A farming union leader has accused UK government representatives of choosing to “stick their heads in the sand” over changes to inheritance tax.
Campaigners have claimed that parts of Caithness and Sutherland will resemble “an apocalyptic wasteland” if plans for a new line of pylons go ahead.
Caithness amateur football champions Pentland United are preparing for a 24-hour fundraising running challenge as a Sophie’s Story fundraiser.
Seven keen bakers are in the mix for the Caithness and Sutherland regional heat of this year’s Highland Shortbread Showdown in Thurso on Thursday.
Wave and tidal energy developments including the MeyGen project could collectively be worth £8 billion to Scotland’s economy over the next 25 years.
The partnership behind the Flow Country World Heritage Site bid will weigh up the “potential impacts” of plans for a wind farm at Altnabreac.
Ex-council convener John Young has been recalling the coming of atomic power to Caithness 70 years ago and how it brought “a great deal of benefit”.
Invergordon’s aspirations to join the Highland League have been welcomed by Brora manager Steven Mackay, who says the move would be well supported.
Brora are gearing up for “12 cup finals” as they look to maintain their push for the Highland League title in the closing months of the campaign.
Far north MP Jamie Stone has lamented the “wasted potential” for nuclear development in Scotland with its potential to generate high-quality jobs.
Turbines rising to a height of 200 metres will be built close to the Flow Country World Heritage site if plans for a new wind farm are approved.
The UK government’s much-criticised inheritance tax plans are “based on outdated and inaccurate data”, the outgoing NFU Scotland president says.
CASWA is marking its 20th anniversary by highlighting its work in support of women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.
The loss of many shops and services from high streets has left many Highland residents “feeling abandoned”, according to far north MP Jamie Stone.
“No farmers, no food” was the stark message as more than 50 tractors descended on John O’Groats in a protest against UK government taxation plans.
Jamie Stone has urged the UK government to recognise the impact its planned inheritance tax changes will have on rural communities and think again.
New figures show that the 147-mile John O’Groats Trail is thought to have boosted the local economy of the north Highlands by some £900,000 in 2024.
Maree Todd has said she is thrilled to see more than £1.3 million being awarded to three arts centres in her constituency through Creative Scotland.
A protest in Caithness against controversial UK government taxation plans became an indirect victim of Storm Éowyn at the weekend.
Caithness farmers will this weekend send a message to the UK government to “think again” on taxation plans amid concern over the potential impact.