Highland Council is asking residents for their views on road safety at the Conon Bridge and Corntown junctions on the A835
The consultation follows calls from the local community council for possible changes, including a roundabout and lower speed limits.
A public meeting is also being planned, with Transport Scotland being asked to attend.
The council’s online survey is now open and will run until 18th October.
Details can be found on the Highland Council website.
The Scottish Crofting Federation has announced a new Local Food Training Programme for crofters, farmers, smallholders and other small-scale producers.
The programme will offer practical online and in-person training on developing and selling local food products, with courses planned across the Highlands and Islands.
The content is all being delivered by crofters and other small producers, and there will be opportunities to visit working crofts to see local production on the ground.
LANTRA funding is available to cover travel and accommodation if a course is not being run in the local area.
Full details can be found at www.crofting.org/training.
Two new support groups for blind and partially sighted people are being launched in the Highlands next month.
The groups are being set up by RNIB Scotland, Highland Blindcraft Sensory Services and the Macular Society, following positive feedback from summer taster sessions.
The Nairn group starts at Nairn Library on Tuesday 6th October, with Dingwall’s group beginning at the Community Centre on Thursday October 8th.
Both will run from 2pm -3.30pm.
Further information from Highland Blindcraft Sensory Services.
…and in the football …..
Ross County has a match tonight in the Scottish Challenge Cup, now known as the KDM Evolution Trophy, when it plays away against Highland League side Clachnacuddin in Inverness.
Kick-off is at 7.45.
