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Unions consulted as UHI North, West and Hebrides takes forward post-merger plans

27 March 2024
Unions consulted as UHI North, West and Hebrides takes forward post-merger plans

Unions consulted as UHI North, West and Hebrides takes forward post-merger plans

27 March 2024

UHI North, West and Hebrides is taking forward its post-merger plans to become a fully integrated organisation.


Farmers in Scotland fear rising dog attacks this Easter

24 March 2024
Farmers in Scotland fear rising dog attacks this Easter

Farmers in Scotland fear rising dog attacks this Easter

24 March 2024

With Easter set to see an increase in visitors to the countryside, NFU Mutual is reminding dog-owners to be extra vigilant.


Blooming marvellous bulb show for Caithness WI

24 March 2024
Blooming marvellous bulb show for Caithness WI

Blooming marvellous bulb show for Caithness WI

24 March 2024

Murkle WI's recent meeting was its Annual Bulb Show with a very good show including some from members who had not exhibited previously.


Don't get caught out this Easter weekend – remember your prescription!

24 March 2024
Don't get caught out this Easter weekend – remember your prescription!

Don't get caught out this Easter weekend – remember your prescription!

24 March 2024

Staff at NHS 24 are asking the public to check they have enough of their prescribed medication to last over Easter or any spring holidays.


Castletown singalong café marks 4th year online

23 March 2024
Castletown singalong café marks 4th year online

Castletown singalong café marks 4th year online

23 March 2024

‘e Peedie Café is marking its four-year anniversary with the presentation of its 206th programme.


New legislation 'to change how land is owned and managed' in rural Scotland

23 March 2024
New legislation 'to change how land is owned and managed' in rural Scotland

New legislation 'to change how land is owned and managed' in rural Scotland

23 March 2024

The Land Reform (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament last week.


Marine Conservation Society releases State of our Beaches report

23 March 2024
Marine Conservation Society releases State of our Beaches report

Marine Conservation Society releases State of our Beaches report

23 March 2024

The Marine Conservation Society has released its annual report, State of our Beaches 2023, on data collected by their beach clean volunteers.


PICTURES: Caithness pupils get out and about to learn about staying healthy

23 March 2024
PICTURES: Caithness pupils get out and about to learn about staying healthy

PICTURES: Caithness pupils get out and about to learn about staying healthy

23 March 2024

The children in Pennyland’s Primary 1 class decided they wanted to learn more about how to keep healthy so suggested doing a “Healthy Me” term topic.


Caithness care home residents host Easter rock hunt

23 March 2024
Caithness care home residents host Easter rock hunt

Caithness care home residents host Easter rock hunt

23 March 2024

Staff and residents at Thurso's Pentland View care home had fantastic fun hiding painted Easter rocks all over the place for local children to find.


Reprieve for mobile cinema that visits Caithness welcomed

19 March 2024
Reprieve for mobile cinema that visits Caithness welcomed

Reprieve for mobile cinema that visits Caithness welcomed

19 March 2024

There had been worries about the future of the Screen Machine as it suffered technical issues.


Scotland gets new laws to tackle hate crime

17 March 2024
Scotland gets new laws to tackle hate crime

Scotland gets new laws to tackle hate crime

17 March 2024

Greater protections for victims and communities against hate crimes are set to come into force next month.


WATCH: Inverness mother and daughter jointly named Highland Heroes carer of the year

17 March 2024
WATCH: Inverness mother and daughter jointly named Highland Heroes carer of the year

WATCH: Inverness mother and daughter jointly named Highland Heroes carer of the year

17 March 2024

Kelly Macrae and Savannah Kelly took the trophy as joint carers of the year at the Highland Heroes ceremony.


WATCH: Highland Heroes secondary teacher says 'it takes a village to raise a child'

17 March 2024
WATCH: Highland Heroes secondary teacher says 'it takes a village to raise a child'

WATCH: Highland Heroes secondary teacher says 'it takes a village to raise a child'

17 March 2024

Recently moving from Golspie to Invergordon, Catherine Ferguson was "overwhelmed" to be named Highland Heroes' secondary teacher of the year.


Spring into health – top tips from NHS 24

17 March 2024
Spring into health – top tips from NHS 24

Spring into health – top tips from NHS 24

17 March 2024

NHS 24 is reminding the public of some simple steps they can take to ensure they remain fit and healthy throughout the Easter holidays and beyond.


WATCH: Sutherland primary teacher 'overwhelmed' by Highland Heroes win

17 March 2024
WATCH: Sutherland primary teacher 'overwhelmed' by Highland Heroes win

WATCH: Sutherland primary teacher 'overwhelmed' by Highland Heroes win

17 March 2024

Jane Mackintosh was named primary teacher of the year at this year's Highland Heroes awards.


WATCH: Modest Inverness medic wins healthcare award at Highland Heroes

16 March 2024
WATCH: Modest Inverness medic wins healthcare award at Highland Heroes

WATCH: Modest Inverness medic wins healthcare award at Highland Heroes

16 March 2024

A doctor who has helped care for children at Raigmore Hospital for 20 years has been named this year's Highland Heroes' healthcare hero.


Scottish trad music 'having a resurgence'

16 March 2024
Scottish trad music 'having a resurgence'

Scottish trad music 'having a resurgence'

16 March 2024

New research reveals the growing popularity of Scottish traditional music.


Number of births in Scotland continues to fall

16 March 2024
Number of births in Scotland continues to fall

Number of births in Scotland continues to fall

16 March 2024

The number of births registered in Scotland in the fourth quarter of last year fell by almost eight per cent against the average.


Teen carers in Caithness urged to apply for Scottish benefit

16 March 2024
Teen carers in Caithness urged to apply for Scottish benefit

Teen carers in Caithness urged to apply for Scottish benefit

16 March 2024

Young people may be missing out on help because they don’t realise they are carers it has been claimed.


Highland communities urged to join Keep Scotland Beautiful Spring Clean Scotland campaign

16 March 2024
Highland communities urged to join Keep Scotland Beautiful Spring Clean Scotland campaign

Highland communities urged to join Keep Scotland Beautiful Spring Clean Scotland campaign

16 March 2024

People across the Highlands are being encouraged to sign up for a national challenge to address the country’s litter emergency.


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