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Show of colour at West of Caithness SWI Bulb Show in Thurso

19 March 2022
Show of colour at West of Caithness SWI Bulb Show in Thurso

Show of colour at West of Caithness SWI Bulb Show in Thurso

19 March 2022

The West of Caithness SWI Bulb Show was held in Royal British Legion Scotland in Thurso on Saturday March 12.


One million census forms returned ahead of Census Day on Sunday

18 March 2022
One million census forms returned ahead of Census Day on Sunday

One million census forms returned ahead of Census Day on Sunday

18 March 2022

More than one million households have already completed Scotland’s Census 2022, ahead of Census Day on Sunday.


Man reported to fiscal after collision on A9 near Halkirk

15 March 2022
Man reported to fiscal after collision on A9 near Halkirk

Man reported to fiscal after collision on A9 near Halkirk

15 March 2022

Road traffic officers in the Highlands and Islands dealt with nine people in connection with drink driving and drug driving offences at the weekend.


Cyber crime and road offences on the rise in Highlands and Islands

15 March 2022
Cyber crime and road offences on the rise in Highlands and Islands

Cyber crime and road offences on the rise in Highlands and Islands

15 March 2022

The Highlands and Islands has seen an increase in driving offences despite Police Scotland highlighting road safety as a top priority.


Candidates invited to register nominations for Highland Council elections

14 March 2022
Candidates invited to register nominations for Highland Council elections

Candidates invited to register nominations for Highland Council elections

14 March 2022

Nominations are being sought for the Highland Council elections, which are due to take place in May.


PICTURES & VIDEO: North Highland Harriers among record entry at 2022 Inverness Half Marathon

14 March 2022
PICTURES & VIDEO: North Highland Harriers among record entry at 2022 Inverness Half Marathon

PICTURES & VIDEO: North Highland Harriers among record entry at 2022 Inverness Half Marathon

14 March 2022

Members of far north running club the North Highland Harriers were among a record entry to the Inverness Half Marathon and 5K event at the weekend.


People with experience of mental ill health wanted to support others

12 March 2022
People with experience of mental ill health wanted to support others

People with experience of mental ill health wanted to support others

12 March 2022

A Highland mental health charity is recruiting for people with lived experience of mental ill health to train to become peer supporters.


Lybster cyclist who represented Scotland at Glasgow 2014 dies at 28

09 March 2022
Lybster cyclist who represented Scotland at Glasgow 2014 dies at 28

Lybster cyclist who represented Scotland at Glasgow 2014 dies at 28

09 March 2022

A track cyclist who competed at the Commonwealth Games in 2014 has died at the age of 28, Scottish Cycling has announced.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Winter wonders are not all about height

27 February 2022
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Winter wonders are not all about height

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Winter wonders are not all about height

27 February 2022

FLASHBACK: After a spell of grim conditions in the mountains, John Davidson recounts a previous winter outing from the Active Outdoors archive


Sustainable ceramics in the food and drink sector at heart of joint £10,000 project

22 February 2022
Sustainable ceramics in the food and drink sector at heart of joint £10,000 project

Sustainable ceramics in the food and drink sector at heart of joint £10,000 project

22 February 2022

A far north distillery has joined forces with the University of the West of Scotland to look at how ceramics can be used more sustainably.


Spring booster dose to be offered to people at higher risk from Covid-19 in Scotland

21 February 2022
Spring booster dose to be offered to people at higher risk from Covid-19 in Scotland

Spring booster dose to be offered to people at higher risk from Covid-19 in Scotland

21 February 2022

The Scottish Government has said that a fourth dose – or second booster – of the Covid-19 vaccine will be offered to high-risk groups.


Deadline approaches for £250 Best Start Grant School Age Payment for children in Scotland

21 February 2022
Deadline approaches for £250 Best Start Grant School Age Payment for children in Scotland

Deadline approaches for £250 Best Start Grant School Age Payment for children in Scotland

21 February 2022

Parents and carers of eligible children have less than a week left to apply for a school age payment of more than £250.


MSPs raise concerns over leadership and governance at Crofting Commission

21 February 2022
MSPs raise concerns over leadership and governance at Crofting Commission

MSPs raise concerns over leadership and governance at Crofting Commission

21 February 2022

Concerns have been raised at Holyrood over the leadership and governance at the Crofting Commission, which regulates crofting in Scotland.


Warning as severe weather set to continue in mountains and forests

17 February 2022
Warning as severe weather set to continue in mountains and forests

Warning as severe weather set to continue in mountains and forests

17 February 2022

Lovers of the outdoors are being told to heed warnings with hurricane-force winds possible in the mountains and a "danger to life" in some forests.


Roundtable to consider issue of 'green lairds' in Highlands

17 February 2022
Roundtable to consider issue of 'green lairds' in Highlands

Roundtable to consider issue of 'green lairds' in Highlands

17 February 2022

Concerns about so-called ‘green lairds’ buying up land for carbon sequestration will be discussed at an event led by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC).


Tourism investment on North Coast 500 approved by Highland councillors

17 February 2022
Tourism investment on North Coast 500 approved by Highland councillors

Tourism investment on North Coast 500 approved by Highland councillors

17 February 2022

A new round of investment to improve facilities for tourist on the North Coast 500 and elsewhere in the Highlands was approved this week.


Search for new operator for Wick caravan and camping park

15 February 2022
Search for new operator for Wick caravan and camping park

Search for new operator for Wick caravan and camping park

15 February 2022

New operators are being sought for Wick's caravan and camping site after it emerged last month that the couple who run the park planned to retire.


Innovation fund from Rewilding Britain will boost nature schemes

15 February 2022
Innovation fund from Rewilding Britain will boost nature schemes

Innovation fund from Rewilding Britain will boost nature schemes

15 February 2022

Community groups can apply for a new funding stream aimed at improving nature and biodiversity, with a focus on people's health and wellbeing.


New journalism role in north-west Highlands thanks to £6m Meta scheme

15 February 2022
New journalism role in north-west Highlands thanks to £6m Meta scheme

New journalism role in north-west Highlands thanks to £6m Meta scheme

15 February 2022

A new community reporter role will be set up to cover the north-west Highlands as part of a local journalism scheme funded by the owners of Facebook.


Storm Dudley set to bring strong winds to Caithness and Highlands

14 February 2022
Storm Dudley set to bring strong winds to Caithness and Highlands

Storm Dudley set to bring strong winds to Caithness and Highlands

14 February 2022

A yellow weather warning for strong winds has been issued for Wednesday and Thursday this week.


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