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BBC presenter leads online Gaelic sessions for Melvich Primary and ELC pupils ahead of competitions to design maps and t-shirts

22 March 2025
BBC presenter leads online Gaelic sessions for Melvich Primary and ELC pupils ahead of competitions to design maps and t-shirts

BBC presenter leads online Gaelic sessions for Melvich Primary and ELC pupils ahead of competitions to design maps and t-shirts

22 March 2025

Gaelic singer and presenter Joy Dunlop led the way as Melvich Primary and Early Learning Centre celebrated World Gaelic Week 2025.


PICTURES: 127 Highland dancers take part in Mina Mackay dance festival in Keiss

09 March 2025
PICTURES: 127 Highland dancers take part in Mina Mackay dance festival in Keiss

PICTURES: 127 Highland dancers take part in Mina Mackay dance festival in Keiss

09 March 2025

127 dancers from across the Highlands and Orkney gathered for a dance festival on Saturday, March 1 at Keiss Hall.


PICTURES: ‘Read all about it!’ – Thurso care home residents embrace World Book Day

08 March 2025
PICTURES: ‘Read all about it!’ – Thurso care home residents embrace World Book Day

PICTURES: ‘Read all about it!’ – Thurso care home residents embrace World Book Day

08 March 2025

Staff and residents alike dressed up as beloved characters, such as Harry Potter and Captain Underpants, adding to the fun.


PICTURES: Wizards, fairies and more - Caithness school children dress up for World Book Day

06 March 2025
PICTURES: Wizards, fairies and more - Caithness school children dress up for World Book Day

PICTURES: Wizards, fairies and more - Caithness school children dress up for World Book Day

06 March 2025

Schools across Caithness welcomed a wide assortment of colourful characters today for World Book Day.


Driving force behind evolution of independent newspaper publishing in Highlands and Moray, Peter Fowler MBE, dies at 86

06 March 2025
Driving force behind evolution of independent newspaper publishing in Highlands and Moray, Peter Fowler MBE, dies at 86

Driving force behind evolution of independent newspaper publishing in Highlands and Moray, Peter Fowler MBE, dies at 86

06 March 2025

Peter Granville Fowler MBE, a visionary newspaper publisher who played a pivotal role in the evolution of regional news across the north has died.


Socio-economic activity report reveals over 50 per cent of expenditure from NRS Dounreay to companies in Caithness and Sutherland

06 March 2025
Socio-economic activity report reveals over 50 per cent of expenditure from NRS Dounreay to companies in Caithness and Sutherland

Socio-economic activity report reveals over 50 per cent of expenditure from NRS Dounreay to companies in Caithness and Sutherland

06 March 2025

The review revealed that Dounreay’s total expenditure for the financial year was £202.4 million.


Ex-Aberdeen FC ‘legends’ pass on expertise to 65 young footballers in Thurso

01 March 2025
Ex-Aberdeen FC ‘legends’ pass on expertise to 65 young footballers in Thurso

Ex-Aberdeen FC ‘legends’ pass on expertise to 65 young footballers in Thurso

01 March 2025

Duncan Shearer, Mixu Paatelainen and Mike Newell turned out to offer advice to AG Coaching’s hopefuls.


Thurso primaries ranked second best – and worst – in Highlands in Sunday Times primary school league table for 2025

28 February 2025
Thurso primaries ranked second best – and worst – in Highlands in Sunday Times primary school league table for 2025

Thurso primaries ranked second best – and worst – in Highlands in Sunday Times primary school league table for 2025

28 February 2025

Mount Pleasant Primary in Thurso had the lowest Highland school ranking in The Sunday Times’ Scottish primary school league table, released today.


Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

27 February 2025
Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

27 February 2025

Local authorities such as Highland Council are being called upon to review ASL provision processes.


Far North campaigners to host free online event tackling reproductive and maternity healthcare provision

26 February 2025
Far North campaigners to host free online event tackling reproductive and maternity healthcare provision

Far North campaigners to host free online event tackling reproductive and maternity healthcare provision

26 February 2025

“Healthcare is a Human Right”, a 90-minute online event organised by three campaign groups.


