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Maree Todd urged to push for funding amid fears parts of north A9 'could be lost'

13 October 2023
Maree Todd urged to push for funding amid fears parts of north A9 'could be lost'

Maree Todd urged to push for funding amid fears parts of north A9 'could be lost'

13 October 2023

North MSP Maree Todd is being urged by councillors to "take the lead" in pushing for funds to upgrade sections of the A9 in Sutherland and Caithness.


Wick Young Fiddlers raise thousands for lifeboat service

12 October 2023
Wick Young Fiddlers raise thousands for lifeboat service

Wick Young Fiddlers raise thousands for lifeboat service

12 October 2023

A group of young musicians raised more than £2800 for the RNLI by giving quayside performances in Wick and Helmsdale.


It's six in a row for North Shore Surf Club at Gathering of the Clans

12 October 2023
It's six in a row for North Shore Surf Club at Gathering of the Clans

It's six in a row for North Shore Surf Club at Gathering of the Clans

12 October 2023

Far north surfers have continued their dominance of Scotland's inter-club championship at a two-day competition held at Pease Bay, near Dunbar.


Webinars offer opportunity to talk tourism in Caithness and Sutherland

11 October 2023
Webinars offer opportunity to talk tourism in Caithness and Sutherland

Webinars offer opportunity to talk tourism in Caithness and Sutherland

11 October 2023

Businesses and communities in Caithness and Sutherland are being invited to take part in a series of Talking Tourism webinars over autumn and winter.


Webinars offer opportunity to talk tourism in Caithness and Sutherland

11 October 2023
Webinars offer opportunity to talk tourism in Caithness and Sutherland

Webinars offer opportunity to talk tourism in Caithness and Sutherland

11 October 2023

Businesses and communities in Caithness and Sutherland are being invited to take part in a series of Talking Tourism webinars over autumn and winter.


Far north community councillor asks: 'Why was A9 shut for so long?'

04 October 2023
Far north community councillor asks: 'Why was A9 shut for so long?'

Far north community councillor asks: 'Why was A9 shut for so long?'

04 October 2023

Community councillors in Wick want to know why the "lifeline" A9 had to remain closed for so long after Saturday's serious accident near Dunrobin.


Highland communities 'under siege' over 400kV power line plans

04 October 2023
Highland communities 'under siege' over 400kV power line plans

Highland communities 'under siege' over 400kV power line plans

04 October 2023

Rural communities feel "under siege" over the plans for a major power line and new substations in the Highlands, campaigners have warned.


Wind farm off north coast hailed as 'major economic opportunity'

29 September 2023
Wind farm off north coast hailed as 'major economic opportunity'

Wind farm off north coast hailed as 'major economic opportunity'

29 September 2023

Seabed survey work has been completed for the proposed West of Orkney Windfarm, which will be bigger than the Beatrice development if it goes ahead.


Power line across Highlands 'will support thousands of skilled jobs'

29 September 2023
Power line across Highlands 'will support thousands of skilled jobs'

Power line across Highlands 'will support thousands of skilled jobs'

29 September 2023

A 400kV line between Caithness and Inverness-shire is part of a major upgrade that will bring "significant economic growth", SSEN Transmission says.


North fiddler Karen set for October tour after launch of brain bleed book

28 September 2023
North fiddler Karen set for October tour after launch of brain bleed book

North fiddler Karen set for October tour after launch of brain bleed book

28 September 2023

Fiddler Karen Steven is preparing for an October tour that will include appearances in Aberdeen and Inverness as well as Caithness and Sutherland.


Golspie minister features in documentary to be premiered next week

21 September 2023
Golspie minister features in documentary to be premiered next week

Golspie minister features in documentary to be premiered next week

21 September 2023

A documentary about Old St Peter’s Kirk in Thurso, by local film-maker Darren Manson, will have its premiere at the Merlin Cinema on September 26.


Consultation begins on measures to tackle shipping fraud

17 September 2023
Consultation begins on measures to tackle shipping fraud

Consultation begins on measures to tackle shipping fraud

17 September 2023

Moves to prevent shipping fraud have been put forward by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to help enforce security and safety at sea.


Lamb prices holding firm, says Quality Meat Scotland

16 September 2023
Lamb prices holding firm, says Quality Meat Scotland

Lamb prices holding firm, says Quality Meat Scotland

16 September 2023

Lamb prices have been holding firm as the industry moves into autumn, according to Quality Meat Scotland, the country's red meat promotional body.


Dounreay end date that proved to be unachievable

15 September 2023
Dounreay end date that proved to be unachievable

Dounreay end date that proved to be unachievable

15 September 2023

The target date for Dounreay clean-up made 11 years ago has not been met.


Far north MP hails farming as 'backbone of the rural economy'

14 September 2023
Far north MP hails farming as 'backbone of the rural economy'

Far north MP hails farming as 'backbone of the rural economy'

14 September 2023

Local MP Jamie Stone has described farming as "the backbone of the rural economy" and pledged to keep campaigning for a fairer deal for agriculture.


Keiss Estate goes on market for £1.8 million

12 September 2023
Keiss Estate goes on market for £1.8 million

Keiss Estate goes on market for £1.8 million

12 September 2023

Keiss Estate, including the 18th-century Keiss Castle, is on the market with an asking price of £1.8 million.


PICTURES: Callum Beattie hailed 'star of the show' at third Tunes By the Dunes

11 September 2023
PICTURES: Callum Beattie hailed 'star of the show' at third Tunes By the Dunes

PICTURES: Callum Beattie hailed 'star of the show' at third Tunes By the Dunes

11 September 2023

Singer/songwriter Callum Beattie was hailed as "the absolute star of the show" at the third Tunes By the Dunes in glorious weather at the weekend.


Final year for John O'Groats Ferries unless 'last-minute bidder' comes forward

27 August 2023
Final year for John O'Groats Ferries unless 'last-minute bidder' comes forward

Final year for John O'Groats Ferries unless 'last-minute bidder' comes forward

27 August 2023

It looks increasingly likely that the 2023 season will be the last for John O'Groats Ferries – unless an eleventh-hour bidder emerges.


Venture North urging communities and businesses to have their say on tourist levy

26 August 2023
Venture North urging communities and businesses to have their say on tourist levy

Venture North urging communities and businesses to have their say on tourist levy

26 August 2023

Communities and businesses in the far north are being urged to have their say on the proposals for Scotland's so-called tourist tax.


Sixteen venues in far north to open their doors for weekend of 'living heritage'

23 August 2023
Sixteen venues in far north to open their doors for weekend of 'living heritage'

Sixteen venues in far north to open their doors for weekend of 'living heritage'

23 August 2023

Sixteen venues in Caithness and Sutherland will be taking part in next month's Doors Open Days festival, the theme being "living heritage" this year.


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