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The value of fish landings at Scrabster harbour dropped by 40 per cent in March compared to the same month last year, according to new figures.
Caithness Beach Cleans eco group took a trip over the Ord to Sutherland for some well-needed coastal cleaning.
NHS Highland has been recognised for the way it treats overseas staff, such as three assistant practitioners from Kenya who are working in Caithness.
The renewable energy company planning Swarclett Wind Farm has been accused of taking a “dismissive” attitude over the potential impact on birdlife.
A convoy of vintage lorries and other commercial vehicles is set to hit the streets en route to Thurso this Saturday.
Thurso’s Heritage by a Thirsa Loon
A sheriff has called for a background report on a “potentially dangerous” drink-driver who was almost seven times the limit.
With not a single rural MSP in the Scottish cabinet since Humza Yousaf came to power, we have been forgotten, says our columnist.
Thurso is in line for a new secondary school and three primaries as part of the newly released Highland Investment Plan worth in excess of £2bn.
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An elderly Castletown man with major health issues says he will make himself homeless and live in a van due to the cost of heating his damp home.
Efforts have begun to secure funding for urgent repairs to a storm-damaged harbour wall at Wick amid fears that a collapse would be a "catastrophe".
Ten out of the 11 most dangerous single-carriageway sections of the A9 are north of Inverness, new figures have revealed.
A Caithness councillor is calling on an animal rescue charity to rethink its "shocking" decision to close its far north centre near Dounreay.
The Caithness women’s rugby team have secured the National Plate, coming from behind to beat Uddingston Selkies 47-27 at Murrayfield Hive.
Castletown manager Tom McKenna expects the top flight of Caithness summer football this season to be effectively two leagues within one division.
Carly Erridge helped the Krakens secure rugby’s National Plate on Saturday, then scored on the football pitch on Sunday as Caithness won at Nairn.
Yorkshire-born Cole Wilson is looking forward to his first taste of Orkney Sevens with the Greens, saying: “I’ve heard it is a top-class day out.”
The new president of Rosebank Bowling Club in Wick welcomed members to witness the throwing of the first jack of the season on Saturday afternoon.
Rob McLean says he has loved his first full season in the Highland League with Wick Academy and has praised the “really positive” spirit at the club.
Week three of Wick Wheelers’ season saw Thomas Wright taking part in his first time trial, recording an encouraging time on a cold night.
A wet start to the day failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the drivers for the second race day of the season at the Littleferry circuit.
Exploring a hidden route up a fine hill is a wonderful way to break up any journey south
MasterChef finalist and Inverness-native Sarah Rankin is bringing her brand-new cookbook at an exclusive event held in Dochgarroch this week.
John Davidson completes another Etape Loch Ness as the 66-mile cycle sportive celebrates a decade of welcoming riders from around the world
Making Space for Nature by Eilidh-Ann Philips
The Scottish National Whisky Festival will return to the Highland capital this summer for its third consecutive year.
An award-winning performance from theatre dance company Curious Seed will come to the Lemon Tree in Aberdeen for one night only.
Shed Seven have announced a special 30th anniversary tour which will be coming to Aberdeen.
It opens in Highland Scotland but then spreads out to make connections with cultures across the world.
Direct from the West End, The Drifters Girl comes to Aberdeen and we speak to Carly Mercedes Dyer who plays Faye Treadwell in the hit show.
Professor David Wilson has joined forces with Marcel Theroux for a new tour – Killer Books – which is coming to Aberdeen.
Bob Harris and Colin Hall are heading to St Margaret's Braemar with their show focus on The Beatles.
The "enduring legacy" of Mary Queen of Scots will be celebrated at a new exhibition which is set to get under way in Wester Ross.
Ullapool art gallery, An Talla Solais, has launched its latest exhibition in partnership with the Highland Print Studio.
The Commons Leader made the remarks in response to a request for a debate on ‘antisemitism at UK universities’.
The former deputy first minister has said he wants to be Scotland’s next first minister.
Tom Hunt said his dyspraxia caused him to misplace his photo ID and warned people against ‘persecuting’ him online.
Kate Forbes narrowly missed out on the leadership last year and is due to make a statement later on whether or not she will run again.