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Far north vets delighted by TV award nomination

22 August 2021
Far north vets delighted by TV award nomination

Far north vets delighted by TV award nomination

22 August 2021

Stars of the hit TV show The Highland Vet, which returns to the screen tomorrow night, are delighted the programme has been nominated for an award.


Marie Todd launches Women's Health Plan

21 August 2021
Marie Todd launches Women's Health Plan

Marie Todd launches Women's Health Plan

21 August 2021

Bold plans to improve health and reduce inequalities for women in Scotland have been published today (Friday) by the Scottish Government.


Police enquiries continue into crash near Forss

09 August 2021
Police enquiries continue into crash near Forss

Police enquiries continue into crash near Forss

09 August 2021

Enquiries are continuing into a four vehicle road crash near Forss on Friday which resulted in three people being taken to hospital.


Scottish fishing industry welcome funding for vital life saving training

10 July 2021
Scottish fishing industry welcome funding for vital life saving training

Scottish fishing industry welcome funding for vital life saving training

10 July 2021

The drive to make Scotland’s fishing industry safer has had a welcome boost thanks to funding announced by the Scottish Government today (Friday).


Young rider's John O'Groats to Land's End horseback trek is in aid of environmental education

26 June 2021
Young rider's John O'Groats to Land's End horseback trek is in aid of environmental education

Young rider's John O'Groats to Land's End horseback trek is in aid of environmental education

26 June 2021

A young student, setting out on an epic horseback trek from John O'Groats next week, is looking for help while making her preparations in Caithness.


Police Scotland introduces new alert system for Highland drivers

26 June 2021
Police Scotland introduces new alert system for Highland drivers

Police Scotland introduces new alert system for Highland drivers

26 June 2021

Local drivers are being encouraged by Police Scotland to sign up to a new alert system operating within the Highland region.


The Wheelie Wheelie Big Ride to John O'Groats gets underway

22 June 2021
The Wheelie Wheelie Big Ride to John O'Groats gets underway

The Wheelie Wheelie Big Ride to John O'Groats gets underway

22 June 2021

Two competitive horse riders will be swapping to their bikes as they set out on the Wheelie Wheelie Big Ride from Land's End to John O'Groats.


Lib Dems use Carers Week to call for emergency funding to give local carers a break

07 June 2021
Lib Dems use Carers Week to call for emergency funding to give local carers a break

Lib Dems use Carers Week to call for emergency funding to give local carers a break

07 June 2021

North MP Jamie Stone is campaigning to provide emergency funding to give carers a break from dramatically increased caring responsibilities.


Far north MP Jamie Stone voices concern over 'decline' in local bus services

25 May 2021
Far north MP Jamie Stone voices concern over 'decline' in local bus services

Far north MP Jamie Stone voices concern over 'decline' in local bus services

25 May 2021

North MP Jamie Stone has voiced concern about the decline in local bus services despite a report revealing that the region has an increase in usage.


WATCH: Far north musician Brandon McPhee proves a hit on accordion app with over 50,000 views

22 May 2021
WATCH: Far north musician Brandon McPhee proves a hit on accordion app with over 50,000 views

WATCH: Far north musician Brandon McPhee proves a hit on accordion app with over 50,000 views

22 May 2021

Caithness entertainer Brandon McPhee is doing his bit to encourage more young people to take up the button accordion.


North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre lands a generous donation from Irish anglers

11 May 2021
North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre lands a generous donation from Irish anglers

North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre lands a generous donation from Irish anglers

11 May 2021

A group of anglers from Northern Ireland have given a total of £3885 to the North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre (NHCISC).


College interim principal “delighted to congratulate” staff and students

10 May 2021
College interim principal “delighted to congratulate” staff and students

College interim principal “delighted to congratulate” staff and students

10 May 2021

North Highland College UHI students and staff have been congratulated on how they have coped over the past year during challenging circumstances.


Multi-party election hustings highlight key issues for tourism in the Highlands

30 April 2021
Multi-party election hustings highlight key issues for tourism in the Highlands

Multi-party election hustings highlight key issues for tourism in the Highlands

30 April 2021

Election candidates highlighted their priorities for meeting tourism needs in the Highlands and Islands at an election hustings.


Far north candidate says SNP is committed to addressing rural health inequalities

27 April 2021
Far north candidate says SNP is committed to addressing rural health inequalities

Far north candidate says SNP is committed to addressing rural health inequalities

27 April 2021

The SNP is committed to addressing health inequalities in rural communities, says the party’s candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross.


Fundraising campaign launched by trail group following £10,000 gift

20 April 2021
Fundraising campaign launched by trail group following £10,000 gift

Fundraising campaign launched by trail group following £10,000 gift

20 April 2021

A donation has been made to the John O'Groats Trail in memory of a man who took on the route as a walk of a lifetime along with his wife.


Helmsdale man is among four new trustees appointed to John O'Groats walking trail group

16 March 2021
Helmsdale man is among four new trustees appointed to John O'Groats walking trail group

Helmsdale man is among four new trustees appointed to John O'Groats walking trail group

16 March 2021

Plans to create a world class walking route have taken a step forward for the John O'Groats Trail group with the appointment of four new trustees.


Far north distillery serves up special cocktails for Mother's Day

14 March 2021
Far north distillery serves up special cocktails for Mother's Day

Far north distillery serves up special cocktails for Mother's Day

14 March 2021

The co-founders and creators of Rock Rose Gin and Holy Grass Vodka are celebrating Mother’s Day in style.


Dounreay in potential bid to host world's first nuclear fusion power station

14 March 2021
Dounreay in potential bid to host world's first nuclear fusion power station

Dounreay in potential bid to host world's first nuclear fusion power station

14 March 2021

Highland Council is set to consider a potential bid for Dounreay to host the world's first nuclear fusion power station later this month.


Tourism strategy must be introduced rapidly to cope with visitor influx, say business leaders

10 March 2021
Tourism strategy must be introduced rapidly to cope with visitor influx, say business leaders

Tourism strategy must be introduced rapidly to cope with visitor influx, say business leaders

10 March 2021

A tourism strategy to prepare the Highlands for an influx of tourists once lockdown ends needs to be implemented rapidly, industry insiders insist.


Appeal for volunteers to help keep Scouting alive in far north

10 March 2021
Appeal for volunteers to help keep Scouting alive in far north

Appeal for volunteers to help keep Scouting alive in far north

10 March 2021

An appeal has been launched for adult supporters to come forward, ensuring the continued operation of Scouting groups in Caithness and Sutherland.


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