28 August 2026

Local Headlines - 28 August 2026

Road users are being advised of temporary traffic management on the A9 as part of the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig dualling project.

Three-way temporary traffic signals and convoy working will operate south and north of the Dowally East junction, just south of the Dowally North junction, from Monday.

The measures will be in place for around two weeks, between seven in the evening and seven in the morning, with no weekend works.

Drivers are asked to approach with care and allow extra time.


Gaelic speakers are invited to join Tòisich, a fully funded programme for developing business ideas and exploring entrepreneurship.

No business or developed ideas are needed. 

An Ideation Session will be held at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on Wednesday 23rd September.

Participants can then apply for the November–February 2027 Pre-Start Accelerator which offers workshops, mentoring, networking and expert guidance.

Applications are now open with further detail on the website.

https://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/toisich2026/?lang=en 


People across the Highlands are being invited to comment on a new strategy to protect and enhance nature on Council-owned land and greenspaces.

The Highland Council has launched a six-week consultation on its draft Greenspace Biodiversity Management Strategy, outlining how these areas could support biodiversity and tackle climate and ecological concerns.

The consultation runs until 4th October, with responses invited through the Council’s ‘Engage Highland’ platform.


Both Ross County and Inverness Caley Thistle have league matches tomorrow. 

County has won all three of its league matches so far and is at home to East Kilbride. 

Kick-off is at 5.30 and the game is being televised live on BBC Alba.

Caley Thistle has drawn all three of its league matches so far and plays away against Stenhousemuir with the kick-off at 3 o'clock.