The news that Sutherland Spaceport is to be mothballed is a significant blow to the business community in north Sutherland and Caithness.
A Keiss Primary pupil conjured up a brilliant new name for one of BEAR Scotland’s trunk road gritters.
A Caithness campaigner has backed a new countryside road safety code after statistics revealed that rural road users remain at greater risk of death.
Far north MSP Maree Todd acknowledged that rural communities are facing “critical challenges” after a report said basic rights were not being met.
Two former Caithness musicians have released a new CD of Scottish country dance music from their base in Canada.
Young Farmers from Halkirk cooked up a winning dish to impress the judges at a Ready Steady Cook-style contest in Tain at the weekend.
People in Caithness needing a helping hand to give their children gifts this Christmas can now register with the Caithness FM Toy Appeal.
Three Salvation Army stalwarts from Thurso Corps have been recognised for their long service – including one with over 60 years’ service.
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: From erratic boulders to kettle hole lochans, John Davidson explores the glacial deposits left behind in Strathnairn on a forest walk
The annual Caithness Christmas Show and Sale will kick off with the judging on Monday at 6.45pm, with the sale to commence on Tuesday at 9.45am.
A new playpark opened this autumn in Dunbeath is proving popular with local children as well as visitors to the area.
Highland Council has rebuffed suggestions that scores of its play parks are under threat of closure – despite publishing a table of those due to close
Lybster Primary School celebrated becoming the first gold-level accredited reading school in Caithness with an assembly attended by special guests.
Two Thurso charities which offer help in the community have received a donation from local artists.
A planned offshore wind farm that looks set to dwarf the neighbouring Beatrice development would be a “low-risk” option, according to its developers.
A Caithness smallholder is encouraging crofters to seek advice ahead of new environmental rules that come into force from next year.
Four charities benefitting from the 2024 Highland Cross received their donations at a celebration event. John Davidson reports on a landmark year
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A community forest in the heart of Strathglass makes for a peaceful walk in the woods, John Davidson discovers
Caithness councillors have distributed thousands of pounds in funds to local initiatives across the county.
The 40th staging of the Highland Cross has seen the fundraising total from the event exceed £6 million after another record figure was raised.