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Love is in the fresh air – embracing the outdoors is most attractive quality

14 February 2024
Love is in the fresh air – embracing the outdoors is most attractive quality

Love is in the fresh air – embracing the outdoors is most attractive quality

14 February 2024

A love of the outdoors is one of the most attractive qualities in a potential partner for people in the Highlands and Islands, according to research.


Protected goose dumped beside River Thurso was shot and decapitated

11 February 2024
Protected goose dumped beside River Thurso was shot and decapitated

Protected goose dumped beside River Thurso was shot and decapitated

11 February 2024

A decapitated goose was shot and dumped on the banks of the River Thurso in a plastic bag, police have said.


Rail group hopes for action to improve Far North Line after meeting with new transport secretary

10 February 2024
Rail group hopes for action to improve Far North Line after meeting with new transport secretary

Rail group hopes for action to improve Far North Line after meeting with new transport secretary

10 February 2024

Rail campaigners are hoping that improvements to the Far North Line can start before the end of the year after a "friendly and constructive meeting".


Plea to inspire young people as part of Hostelling Scotland team

08 February 2024
Plea to inspire young people as part of Hostelling Scotland team

Plea to inspire young people as part of Hostelling Scotland team

08 February 2024

Scotland's leading youth hostel organisation is looking for new board members who can inspire young people to experience the country at its best.


STONE'S SCOOP: Anas Sarwar shares his 'secret space' at Holyrood

04 February 2024
STONE'S SCOOP: Anas Sarwar shares his 'secret space' at Holyrood

STONE'S SCOOP: Anas Sarwar shares his 'secret space' at Holyrood

04 February 2024

Far north MP Jamie Stone speaks to the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar about Holyrood and Westminster, his inspirations and how he blows off steam


Community links 'more important than profit' to Highland businesses, HIE report finds

31 January 2024
Community links 'more important than profit' to Highland businesses, HIE report finds

Community links 'more important than profit' to Highland businesses, HIE report finds

31 January 2024

Most businesses in the Highlands consider their links with the local community as either equal to or more important than their profitable growth.


CAITHNESS CHAMBER: Investing in young workforce supports the whole north Highland region

27 January 2024
CAITHNESS CHAMBER: Investing in young workforce supports the whole north Highland region

CAITHNESS CHAMBER: Investing in young workforce supports the whole north Highland region

27 January 2024

Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, welcomes the 'promising sign' that businesses are dedicated to the far north


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Explore the forest trails where Strathpuffer bikers have a blast

21 January 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Explore the forest trails where Strathpuffer bikers have a blast

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Explore the forest trails where Strathpuffer bikers have a blast

21 January 2024

John Davidson enjoys some rare winter sunshine on a family walk in a popular Highland forest


Broch builders delighted at 'overwhelmingly positive' reaction to Caithness site

09 January 2024
Broch builders delighted at 'overwhelmingly positive' reaction to Caithness site

Broch builders delighted at 'overwhelmingly positive' reaction to Caithness site

09 January 2024

An “overwhelmingly positive” response has been received by a group hoping to build the first full-scale Iron Age broch in 2000 years.


Caithness champion at Thainstone's 34th anniversary cattle sale

08 January 2024
Caithness champion at Thainstone's 34th anniversary cattle sale

Caithness champion at Thainstone's 34th anniversary cattle sale

08 January 2024

A Caithness bred Limousin cross heifer took the top prize at a new year anniversary sale at Thainstone mart in Aberdeen on Friday.


Cliff-top castle in Dunbeath is one of most popular homes on market in 2023

08 January 2024
Cliff-top castle in Dunbeath is one of most popular homes on market in 2023

Cliff-top castle in Dunbeath is one of most popular homes on market in 2023

08 January 2024

Dunbeath Castle has been listed in the top 10 most popular properties for sale in 2023 by an online estate agents.


Child Benefit payments can now be made 'within days, not weeks'

07 January 2024
Child Benefit payments can now be made 'within days, not weeks'

Child Benefit payments can now be made 'within days, not weeks'

07 January 2024

New parents can go online to claim Child Benefit payments worth over £1200 a year.


Don't underestimate dangers of button batteries, parents told

07 January 2024
Don't underestimate dangers of button batteries, parents told

Don't underestimate dangers of button batteries, parents told

07 January 2024

People are being warned about the dangers of button batteries after an influx of toys and gadgets into homes after Christmas.


John O'Groats Trail: Two major burn crossings on radar for 2024

07 January 2024
John O'Groats Trail: Two major burn crossings on radar for 2024

John O'Groats Trail: Two major burn crossings on radar for 2024

07 January 2024

The manager of the John O’Groats Trail hopes that two major obstacles on the long-distance route can be overcome in 2024.


The outdoors is best way to de-stress, National Trust for Scotland survey shows

06 January 2024
The outdoors is best way to de-stress, National Trust for Scotland survey shows

The outdoors is best way to de-stress, National Trust for Scotland survey shows

06 January 2024

Coastal walks are the most popular way to spend time outdoors in the Highlands, according to new research from the National Trust for Scotland.


Wanted: National Crime Agency in plea to track down man with links to Wick and Thurso

05 January 2024
Wanted: National Crime Agency in plea to track down man with links to Wick and Thurso

Wanted: National Crime Agency in plea to track down man with links to Wick and Thurso

05 January 2024

An appeal has been launched by to help trace a man with links to Wick and Thurso – but the public have been told not to approach him.


Memories of life on deserted island off north coast to be aired

03 January 2024
Memories of life on deserted island off north coast to be aired

Memories of life on deserted island off north coast to be aired

03 January 2024

Traditional music will help set the scene for a BBC radio programme being aired this weekend about life on a now-deserted island off the north coast.


Loch Shin swimmers raise hundreds of pounds for cancer charity

03 January 2024
Loch Shin swimmers raise hundreds of pounds for cancer charity

Loch Shin swimmers raise hundreds of pounds for cancer charity

03 January 2024

A group of outdoor swimmers at Lairg took a cool dip for a “Twixmas challenge” to raise money for children with cancer.


‘Unacceptable’ abuse on ambulance service staff as more than 300 incidents recorded over last year

02 January 2024
‘Unacceptable’ abuse on ambulance service staff as more than 300 incidents recorded over last year

‘Unacceptable’ abuse on ambulance service staff as more than 300 incidents recorded over last year

02 January 2024

More than 300 Scottish Ambulance Service staff have been physically or verbally abused in the past year according to latest statistics.


Firefighters call for help to reach those most at risk of fire

01 January 2024
Firefighters call for help to reach those most at risk of fire

Firefighters call for help to reach those most at risk of fire

01 January 2024

Firefighters want help in identifying people who may be at higher risk of suffering a fire in their home – including those over 50 who live alone.


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