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Reay Garden Club's annual show promises to be colourful occasion

13 August 2023
Reay Garden Club's annual show promises to be colourful occasion

Reay Garden Club's annual show promises to be colourful occasion

13 August 2023

People in the Reay area are being encouraged to get involved with the local garden club’s annual show, which is due to take place soon.


'Competitive ringside' at Quoybrae's Caithness lamb sale

09 August 2023
'Competitive ringside' at Quoybrae's Caithness lamb sale

'Competitive ringside' at Quoybrae's Caithness lamb sale

09 August 2023

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 4314 prime and store lambs.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Wildlife wonders on woodland trail above Loch Ness

08 August 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Wildlife wonders on woodland trail above Loch Ness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Wildlife wonders on woodland trail above Loch Ness

08 August 2023

John Davidson embarks on a forest walk to a secluded lochan in the forest above Loch Ness


Sutherland youngsters set sail for adventure of a lifetime in Tall Ships Races

24 July 2023
Sutherland youngsters set sail for adventure of a lifetime in Tall Ships Races

Sutherland youngsters set sail for adventure of a lifetime in Tall Ships Races

24 July 2023

Twelve youngsters from across Caithness and Sutherland have headed off for the adventure of a lifetime to join the Tall Ships Races.


Pedestrian killed in Invershin crash named as police appeal for information

20 July 2023
Pedestrian killed in Invershin crash named as police appeal for information

Pedestrian killed in Invershin crash named as police appeal for information

20 July 2023

Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A836 near Invershin.


Highland health walk leaders needed as Paths For All charity looks for volunteers

19 July 2023
Highland health walk leaders needed as Paths For All charity looks for volunteers

Highland health walk leaders needed as Paths For All charity looks for volunteers

19 July 2023

Keen walkers across the Highlands are being urged to step up to lead health walks in the region.


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Care home funding isn't working for the Highlands

28 June 2023
EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Care home funding isn't working for the Highlands

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Care home funding isn't working for the Highlands

28 June 2023

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain


Late-night hot tub in Dunnet Bay sparks rescue call-out for Thurso lifeboat volunteers

26 June 2023
Late-night hot tub in Dunnet Bay sparks rescue call-out for Thurso lifeboat volunteers

Late-night hot tub in Dunnet Bay sparks rescue call-out for Thurso lifeboat volunteers

26 June 2023

Rescuers in Thurso were in for a surprise at their latest shout over the weekend – when a floating hot tub was spotted in Dunnet Bay.


Promise of 140 permanent jobs as Scrabster harbour gears up for offshore wind farm

23 June 2023
Promise of 140 permanent jobs as Scrabster harbour gears up for offshore wind farm

Promise of 140 permanent jobs as Scrabster harbour gears up for offshore wind farm

23 June 2023

A wind farm being planned off the north coast is expected to create 140 full-time, permanent jobs at Scrabster harbour later this decade.


People in Sutherland can share views on rural healthcare for Holyrood inquiry

16 June 2023
People in Sutherland can share views on rural healthcare for Holyrood inquiry

People in Sutherland can share views on rural healthcare for Holyrood inquiry

16 June 2023

People are being asked to share their experience of "remote and rural healthcare" with a Holyrood committee.


Talks ongoing over plans for Vulcan base to move into hands of Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

14 June 2023
Talks ongoing over plans for Vulcan base to move into hands of Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

Talks ongoing over plans for Vulcan base to move into hands of Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

14 June 2023

Discussions are continuing with moves to put the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) in charge of the clean-up of the Vulcan military base.


Historic objects open up stories for new Highland museum platform

14 June 2023
Historic objects open up stories for new Highland museum platform

Historic objects open up stories for new Highland museum platform

14 June 2023

Museums from around the Highlands have joined forces to provide a new way to learn about the rich history of the area.


Dounreay says new radioactive particle found on Sandside beach

13 June 2023
Dounreay says new radioactive particle found on Sandside beach

Dounreay says new radioactive particle found on Sandside beach

13 June 2023

Dounreay has reported that another radioactive particle has been found as part of the former nuclear plant's environmental monitoring.


Crofting Commission launches new digital platform for regulation applications

12 June 2023
Crofting Commission launches new digital platform for regulation applications

Crofting Commission launches new digital platform for regulation applications

12 June 2023

A new digital platform for crofters to access a range of applications online has been launched.


It's about more than mountains for rescue team

10 June 2023
It's about more than mountains for rescue team

It's about more than mountains for rescue team

10 June 2023

John Davidson spent a day training with Assynt Mountain Rescue Team in Lochinver and learned more about what this group of volunteers does


Caithness seafood firm fined £80k over 'entirely avoidable' death of fisherman

09 June 2023
Caithness seafood firm fined £80k over 'entirely avoidable' death of fisherman

Caithness seafood firm fined £80k over 'entirely avoidable' death of fisherman

09 June 2023

A Caithness seafood company has been fined £80,000 after a fisherman drowned when his leg was caught in a rope and he was pulled overboard.


Caithness and Sutherland community projects share in £13m lottery win

07 June 2023
Caithness and Sutherland community projects share in £13m lottery win

Caithness and Sutherland community projects share in £13m lottery win

07 June 2023

A series of community projects around Caithness and Sutherland are counting themselves lucky after winning funding awards through the National Lottery


All revved up at John O'Groats for annual rally of the Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club

07 June 2023
All revved up at John O'Groats for annual rally of the Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club

All revved up at John O'Groats for annual rally of the Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club

07 June 2023

A range of old vehicles dated from 1913 onwards will be on show at a popular annual rally this weekend.


Armadale wind farm: Developer claims changes address local concerns as updated plans submitted

06 June 2023
Armadale wind farm: Developer claims changes address local concerns as updated plans submitted

Armadale wind farm: Developer claims changes address local concerns as updated plans submitted

06 June 2023

Developers behind the controversial Armadale wind farm plans are "content" that proposed changes to the scheme address concerns raised locally.


Armadale wind farm: Developer claims changes address local concerns as updated plans submitted

06 June 2023
Armadale wind farm: Developer claims changes address local concerns as updated plans submitted

Armadale wind farm: Developer claims changes address local concerns as updated plans submitted

06 June 2023

Developers behind the controversial Armadale wind farm plans are "content" that proposed changes to the scheme address concerns raised locally.


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