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Lego gifts for retiring Wick-based education leader who built a firm foundation in far north

28 September 2023
Lego gifts for retiring Wick-based education leader who built a firm foundation in far north

Lego gifts for retiring Wick-based education leader who built a firm foundation in far north

28 September 2023

A Wick-based education leader who used Lego to help young people’s development has got plenty to keep him busy in his retirement...


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Ousdale Broch path is like stepping back in time

27 September 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Ousdale Broch path is like stepping back in time

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Ousdale Broch path is like stepping back in time

27 September 2023

John Davidson explores the short walk to Caithness’s best-preserved Iron Age broch just north of the Ord


North-west reporter becomes an award-winner – at just 17

25 September 2023
North-west reporter becomes an award-winner – at just 17

North-west reporter becomes an award-winner – at just 17

25 September 2023

A young Highland journalist has won a national award for highlighting the plight of displaced care home residents in her home town of Ullapool.


Check for deer stalking advice and help reduce overgrazing in Highlands

22 September 2023
Check for deer stalking advice and help reduce overgrazing in Highlands

Check for deer stalking advice and help reduce overgrazing in Highlands

22 September 2023

Hill walkers and others who access the mountains across the Highlands are being asked to check for deer stalking activity during a key period.


Community rallies round to give Portskerra shopkeeper a well-deserved send-off

21 September 2023
Community rallies round to give Portskerra shopkeeper a well-deserved send-off

Community rallies round to give Portskerra shopkeeper a well-deserved send-off

21 September 2023

A north coast shopkeeper who served the community his whole life has been given a well-deserved send-off after his retirement earlier this year.


Schools across Highlands to be closed for THREE days next week for strike action

20 September 2023
Schools across Highlands to be closed for THREE days next week for strike action

Schools across Highlands to be closed for THREE days next week for strike action

20 September 2023

Parents have been told that schools will be closed to pupils for three days next week as non-teaching staff take strike action over pay.


Don’t miss – Doors Open Days in Caithness and Sutherland

16 September 2023
Don’t miss – Doors Open Days in Caithness and Sutherland

Don’t miss – Doors Open Days in Caithness and Sutherland

16 September 2023

Venues across Caithness and Sutherland will open their doors this weekend to give the public a chance to experience the area’s heritage.


Petition plea to save Scottish SPCA's Caithness and Sutherland Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre

15 September 2023
Petition plea to save Scottish SPCA's Caithness and Sutherland Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre

Petition plea to save Scottish SPCA's Caithness and Sutherland Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre

15 September 2023

A former volunteer says there are significant concerns about animal welfare after a charity announced it was to close its far north rescue centre.


White-tailed eagle chick fledges in Caithness for first time in a century

13 September 2023
White-tailed eagle chick fledges in Caithness for first time in a century

White-tailed eagle chick fledges in Caithness for first time in a century

13 September 2023

A pair of white-tailed eagles has successfully bred in Caithness for the first time in 100 years.


Could you spare time to help children in Caithness and Sutherland?

12 September 2023
Could you spare time to help children in Caithness and Sutherland?

Could you spare time to help children in Caithness and Sutherland?

12 September 2023

An information evening in Thurso next week will give potential children’s hearings panel volunteers an insight into the service.


Royal visit to take place this week in Thurso to mark UHI college merger

11 September 2023
Royal visit to take place this week in Thurso to mark UHI college merger

Royal visit to take place this week in Thurso to mark UHI college merger

11 September 2023

Princess Anne will be in Thurso on Friday as a week-long series of activities to celebrate the merger of three UHI colleges culminates.


Strong entries ahead of Caithness three-day sheep fair at Quoybrae

11 September 2023
Strong entries ahead of Caithness three-day sheep fair at Quoybrae

Strong entries ahead of Caithness three-day sheep fair at Quoybrae

11 September 2023

The annual three-day sheep fair hosted by Aberdeen and Northern Marts will be held at Caithness Livestock Centre, Quoybrae, from Thursday to Saturday.


Crofters in Caithness and Sutherland aim to share knowledge on farming for nature

10 September 2023
Crofters in Caithness and Sutherland aim to share knowledge on farming for nature

Crofters in Caithness and Sutherland aim to share knowledge on farming for nature

10 September 2023

The Scottish Crofting Federation has joined a funded partnership that is working to facilitate knowledge-exchange on nature-friendly practices.


Turbine manufacturing facility mooted for far north as MeyGen wins fresh contracts

10 September 2023
Turbine manufacturing facility mooted for far north as MeyGen wins fresh contracts

Turbine manufacturing facility mooted for far north as MeyGen wins fresh contracts

10 September 2023

A world-leading tidal energy firm operating in the Pentland Firth will develop the most powerful tidal turbines ever built after securing a new deal.


Volunteers dig in to help conserve rare bumblebee at Sibster forest

06 September 2023
Volunteers dig in to help conserve rare bumblebee at Sibster forest

Volunteers dig in to help conserve rare bumblebee at Sibster forest

06 September 2023

A Caithness volunteer group has joined forces with forestry staff in the far north to help boost numbers of a rare species of bee.


'Outstanding quality' at Quoybrae anniversary sale

06 September 2023
'Outstanding quality' at Quoybrae anniversary sale

'Outstanding quality' at Quoybrae anniversary sale

06 September 2023

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 913 store cattle at their anniversary show and sale.


Flow Country inspectors set to make recommendation to Unesco on World Heritage bid after visit

05 September 2023
Flow Country inspectors set to make recommendation to Unesco on World Heritage bid after visit

Flow Country inspectors set to make recommendation to Unesco on World Heritage bid after visit

05 September 2023

The Flow Country of Caithness and Sutherland is a step closer to being regarded as a world-recognised natural wonder.


Green MSP for Highlands says child payment is making a ‘vital difference’ to families

05 September 2023
Green MSP for Highlands says child payment is making a ‘vital difference’ to families

Green MSP for Highlands says child payment is making a ‘vital difference’ to families

05 September 2023

A Highland Green MSP has claimed that one of the party’s key commitments in the deal with the SNP shows it is making a positive impact.


Call to become 'voice of your community' – your chance to join Sutherland community councils

04 September 2023
Call to become 'voice of your community' – your chance to join Sutherland community councils

Call to become 'voice of your community' – your chance to join Sutherland community councils

04 September 2023

Nominations have opened for people wishing to seek election to their local community council.


Record sale of feeding ewes and rams at Caithness mart

30 August 2023
Record sale of feeding ewes and rams at Caithness mart

Record sale of feeding ewes and rams at Caithness mart

30 August 2023

Caithness, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 3887 prime sheep, store sheep and feeding ewes & rams.


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