Far North MSP welcomes ‘momentous milestone’ as statistics reveal £36.8m paid in Scottish Child Payment across Highland

26 February 2025
Far North MSP welcomes ‘momentous milestone’ as statistics reveal £36.8m paid in Scottish Child Payment across Highland

Far North MSP welcomes ‘momentous milestone’ as statistics reveal £36.8m paid in Scottish Child Payment across Highland

26 February 2025

In Highland, £36,821,471 has been paid out over the last four years, with 11,775 of children benefitting as of December 2024.


PICTURES: Valentine’s fun for Thurso care home residents visited by ELC children

26 February 2025
PICTURES: Valentine’s fun for Thurso care home residents visited by ELC children

PICTURES: Valentine’s fun for Thurso care home residents visited by ELC children

26 February 2025

Residents’ faces lit up as the children from Pennyland ELC filled the lounge.


PICTURES: ‘They ken what they are on about here!’ - Care home residents enjoy tour of Thurso bakery

25 February 2025
PICTURES: ‘They ken what they are on about here!’ - Care home residents enjoy tour of Thurso bakery

PICTURES: ‘They ken what they are on about here!’ - Care home residents enjoy tour of Thurso bakery

25 February 2025

Residents of Seaview House Care Home enjoyed a special outing this week as they visited Reid’s Bakery in Thurso.


Highland indoor event Puls8 can begin ‘new era’ for Highland dance scene, says award-winning label owner

25 February 2025
Highland indoor event Puls8 can begin ‘new era’ for Highland dance scene, says award-winning label owner

Highland indoor event Puls8 can begin ‘new era’ for Highland dance scene, says award-winning label owner

25 February 2025

Promoters believe Puls8 can be ‘the biggest indoor dance event in Inverness history’.


WATCH: ‘One Last Run’ convoy assembles in Wick to honour teenager Kaden Askew

24 February 2025
WATCH: ‘One Last Run’ convoy assembles in Wick to honour teenager Kaden Askew

WATCH: ‘One Last Run’ convoy assembles in Wick to honour teenager Kaden Askew

24 February 2025

Cars and motorcycle club members from Caithness came together on Saturday to embark on “One Last Run” to honour 15-year old Kaden Askew.


PICTURES: Cars and motorbikes turn out for ‘One Last Run’ in memory of Wick teenager Kaden Askew

24 February 2025
PICTURES: Cars and motorbikes turn out for ‘One Last Run’ in memory of Wick teenager Kaden Askew

PICTURES: Cars and motorbikes turn out for ‘One Last Run’ in memory of Wick teenager Kaden Askew

24 February 2025

A total of seven bikes and around 30 cars turned out to sound their horns and rev their engines for “One Last Run” in memory of the 15-year-old.


‘I just know he'll be looking down on them all smiling’ - Highland car groups answer Wick mum’s request for ‘One Last Run’ in memory of ‘car mad’ teenage son

20 February 2025
‘I just know he'll be looking down on them all smiling’ - Highland car groups answer Wick mum’s request for ‘One Last Run’ in memory of ‘car mad’ teenage son

‘I just know he'll be looking down on them all smiling’ - Highland car groups answer Wick mum’s request for ‘One Last Run’ in memory of ‘car mad’ teenage son

20 February 2025

Car enthusiasts in Wick are coming together this weekend to honour the memory of “car mad” teenager Kaden Askew, who died earlier this month.


Mum’s tribute after tragic loss of teenage son Kaden Askew as Wick community rallies to ‘honour his memory’

20 February 2025
Mum’s tribute after tragic loss of teenage son Kaden Askew as Wick community rallies to ‘honour his memory’

Mum’s tribute after tragic loss of teenage son Kaden Askew as Wick community rallies to ‘honour his memory’

20 February 2025

15-year-old Kaden Askew died suddenly on Tuesday, February 11 after becoming unwell at his home.


High Life Highland make appeal for disability sport volunteers

18 February 2025
High Life Highland make appeal for disability sport volunteers

High Life Highland make appeal for disability sport volunteers

18 February 2025

Leisure charity High Life Highland has launched an appeal for more willing volunteers to enhance its disability sport offering.


PICTURES: Seaview Care Home residents enjoy ‘unique flavours’ on Dunnet whisky distillery visit

18 February 2025
PICTURES: Seaview Care Home residents enjoy ‘unique flavours’ on Dunnet whisky distillery visit

PICTURES: Seaview Care Home residents enjoy ‘unique flavours’ on Dunnet whisky distillery visit

18 February 2025

Residents at Seaview House Care Home in Wick were warmly greeted at Dunnet Bay Distillery.


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