bid to become SNP leader

The MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch announced her bid via Twitter on Monday morning.

Daily Record

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Daily Record

Mountain rescue teams join search for man who vanished while climbing Ben Nevis

Glencoe and Lochaber Mountain Rescue Teams joined the search for Harvey Christian

Daily Record

Man missing from Highland town for over a week sparks urgent police search

Mathew Cameron James, 45, disappeared from Ballachulish in Lochaber last Friday night.

Daily Record

Mum of teen left needing brain scans after brutal gang attack slams school

Shocking video footage has emerged of the incident which took place outside Lochaber High School in Fort William at lunchtime on Monday and is being investigated by police.

Daily Record

Who could replace Ian Blackford as SNP Westminster leader?

The MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber said in a statement on Thursday that he will not seek re-election at the party's AGM next week.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford to step down from role

He said he will continue as the MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber.

Daily Mirror

Ian Blackford to stand down as SNP Westminster leader after five years

The Ross, Skye and Lochaber MP said he would make way for 'fresh leadership'

Daily Record

Ian Blackford resigns as SNP Westminster leader after 5 years in role

The MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber informed members of the nationalist group in London about his decision earlier today.

Glasgow Live

Growing concern for missing Glasgow man as police step up search

UPDATE: Noman Ahmed has been found safe and well.

Insider UK

Gupta admits 'serious concerns' over future of Lochaber smelter

Latest unaudited accounts from operator Alvance British Aluminium reveal £4m losses

The Independent UK

‘It’s shocked the place to the core’ – Highlands community reacts after attacks

Politicians, local councillors and members of the Highlands community have shared their devastation over the firearm incidents on Skye and in Dornie.

Insider UK

Scottish ministers asked to explain £330m taxpayer-backed deal with metal tycoon

Sanjeev Gupta has been revealed to have paid just £5 towards the acquisition of the Lochaber smelting plant

1 2

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Scottish Parliament

People Postcode Lottery

Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team

20 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.