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Head coach proud of Scotland's junior surfers at world championships in Rio

30 November 2023
Head coach proud of Scotland's junior surfers at world championships in Rio

Head coach proud of Scotland's junior surfers at world championships in Rio

30 November 2023

Head coach Craig Sutherland says he is proud of the way Scotland's top young surfers have been competing in the world junior championships in Brazil.


Head coach proud of Scotland's junior surfers at world championships in Rio

29 November 2023
Head coach proud of Scotland's junior surfers at world championships in Rio

Head coach proud of Scotland's junior surfers at world championships in Rio

29 November 2023

Head coach Craig Sutherland says he is proud of the way Scotland's top young surfers have been competing in the world junior championships in Brazil.


Far north teenager says 'surf is fab' ahead of world junior championships in Brazil

23 November 2023
Far north teenager says 'surf is fab' ahead of world junior championships in Brazil

Far north teenager says 'surf is fab' ahead of world junior championships in Brazil

23 November 2023

Olivia Mackay (16) says she and her Scotland team-mates are having "an amazing time" in Brazil ahead of the World Junior Surfing Championships.


Sutherland teenager says 'surf is fab' ahead of world junior championships in Brazil

23 November 2023
Sutherland teenager says 'surf is fab' ahead of world junior championships in Brazil

Sutherland teenager says 'surf is fab' ahead of world junior championships in Brazil

23 November 2023

Olivia Mackay (16) says she and her Scotland team-mates are having "an amazing time" in Brazil ahead of the World Junior Surfing Championships.


Pentland wind farm scholarships for school leavers from far north

22 November 2023
Pentland wind farm scholarships for school leavers from far north

Pentland wind farm scholarships for school leavers from far north

22 November 2023

Five school leavers from Caithness and north Sutherland have been awarded scholarships from the Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm.


Far north MSP gets assurance from transport minister on A9 improvements

16 November 2023
Far north MSP gets assurance from transport minister on A9 improvements

Far north MSP gets assurance from transport minister on A9 improvements

16 November 2023

Maree Todd has been assured that "substantial investment and resources" are going towards safety improvements on the northern section of the A9.


PICTURES: Taste North food and drink festival attracts over 1700 visitors

06 November 2023
PICTURES: Taste North food and drink festival attracts over 1700 visitors

PICTURES: Taste North food and drink festival attracts over 1700 visitors

06 November 2023

Exhibitors at Taste North 2023 were delighted with the success of the food and drink event, with comments ranging from "amazing" to "best one ever".


Offers over £500,000 sought for former North Lands Creative base

04 November 2023
Offers over £500,000 sought for former North Lands Creative base

Offers over £500,000 sought for former North Lands Creative base

04 November 2023

Lybster's former creative glass studio is on the market for offers over £500,000, with prospective buyers being told there is development potential.


More than 40 exhibitors confirmed for Taste North food and drink event

01 November 2023
More than 40 exhibitors confirmed for Taste North food and drink event

More than 40 exhibitors confirmed for Taste North food and drink event

01 November 2023

Food and drink demonstrations, an exhibitor marketplace and fun family activities will be among the highlights at Sunday’s Taste North festival.


New name for Dounreay after Magnox rebranding

01 November 2023
New name for Dounreay after Magnox rebranding

New name for Dounreay after Magnox rebranding

01 November 2023

Dounreay has undergone a change of name while emphasising that the focus at the site will remain on "safe, secure and sustainable" decommissioning.


More than 40 exhibitors confirmed for Taste North food and drink event

01 November 2023
More than 40 exhibitors confirmed for Taste North food and drink event

More than 40 exhibitors confirmed for Taste North food and drink event

01 November 2023

Food and drink demonstrations, an exhibitor marketplace and fun family activities will be among the highlights at Sunday’s Taste North festival.


Jamie Stone highlights need for 'proper support' on MS

30 October 2023
Jamie Stone highlights need for 'proper support' on MS

Jamie Stone highlights need for 'proper support' on MS

30 October 2023

Far north MP Jamie Stone has highlighted the need for people living with multiple sclerosis to be "properly supported" by their government.


Views being sought on human rights issues across Highlands and Islands

30 October 2023
Views being sought on human rights issues across Highlands and Islands

Views being sought on human rights issues across Highlands and Islands

30 October 2023

Efforts are under way to find out how human rights are being affected across the Highlands and Islands on a range of issues.


Jamie Stone seeks support for seed potato farmers amid flooding fears

19 October 2023
Jamie Stone seeks support for seed potato farmers amid flooding fears

Jamie Stone seeks support for seed potato farmers amid flooding fears

19 October 2023

Far north MP Jamie Stone says he is greatly concerned that floods could have a detrimental effect on Scotland's important seed potato stock.


Bakers urged to showcase their talents in Taste North Challenge

17 October 2023
Bakers urged to showcase their talents in Taste North Challenge

Bakers urged to showcase their talents in Taste North Challenge

17 October 2023

Keen bakers of all ages are being invited to compete in the 2023 Taste North Challenge, part of the far north's annual food and drink festival.


MP accused of 'seriously underestimating' strength of feeling on Balmore

13 October 2023
MP accused of 'seriously underestimating' strength of feeling on Balmore

MP accused of 'seriously underestimating' strength of feeling on Balmore

13 October 2023

Campaigners claim thousands of people will be disappointed by Jamie Stone's remarks following a meeting he had with two senior Scottish SPCA figures.


Plan to reduce number of turbines at floating wind farm off Caithness coast

13 October 2023
Plan to reduce number of turbines at floating wind farm off Caithness coast

Plan to reduce number of turbines at floating wind farm off Caithness coast

13 October 2023

Developers of a floating wind farm off the north coast intend to reduce the number of turbines while maintaining the project's 100MW capacity.


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.


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