Watershed cycle is all Wright for author Peter

An author of a series of book on the Scottish Watershed has arrived at Duncansby Head after a 24-day cycle along the spine of Scotland.

Ice-cream kiosk plan in Thurso approved by Highland Council

A bid to create an ice-cream kiosk in Thurso has been granted permission by Highland Council.

Health chief condemns verbal abuse of staff at Thurso medical practice

North health boss condemns verbal abuse of staff at a Thurso medical practice and says such behaviour is "absolutely unacceptable."

Plan to extend Wick care home being considered by Highland Council

A Caithness care home could be expanded if a planning application is approved by Highland Council.

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Boris Johnson wants to send north MP, Jamie Stone, into space

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has proposed sending north MP, Jamie Stone, into space.

New primary one pupils at Caithness and north Sutherland schools

New primary one pupils have been settling in at schools across the far north. Here are some of the new classes, with more to follow as they come in.

Last chance for Caithness communities to apply for £10K grants

Community groups in Caithness that help local people look after their hearts can now apply for a regional grant up to £10,000.

NATIONAL NEWS

Frost reveals plans to bring back imperial measures and crowns on pint glasses

Lord Frost has set out proposals to strip legacy EU regulations from British law.

Johnson thanks United Arab Emirates for support in Afghan evacuation

Boris Johnson welcomed the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan, to Downing Street.

Celebrity chefs back ‘learning and earning’ youth jobs scheme

Glynn Purnell, Aktar Islam and Alex Claridge are calling for more young people to get hospitality industry jobs.

Leaseholder system is broken, Mayor of London says

Leaseholders and campaigners held a rally in central London on Thursday which was addressed by Sadiq Khan.

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SPORT

Halkirk United start chase to regain top spot from Loch Ness

Anglers face Bonar Bridge at Morrison Park.

Wet and windy conditions prove a tough test for McRobert Thistle Open competitors

Saturday saw Reay Golf Club host the McRobert Thistle Open, but the wet and windy conditions meant that only the toughest competitors would prevail.

Triples roll on to victory in Thurso bowls contest

The rain may have fallen at Thurso Bowling Club on Saturday but the eight teams in the Fraser Round Robin Triples kept their spirits up.

MacLeod and Larnach take gold in Caithness Cycling Club's hill climbing competition

Andrew “Hamper” MacLeod and Debbie Larnach won the gold medals in Caithness Cycling Club’s annual Hill Climb Championships on Scrabster Hill.

Angling season comes to an end on banks of Loch Caluim for Dounreay Fly Fishing Association

Dounreay Fly Fishing Association completed its 2021 competition season with a bank fishing event on Loch Caluim last Saturday.

Jamie Mackay races his way to victory in the Scottish kart Super Series — Halkirk's Jamie Mackay (23) has won the Scottish karting Super Series senior max 177 class title after securing the most points over three rounds.

Gunn fires to summer league glory at Thurso — Stewart Gunn came out on top at Thurso Golf Club after the last round of the summer league, sponsored by A&A Mackay Builders, on Saturday.

Thurso man is revealed as new Ross County head of academy recruitment — Former Buckie Thistle striker joins Premiership club

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LIFESTYLE

Meet the Kessock RNLI crew in Eden Court, Inverness at Launch! On the sea with Scotland’s Lifeboats

The event will be held at Eden Court this Thursday and Sunday.

WATCH: Pure innocence! Daughter's sweet response to STORM in Nairn goes viral

More than 52,000 people have watched the video.

NICKY MARR: Focus on love and hope after tragedy nobody will forget

Nicky Marr recalls watching live TV footage from New York as the second plane crashed into the Twin Towers.

A step too far for a sea kayak?

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: An expose stretch of coastline makes for an exciting paddle when you can explore the many rock features along the way

Running on the edge

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson spends a glorious afternoon exploring the sights around Wick Bay in the far north

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WHAT'S ON

LONGER READ: Strange epitaph sparked Black Isle writer's thriller

'Grabbed me from the first page,' Ian Rankin writes about award-nominated book that heads into Scottish Line Of Duty territory

Elton's Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour moved back to 2023

The tour has been postponed for the second time to allow the star to have surgery.

Iain Stirling to stop off at the Music Hall on Failing Upwards tour

The BAFTA-winning comedian comes to Aberdeen for two shows on Tuesday November 9 and Wednesday, November 10.

