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  • 1 week ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Alberto Lejárraga

    Have you ever wanted to work in a Highland castle? If so, this could be your golden chance. Inverness Castle is now looking for dozens of workers ahead of its reopening later this year. The Inverness Castle Experience announced today the start of a “major” recruitment drive. It is looking to appoint approximately 60-65 people to fill roles, including seasonal and part-time. What roles are available at Inverness Castle and how to apply?

  • 1 week ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Alberto Lejárraga

    The first cruise ship of the season has arrived in Invergordon – bringing thousands of German tourists to explore the Highlands. The giant AIDASol, which departed Hamburg on Saturday, docked at the Cromarty Firth Port’s Quay West berth this morning. Its 2,300 passengers are enjoying a 10-hour-stay in the Highlands before the giant ship sets sail again for Orkney.

  • 1 week ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Alberto Lejárraga

    The first cruise ship of the season is to arrive in Invergordon tomorrow – bringing a new influx of tourists to the Highlands. The giant AIDASol has capacity for 2,300 passengers and a crew of 600 and is due to tie up at the Easter Ross port’s Quay West berth on Wednesday at 10am. It will be a 10 hour stay – plenty of time to enjoy the town and surrounding area – before she sets sail again at about 8pm.

  • 1 week ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Alberto Lejárraga

    The A9 is currently closed following a crash south of Helmsdale. The collision took place near Lothmore, between Brora and Helmsdale, at about 1.30pm today. According to Traffic Scotland, the road is closed in both directions. Drivers have been advised to use a different route. A9 closed after crash near HelmsdaleTraffic Scotland’s website reads: “The A9 at Loth is currently closed in both directions due to a road traffic incident.

  • 1 week ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Alberto Lejárraga

    Bus fares in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire will go up later this month. Stagecoach has announced that ticket prices for services in Aberdeen, Banff, Fraserburgh, Peterhead, Ellon as well as the Deeside, Donside and Mearns areas will increase from Sunday, April 27. All fares will go up by approximately 10%. The operator will also introduce a new Aberdeen City Plus ticket zone, offering new discounted ticket options to those on the outskirts of Aberdeen.

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Moira Kerr

Journalist at Freelance

Moira Kerr primarily covers news in the Highlands region of Scotland, United Kingdom, including areas around Fort William and Oban.

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Michael Russell

Journalist and Writer at West Highland Free Press

Michael Russell primarily covers news in the Scottish Highlands, including locations such as Inverness and the Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom.

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Garrett Stell

Education Writer at Freelance

Education Correspondent at The Herald (Scotland)

Garrett Stell primarily covers news in the Inner Hebrides region of Scotland, United Kingdom, including areas around the islands and the west coast.

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James McEnaney

Freelance Journalist at The Herald (Scotland)

James McEnaney primarily covers news in the Central Belt region of Scotland, including areas around Glasgow and surrounding towns.

Gordon Neish

Writer at Dunoon Observer and Argyllshire Standard

Gordon Neish primarily covers news in the Inner Hebrides region, Scotland, United Kingdom, including areas around the islands of Mull and Iona.

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