Home   Authors   Author

60-year-old cyclist who smoked 60-a-day up for LEJOGLE challenge of 1900 miles

14 June 2023
60-year-old cyclist who smoked 60-a-day up for LEJOGLE challenge of 1900 miles

60-year-old cyclist who smoked 60-a-day up for LEJOGLE challenge of 1900 miles

14 June 2023

A cyclist is hoping to achieve a Land's End to John O'Groats with return leg known as a Lejogle.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Vintage delights at John O'Groats for classic rally

13 June 2023
PICTURE SPECIAL: Vintage delights at John O'Groats for classic rally

PICTURE SPECIAL: Vintage delights at John O'Groats for classic rally

13 June 2023

The public turned out in sizeable numbers for the annual Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club rally at John O'Groats on Sunday.


New theatre show honouring the Big Yin heads to Lyth Arts Centre

03 June 2023
New theatre show honouring the Big Yin heads to Lyth Arts Centre

New theatre show honouring the Big Yin heads to Lyth Arts Centre

03 June 2023

A new production honouring one of Scotland's most beloved national treasures, Billy Connolly, is heading to Lyth Arts Centre next week.


Sixth film crew to use Dunnet Head Lighthouse and surrounding area in the last couple of years

03 June 2023
Sixth film crew to use Dunnet Head Lighthouse and surrounding area in the last couple of years

Sixth film crew to use Dunnet Head Lighthouse and surrounding area in the last couple of years

03 June 2023

The owner of the lighthouse keeper's cottages at Dunnet Head said she was delighted to host another television production crew last week.


Roll-out of new process in Sutherland to help trace missing children

30 May 2023
Roll-out of new process in Sutherland to help trace missing children

Roll-out of new process in Sutherland to help trace missing children

30 May 2023

Police Scotland is rolling out a scheme aimed at ensuring officers are better equipped to find missing children and young people earlier.


FOI reveals every speed camera in UK including most northerly mobile unit near Thurso

27 May 2023
FOI reveals every speed camera in UK including most northerly mobile unit near Thurso

FOI reveals every speed camera in UK including most northerly mobile unit near Thurso

27 May 2023

Britain's most northern speed camera, a mobile unit near Thurso, has been revealed along with 500 others operating in Scotland.


Community minded sisters seek £3000 funding for Reay youth project

25 May 2023
Community minded sisters seek £3000 funding for Reay youth project

Community minded sisters seek £3000 funding for Reay youth project

25 May 2023

Two Reay sisters involved in various community projects in their area are seeking funding to create a special garden for local children.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Rare butterfly makes timely appearance at Species on the Edge north coast launch

23 May 2023
PICTURE SPECIAL: Rare butterfly makes timely appearance at Species on the Edge north coast launch

PICTURE SPECIAL: Rare butterfly makes timely appearance at Species on the Edge north coast launch

23 May 2023

Sunny Sunday afternoon provided perfect conditions for the north coast launch of a conservation programme at Dunnet Community Forest.


3500km Knights of the Island rally hits John O'Groats but none of the team had heard of it before

23 May 2023
3500km Knights of the Island rally hits John O'Groats but none of the team had heard of it before

3500km Knights of the Island rally hits John O'Groats but none of the team had heard of it before

23 May 2023

A German vehicle rally arrived at John O'Groats but none of the drivers had heard of the iconic British location before.


Children’s Laureate visits pupils in Thurso and Dornoch

15 May 2023
Children’s Laureate visits pupils in Thurso and Dornoch

Children’s Laureate visits pupils in Thurso and Dornoch

15 May 2023

Current Waterstones Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho is this week visiting pupils at Dornoch Academy and Mount Pleasant Primary School.


