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Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

06 May 2025

Scottish Conservatives slam quango responsible for ‘industrial jungles’.


Stone welcomes better Caithness connections for internet inclusion

Stone welcomes better Caithness connections for internet inclusion

Stone welcomes better Caithness connections for internet inclusion

06 May 2025

After Halkirk lost its title of having the ‘worst internet connection in the UK’, Jamie Stone MP applauded work to improve Caithness connections.


Over 1700 struggling Highland households sought help from Energy Advice Scotland in the last year

Over 1700 struggling Highland households sought help from Energy Advice Scotland in the last year

Over 1700 struggling Highland households sought help from Energy Advice Scotland in the last year

05 May 2025

The Highland Council area ranked fourth in Scotland amounting to 7.5% of all total inquiries to the charity.


SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

02 May 2025

Energy giant SSEN is continuing investigative work along the controversial super-pylon route stretching from Caithness to Peterhead through Beauly.


Net zero transition views sought from Caithness residents

Net zero transition views sought from Caithness residents

Net zero transition views sought from Caithness residents

02 May 2025

Caithness residents' views are being sought on how the region can transition to net zero in a fair way.


How easy is it to amend my existing Will?

How easy is it to amend my existing Will?

How easy is it to amend my existing Will?

02 May 2025

Creating a clear, effective and up to date Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and wealth after your death.


Scrabster welcomes first cruise ship visit of the 2025 season

Scrabster welcomes first cruise ship visit of the 2025 season

Scrabster welcomes first cruise ship visit of the 2025 season

01 May 2025

More than 2500 passengers sailed into Caithness last week as Scrabster Harbour marked the start of the 2025 cruise ship season.


New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

30 April 2025

Helen Crawford says it is a ‘good day for democracy’ as she sought to keep communities informed of the wave of projects planned for the region.


Work starts on £308m Tomatin-Moy section of A9 dualling in year the programme was due to be finished

Work starts on £308m Tomatin-Moy section of A9 dualling in year the programme was due to be finished

Work starts on £308m Tomatin-Moy section of A9 dualling in year the programme was due to be finished

30 April 2025

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop says she has her ‘foot to the floor’ and is determined to see it through.


Look out for the blue horsebox at Wick harbour selling seafood delights and more

Look out for the blue horsebox at Wick harbour selling seafood delights and more

Look out for the blue horsebox at Wick harbour selling seafood delights and more

30 April 2025

The are no seahorses on the menu at Wick’s latest food outlet despite the business running from a converted horsebox and serving seafood.


Councillors Andrew Jarvie and Karl Rosie elected new joint chairs of Caithness Committee

Councillors Andrew Jarvie and Karl Rosie elected new joint chairs of Caithness Committee

Councillors Andrew Jarvie and Karl Rosie elected new joint chairs of Caithness Committee

28 April 2025

The new joint chairs of the Caithness Committee were elected today, and successful funding applications for the last financial year were listed.


MSP hopeful urges Highland Council to halt ‘damaging’ motorhome pass scheme

MSP hopeful urges Highland Council to halt ‘damaging’ motorhome pass scheme

MSP hopeful urges Highland Council to halt ‘damaging’ motorhome pass scheme

26 April 2025

LibDem candidate David Green fears the council is ‘effectively driving business away’ from local operators.


£250k Caithness fund boost offers hope for more graduate and apprenticeship roles in far north

£250k Caithness fund boost offers hope for more graduate and apprenticeship roles in far north

£250k Caithness fund boost offers hope for more graduate and apprenticeship roles in far north

24 April 2025

A quarter of a million pounds has been pledged to help create further jobs and training opportunities in the far north.


Wellbeing centre to open in Thurso offering pilates, massage and sauna

Wellbeing centre to open in Thurso offering pilates, massage and sauna

Wellbeing centre to open in Thurso offering pilates, massage and sauna

23 April 2025

Based at Ormlie Industrial Estate, Revival has been founded by Oonagh Corcoran.


GRAPE SCOT! Former Wick couple raise a glass to new vineyard venture

GRAPE SCOT! Former Wick couple raise a glass to new vineyard venture

GRAPE SCOT! Former Wick couple raise a glass to new vineyard venture

23 April 2025

A former Wick couple have popped the cork on a new wine-making business in England.


Full ringside at Caithness Livestock Centre for ‘fantastic’ store cattle sale

Full ringside at Caithness Livestock Centre for ‘fantastic’ store cattle sale

Full ringside at Caithness Livestock Centre for ‘fantastic’ store cattle sale

21 April 2025

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts, on Monday sold 332 store cattle.


Who is your rock? Nominate your colleague, mentor or boss for Caithness art festival show

Who is your rock? Nominate your colleague, mentor or boss for Caithness art festival show

Who is your rock? Nominate your colleague, mentor or boss for Caithness art festival show

21 April 2025

A Halkirk art organisation is looking for nominations of people's ‘rock of support’ at work to be photographed and displayed at an exhibition.


Graham recognised for his ‘incredible achievement’ at Wick-based company

Graham recognised for his ‘incredible achievement’ at Wick-based company

Graham recognised for his ‘incredible achievement’ at Wick-based company

19 April 2025

A Wick man has retired from the specialist engineering company Imenco UK Limited after nearly 47 years of service.


Thousands without power after electric cut to 730 homes

Thousands without power after electric cut to 730 homes

Thousands without power after electric cut to 730 homes

18 April 2025

The outage is affecting more than 700 homes and businesses across parts of Thurso, Castletown and Dunnet.


Stone champions British steel and its importance for the future of Caithness

Stone champions British steel and its importance for the future of Caithness

Stone champions British steel and its importance for the future of Caithness

17 April 2025

With government moves to save British steel production, Far north MP Jamie Stone highlighted its importance to Caithness at a House of Commons debate.


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