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Jamie Halcro Johnston: SNP's nearly £80 million in cuts will hit rural Scotland hard

Jamie Halcro Johnston: SNP's nearly £80 million in cuts will hit rural Scotland hard

Jamie Halcro Johnston: SNP's nearly £80 million in cuts will hit rural Scotland hard

06 February 2024

He says 'decisions by SNP and Green ministers in Edinburgh that will have a real impact on life here in the Highlands.'


STONE'S SCOOP: Anas Sarwar shares his 'secret space' at Holyrood

STONE'S SCOOP: Anas Sarwar shares his 'secret space' at Holyrood

STONE'S SCOOP: Anas Sarwar shares his 'secret space' at Holyrood

03 February 2024

Far north MP Jamie Stone speaks to the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar about Holyrood and Westminster, his inspirations and how he blows off steam


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

03 February 2024

Distress among Caithness crofters, Top-level oil talks call and Call-up for Caithness ball boys.


OPINION: Showing respect means paying attention to more than ourselves

OPINION: Showing respect means paying attention to more than ourselves

OPINION: Showing respect means paying attention to more than ourselves

03 February 2024

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht


NICKY MARR: Local news has never been more important

NICKY MARR: Local news has never been more important

NICKY MARR: Local news has never been more important

31 January 2024

What is really important, is to keep abreast of the issues that I can do something about.


Holyrood Notebook: 'Don't take mental health for granted'

Holyrood Notebook: 'Don't take mental health for granted'

Holyrood Notebook: 'Don't take mental health for granted'

31 January 2024

The connection between depression and the dark skies in the winter is well understood, and why it’s essential to do activities to keep us positive.


OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Storm Isha? Nothing more than an old-fashioned Caithness gale!

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Storm Isha? Nothing more than an old-fashioned Caithness gale!

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Storm Isha? Nothing more than an old-fashioned Caithness gale!

30 January 2024

Walk at Dunnet Head offers an insight into a past world of crofting and church-going on northerly peninsula


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

27 January 2024

Appeal made for 'the hungry bairns', protest strike postponed and council stands firm on parking charges.


CAITHNESS CHAMBER: Investing in young workforce supports the whole north Highland region

CAITHNESS CHAMBER: Investing in young workforce supports the whole north Highland region

CAITHNESS CHAMBER: Investing in young workforce supports the whole north Highland region

27 January 2024

Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, welcomes the 'promising sign' that businesses are dedicated to the far north


Events at Thurso and Latheron as part of RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend

Events at Thurso and Latheron as part of RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend

Events at Thurso and Latheron as part of RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend

26 January 2024

Milly Revill Hayward, from RSPB Forsinard Flows, encourages people in the far north to take part in this weekend's Big Garden Birdwatch


NICKY MARR: Our words can have impact we may never know

NICKY MARR: Our words can have impact we may never know

NICKY MARR: Our words can have impact we may never know

24 January 2024

Think about the impact we, and our words and actions, each have on the lives of those around us.


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Crisis point reached over A9 closures

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Crisis point reached over A9 closures

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Crisis point reached over A9 closures

24 January 2024

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Halt on capital projects 'another hammer blow' for NHS Highland

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Halt on capital projects 'another hammer blow' for NHS Highland

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Halt on capital projects 'another hammer blow' for NHS Highland

23 January 2024

He says the stop 'places in great jeopardy the refurbishment of Raigmore’s maternity unit and projects in Caithness and Lochaber.'


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.


NHS HIGHLAND: Our genetic make-up and our bodies were not designed for the type of lifestyle we live

NHS HIGHLAND: Our genetic make-up and our bodies were not designed for the type of lifestyle we live

NHS HIGHLAND: Our genetic make-up and our bodies were not designed for the type of lifestyle we live

21 January 2024

The lifestyle that best suits our natural instincts and our genetics is one of hunting and foraging, says our columnist.


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

20 January 2024

Shopkeeper's second Sabbath offence, company pulls out of Dunnet Bay plan and partial victory in school lets row


THE REAL MACKAY: Gearing up for a year where political change is possible

THE REAL MACKAY: Gearing up for a year where political change is possible

THE REAL MACKAY: Gearing up for a year where political change is possible

20 January 2024

There is going to be a General Election in 2024!


NICKY MARR: Surely I'm not the only one struggling with phone addiction

NICKY MARR: Surely I'm not the only one struggling with phone addiction

NICKY MARR: Surely I'm not the only one struggling with phone addiction

17 January 2024

I can’t seem to help myself. I am addicted to my phone.


MAREE TODD: Community voice should help drive social care vision

MAREE TODD: Community voice should help drive social care vision

MAREE TODD: Community voice should help drive social care vision

17 January 2024

In my first column of 2024, I would like to wish all of my constituents a happy and healthy new year.


OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: The wonders of winter below glorious Assynt mountains

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: The wonders of winter below glorious Assynt mountains

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: The wonders of winter below glorious Assynt mountains

16 January 2024

Clear skies, freezing air and snow-capped hills – a perfect chance to explore quiet Highland roads by bike in the off-season


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