Sutherland motorists warned about throwing apple cores out vehicle windows and smoking behind the wheel

14 May 2023
Sutherland motorists warned about throwing apple cores out vehicle windows and smoking behind the wheel

Sutherland motorists warned about throwing apple cores out vehicle windows and smoking behind the wheel

14 May 2023

Drivers could even face disqualification and serious penalties for smoking behind the wheel, swearing, and driving with pets.


NC500 signpost finally re-erected at Reiss – residents nightmare at an end thanks to efforts of local councillor

13 May 2023
NC500 signpost finally re-erected at Reiss – residents nightmare at an end thanks to efforts of local councillor

NC500 signpost finally re-erected at Reiss – residents nightmare at an end thanks to efforts of local councillor

13 May 2023

A collapsed road sign on the A99 at Reiss has finally been put back up after pressure from a Wick and East Caithness councillor.


CCTV footage shows horrific collapse of stone from Thurso building – owners say they are 'devastated' over incident

10 May 2023
CCTV footage shows horrific collapse of stone from Thurso building – owners say they are 'devastated' over incident

CCTV footage shows horrific collapse of stone from Thurso building – owners say they are 'devastated' over incident

10 May 2023

The couple who own a Thurso building that saw tons of sandstone blocks fall from its roof say they are devastated - but grateful that no one was hurt.


Call out for local projects and artists in Sutherland as Youth Arts Open Fund is launched

08 May 2023
Call out for local projects and artists in Sutherland as Youth Arts Open Fund is launched

Call out for local projects and artists in Sutherland as Youth Arts Open Fund is launched

08 May 2023

A new Youth Arts Open Fund has been launched with £460k available to support disadvantaged children and young people.


Far North animal rights rep says Royal Guards should go 'bear free'

06 May 2023
Far North animal rights rep says Royal Guards should go 'bear free'

Far North animal rights rep says Royal Guards should go 'bear free'

06 May 2023

A Far North animal rights activist calls for the Royal Guards to ditch their iconic bearskin hats in favour of cruelty free versions.


Councillor thanks all involved in clearing up after Thurso masonry collapse – CCTV footage shows full parapet going down in one second

04 May 2023
Councillor thanks all involved in clearing up after Thurso masonry collapse – CCTV footage shows full parapet going down in one second

Councillor thanks all involved in clearing up after Thurso masonry collapse – CCTV footage shows full parapet going down in one second

04 May 2023

A Thurso councillor sent out thanks to all who helped make the area safe after the parapet of a building in the town centre collapsed on Monday.


Former bank building in Thurso being made safe in aftermath of partial roof collapse

02 May 2023
Former bank building in Thurso being made safe in aftermath of partial roof collapse

Former bank building in Thurso being made safe in aftermath of partial roof collapse

02 May 2023

Dangerous masonry is being removed from a building in Thurso after huge stone blocks fell from its roof in the early hours of Monday.


Stone comments on collapsing building in Thurso – 'We have to get real about our town centres'

02 May 2023
Stone comments on collapsing building in Thurso – 'We have to get real about our town centres'

Stone comments on collapsing building in Thurso – 'We have to get real about our town centres'

02 May 2023

After tons of masonry fell from a building in Thurso today, Jamie Stone commented on it as a symbol of town centre decline.


PICTURES: Police cordon off Thurso town centre after huge collapse of stone from former Clydesdale Bank roof

01 May 2023
PICTURES: Police cordon off Thurso town centre after huge collapse of stone from former Clydesdale Bank roof

PICTURES: Police cordon off Thurso town centre after huge collapse of stone from former Clydesdale Bank roof

01 May 2023

A police cordon has been set up around Traill Street in Thurso after tons of sandstone blocks fell from the parapet of a building.


Edward Mountain condemns rewilding charities over 'the Lynx effect'

27 April 2023
Edward Mountain condemns rewilding charities over 'the Lynx effect'

Edward Mountain condemns rewilding charities over 'the Lynx effect'

27 April 2023

It comes amid calls to reintroduce the Eurasian Lynx to the Highlands after half a millenium of extinction.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More