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Granny set for Monster Challenge

Judi McLeod, 51, plans to circuit Loch Ness in three to four days by cycling, walking, kayaking and swimming to boost the funds of Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland and two north-east charities, Cash for Kids and Clan.

Published on: 26/07/2010

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Inverness Highland Games Success

Inverness Highland Games was hailed as a huge success last night – after attracting a crowd of about 10,000 people. The games returned to the Northern Meeting Park for the first time in more than 60 years.

Published on: 26/07/2010

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Bella Sells Out!

TICKETS for this year's Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival have sold out in record time. It's the second year running that the music event which this year takes place on August 6 and 7 has sold out in advance.

Published on: 26/07/2010

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Investment for wave energy company

The Highlands company and its project partner, the University of Strathclyde, have received £350,000 from the Technology Strategy Board, to promote and support the system. Trials on Loch Ness will restart in September.

Published on: 23/07/2010

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Cairn for Lovat Heir

THE spot where the heir to the Lovat Estate died 16 years ago could be marked by a permanent memorial close to the family seat, Beaufort Castle.

Published on: 23/07/2010

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Glendoe Delays

Electricity generation is unlikely to restart at the Glendoe hydro scheme in the Highlands until next summer. The station was closed last year after a rockfall blocked the main tunnel carrying water to an underground turbine hall.

Published on: 21/07/2010

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Inverness Highland Games in Film?

Hollywood is beckoning for spectators at this year's Inverness Highland Games. Visitors are being asked to send in video clips of the event for a unique film project being organised by Google and YouTube.

Published on: 21/07/2010

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Shenval Under Seige?

AN energy giant is being forced to rethink plans to site a large industrial compound and camp in a scenic Inverness-shire hamlet after proposals for the complex ran into fierce opposition.

Published on: 16/07/2010

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Live cables set crashed vehicle on fire

Lorry sheds load of logs in dramatic incident south of Invermoriston. Fire crews from Fort Augustus and Drumnadrochit put out the blaze .

Published on: 08/07/2010

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World Heritage status for Loch Ness

Bidding for World Heritage site status for Loch Ness and the Great Glen remains a "long-term aspiration", according to a group involved.

Published on: 08/07/2010

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