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Call for new directors at Caithness and North Sutherland Fund

27 March 2023
Call for new directors at Caithness and North Sutherland Fund

Call for new directors at Caithness and North Sutherland Fund

27 March 2023

The new chairwoman of the Caithness and North Sutherland Fund is looking to fill two vacancies with a passion for the area on its board of directors.


Call for farmers to help count up country's adder population

26 March 2023
Call for farmers to help count up country's adder population

Call for farmers to help count up country's adder population

26 March 2023

Farmers are being urged to take part in a nationwide survey that seeks to better understand how Scotland’s adder population is faring.


DAVID RICHARDSON: Time for Scottish Government to start listening to businesses across the Highlands and Islands

25 March 2023
DAVID RICHARDSON: Time for Scottish Government to start listening to businesses across the Highlands and Islands

DAVID RICHARDSON: Time for Scottish Government to start listening to businesses across the Highlands and Islands

25 March 2023

Business Comment by David Richardson, regional development manager at the Federation of Small Businesses


Nowhere to hide – warning to child abusers after Highland man jailed for rape and sex assaults on girls as young as four

24 March 2023
Nowhere to hide – warning to child abusers after Highland man jailed for rape and sex assaults on girls as young as four

Nowhere to hide – warning to child abusers after Highland man jailed for rape and sex assaults on girls as young as four

24 March 2023

Former fightfighter Gary Campbell was jailed on Friday for the 'art and part' rape and sexual abuse of girls as young as four in the Philippines.


Stand-off at Altnabreac as Network Rail staff blocked from accessing railway

23 March 2023
Stand-off at Altnabreac as Network Rail staff blocked from accessing railway

Stand-off at Altnabreac as Network Rail staff blocked from accessing railway

23 March 2023

A stand-off close to a remote railway station in Caithness on Wednesday saw Network Rail workers blocked from accessing the railway line at Altnabreac


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Time to replace Raigmore with brand new Highland hospital

22 March 2023
EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Time to replace Raigmore with brand new Highland hospital

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Time to replace Raigmore with brand new Highland hospital

22 March 2023

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain


Chance of a lifetime for adventure on the high seas

21 March 2023
Chance of a lifetime for adventure on the high seas

Chance of a lifetime for adventure on the high seas

21 March 2023

Young people in Caithness and north Sutherland are being offered the chance to have an experience of a lifetime by taking part in the Tall Ships Race.


New management for £4m Caithness and North Sutherland Fund

21 March 2023
New management for £4m Caithness and North Sutherland Fund

New management for £4m Caithness and North Sutherland Fund

21 March 2023

A £4 million fund to boost regeneration in Caithness and north Sutherland has appointed a new administrator to look after the fund.


PICTURES: Ploughing a lone furrow in Watten contest

20 March 2023
PICTURES: Ploughing a lone furrow in Watten contest

PICTURES: Ploughing a lone furrow in Watten contest

20 March 2023

The North and West Caithness Ploughing Association held its 32nd annual ploughing match at Cromiequoy Farm, Watten, by permission of Jim Macdonald.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Step into the past at Whaligoe and Cairn O’Get

19 March 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Step into the past at Whaligoe and Cairn O’Get

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Step into the past at Whaligoe and Cairn O’Get

19 March 2023

A short but dramatic walk has John Davidson pondering the changing landscape of life in the far north


How the SNP leadership hopefuls would ensure north Highlands is not forgotten

18 March 2023
How the SNP leadership hopefuls would ensure north Highlands is not forgotten

How the SNP leadership hopefuls would ensure north Highlands is not forgotten

18 March 2023

Trudy Morris of the Caithness Chamber of Commerce quizzed the three candidates vying for the top job in Scottish politics on sidelining the far north.


SNP candidates lighten tone in cross-examination

18 March 2023
SNP candidates lighten tone in cross-examination

SNP candidates lighten tone in cross-examination

18 March 2023

The SNP leadership hopefuls were given an opportunity to cross-examine each of the other prospective leaders at Friday's Highland debate


Green light for nuclear manufacturing at freeport

17 March 2023
Green light for nuclear manufacturing at freeport

Green light for nuclear manufacturing at freeport

17 March 2023

Campaigners have criticised the Scottish Government for leaving the door open to manufacturing new nuclear power plants in the Highlands.


Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards to celebrate tourism sector's successes

16 March 2023
Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards to celebrate tourism sector's successes

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards to celebrate tourism sector's successes

16 March 2023

The Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards, which launches this week, celebrates the best tourism businesses in the Highlands.


'Safe space' art club for LGBTQ+ young people set to launch

14 March 2023
'Safe space' art club for LGBTQ+ young people set to launch

'Safe space' art club for LGBTQ+ young people set to launch

14 March 2023

An art club for LGBTQ+ young people aged 13-19 living in Caithness and north Sutherland is set to get under way this week.


Youth hostel at the foot of Ben Nevis makes perfect space for outdoor adventures

12 March 2023
Youth hostel at the foot of Ben Nevis makes perfect space for outdoor adventures

Youth hostel at the foot of Ben Nevis makes perfect space for outdoor adventures

12 March 2023

Lochaber prides itself as the Outdoor Capital of the UK. John Davidson headed to Glen Nevis for a short stay at the five-star youth hostel


Young citizen award will highlight the best of Sutherland's communities

12 March 2023
Young citizen award will highlight the best of Sutherland's communities

Young citizen award will highlight the best of Sutherland's communities

12 March 2023

Young people often make a quiet contribution to their communities and an award is aiming to highlight the good work and deeds of local youngsters.


Franci looks for team effort on Sutherland cycle fundraiser

10 March 2023
Franci looks for team effort on Sutherland cycle fundraiser

Franci looks for team effort on Sutherland cycle fundraiser

10 March 2023

A Lochinver woman is aiming to complete a loop of Sutherland on her bike later this month to raise cash for two local teams she is involved with.


Consultation on merger of UHI colleges launches

07 March 2023
Consultation on merger of UHI colleges launches

Consultation on merger of UHI colleges launches

07 March 2023

A formal consultation into the merger of three UHI colleges across the north has been launched.


Plea to decide on future use of Dounreay site post-decommissioning

06 March 2023
Plea to decide on future use of Dounreay site post-decommissioning

Plea to decide on future use of Dounreay site post-decommissioning

06 March 2023

Highland Council is being urged to firm up what uses it foresees being made of Dounreay after it has been decommissioned.


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