Tom Ramage

United Kingdom

Journalist at Highland News & Media

Kingussie's hardest working newspaper reporter. I'm a news beast - feed me!

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Articles

Police appeal for help finding missing Strathspey woman (81)

1 week ago | strathspey-herald.co.uk | Tom Ramage

Highland Police officers are appealing to the public to help trace a 81-year-old woman missing from the Carrbridge area. Valerie Dyer was last seen around 2.30pm today in the area of Dalnahaitnach Hill. She is described as white, 5 ft 6 in tall and is of slim build. She was wearing dark blue trousers, a light blue blouse and a white floppy hat when last seen. Inspector Kay Macrae said: “We are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Valerie and extensive searches are underway to trace her.
Highly Commemded recognition for Badenoch and Strathspey Community ConnXions

1 week ago | strathspey-herald.co.uk | Tom Ramage

It was a glittering night yesterday in Glasgow for Badenoch and Strathspey’s community bus company. “We’re so proud to announce that we won a Highly Commended citation,” the company’s business development manager Colin Whitton of Badenoch and Strathspey Community ConnXions told the Strathy.
Gaelic report asks ‘What next?’ for Kingussie’s lost livestock market

1 week ago | strathspey-herald.co.uk | Tom Ramage

Questions are now being asked about the future of Kingussie’s historic livestock market. On BBC Alba last night local Highland Councillor Russell Jones waxed lyrical about its past, but was less poetic about its present and positively clueless about its future. He is asking the public to come up with ideas on how the sizeable piece of real estate could best be put to use for the community.
Doggone good news from Harley Owners Group with tickets on sale for Badenoch and Strathspey rally

1 week ago | northern-times.co.uk | Tom Ramage

Tickets have gone on sale for this year’s Thunder in the Glens. And the organisers have announced that for the first time ever, bikers, families and friends can now grab Day Tickets for the rally events which start on Friday, August 22.
WATCH: First beaver kits for four centuries born in the Cairngorms go on show

1 week ago | northern-times.co.uk | Tom Ramage

The first glimpse of beaver kits born in Cairngorms National Park this summer has been captured on video and released today. “Footage from camera traps confirms arrival of at least five kits,” confirmed the authority. “After weeks of anticipation, we are delighted to report the birth of at least five beaver kits in the park.”Summer is breeding season for the beavers, so the team and volunteers have been on 'kit watch', keeping a close eye on signs of new life near their lodges.
WATCH: First beaver kits for four centuries born in the Cairngorms go on show

1 week ago | strathspey-herald.co.uk | Tom Ramage

The first glimpse of beaver kits born in Cairngorms National Park this summer has been captured on video and released today. “Footage from camera traps confirms arrival of at least five kits,” confirmed the authority. “After weeks of anticipation, we are delighted to report the birth of at least five beaver kits in the park.”Summer is breeding season for the beavers, so the team and volunteers have been on 'kit watch', keeping a close eye on signs of new life near their lodges.
Kingussie livestock market opens again! (But only for filming a TV special tonight)

1 week ago | strathspey-herald.co.uk | Tom Ramage

Fans of Kingussie’s historic - but long disused - sheep and cattle market should tune into BBC Alba tonight at 8pm. Local crofter Ruairidh Ormiston tells us that the Gaelic TV channel will be featuring the market both in its heyday and considering what might be its future. Said Mr Ormiston, who runs Highland Horse Fun and participated in the filming at the former market, sent us these historic shots of the place in action.
Spey Valley Rotarians’ praise for Aviemore schoolchildren after ‘Aquabox’ effort

1 week ago | strathspey-herald.co.uk | Tom Ramage

The children of Aviemore Primary School have spearheaded a remarkable fundraising effort, the Walk4Water Aquabox appeal, joining forces with the Rotary Club of Spey Valley. The aim of the appeal is to help provide safe drinking water and humanitarian aid to communities worldwide affected by natural disasters, extreme weather, and conflicts. The appeal has raised well over £1100 so far.
Incident on Carrbridge road prompts bridge inspection

1 week ago | strathspey-herald.co.uk | Tom Ramage

Traffic is being diverted after railway bridge incident outside CarrbridgeTraffic is being diverted from the Carrbridge junction on the A9 after a road incident. An inspection has been called for after a lorry was reported to have struck a railway bridge at 1.30pm. Emergency services have been asked to confirm the latest information. More as it comes in. Do you want to respond to this article? If so, click here to submit your thoughts and they may be published in print.
Sight loss advice offered to all at Aviemore tomorrow at major event

1 week ago | strathspey-herald.co.uk | Tom Ramage

Blind and partially sighted residents near Aviemore will be able to receive in-person support tomorrow (Thursday) at an upcoming local event with a leading sight loss charity. RNIB Scotland will be speaking to visitors and offering support at a ‘Living With Sight Loss’ Information Day at the Cairngorm Hotel from 11am – 3pm.