02 March 2026

Local Headlines - 02 March 2026

Views are being sought from the public and organisations on plans to create a Public Transport Hub in the Highland capital. 

The proposals for the Station Quarter include improvements to the city's bus and rail stations and replacing Rose Street multi-story car park. Highland Council is working with regional transport organisations including Network Rail and Transport Scotland on the proposals. The Highland Council leader has intimated that all feedback and suggestions received will inform the progress and the direction of the project.   
  

NHS Scotland is relaunching their: ‘It’s ok to ask’ campaign….

This ground-breaking initiative encourages people to feel confident asking questions about their health, care and treatment options. It also aims to support patients to take an active role in key decisions about their health. 


And in the weekend’s football news: 

In the SPFL Championship on Saturday, Ross County beat Raith Rovers two nil but remains at the bottom of the league with the same points as Airdrieonians but with a poorer goal difference by two and with a game in hand.

In League One Inverness Caley Thistle was held to a nil nil draw by bottom club, Kelty Hearts, and now leads the table by three points ahead of Stenhousemuir.