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Community benefit from Armadale Wind Farm would be worth £288k per year, says firm

02 September 2022
Community benefit from Armadale Wind Farm would be worth £288k per year, says firm

Community benefit from Armadale Wind Farm would be worth £288k per year, says firm

02 September 2022

People living in the area around a proposed wind farm in north Sutherland are being asked to contribute to a consultation on a community benefit fund.


Reay and District Garden Club's annual show brightens up village

02 September 2022
Reay and District Garden Club's annual show brightens up village

Reay and District Garden Club's annual show brightens up village

02 September 2022

Entries to Reay and District Garden Club’s annual show were higher than expected after the enforced absence of two years.


Dounreay waste heading for incineration to reduce space used in vaults

02 September 2022
Dounreay waste heading for incineration to reduce space used in vaults

Dounreay waste heading for incineration to reduce space used in vaults

02 September 2022

Waste from Dounreay is being incinerated as part of the decommissioning of the former nuclear power plant.


New season, new day for Caithness Family History Society meetings

01 September 2022
New season, new day for Caithness Family History Society meetings

New season, new day for Caithness Family History Society meetings

01 September 2022

Caithness Family History Society is kicking off its new season with a change of day for its evening meetings.


Trio join Scottish Land Commission to help shape future of land use and ownership in Scotland

31 August 2022
Trio join Scottish Land Commission to help shape future of land use and ownership in Scotland

Trio join Scottish Land Commission to help shape future of land use and ownership in Scotland

31 August 2022

Three new staff members have landed key roles helping to positively impact the on-the-ground culture of how land is owned and used in Scotland.


HOPE is available to help prevent drugs deaths in Highlands

31 August 2022
HOPE is available to help prevent drugs deaths in Highlands

HOPE is available to help prevent drugs deaths in Highlands

31 August 2022

People in the Highlands are being told they can play their part in helping to prevent drugs deaths.


Defibrillator at Halkirk centre welcomed by heritage group

31 August 2022
Defibrillator at Halkirk centre welcomed by heritage group

Defibrillator at Halkirk centre welcomed by heritage group

31 August 2022

A new life-saving defibrillator has been installed at the Halkirk Heritage and Vintage Motor Centre in the village's Sinclair Street.


Solo swimmer Jasmine Harrison on target to reach Groats on Full Length swim

31 August 2022
Solo swimmer Jasmine Harrison on target to reach Groats on Full Length swim

Solo swimmer Jasmine Harrison on target to reach Groats on Full Length swim

31 August 2022

A solo female swimmer is on target to reach John O'Groats at the end of September after swimming the length of the British mainland.


Call for more policy details as Agriculture Bill consultation launched

29 August 2022
Call for more policy details as Agriculture Bill consultation launched

Call for more policy details as Agriculture Bill consultation launched

29 August 2022

Farmers and land managers are calling for more detail over future support as the Scottish Government launched a consultation on its Agriculture Bill.


Bridge works to close roads in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

29 August 2022
Bridge works to close roads in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Bridge works to close roads in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

29 August 2022

Bridge inspections in the far north will lead to temporary closures in four locations, road users are being warned.


Green MSP Ariane Burgess praises peatland restoration at Forsinard

29 August 2022
Green MSP Ariane Burgess praises peatland restoration at Forsinard

Green MSP Ariane Burgess praises peatland restoration at Forsinard

29 August 2022

Highlands and Islands MSP Ariane Burgess has highlighted the benefits restoring natural environments can bring to rural areas of the far north.


Find out more about dyslexia, Caithness charity group urges

29 August 2022
Find out more about dyslexia, Caithness charity group urges

Find out more about dyslexia, Caithness charity group urges

29 August 2022

A Caithness group is urging people to learn more about dyslexia and the support on offer with the help of a charity's new website.


Wick pigeons race from Kingussie

29 August 2022
Wick pigeons race from Kingussie

Wick pigeons race from Kingussie

29 August 2022

Wick and District Pigeon Club held a young bird race from Kingussie, a distance of 101 miles, on Saturday.


New social security scheme is rolled out for 'fairer' disability payments

29 August 2022
New social security scheme is rolled out for 'fairer' disability payments

New social security scheme is rolled out for 'fairer' disability payments

29 August 2022

A new disability benefit was launched in Highland on Monday as part of a national roll-out following a pilot scheme in 13 local authority areas.


Impact of energy price rise must be tackled now, says Caithness business leader

26 August 2022
Impact of energy price rise must be tackled now, says Caithness business leader

Impact of energy price rise must be tackled now, says Caithness business leader

26 August 2022

Urgent action is required from the Scottish and UK governments to tackle the cost crisis and support businesses, a local business leader says.


School Street Zones aim to improve health and safety at Pennyland Primary in Thurso

26 August 2022
School Street Zones aim to improve health and safety at Pennyland Primary in Thurso

School Street Zones aim to improve health and safety at Pennyland Primary in Thurso

26 August 2022

A Caithness primary school is among four across the Highlands that will restrict motor vehicles on nearby streets at each end of the school day.


North businesses could fold without further support to cope with energy price rise

25 August 2022
North businesses could fold without further support to cope with energy price rise

North businesses could fold without further support to cope with energy price rise

25 August 2022

Business leaders in Caithness are calling for more support with rising costs as the energy regulator looks set to announce a price cap rise on Friday.


Kyiv Classic Accordion Duo perform at Thurso church to raise money for Ukraine war and Chernobyl victims

25 August 2022
Kyiv Classic Accordion Duo perform at Thurso church to raise money for Ukraine war and Chernobyl victims

Kyiv Classic Accordion Duo perform at Thurso church to raise money for Ukraine war and Chernobyl victims

25 August 2022

Two Ukrainian musicians entertained at Thurso last week as part of a UK tour to raise money for victims of the war in their home country.


Musicians from BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and London Symphony Orchestra to play at St John's church in Wick

25 August 2022
Musicians from BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and London Symphony Orchestra to play at St John's church in Wick

Musicians from BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and London Symphony Orchestra to play at St John's church in Wick

25 August 2022

A Wick church which has recently seen improvements to its building is to host two renowned musicians at a unique fundraising event.


Extension to Caithness and Sutherland Peatlands protected area proposed by NatureScot

25 August 2022
Extension to Caithness and Sutherland Peatlands protected area proposed by NatureScot

Extension to Caithness and Sutherland Peatlands protected area proposed by NatureScot

25 August 2022

Peatlands that were planted with conifers after tax breaks in the 1970s and 80s will be soaked up into a wider conservation area.


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