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UPDATE: Road reopens at Scrabster after landslide cleared

28 December 2023
UPDATE: Road reopens at Scrabster after landslide cleared

UPDATE: Road reopens at Scrabster after landslide cleared

28 December 2023

A landslide that closed the A9 overnight at Scrabster has been cleared in the early hours of Thursday morning.


UPDATE: Road reopens at Scrabster after landslide cleared

28 December 2023
UPDATE: Road reopens at Scrabster after landslide cleared

UPDATE: Road reopens at Scrabster after landslide cleared

28 December 2023

A landslide that closed the A9 overnight at Scrabster has been cleared in the early hours of Thursday morning.


A9 closed overnight at Scrabster after landslide

28 December 2023
A9 closed overnight at Scrabster after landslide

A9 closed overnight at Scrabster after landslide

28 December 2023

The A9 will remain closed overnight at Scrabster after a landslide spread across the road leading to the ferry terminal and harbour.


Coul Links: More than 1000 people urge ministers to call in golf course approval

26 December 2023
Coul Links: More than 1000 people urge ministers to call in golf course approval

Coul Links: More than 1000 people urge ministers to call in golf course approval

26 December 2023

More than 1000 people have urged Scottish Government ministers to call in a decision by Highland Council to approve a controversial golf course.


10 apprentices employed in far north in 2023 thanks to Caithness Business Support Fund

26 December 2023
10 apprentices employed in far north in 2023 thanks to Caithness Business Support Fund

10 apprentices employed in far north in 2023 thanks to Caithness Business Support Fund

26 December 2023

A total of 20 local apprentices have been hired in Caithness and north Sutherland thanks to the support of a fund which aims to boost employment.


Farmers, crofters and land managers encouraged to join the 2024 Big Farmland Bird Count

26 December 2023
Farmers, crofters and land managers encouraged to join the 2024 Big Farmland Bird Count

Farmers, crofters and land managers encouraged to join the 2024 Big Farmland Bird Count

26 December 2023

People living and working in rural areas including Caithness are being encouraged to join the Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC) next year.


PICTURES: A year of adventures with Active Outdoors in 2023

25 December 2023
PICTURES: A year of adventures with Active Outdoors in 2023

PICTURES: A year of adventures with Active Outdoors in 2023

25 December 2023

John Davidson takes a look back at some memorable trips, from family outings to big days in the mountains


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Magic of the map is more of a pull than reindeer!

23 December 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Magic of the map is more of a pull than reindeer!

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Magic of the map is more of a pull than reindeer!

23 December 2023

A Christmas visit to the reindeer is bypassed for a walk through the forest, as John Davidson lets his son take over the navigating


'Little Christmas cheer' in Budget, says Caithness business leader

21 December 2023
'Little Christmas cheer' in Budget, says Caithness business leader

'Little Christmas cheer' in Budget, says Caithness business leader

21 December 2023

Hospitality businesses in the rural north feel abandoned while their counterparts on the islands will receive 100 per cent rates relief


Rare American bird is spotted in Caithness

21 December 2023
Rare American bird is spotted in Caithness

Rare American bird is spotted in Caithness

21 December 2023

A colourful rare visitor from America – made famous in the Mary Poppins film – has landed in Caithness.


Wind warning puts paid to solstice walks at Scrabster and Stac Pollaidh

20 December 2023
Wind warning puts paid to solstice walks at Scrabster and Stac Pollaidh

Wind warning puts paid to solstice walks at Scrabster and Stac Pollaidh

20 December 2023

Two ranger-led winter solstice walks in Caithness and Sutherland have had to be cancelled due to a warning of strong winds across the north.


A9 crash appeal: Police seek dashcam footage of BMW and HGV involved in collision near Invergordon

19 December 2023
A9 crash appeal: Police seek dashcam footage of BMW and HGV involved in collision near Invergordon

A9 crash appeal: Police seek dashcam footage of BMW and HGV involved in collision near Invergordon

19 December 2023

A woman is in a critical condition and a man was left with serious injuries after a crash on the A9 near Invergordon on Tuesday.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Loch Ness run heads for the heart of darkness

16 December 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Loch Ness run heads for the heart of darkness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Loch Ness run heads for the heart of darkness

16 December 2023

John Davidson takes to the trails on South Loch Ness-side with his headtorch as the light fades for a late afternoon winter run


Warning that winter in Highland mountains leaves 'little room for error'

13 December 2023
Warning that winter in Highland mountains leaves 'little room for error'

Warning that winter in Highland mountains leaves 'little room for error'

13 December 2023

The Highlands can be transformed in winter, but people are being warned that conditions can leave little room for error in the hills.


Mileage rates for healthcare staff haven’t increased since 2011

13 December 2023
Mileage rates for healthcare staff haven’t increased since 2011

Mileage rates for healthcare staff haven’t increased since 2011

13 December 2023

Far north MP Jamie Stone says a staff mileage rate that hasn’t changed in a decade is penalising healthcare workers in rural areas.


PICTURES: North coast surf pair have 'amazing' time as Scots jump up rankings after world championships in Brazil

05 December 2023
PICTURES: North coast surf pair have 'amazing' time as Scots jump up rankings after world championships in Brazil

PICTURES: North coast surf pair have 'amazing' time as Scots jump up rankings after world championships in Brazil

05 December 2023

North coast surfer Craig Mclachlan helped his Scottish junior teammates climb off the bottom of the world rankings after competing in Rio de Janeiro.


NHS 24 urges people to prepare for when winter bugs bite

02 December 2023
NHS 24 urges people to prepare for when winter bugs bite

NHS 24 urges people to prepare for when winter bugs bite

02 December 2023

People are being reminded to plan ahead for any winter bugs that might strike during a busy time of year for the NHS.


Active Outdoors events list for 2024

01 December 2023
Active Outdoors events list for 2024

Active Outdoors events list for 2024

01 December 2023

See what's on in 2024 with the Active Outdoors events list covering much of the Highlands and Islands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.


Final call for entries ahead of next week's Caithness Christmas show at Quoybrae

27 November 2023
Final call for entries ahead of next week's Caithness Christmas show at Quoybrae

Final call for entries ahead of next week's Caithness Christmas show at Quoybrae

27 November 2023

Exhibitors are being encouraged to get their entries in for next week's annual Caithness Christmas show and sale at the Quoybrae auction mart.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Looking into the abyss at Evanton's Black Rock Gorge and community wood

26 November 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Looking into the abyss at Evanton's Black Rock Gorge and community wood

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Looking into the abyss at Evanton's Black Rock Gorge and community wood

26 November 2023

John Davidson visits the community woodland in Evanton and takes a walk to visit the dramatic Black Rock Gorge


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