Community

Inverness Shinty Club’s own team mascot dropped in to the Inverness Donor Centre to show support for our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign.

Families of children with autism and other neurological conditions will have a chance to access specialist training in Wick next month.

The eastern end of High Street in Wick has been dug up for gas diversion works ahead of the installation of rising bollards next month.

An approach has been made to Loganair asking whether flights to and from Orkney can stop off at Wick, to boost connectivity for Caithness.

The National Autistic Society Scotland says its Highland Information Service will be forced to close due to lack of funding.

Bad farming practices were highlighted by Caithness beach cleaners after they removed a quarter ton of plastic bale wrap from the Dunnet coastline.

A police report for February shows alcohol related violence and domestic violence were the main local issues being tackled by officers.

A group of former Dounreay engineering apprentices are gearing up to undertake a charity bed push from John O’Groats to Thurso next weekend.

Halkirk has ended its reputation for having the worst internet connection in the UK, claims a broadband provider.

New volunteers are needed to give a helping hand at Mary Ann’s Cottage when it opens for the 2025 summer season.

Maree Todd says she understands the frustration felt by communities over the “reckless behaviour” of a minority of drivers using the North Coast 500.

A special celebration was held at Mackays Hotel in Wick for Mina MacLennan’s 90th birthday on March 28, with over £800 raised for charity.

There are concerns that flights to and from Wick John O’Groats Airport are “treated as an afterthought” by Eastern Airways, despite public funding.

Efforts by a local cancer support charity to expand its work across the far north have been helped by a £500 donation from Halkirk United.

Volunteers are being sought for a community project aimed at giving wheelchair users better access to one of the most popular beaches in the north.

A handsome and historic 18th century laird’s house could be yours for just £350,000!

A lack of sleep and work-life balance were among the areas impacting the mental health of farmers and crofters, according to a new survey.

A large congregation gathered for a service of thanksgiving for the life of Iain Gunn of Gunn, late Chief of Clan Gunn, who died last year aged 91.

Science lessons during the past term at Canisbay Primary School have been inspired by the renovations in and around the historic John O’Groats Mill.

The Caithness Model Club (CMC) held its annual show at the Norseman Hotel in Wick and donated an impressive £1500 to local charities.