Author - Gordon Calder

Glamping pods plan could encourage tourists to stay longer in Caithness and give boost to local economy

Plan aimed at visitors on short breaks and weekend stays

Elections set to take place in two Caithness community council areas next month

Elections set to take place in two Caithness community council areas next month

Thurso and Watten will decide members by postal vote

New boss at Magnox Ltd, which is responsible for decommissioning at Dounreay

New boss at Magnox Ltd, which is responsible for decommissioning at Dounreay

Rob Fletcher appointed to the post after doing the role on an interim basis since May

Thurso Players plan extensive refurbishment of derelict foundary to create workshop and storage facility

Thurso Players plan extensive refurbishment of derelict foundary to create workshop and storage facility

Proposal is said to be under consideration by Highland Council

Stone claims 'unnecessary bureaucratic barriers' have led to art exhibitions being cancelled

Stone claims 'unnecessary bureaucratic barriers' have led to art exhibitions being cancelled

North MP wants UK Government to cut the post-Brexit red tape

Milestone reached in major offshore windfarm project which could bring economic benefits to the far north

Milestone reached in major offshore windfarm project which could bring economic benefits to the far north

West of Orkney Windfarm proposal could power more than two million homes

The A9 road should be dualled all the way to Caithness, says Thurso Community Council

15 September 2023

The A9 road should be dualled all the way to Caithness, says Thurso Community Council

15 September 2023

If that does not happen, major improvements should be undertaken on the road north of Inverness, it claims

Thurso River flood prevention scheme could be axed as part of Highland Council's budget cuts

Thurso River flood prevention scheme could be axed as part of Highland Council's budget cuts

Dozens of projects could be scrapped to make savings of £132 million

Access fears over road closure plan in Lybster area addressed following meeting

Access fears over road closure plan in Lybster area addressed following meeting

Next phase of work to instal new water mains starts next week

Wick Family Centre given until next month to make a number of improvements following inspection

Wick Family Centre given until next month to make a number of improvements following inspection

Facility provides care service for children and young people with additional support needs

Scottish Government land reform plans 'lacking vision' says north MSP

13 September 2023

Scottish Government land reform plans 'lacking vision' says north MSP

13 September 2023

Rhoda Grant claims proposals offer "timid promises"

Unique chance for Caithness and north firms to get involved in offshore renewable energy sector

12 September 2023

Unique chance for Caithness and north firms to get involved in offshore renewable energy sector

12 September 2023

Companies in Caithness, Sutherland and Orkney could benefit from a unique opportunity to get involved in the growing offshore renewable energy sector.

Memorial garden was created to honour the late Queen who died a year ago

Memorial garden was created to honour the late Queen who died a year ago

A memorial garden was created at a house in Caithness to honour the late Queen who passed away a year ago on Friday.

Health and safety concerns raised with Dounreay management

Health and safety concerns raised with Dounreay management

Some trade union and safety representatives have no confidence in the management at Dounreay and have raised health and safety concerns at the site.

Road closure plan for new water main in Camster area is 'unacceptable', says residents

Road closure plan for new water main in Camster area is 'unacceptable', says residents

Scottish Water claims project will deliver long-term benefits but will try and address concerns

Caithness concern over impact of loss of 27 police posts in the Highlands and Islands area

Caithness concern over impact of loss of 27 police posts in the Highlands and Islands area

"The thin blue line is getting ever thinner," says local councillor

Caithness musician, Ian Sinclair, to be remembered at festival in Aberdeenshire next year

Caithness musician, Ian Sinclair, to be remembered at festival in Aberdeenshire next year