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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.


Plea to rethink closure of Caithness animal rescue centre

29 August 2023
Plea to rethink closure of Caithness animal rescue centre

Plea to rethink closure of Caithness animal rescue centre

29 August 2023

A Caithness councillor is calling on an animal rescue charity to rethink its "shocking" decision to close its far north centre near Dounreay.


Caithness and Sutherland food and drink firms 'barnstorming' on a global level

26 August 2023
Caithness and Sutherland food and drink firms 'barnstorming' on a global level

Caithness and Sutherland food and drink firms 'barnstorming' on a global level

26 August 2023

Three Caithness and Sutherland businesses have been shortlisted in the Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards after a record number of entries.


Visiting restricted at Caithness General Hospital due to Covid

25 August 2023
Visiting restricted at Caithness General Hospital due to Covid

Visiting restricted at Caithness General Hospital due to Covid

25 August 2023

Visitors to the Rosebank and Bignold wards at Caithness General Hospital have been restricted due to Covid within the hospital.


'No excuse' to use snares to kill wildlife, says Highland MSP

24 August 2023
'No excuse' to use snares to kill wildlife, says Highland MSP

'No excuse' to use snares to kill wildlife, says Highland MSP

24 August 2023

'Trapping animals in snares is cruel, barbaric and needs to end'


Should snares be banned? Scottish Government launches consultation on 'inhumane' traps

24 August 2023
Should snares be banned? Scottish Government launches consultation on 'inhumane' traps

Should snares be banned? Scottish Government launches consultation on 'inhumane' traps

24 August 2023

A complete ban on snare traps is being proposed as part of a Scottish Government consultation on wildlife management.


Caithness and Sutherland peatlands protected area extended after conifers removed

22 August 2023
Caithness and Sutherland peatlands protected area extended after conifers removed

Caithness and Sutherland peatlands protected area extended after conifers removed

22 August 2023

Areas where conifers were planted in the Flow Country have been restored and made part of an internationally important protected zone.


Distinctive blue Top Up Taps are helping cut down waste

20 August 2023
Distinctive blue Top Up Taps are helping cut down waste

Distinctive blue Top Up Taps are helping cut down waste

20 August 2023

A network of hi-tech public water taps has helped Scotland save the equivalent of five million plastic bottles, according to Scottish Water.


Crofting Commission to 'streamline' application procedures

20 August 2023
Crofting Commission to 'streamline' application procedures

Crofting Commission to 'streamline' application procedures

20 August 2023

The Crofting Commission has announced new procedures for the processing of applications, which will come into effect from September 1.


Still time for children to complete reading challenge after fun summer activities at Highland libraries

20 August 2023
Still time for children to complete reading challenge after fun summer activities at Highland libraries

Still time for children to complete reading challenge after fun summer activities at Highland libraries

20 August 2023

Families around the Highlands have been enjoying a range of activities put on over the summer holidays thanks to their local libraries.


Former abattoir at Berriedale to become holiday home on Welbeck Estate

19 August 2023
Former abattoir at Berriedale to become holiday home on Welbeck Estate

Former abattoir at Berriedale to become holiday home on Welbeck Estate

19 August 2023

A former abattoir on a Caithness estate is to be turned into holiday accommodation after permission for the development was approved.


Pet of the week – can you give Scottie a new home?

19 August 2023
Pet of the week – can you give Scottie a new home?

Pet of the week – can you give Scottie a new home?

19 August 2023

Scottie is a handsome Jack Russell terrier cross looking for his forever family.


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