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Farming union NFU Scotland challenges the creation of new National Parks

04 February 2024
Farming union NFU Scotland challenges the creation of new National Parks

Farming union NFU Scotland challenges the creation of new National Parks

04 February 2024

After a well attended meeting held in Skye, farming union NFU Scotland is to host national a webinar to inform members about the nomination process.


After the snow - a Yellow warning for strong winds on Sunday

18 January 2024
After the snow - a Yellow warning for strong winds on Sunday

After the snow - a Yellow warning for strong winds on Sunday

18 January 2024

This weekend will see a change in weather as strong winds follow on from the recent snow across the north.


Farming: Oilseed rape production hits a 20 year high in Scotland

06 January 2024
Farming: Oilseed rape production hits a 20 year high in Scotland

Farming: Oilseed rape production hits a 20 year high in Scotland

06 January 2024

The 2023 Scottish harvest shows cereal production and yield fell, by 6 per cent and 2 per cent respectively, from their record 2022 figures.


New requirement for farmers to provide evidence of annual vets visits comes into effect

11 December 2023
New requirement for farmers to provide evidence of annual vets visits comes into effect

New requirement for farmers to provide evidence of annual vets visits comes into effect

11 December 2023

Livestock or livestock products that end up in the food chain and which may be exported to the EU will require proof of an annual vet visit.


Breaking: UNISON announces school strike dates

07 September 2023
Breaking: UNISON announces school strike dates

Breaking: UNISON announces school strike dates

07 September 2023

UNISON, Scotland’s largest local government union says members will take part in the action over three days from Tuesday September 26 to Thursday 28.


WATCH: Thurso-owned filly takes reserve champion prize at the Aberdeen Clydesdale Show

29 August 2023
WATCH: Thurso-owned filly takes reserve champion prize at the Aberdeen Clydesdale Show

WATCH: Thurso-owned filly takes reserve champion prize at the Aberdeen Clydesdale Show

29 August 2023

Competitors from across Scotland travelled to Kintore to take part in the Aberdeen Clydesdale Show, with top honours going to a Fife bred filly foal.


Laws changed to help manage Scotland’s deer numbers

25 June 2023
Laws changed to help manage Scotland’s deer numbers

Laws changed to help manage Scotland’s deer numbers

25 June 2023

Land managers will be given more powers to help control Scotland’s rapidly growing deer population after updated rules were introduced to parliament.


A new regenerative farming festival for Scotland

28 May 2023
A new regenerative farming festival for Scotland

A new regenerative farming festival for Scotland

28 May 2023

GO Falkland hosted on the Falkland Estate in Fife will bring together speakers from across agriculture, agroforestry, soil biology and food provision.


Awards recognise diverse careers of former SRUC students

28 May 2023
Awards recognise diverse careers of former SRUC students

Awards recognise diverse careers of former SRUC students

28 May 2023

The a pedigree Aberdeen Angus cattle breeder and the founder of a social enterprise company were winners in the Alumni Entrepreneur Network awards.


Flock to the Show: Scotland’s rural charity launches public art trail

24 March 2023
Flock to the Show: Scotland’s rural charity launches public art trail

Flock to the Show: Scotland’s rural charity launches public art trail

24 March 2023

The Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland's Flock to the Show public art trail comes to Caithness in April.


Strike Action: An open letter to learners from the Education Secretary

22 February 2023
Strike Action: An open letter to learners from the Education Secretary

Strike Action: An open letter to learners from the Education Secretary

22 February 2023

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills Shirley-Anne Somerville has outlined support for pupils during industrial action in an open letter.


BBC Alba's Eòrpa explores campaign to reinstate maternity services in Caithness and Moray

08 December 2022
BBC Alba's Eòrpa explores campaign to reinstate maternity services in Caithness and Moray

BBC Alba's Eòrpa explores campaign to reinstate maternity services in Caithness and Moray

08 December 2022

The latest episode of BBC ALBA’s Eòrpa which airs tonight explores the campaign to reinstate specialist maternity services in Elgin and Caithness.


Whisky Hammer partners with Dunnet Bay Distillers to sell Stannergill Whisky casks

07 November 2022
Whisky Hammer partners with Dunnet Bay Distillers to sell Stannergill Whisky casks

Whisky Hammer partners with Dunnet Bay Distillers to sell Stannergill Whisky casks

07 November 2022

The first 200 casks from a new Caithness whisky distillery will go on exclusive sale from Pitmedden based international traders Whisky Hammer.


QUIZ: Take part in our quiz and test your knowledge on Robert Burns

25 January 2022
QUIZ: Take part in our quiz and test your knowledge on Robert Burns

QUIZ: Take part in our quiz and test your knowledge on Robert Burns

25 January 2022

With events across Scotland going virtual, many for the first time, people are coming together in their own way to celebrate Burns Night at home.


Teenager who had Wick stop-off becomes youngest woman to fly solo around the globe

20 January 2022
Teenager who had Wick stop-off becomes youngest woman to fly solo around the globe

Teenager who had Wick stop-off becomes youngest woman to fly solo around the globe

20 January 2022

Teenage aviator Zara Rutherford has become the youngest woman to fly solo around the world after a 155-day adventure that included a stop in Wick.


Continued growth prompts latest appointment at Phil Anderson Financial Services

09 September 2021
Continued growth prompts latest appointment at Phil Anderson Financial Services

Continued growth prompts latest appointment at Phil Anderson Financial Services

09 September 2021

Aberdeenshire-based financial advisory firm, Phil Anderson Financial Services have appointed Luke McColl to their expanding Caithness branch.


Brechin City confirm move to the Highland League

02 June 2021
Brechin City confirm move to the Highland League

Brechin City confirm move to the Highland League

02 June 2021

The move sees the departure of club chairman Ken Ferguson and five other members of the management committee.


Quiz: How much do you know about 'Mothers' ?

14 March 2021
Quiz: How much do you know about 'Mothers' ?

Quiz: How much do you know about 'Mothers' ?

14 March 2021

To celebrate Mother's Day, why not try our quiz to test your knowledge of all things maternal


Quiz - Test your knowledge of all things 'Valentine'

14 February 2021
Quiz - Test your knowledge of all things 'Valentine'

Quiz - Test your knowledge of all things 'Valentine'

14 February 2021

Why not show how good your romantic knowledge is?


QUIZ: How much do you know about Robert Burns?

25 January 2021
QUIZ: How much do you know about Robert Burns?

QUIZ: How much do you know about Robert Burns?

25 January 2021

Our quiz will test your knowledge of Scotland's National Bard.


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