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CAITHNESS RESIDENTS: Are the 20mph zones working for you? Express your opinion before time runs out

CAITHNESS RESIDENTS: Are the 20mph zones working for you? Express your opinion before time runs out

CAITHNESS RESIDENTS: Are the 20mph zones working for you? Express your opinion before time runs out

23 January 2024

Caithness residents are urged to have their say over the new 20mph speed limits in online consultation that is due to close next week.


Have your say on 20mph limits

Have your say on 20mph limits

Have your say on 20mph limits

23 January 2024

Public urged to take part in consultation about rolling out the 20mph speed limit across the Highlands as deadline nears.


3500 homes still without electricity after Storm Isha power cuts – and some will remain blacked out overnight

3500 homes still without electricity after Storm Isha power cuts – and some will remain blacked out overnight

3500 homes still without electricity after Storm Isha power cuts – and some will remain blacked out overnight

22 January 2024

Thousands of homes across Scotland were still without power at 5pm on Monday evening following overnight outages caused by Storm Isha.


17-bedroom Wester Ross hotel on NC500 on sale for £950K-plus

17-bedroom Wester Ross hotel on NC500 on sale for £950K-plus

17-bedroom Wester Ross hotel on NC500 on sale for £950K-plus

22 January 2024

A 17-bedroom hotel on the NC500 in Wester Ross has gone on the market for offers over £950,000.


Young Highland workers on a mission to find green solutions for their business

Young Highland workers on a mission to find green solutions for their business

Young Highland workers on a mission to find green solutions for their business

22 January 2024

Seven young workers from across the Highlands are on a mission to find green solutions for their business.


Spotlight on postal delivery woes having positive impact on mail performance, hopes Highland MP

Spotlight on postal delivery woes having positive impact on mail performance, hopes Highland MP

Spotlight on postal delivery woes having positive impact on mail performance, hopes Highland MP

22 January 2024

MP Drew Hendry hopes his recent campaign may have helped lead to fewer delivery issues over the festive season.


BUSINESS FOCUS: Working together is the key to ensuring a brighter economic future for all of us

BUSINESS FOCUS: Working together is the key to ensuring a brighter economic future for all of us

BUSINESS FOCUS: Working together is the key to ensuring a brighter economic future for all of us

21 January 2024

This looks like being another tricky year for smaller businesses in Caithness and Sutherland, with the UK economy teetering on recession.


Highland Council urged to use tourist tax to improve services

Highland Council urged to use tourist tax to improve services

Highland Council urged to use tourist tax to improve services

20 January 2024

Scottish Green MSP for the Highlands Ariane Burgess's party is keen to see councils take the opportunity of the new levy.


Administrators appointed at AMTE Power as 'advanced discussions' take place

Administrators appointed at AMTE Power as 'advanced discussions' take place

Administrators appointed at AMTE Power as 'advanced discussions' take place

19 January 2024

Administrators have been appointed at AMTE Power, with 'advanced discussions' in progress with a third party over a possible sale of the business.


Highlands and Islands Enterprise appoints new area manager

Highlands and Islands Enterprise appoints new area manager

Highlands and Islands Enterprise appoints new area manager

19 January 2024

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has appointed a new area manager to lead its work across the Inner Moray Firth area.


Tourism tax in Scotland takes another big step forward at Holyrood

Tourism tax in Scotland takes another big step forward at Holyrood

Tourism tax in Scotland takes another big step forward at Holyrood

18 January 2024

Finance Minister says he is committed to 'meaningful and constructive engagement' with industry


Global Energy gets planning approval for £200 million Green Freeport plant at Nigg

Global Energy gets planning approval for £200 million Green Freeport plant at Nigg

Global Energy gets planning approval for £200 million Green Freeport plant at Nigg

18 January 2024

Japanese giant Sumitomo Electric Industries will produce trans-national subsea cables for the renewables sector.


Stone highlights the importance of the whisky industry in parliamentary motion after report shows it contributed £7.1 billion to the UK economy

Stone highlights the importance of the whisky industry in parliamentary motion after report shows it contributed £7.1 billion to the UK economy

Stone highlights the importance of the whisky industry in parliamentary motion after report shows it contributed £7.1 billion to the UK economy

16 January 2024

The sector supports 66,000 jobs, 41,000 of which are in Scotland


Closed Caithness – snow leads to multiple closures in the county

Closed Caithness – snow leads to multiple closures in the county

Closed Caithness – snow leads to multiple closures in the county

16 January 2024

There are multiple closures of work places and educational establishments across Caithness due to the heavy snowfall today (Tuesday, January 16).


New £1.22m facility for renewables industry training set for the Highlands

New £1.22m facility for renewables industry training set for the Highlands

New £1.22m facility for renewables industry training set for the Highlands

15 January 2024

The £1.22m Renewable Energy Training Centre, being established by Aurora Energy Services (AES), will be the first of its kind in the region.


OPINION: Far north is helping push growth in tourism to 'stunning region'

OPINION: Far north is helping push growth in tourism to 'stunning region'

OPINION: Far north is helping push growth in tourism to 'stunning region'

14 January 2024

Chris Taylor, VisitScotland destination development director, says Caithness and Sutherland are prime assets in Scotland's international offering


Highland MSP backs scheme to help small-scale food producers

Highland MSP backs scheme to help small-scale food producers

Highland MSP backs scheme to help small-scale food producers

13 January 2024

A Scottish Government scheme to support small-scale food producers has been welcomed by Green MSP Ariane Burgess.


North MSP says 1200 social enterprises in Highlands and Islands play key role in Scottish economy

North MSP says 1200 social enterprises in Highlands and Islands play key role in Scottish economy

North MSP says 1200 social enterprises in Highlands and Islands play key role in Scottish economy

12 January 2024

Ariane Burgess calls for more support for the sector


Highland MP calls for meeting over 'worrying' news for staff as Menzies Parcels faces closure

Highland MP calls for meeting over 'worrying' news for staff as Menzies Parcels faces closure

Highland MP calls for meeting over 'worrying' news for staff as Menzies Parcels faces closure

12 January 2024

The north of Scotland firm has notified staff of its impending closure.


'Significant, tangible benefits' expected at Dounreay for years to come, says Caithness business chief

'Significant, tangible benefits' expected at Dounreay for years to come, says Caithness business chief

'Significant, tangible benefits' expected at Dounreay for years to come, says Caithness business chief

11 January 2024

Trudy Morris comments after report reveals over £200 million spent at the site in 2022/23


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