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New award for children seeks to create 'foresters for the future'

29 May 2022
New award for children seeks to create 'foresters for the future'

New award for children seeks to create 'foresters for the future'

29 May 2022

The Scottish Junior Forester Award will equip young people with a range of skills so they can help manage woodlands in their schools or communities.


North MP says travel costs are causing rural nurses and carers to 'call it a day'

26 May 2022
North MP says travel costs are causing rural nurses and carers to 'call it a day'

North MP says travel costs are causing rural nurses and carers to 'call it a day'

26 May 2022

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has warned that nurses and carers in rural areas are being left out of pocket over travel costs.


Two arrested and charged following destruction of eggs in Durness area

26 May 2022
Two arrested and charged following destruction of eggs in Durness area

Two arrested and charged following destruction of eggs in Durness area

26 May 2022

Two people have been charged in connection with the destruction of eggs in what police described as an 'extremely sad and disheartening' act.


Jamie Stone urges governments to work together on literacy and numeracy 'scandal'

24 May 2022
Jamie Stone urges governments to work together on literacy and numeracy 'scandal'

Jamie Stone urges governments to work together on literacy and numeracy 'scandal'

24 May 2022

Jamie Stone has urged the Scottish Government to "get a grip" on literacy and numeracy after Highland primaries fared poorly in national rankings.


Steven Mackay making a 'life-changing' difference to children with epic NC500 challenge

23 May 2022
Steven Mackay making a 'life-changing' difference to children with epic NC500 challenge

Steven Mackay making a 'life-changing' difference to children with epic NC500 challenge

23 May 2022

Steven Mackay has been praised for making a "life-changing" difference to children across the north through his latest long-distance fundraising run.


Reay venue for evening of music and poetry

17 May 2022
Reay venue for evening of music and poetry

Reay venue for evening of music and poetry

17 May 2022

Fiddler Gordon Gunn and pianist/composer Andy Thorburn will be joining forces with poet and playwright George Gunn for a show at Reay hall on May 28.


Forests need to be 'fit for the future' against backdrop of changing climate

15 May 2022
Forests need to be 'fit for the future' against backdrop of changing climate

Forests need to be 'fit for the future' against backdrop of changing climate

15 May 2022

Future-proofing woodlands to be more resilient will ensure they continue to provide environmental and economic benefits, according to new advice.


'Still plenty of clinic places left' for Covid spring booster vaccination

14 May 2022
'Still plenty of clinic places left' for Covid spring booster vaccination

'Still plenty of clinic places left' for Covid spring booster vaccination

14 May 2022

NHS Highland's director of public health is urging as many people as possible to come forward for their Covid spring booster jab when invited.


Historic far north mills are showcased at national conference

14 May 2022
Historic far north mills are showcased at national conference

Historic far north mills are showcased at national conference

14 May 2022

Two historic mills in Caithness – both of which are at the centre of ambitious redevelopment plans – featured prominently in a national conference.


Orca Watch citizen science event set to return for 10th anniversary

11 May 2022
Orca Watch citizen science event set to return for 10th anniversary

Orca Watch citizen science event set to return for 10th anniversary

11 May 2022

Killer whale fans will be out in force across the far north at the end of this month as Sea Watch Foundation’s Orca Watch marks its 10th anniversary.


Ed's 125km Loch Ness ultra run raises over £10,000 for clan centre

09 May 2022
Ed's 125km Loch Ness ultra run raises over £10,000 for clan centre

Ed's 125km Loch Ness ultra run raises over £10,000 for clan centre

09 May 2022

Endurance athlete Ed Robinson was "exhausted but elated" after completing a Loch Ness ultra run to raise funds for the Clan Gunn Heritage Centre.


Support for proposed college merger as initial consultation draws to a close

09 May 2022
Support for proposed college merger as initial consultation draws to a close

Support for proposed college merger as initial consultation draws to a close

09 May 2022

The first phase of consultation on the proposed merger of North Highland College and two others in the UHI partnership has concluded.


Farr High pupil to take on the best in Europe

08 May 2022
Farr High pupil to take on the best in Europe

Farr High pupil to take on the best in Europe

08 May 2022

Portskerra teenager heading to Portugal.


Highland renewables to be showcased as All-Energy conference returns

08 May 2022
Highland renewables to be showcased as All-Energy conference returns

Highland renewables to be showcased as All-Energy conference returns

08 May 2022

Around 40 businesses from the Highlands and Islands will be represented at the UK’s biggest renewable energy exhibition and conference this week.


Far north trio gearing up for EuroSurf Junior 2022 in Portugal

07 May 2022
Far north trio gearing up for EuroSurf Junior 2022 in Portugal

Far north trio gearing up for EuroSurf Junior 2022 in Portugal

07 May 2022

Three teenagers from the far north are looking forward to testing themselves against the best young surfers from across the continent this summer.


Consultation under way on community benefit fund linked to Pentland wind farm

06 May 2022
Consultation under way on community benefit fund linked to Pentland wind farm

Consultation under way on community benefit fund linked to Pentland wind farm

06 May 2022

Consultation has begun on an offshore wind farm community benefit fund that will support areas along the north coast of Caithness and Sutherland.


Walkers in far north urged to help develop 'best-ever' paths map

04 May 2022
Walkers in far north urged to help develop 'best-ever' paths map

Walkers in far north urged to help develop 'best-ever' paths map

04 May 2022

Walkers in the far north are being asked to play their part in recording and checking local trails to encourage more people to get active.


Fatal accident inquiry to be held into Cemfjord tragedy in Pentland Firth

04 May 2022
Fatal accident inquiry to be held into Cemfjord tragedy in Pentland Firth

Fatal accident inquiry to be held into Cemfjord tragedy in Pentland Firth

04 May 2022

A fatal accident inquiry is to be held into the Cemfjord tragedy – more than seven years after the cargo ship sank in the Pentland Firth.


First cruise ship at Scrabster harbour’s new facilities

03 May 2022
First cruise ship at Scrabster harbour’s new facilities

First cruise ship at Scrabster harbour’s new facilities

03 May 2022

Scrabster harbour’s latest facilities for cruise liners welcomed their first vessel today as the MS Hamburg berthed at the redeveloped St Ola Pier.


Climate change experts boost Flow Country World Heritage bid

03 May 2022
Climate change experts boost Flow Country World Heritage bid

Climate change experts boost Flow Country World Heritage bid

03 May 2022

The Flow Country has taken another step towards achieving Unesco World Heritage status following a visit by international climate change experts.


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