Notorious north-east murders are put in the spotlight

Crime Files looks at the deaths of eight-year-old Helen Priestly and 22-year-old Melanie Sturton in Aberdeen and the disappearance of Arlene Fraser.

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Limited Edition unveils six days of events across Scotland's famous whisky region

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is making a return to live events this autumn with its very own Limited Edition

North-east arena welcomes back live events — National conferences kick off events in September with Tim Minchin the first headline live act to take to the stage in October.

Inverness Film Fans return Hitchcock to the big screen — InFiFa films will feature introductions before, talks and discussions after each screening

'Everyone must play their part' at reopened Eden Court — With an 'exceptional autumn and winter season ... we need everyone to come along'

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Watershed cycle is all Wright for author Peter

Ice-cream kiosk plan in Thurso approved by Highland Council

Health chief condemns verbal abuse of staff at Thurso medical practice

Plan to extend Wick care home being considered by Highland Council

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Boris Johnson wants to send north MP, Jamie Stone, into space

Boris Johnson wants to send north MP, Jamie Stone, into space

New primary one pupils at Caithness and north Sutherland schools

New primary one pupils at Caithness and north Sutherland schools

Last chance for Caithness communities to apply for £10K grants

Last chance for Caithness communities to apply for £10K grants

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Wick man tried to drive onto ferry while five times the drink-drive limit

Police investigate assault in Wick street

NATIONAL NEWS

Frost reveals plans to bring back imperial measures and crowns on pint glasses

Frost reveals plans to bring back imperial measures and crowns on pint glasses

Johnson thanks United Arab Emirates for support in Afghan evacuation

Johnson thanks United Arab Emirates for support in Afghan evacuation

Celebrity chefs back ‘learning and earning’ youth jobs scheme

Celebrity chefs back ‘learning and earning’ youth jobs scheme

Leaseholder system is broken, Mayor of London says

Leaseholder system is broken, Mayor of London says

SPORT

Halkirk United start chase to regain top spot from Loch Ness

Wet and windy conditions prove a tough test for McRobert Thistle Open competitors

Wet and windy conditions prove a tough test for McRobert Thistle Open competitors

Triples roll on to victory in Thurso bowls contest

Triples roll on to victory in Thurso bowls contest

MacLeod and Larnach take gold in Caithness Cycling Club's hill climbing competition

MacLeod and Larnach take gold in Caithness Cycling Club's hill climbing competition

Angling season comes to an end on banks of Loch Caluim for Dounreay Fly Fishing Association

Angling season comes to an end on banks of Loch Caluim for Dounreay Fly Fishing Association

Jamie Mackay races his way to victory in the Scottish kart Super Series

Gunn fires to summer league glory at Thurso

Thurso man is revealed as new Ross County head of academy recruitment

LIFESTYLE

Meet the Kessock RNLI crew in Eden Court, Inverness at Launch! On the sea with Scotland’s Lifeboats

WATCH: Pure innocence! Daughter's sweet response to STORM in Nairn goes viral

WATCH: Pure innocence! Daughter's sweet response to STORM in Nairn goes viral

NICKY MARR: Focus on love and hope after tragedy nobody will forget

NICKY MARR: Focus on love and hope after tragedy nobody will forget

A step too far for a sea kayak?

A step too far for a sea kayak?

Running on the edge

Running on the edge

WHAT'S ON

LONGER READ: Strange epitaph sparked Black Isle writer's thriller

Elton's Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour moved back to 2023

Elton's Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour moved back to 2023

Iain Stirling to stop off at the Music Hall on Failing Upwards tour

Iain Stirling to stop off at the Music Hall on Failing Upwards tour

Notorious north-east murders are put in the spotlight

Notorious north-east murders are put in the spotlight

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Limited Edition unveils six days of events across Scotland's famous whisky region

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Limited Edition unveils six days of events across Scotland's famous whisky region

North-east arena welcomes back live events

Inverness Film Fans return Hitchcock to the big screen

'Everyone must play their part' at reopened Eden Court

Top 25 Days Out

Go Ape!

The Highlanders' Museum

Highland Wildlife Park

John O'Groats Ferries

25 Great Places to Eat

Gille Brighde Café & Restaurant, Lower Diabaig

OldByreSkye

Café Sia, Broadford

25 Great Places to Stay

Evelix Pods Dornoch

Highland Apartments, Inverness

Wilderness Cottages

Bracken Lodges, Loch Tay

Everything Wedding

La-Di-Da Fashion

Humanist Association Scotland

Innes House

Limelight Event Services

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Prostate Scotland

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