Alberto Lejárraga

Journalist at The Olive Press

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Articles

Does Inverness need ANOTHER Scottish shop? Highland Capital at risk of becoming tourist theme park

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

Tourism is a vital part of the economy of Inverness and the Highlands – and I doubt anyone would dispute this statement. According to the latest figures published by Visit Scotland, 14.8% of workers in the Highlands are in the tourism sector. The industry generated a whopping £587 million turnover according to figures from 2022 – with huge efforts being made to build on that.
Search to trace Dingwall man Liam Long missing for a week

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

Officers are looking to trace a Dingwall man who has been missing for a week. Liam Long, 29, was last seen around 3pm on Tuesday, April 29. He is described as 6′ 2″ tall and medium build with greying blonde hair. Liam Long, from Dingwall, was last seen a week ago. Image: Police Scotland Anyone with any information regarding his whereabouts is encouraged to contact police on 101 and quote reference PS-20250502-3117 or MPR1829700525.
Just what was a fleet of Belgian army vehicles doing in Kinloss?

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

Large convoys of vehicles belonging to the Belgian Armed Forces were spotted entering Kinloss Barracks on Saturday. They were filmed by Lossiemouth explorer David Hendry, well-known for documenting Second World War sites and finding ageing vehicles. Last July, Mr Hendry made the headlines after finding the oil tank of a Fairey Firefly, a WWII carrier-borne fighter aircraft dated April 1952, near Elgin.
Three arrested after fallen masonry incident in Inverness city centre

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

Three people have been arrested and charged following a fallen masonry incident at the heart of Inverness. Officers and firefighters were called to Union Street after masonry fell outside the Harry Gow Bakery around 3:15pm on Saturday, May 3. The busy street was cordoned off for an hour while firefighters assessed the stability of the stonework of the building.
Woman arrested after Inverness robbery

2 weeks ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Alberto Lejárraga

A 36-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with robbery and assault in Inverness. Police were called to Rosehaugh Road, in South Kessock, following a report of assault and theft around 2:50am on Wednesday, April 30. A 48-year-old man was taken to hospital after the incident. The woman is now due to appear in court.
Cairngorm Mountain aiming to launch UK's 'longest and highest' toboggan ride

2 weeks ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Alberto Lejárraga

Plans to build the UK’s “longest” and “highest” toboggan at Cairngorm Mountain have been revealed. Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Limited (CMSL) is hoping to launch the major new attraction in summer 2026. The dual rider toboggans will run along 1.2km of track with their highest point at 715 metres above sea level. Subject to planning and funding approval, the attraction would require an estimated investment of £1.2 million.
Inverness Cathedral provost and Xoco owner speak after ‘disgraceful’ vandalism attack

2 weeks ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Alberto Lejárraga

Horror has greeted the “disgraceful” overnight vandalism attack on Inverness Cathedral. Police have opened an investigation after the back wall, door and nearby hall of St Andrews Cathedral appeared covered in graffiti this morning. They are understood to be studying CCTV images, with the vandals caught on camera as they sprayed walls with graphic images and tags. Following the incident, the Press and Journal spoke to the Cathedral’s provost, the very reverend Sarah Murray.
New speed cameras to go live on North Coast 500 road from next week

2 weeks ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Alberto Lejárraga

A new average speed camera is to go live on a North Coast 500 road from next week. Police Scotland’s north safety camera unit are reinstating average speed cameras on the A836 between Reay and Thurso from Monday May 5. It comes after a “successful” two-month trial during September and October 2024. They were deployed as part of plans to improve road safety and reduce incidents of speeding on Scotland’s roads.
Woman arrested and charged after assault and theft at Inverness store

2 weeks ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Alberto Lejárraga

A woman has been arrested and charged in connection with assault and theft in a shop in Inverness city centre. Officers were called to Greig Street Stores just before 8am on Tuesday April 29. Just before 9am, there was a police van parked in front of the shop. Three police dogs were also at the scene. Within the store, officers could be seen taking a statement from staff.
Man named following fatal Etape Loch Ness crash in Inverness

2 weeks ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Alberto Lejárraga

A 49-year-old man who died following a fatal crash during the Etape Loch Ness has been named as Steven Wilson. Officers and paramedics were called to a report of a crash involving a cyclist and a BMW 120 M Sport on Island Bank Road on Sunday, April 27. Mr Wilson was taken to Raigmore Hospital, where he died a short time later.

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