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Councillors urged to remove objection to Mey battery scheme

19 September 2025
Councillors urged to remove objection to Mey battery scheme

Councillors urged to remove objection to Mey battery scheme

19 September 2025

Councillors are being recommended to remove an objection to plans for a large battery energy storage system (BESS) near the Castle of Mey.


Fisherman killed by rope tangle with own life-saving device off Caithness coast

11 September 2025
Fisherman killed by rope tangle with own life-saving device off Caithness coast

Fisherman killed by rope tangle with own life-saving device off Caithness coast

11 September 2025

A deckhand’s personal flotation device led to his death off the Caithness coast, an official probe has found.


Study claims Highland food hygiene is worst in Scotland

30 July 2025
Study claims Highland food hygiene is worst in Scotland

Study claims Highland food hygiene is worst in Scotland

30 July 2025

It is an area renowned for the excellence of its local produce, whether mouth-watering seafood or Highland beef, fine cheeses, oatcakes or ice cream.


PICTURES: ‘A special place’ – £1m gardens at Loch Ness-side castle complete after 7 years

06 June 2025
PICTURES: ‘A special place’ – £1m gardens at Loch Ness-side castle complete after 7 years

PICTURES: ‘A special place’ – £1m gardens at Loch Ness-side castle complete after 7 years

06 June 2025

Seven years and more than £1 million in the making, Scotland’s richest man is celebrating the completion of his showpiece and most exclusive garden.


Rare bird recorded singing at Strathy Point in Sutherland

06 June 2025
Rare bird recorded singing at Strathy Point in Sutherland

Rare bird recorded singing at Strathy Point in Sutherland

06 June 2025

The white-throated sparrow normally lives in parts of North America and Canada.


‘Very rare’ American gull recorded at John O’Groats

27 May 2025
‘Very rare’ American gull recorded at John O’Groats

‘Very rare’ American gull recorded at John O’Groats

27 May 2025

A rare visitor from across the Atlantic has turned up in Caithness.


Studio flat at Strathy Point Lighthouse up for sale at offers over £75,000

19 May 2025
Studio flat at Strathy Point Lighthouse up for sale at offers over £75,000

Studio flat at Strathy Point Lighthouse up for sale at offers over £75,000

19 May 2025

Strathy Point Lighthouse was the first lighthouse in Scotland to be built specifically for electrical operation.


Durness family business changes hands after 100 years

15 April 2025
Durness family business changes hands after 100 years

Durness family business changes hands after 100 years

15 April 2025

Richard Mackay & Son has been run by Robbie Mackay for the last 40 years and is the most north-westerly grocery shop in Britain.


Sea eagles attack payouts to farmers and crofters soars towards £1m

18 March 2025
Sea eagles attack payouts to farmers and crofters soars towards £1m

Sea eagles attack payouts to farmers and crofters soars towards £1m

18 March 2025

The bill to taxpayers for crofters and farmers combating sea eagles attacking their lambs is now set to reach almost £1m.


Highland avalanche reports stopped for first time – after lack of snow in hills

08 February 2025
Highland avalanche reports stopped for first time – after lack of snow in hills

Highland avalanche reports stopped for first time – after lack of snow in hills

08 February 2025

Scotland’s avalanche warning service downed tools in January when there was too little snow, and climate change is having a significant impact


Sutherland councillors concerned over NC500 ‘super rally’ plan

18 December 2024
Sutherland councillors concerned over NC500 ‘super rally’ plan

Sutherland councillors concerned over NC500 ‘super rally’ plan

18 December 2024

An Austrian company is planning to include the NC500 in a 140-car rally in June next year.


Highlands and Islands Enterprise confirm Melness Crofters Estate will still be paid for lease of Sutherland Spaceport site despite Orbex shelving the project

06 December 2024
Highlands and Islands Enterprise confirm Melness Crofters Estate will still be paid for lease of Sutherland Spaceport site despite Orbex shelving the project

Highlands and Islands Enterprise confirm Melness Crofters Estate will still be paid for lease of Sutherland Spaceport site despite Orbex shelving the project

06 December 2024

HIE said the crofter would continue to receive a rental income as part of the lease agreement.


Outlander star Sophie Skelton to feature in Caithness-based psychological thriller

04 November 2024
Outlander star Sophie Skelton to feature in Caithness-based psychological thriller

Outlander star Sophie Skelton to feature in Caithness-based psychological thriller

04 November 2024

A film shot in Caithness starring Outlander’s Sophie Skelton has landed a major deal.


New Land’s End to John O’Groats record set by female tandem cycling pair

19 September 2024
New Land’s End to John O’Groats record set by female tandem cycling pair

New Land’s End to John O’Groats record set by female tandem cycling pair

19 September 2024

An NHS worker and a bicycle instructor have set a new women’s Tandem Land’s End to John O’Groats record.


Assynt Mountain Rescue team help lost walkers at Britain's highest waterfall near Kylesku

18 August 2024
Assynt Mountain Rescue team help lost walkers at Britain's highest waterfall near Kylesku

Assynt Mountain Rescue team help lost walkers at Britain's highest waterfall near Kylesku

18 August 2024

The two lost walkers had gone to see the spectacular Eas a’ Chual Aluinn waterfall.


'You're Sheena Easton aren't you?': Star quality at Durness as singer calls in at Cocoa Mountain chocolate shop

29 July 2024
'You're Sheena Easton aren't you?': Star quality at Durness as singer calls in at Cocoa Mountain chocolate shop

'You're Sheena Easton aren't you?': Star quality at Durness as singer calls in at Cocoa Mountain chocolate shop

29 July 2024

Scottish singer Sheena Easton, who lives in America, visited Durness this weekend.


Tiny seal pups ferried to Caithness rescue centre after being found at Stornoway Airport on Lewis

24 June 2024
Tiny seal pups ferried to Caithness rescue centre after being found at Stornoway Airport on Lewis

Tiny seal pups ferried to Caithness rescue centre after being found at Stornoway Airport on Lewis

24 June 2024

Two tiny abandoned seal pups have been saved and ferried to Caithness in a dramatic 182-mile rescue.


Cape Wrath minibus operator fixes Britain’s ‘deepest pothole’ himself after two-week council blitz

20 June 2024
Cape Wrath minibus operator fixes Britain’s ‘deepest pothole’ himself after two-week council blitz

Cape Wrath minibus operator fixes Britain’s ‘deepest pothole’ himself after two-week council blitz

20 June 2024

Britain's "deepest" pothole has been repaired - with a huge metal plate.


Castle of Mey to feature in this weekend’s episode of Royal Kitchen Gardens

10 April 2024
Castle of Mey to feature in this weekend’s episode of Royal Kitchen Gardens

Castle of Mey to feature in this weekend’s episode of Royal Kitchen Gardens

10 April 2024

The Castle of Mey’s gardens are to feature on the small screen this weekend as Raymond Blanc’s Royal Kitchen Gardens visits Caithness.


Teenager with Caithness roots becomes one of Scotland's youngest mountain rescuers

11 March 2024
Teenager with Caithness roots becomes one of Scotland's youngest mountain rescuers

Teenager with Caithness roots becomes one of Scotland's youngest mountain rescuers

11 March 2024

Having climbed Africa's highest mountain aged just 16, a Highland teenager has now become one of the youngest mountain rescuers in the country.


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