Niall Harkiss

1 week ago | ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Niall Harkiss

Highland MSP Maree Todd is calling on parents and young people to accept the offer of an HPV vaccine, in the wake of statistics revealing that the far north has fallen behind in uptake statistics. In 2023/24, HPV immunisation uptake among S1 pupils in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross was 61.9 per cent — nearly 10 per cent below the Scottish national average.

1 week ago | inverness-courier.co.uk | Niall Harkiss

Young musicians in Nairn are being urged to act fast as the deadline to enter this year’s Young Musician Competition at the Nairn Book and Arts Festival approaches. Applications for the competition – run in partnership with the Rotary Club of Nairn – close on Saturday, May 31, and festival organisers are keen to see more talented youngsters take up the opportunity to perform.

1 week ago | inverness-courier.co.uk | Niall Harkiss

A stage adaptation of the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is set to arrive at Eden Court in Inverness this summer, as part of a special tour marking the 75th anniversary of the beloved C.S. Lewis’ novel. Fresh from a critically acclaimed West End run, the production will run from Tuesday, June 24 to Saturday, June 28, offering Highland audiences the chance to step through the wardrobe and into the magical world of Narnia.

1 week ago | johnogroat-journal.co.uk | Niall Harkiss

Highland Amateur Cup officials have warned that this year’s competition could run into September – with Wick Groats among several clubs facing an extended wait to discover when they’ll next be in action. Groats’ second round tie against CK Interiors has been postponed as a result of an unresolved protest from the previous round, one of several disputes currently under review by the cup’s national body, the Scottish Amateur Football Association (SAFA).

1 week ago | inverness-courier.co.uk | Niall Harkiss

A new regional initiative aimed at reshaping the future of volunteering in the Highlands has officially launched following an event at the UHI Campus in Inverness. The Volunteer Academy, developed by the Highland Third Sector Interface (HTSI), was formally unveiled on Friday May 23. During a half-day programme that featured presentations and networking, those in attendance were introduced to a suite of new services intended to modernise how individuals and organisations engage with volunteering.