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Scottish and UK news organisations come together as stronger voice for publishers

15 December 2024
Scottish and UK news organisations come together as stronger voice for publishers

Scottish and UK news organisations come together as stronger voice for publishers

15 December 2024

Two trade bodies that represent news publishers in Scotland and the UK have joined forces to strengthen the voice of the industry.


Caithness wildlife to benefit from volunteers’ efforts

14 December 2024
Caithness wildlife to benefit from volunteers’ efforts

Caithness wildlife to benefit from volunteers’ efforts

14 December 2024

A group of volunteers have been helping to build new homes for wildlife in Caithness, with help from High Life Highland countryside rangers.


Thurso campaigner says help is out there for women after 16-day swim challenge

14 December 2024
Thurso campaigner says help is out there for women after 16-day swim challenge

Thurso campaigner says help is out there for women after 16-day swim challenge

14 December 2024

Women suffering from domestic abuse and other forms of sexual violence need to know they can get help, a Thurso campaigner has said.


Scallywags ELC pair thanked for 46 years’ service to community

13 December 2024
Scallywags ELC pair thanked for 46 years’ service to community

Scallywags ELC pair thanked for 46 years’ service to community

13 December 2024

Big Karen and Little Karen, as they are affectionately known by pupils at Crossroads Primary, received gifts for their combined 46 years of service.


PICTURES: Mill is taking shape after ‘crazy’ decision to create whisky distillery in Castletown ruin

13 December 2024
PICTURES: Mill is taking shape after ‘crazy’ decision to create whisky distillery in Castletown ruin

PICTURES: Mill is taking shape after ‘crazy’ decision to create whisky distillery in Castletown ruin

13 December 2024

A “crazy” decision to buy a ruined mill and turn it into a destination whisky distillery on the north coast is finally taking shape.


‘Inspiring’ Wick engineering graduate receives memorial award

10 December 2024
‘Inspiring’ Wick engineering graduate receives memorial award

‘Inspiring’ Wick engineering graduate receives memorial award

10 December 2024

An award-winning female engineering student from Wick has praised Dounreay for promoting equality during her work at the former nuclear site.


Rural areas like Caithness ‘will be worse off’ after Scottish Budget

08 December 2024
Rural areas like Caithness ‘will be worse off’ after Scottish Budget

Rural areas like Caithness ‘will be worse off’ after Scottish Budget

08 December 2024

A Caithness business leader has given a mixed reaction to last week’s Scottish Budget, which crofters say leaves people in rural areas worse off.


Thurso Beavers blown away by glass studio visit!

08 December 2024
Thurso Beavers blown away by glass studio visit!

Thurso Beavers blown away by glass studio visit!

08 December 2024

Beaver Scouts in Thurso enjoyed a visit to a glass studio – owned by one of the group’s leaders.


Get help from the Highlands with cost of winter fuel bills

08 December 2024
Get help from the Highlands with cost of winter fuel bills

Get help from the Highlands with cost of winter fuel bills

08 December 2024

Expert advisers based in the Highlands say they are able to offer help to householders who are facing rising energy bills this winter.


Bright idea to ride through the darkness in Grantown woodland

08 December 2024
Bright idea to ride through the darkness in Grantown woodland

Bright idea to ride through the darkness in Grantown woodland

08 December 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Even in the winter, there are ways of enjoying the dark evenings, John Davidson finds as he heads to the Cairngorms National Park


Caithness and Welsh slate top off £4m Castletown mill conversion

08 December 2024
Caithness and Welsh slate top off £4m Castletown mill conversion

Caithness and Welsh slate top off £4m Castletown mill conversion

08 December 2024

The owners of a 19th-century Caithness mill are holding a topping out ceremony to celebrate a renovation that is bringing new life to the building.


Canisbay and Castletown pupils learn about access to clean water to mark World Children’s Day

07 December 2024
Canisbay and Castletown pupils learn about access to clean water to mark World Children’s Day

Canisbay and Castletown pupils learn about access to clean water to mark World Children’s Day

07 December 2024

Pupils from Canisbay and Castletown primary schools came together to celebrate World Children’s Day.


MeyGen delivers full 6MW of tidal power for first time after fourth turbine installed

06 December 2024
MeyGen delivers full 6MW of tidal power for first time after fourth turbine installed

MeyGen delivers full 6MW of tidal power for first time after fourth turbine installed

06 December 2024

The world-leading MeyGen tidal energy site being developed in the Pentland Firth has reached full power for the first time.


WATCH: Caithness women in 16-day swim challenge to highlight violence against women

06 December 2024
WATCH: Caithness women in 16-day swim challenge to highlight violence against women

WATCH: Caithness women in 16-day swim challenge to highlight violence against women

06 December 2024

Two Thurso women are making a real splash to raise awareness of gender-based violence in the Highlands.


200m turbines near Lybster given green light by Scottish Government

05 December 2024
200m turbines near Lybster given green light by Scottish Government

200m turbines near Lybster given green light by Scottish Government

05 December 2024

Consent has been granted by Scottish ministers for changes to a proposed wind farm near Lybster.


Champion heifer goes for top price to Wick hotel at Quoybrae Christmas show

05 December 2024
Champion heifer goes for top price to Wick hotel at Quoybrae Christmas show

Champion heifer goes for top price to Wick hotel at Quoybrae Christmas show

05 December 2024

A champion heifer from the Begg family at Nybster has topped the Christmas sale price at Quoybrae for the third year running.


‘Deeply disappointing’ Sutherland Spaceport move is a ‘significant blow’

04 December 2024
‘Deeply disappointing’ Sutherland Spaceport move is a ‘significant blow’

‘Deeply disappointing’ Sutherland Spaceport move is a ‘significant blow’

04 December 2024

The news that Sutherland Spaceport is to be mothballed is a significant blow to the business community in north Sutherland and Caithness.


Magic moment for Keiss pupils as BEAR Scotland gritter rolls into school car park

03 December 2024
Magic moment for Keiss pupils as BEAR Scotland gritter rolls into school car park

Magic moment for Keiss pupils as BEAR Scotland gritter rolls into school car park

03 December 2024

A Keiss Primary pupil conjured up a brilliant new name for one of BEAR Scotland’s trunk road gritters.


‘Vital to reduce death toll on rural roads’ – Caithness campaigner backs new countryside safety code

03 December 2024
‘Vital to reduce death toll on rural roads’ – Caithness campaigner backs new countryside safety code

‘Vital to reduce death toll on rural roads’ – Caithness campaigner backs new countryside safety code

03 December 2024

A Caithness campaigner has backed a new countryside road safety code after statistics revealed that rural road users remain at greater risk of death.


‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

02 December 2024
‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

02 December 2024

Far north MSP Maree Todd acknowledged that rural communities are facing “critical challenges” after a report said basic rights were not being met.


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