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Keiss pupils mark Remembrance Day

16 November 2024
Keiss pupils mark Remembrance Day

Keiss pupils mark Remembrance Day

16 November 2024

In common with many other schools across the Highlands recently Keiss Primary and Nursery also marked Remembrance Day.


Funding for young Highland businesses opens for applications

16 November 2024
Funding for young Highland businesses opens for applications

Funding for young Highland businesses opens for applications

16 November 2024

Young businesses and social enterprises looking to increase productivity, innovation and employment can apply for development agency funding.


Crofting law consultation responses published

16 November 2024
Crofting law consultation responses published

Crofting law consultation responses published

16 November 2024

Proposals to simplify crofting regulation, encourage more use of common grazings and a range of other changes have received strong support.


Highland People’s Power to push for community ownership of renewables

31 October 2024
Highland People’s Power to push for community ownership of renewables

Highland People’s Power to push for community ownership of renewables

31 October 2024

A new community benefit society, led locally, will push for increased community ownership of renewables, from solar and wind to battery storage.


Farmers and crofters ‘must receive proper recognition for green credentials’

27 October 2024
Farmers and crofters ‘must receive proper recognition for green credentials’

Farmers and crofters ‘must receive proper recognition for green credentials’

27 October 2024

The NFU Scotland president made the call in his final autumn conference address.


Thurso care home residents pay a visit to Paddington Bear

27 October 2024
Thurso care home residents pay a visit to Paddington Bear

Thurso care home residents pay a visit to Paddington Bear

27 October 2024

Residents at Pentland View Care Home enjoyed a trip to John O’Groats to see the new Paddington Bear bench.


Wick consultation to be held on Stromar offshore wind plan

27 October 2024
Wick consultation to be held on Stromar offshore wind plan

Wick consultation to be held on Stromar offshore wind plan

27 October 2024

Stromar, a floating offshore wind developments, is inviting communities to the first phase of its statutory consultation events for the project.


Life expectancy in Scotland increases

27 October 2024
Life expectancy in Scotland increases

Life expectancy in Scotland increases

27 October 2024

Life expectancy in Scotland increased slightly for both males and females according to new figures from National Records of Scotland.


Highlands Green MSP call for UK and Scottish Government to prioritise rural communities

26 October 2024
Highlands Green MSP call for UK and Scottish Government to prioritise rural communities

Highlands Green MSP call for UK and Scottish Government to prioritise rural communities

26 October 2024

Highlands Green MSP Ariane Burgess believes the rural affairs brief is more vital than commonly understood.


Caithness communities can lead the way in nature restoration

26 October 2024
Caithness communities can lead the way in nature restoration

Caithness communities can lead the way in nature restoration

26 October 2024

A free online skills development programme developed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust is now available to people and communities across Scotland.


Caithness surfer receives financial assistance to progress in sport

26 October 2024
Caithness surfer receives financial assistance to progress in sport

Caithness surfer receives financial assistance to progress in sport

26 October 2024

A Caithness surfer is among athletes across the Highlands being supported through the latest round of the Highland Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS).


Highland MSP wants action on empty homes

26 October 2024
Highland MSP wants action on empty homes

Highland MSP wants action on empty homes

26 October 2024

A Scottish Greens MSP has called for the UK and Scottish Government to work together to tackle the issue of empty homes.


Planning a bonfire? Remember Hedgehogs!

26 October 2024
Planning a bonfire? Remember Hedgehogs!

Planning a bonfire? Remember Hedgehogs!

26 October 2024

With November 5 approaching, the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) is warning about the risks hedgehog face during bonfire season.


Highland Hospice launches search for HeArt Trail artists

15 October 2024
Highland Hospice launches search for HeArt Trail artists

Highland Hospice launches search for HeArt Trail artists

15 October 2024

Highland Hospice has revealed the first model for its ‘Highland HeArt Trail’ and is urging local artists to come forward with their proposed designs.


Alistair Wilson: New senior police officer to oversee Nairn murder investigation

23 September 2024
Alistair Wilson: New senior police officer to oversee Nairn murder investigation

Alistair Wilson: New senior police officer to oversee Nairn murder investigation

23 September 2024

A new senior officer is to oversee the reinvestigation of Nairn banker Alistair Wilson’s murder, following criticism by his family.


Highlands and Islands Airports wins aviation industry award

22 September 2024
Highlands and Islands Airports wins aviation industry award

Highlands and Islands Airports wins aviation industry award

22 September 2024

Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (HIAL) has won the best use of technology award at the Aviation Industry Awards UK.


Highland Council to take on responsibilty for youth work and adult learning

16 September 2024
Highland Council to take on responsibilty for youth work and adult learning

Highland Council to take on responsibilty for youth work and adult learning

16 September 2024

Highland Council’s education committee has agreed to the transfer of youth work and adult learning to the council from High Life Highland.


Donation for Thurso Happy Hearts Club

15 September 2024
Donation for Thurso Happy Hearts Club

Donation for Thurso Happy Hearts Club

15 September 2024

Thurso’s Happy Hearts Club was presented with a cheque for £200 at a recent Thurso Rotary Club meeting.


Private harbour near Thurso up for auction

15 September 2024
Private harbour near Thurso up for auction

Private harbour near Thurso up for auction

15 September 2024

A 19th-century Caithness harbour has been put on the market with the prospect of investment in the surrounding buildings.


Orkney-Caithness Link project gathers pace as contracts are awarded

13 September 2024
Orkney-Caithness Link project gathers pace as contracts are awarded

Orkney-Caithness Link project gathers pace as contracts are awarded

13 September 2024

The project will see Orkney connected to the GB electricity network for the first time, with contracts awarded to key supply chain partners.


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