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Fight will go on over family farm tax despite UK government’s ‘dismissive attitude’

19 February 2025
Fight will go on over family farm tax despite UK government’s ‘dismissive attitude’

Fight will go on over family farm tax despite UK government’s ‘dismissive attitude’

19 February 2025

A farming union leader has accused UK government representatives of choosing to “stick their heads in the sand” over changes to inheritance tax.


Caithness campaign group in ‘apocalyptic wasteland’ warning over pylons

19 February 2025
Caithness campaign group in ‘apocalyptic wasteland’ warning over pylons

Caithness campaign group in ‘apocalyptic wasteland’ warning over pylons

19 February 2025

Campaigners have claimed that parts of Caithness and Sutherland will resemble “an apocalyptic wasteland” if plans for a new line of pylons go ahead.


Pentland United set for 24-hour running challenge in aid of Sophie’s Story

16 February 2025
Pentland United set for 24-hour running challenge in aid of Sophie’s Story

Pentland United set for 24-hour running challenge in aid of Sophie’s Story

16 February 2025

Caithness amateur football champions Pentland United are preparing for a 24-hour fundraising running challenge as a Sophie’s Story fundraiser.


Seven bakers set for Caithness and Sutherland heat of Shortbread Showdown

16 February 2025
Seven bakers set for Caithness and Sutherland heat of Shortbread Showdown

Seven bakers set for Caithness and Sutherland heat of Shortbread Showdown

16 February 2025

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.


Report on £8bn wave and tidal energy potential hailed as ‘shot in the arm’

12 February 2025
Report on £8bn wave and tidal energy potential hailed as ‘shot in the arm’

Report on £8bn wave and tidal energy potential hailed as ‘shot in the arm’

12 February 2025

Wave and tidal energy developments including the MeyGen project could collectively be worth £8 billion to Scotland’s economy over the next 25 years.


Flow Country Partnership will look at ‘potential impacts’ of proposed Altnabreac turbines

12 February 2025
Flow Country Partnership will look at ‘potential impacts’ of proposed Altnabreac turbines

Flow Country Partnership will look at ‘potential impacts’ of proposed Altnabreac turbines

12 February 2025

The partnership behind the Flow Country World Heritage Site bid will weigh up the “potential impacts” of plans for a wind farm at Altnabreac.


Former council convener recalls how atomic power came to Caithness 70 years ago

11 February 2025
Former council convener recalls how atomic power came to Caithness 70 years ago

Former council convener recalls how atomic power came to Caithness 70 years ago

11 February 2025

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”.


Brora boss says Highland League move would be ‘natural progression’ for Invergordon

10 February 2025
Brora boss says Highland League move would be ‘natural progression’ for Invergordon

Brora boss says Highland League move would be ‘natural progression’ for Invergordon

10 February 2025

Invergordon’s aspirations to join the Highland League have been welcomed by Brora manager Steven Mackay, who says the move would be well supported.


Manager says Brora face ‘12 cup finals’ in bid for Highland League title

10 February 2025
Manager says Brora face ‘12 cup finals’ in bid for Highland League title

Manager says Brora face ‘12 cup finals’ in bid for Highland League title

10 February 2025

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 hits out over ‘wasted potential’ for nuclear power

07 February 2025
Far north MP hits out over ‘wasted potential’ for nuclear power

Far north MP hits out over ‘wasted potential’ for nuclear power

07 February 2025

Far north MP Jamie Stone has lamented the “wasted potential” for nuclear development in Scotland with its potential to generate high-quality jobs.


Plan for 17-turbine wind farm close to Flow Country World Heritage Site

07 February 2025
Plan for 17-turbine wind farm close to Flow Country World Heritage Site

Plan for 17-turbine wind farm close to Flow Country World Heritage Site

07 February 2025

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.


Outgoing farm union president says tax plans are ‘based on inaccurate data’

07 February 2025
Outgoing farm union president says tax plans are ‘based on inaccurate data’

Outgoing farm union president says tax plans are ‘based on inaccurate data’

07 February 2025

The UK government’s much-criticised inheritance tax plans are “based on outdated and inaccurate data”, the outgoing NFU Scotland president says.


Awareness-raising aim as Caithness and Sutherland Women’s Aid marks first 20 years

06 February 2025
Awareness-raising aim as Caithness and Sutherland Women’s Aid marks first 20 years

Awareness-raising aim as Caithness and Sutherland Women’s Aid marks first 20 years

06 February 2025

CASWA is marking its 20th anniversary by highlighting its work in support of women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.


High street closures have caused ‘erosion of a way of life’, says MP

06 February 2025
High street closures have caused ‘erosion of a way of life’, says MP

High street closures have caused ‘erosion of a way of life’, says MP

06 February 2025

The loss of many shops and services from high streets has left many Highland residents “feeling abandoned”, according to far north MP Jamie Stone.


‘The message has to get through’: Caithness farmers in show of unity over tax plans

04 February 2025
‘The message has to get through’: Caithness farmers in show of unity over tax plans

‘The message has to get through’: Caithness farmers in show of unity over tax plans

04 February 2025

“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.


‘You can see just how strong the feeling is’: MP backs farmers at John O’Groats rally

04 February 2025
‘You can see just how strong the feeling is’: MP backs farmers at John O’Groats rally

‘You can see just how strong the feeling is’: MP backs farmers at John O’Groats rally

04 February 2025

Jamie Stone has urged the UK government to recognise the impact its planned inheritance tax changes will have on rural communities and think again.


John O’Groats Trail set to be worth £1m to local economy this year

02 February 2025
John O’Groats Trail set to be worth £1m to local economy this year

John O’Groats Trail set to be worth £1m to local economy this year

02 February 2025

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.


Over £1.3m for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross arts centres in ‘momentous’ funding package

31 January 2025
Over £1.3m for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross arts centres in ‘momentous’ funding package

Over £1.3m for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross arts centres in ‘momentous’ funding package

31 January 2025

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.


Farmers’ protest over inheritance tax postponed because of storm

27 January 2025
Farmers’ protest over inheritance tax postponed because of storm

Farmers’ protest over inheritance tax postponed because of storm

27 January 2025

A protest in Caithness against controversial UK government taxation plans became an indirect victim of Storm Éowyn at the weekend.


Farmers set for rally at John O’Groats over ‘deeply flawed’ inheritance tax plans

25 January 2025
Farmers set for rally at John O’Groats over ‘deeply flawed’ inheritance tax plans

Farmers set for rally at John O’Groats over ‘deeply flawed’ inheritance tax plans

25 January 2025

Caithness farmers will this weekend send a message to the UK government to “think again” on taxation plans amid concern over the potential impact.


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