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Nicky Marr: What is taking us so long with a tourist tax?

Nicky Marr: What is taking us so long with a tourist tax?

Nicky Marr: What is taking us so long with a tourist tax?

23 August 2023

Did you head abroad this summer? Chances are you’ll have paid an extra few Euros in tourist tax.


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Maternity model is letting down Caithness families

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Maternity model is letting down Caithness families

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Maternity model is letting down Caithness families

23 August 2023

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain


OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Kayaking the Caithness coastline, bit by bit

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Kayaking the Caithness coastline, bit by bit

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Kayaking the Caithness coastline, bit by bit

22 August 2023

Two more stages of this annual challenge complete after a crossing to Stroma and touching the mainland's most northerly rock


Collect wildflower seeds and help Highland pollinators

Collect wildflower seeds and help Highland pollinators

Collect wildflower seeds and help Highland pollinators

20 August 2023

Making Space for Nature by Jenny Grant


Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

19 August 2023

War memorial date in 1923, Royal opening of Watten hall in 1973 and Doctors demand local control in 1998


Impact of short-term lets changes hangs in the balance across the Highlands

Impact of short-term lets changes hangs in the balance across the Highlands

Impact of short-term lets changes hangs in the balance across the Highlands

18 August 2023

Business Comment by David Richardson, regional development manager at the Federation of Small Businesses


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Ferry failure gave us a chance to explore Caithness coastline

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Ferry failure gave us a chance to explore Caithness coastline

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Ferry failure gave us a chance to explore Caithness coastline

17 August 2023

On his way to Orkney, Moray content editor Chris Saunderson was stranded for 36 hours – and discovered some of the wonders of the far north


Memories of a childhood in Melness in the 1930s and 40s

Memories of a childhood in Melness in the 1930s and 40s

Memories of a childhood in Melness in the 1930s and 40s

16 August 2023

While researching her family history, Laura Adkins learned more about her mother's childhood which was spent on the croft at Skinnet, Melness


Nicky Marr: Economic case needs to be made for radical Academy Street change

Nicky Marr: Economic case needs to be made for radical Academy Street change

Nicky Marr: Economic case needs to be made for radical Academy Street change

16 August 2023

Have you seen Highland Council’s proposals for reducing through-traffic on Academy Street in Inverness?


MAREE TODD: Digital connections are vital to Highlands and Islands

MAREE TODD: Digital connections are vital to Highlands and Islands

MAREE TODD: Digital connections are vital to Highlands and Islands

16 August 2023

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd


OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Freswick Castle trip is an annual paddle for Pentland Canoe Club

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Freswick Castle trip is an annual paddle for Pentland Canoe Club

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Freswick Castle trip is an annual paddle for Pentland Canoe Club

15 August 2023

Tea and cake at the castle, you say? A fine excuse for a kayaking trip with an experienced group


Caithness Calendar 2024 competition – get your images in now!

Caithness Calendar 2024 competition – get your images in now!

Caithness Calendar 2024 competition – get your images in now!

13 August 2023

Images of Caithness taken by readers of the Caithness Courier and John O'Groat Journal are being sought for our annual calendar competition.


Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

12 August 2023

Road hogs in Wick in 1923, Protest over office move in 1973 and Concern over car park sale in 1998


My long and winding path to a truly rewarding career – running a Caithness distillery

My long and winding path to a truly rewarding career – running a Caithness distillery

My long and winding path to a truly rewarding career – running a Caithness distillery

11 August 2023

View from the Board by Alex MacDonald


TRUDY MORRIS: Taking your own route to success – whatever your grades

TRUDY MORRIS: Taking your own route to success – whatever your grades

TRUDY MORRIS: Taking your own route to success – whatever your grades

11 August 2023

As school pupils digest their exam results, Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, tells us that there is #NoWrongPath


OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Stepping back in time on a visit to Stroma

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Stepping back in time on a visit to Stroma

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Stepping back in time on a visit to Stroma

08 August 2023

The Gloup on the Isle of Stroma is a huge, cliff-lined basin in the moor with an entrance from the sea through a long, narrow cave.


MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Acts of kindness have the power to lift all of us up

MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Acts of kindness have the power to lift all of us up

MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Acts of kindness have the power to lift all of us up

06 August 2023

The other day while travelling I experienced four small but precious acts of kindness which have given me a new perspective.


Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

05 August 2023

Welcome news for ratepayers in 1923, Craft shop go-ahead in 1973 and Cinema plan funding boost in 1998


Nicky Marr: Is Belladrum gridlock a case of forgive and forget?

Nicky Marr: Is Belladrum gridlock a case of forgive and forget?

Nicky Marr: Is Belladrum gridlock a case of forgive and forget?

02 August 2023

Stuck in Thursday’s Belladrum queues we managed to stay cheerful for the first four-and-a-half hours.


RHODA GRANT: Taking stock after another busy time at parliament

RHODA GRANT: Taking stock after another busy time at parliament

RHODA GRANT: Taking stock after another busy time at parliament

02 August 2023

As the summer breaks, I like to reflect on the parliamentary year passed.


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