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Number of births in Scotland continues to fall

Number of births in Scotland continues to fall

Number of births in Scotland continues to fall

16 March 2024

The number of births registered in Scotland in the fourth quarter of last year fell by almost eight per cent against the average.


WATCH: Hero of heroes honoured for selfless dedication to Highlands says 'we need to help our neighbours'

WATCH: Hero of heroes honoured for selfless dedication to Highlands says 'we need to help our neighbours'

WATCH: Hero of heroes honoured for selfless dedication to Highlands says 'we need to help our neighbours'

16 March 2024

David MacRae was recognised for doing something quietly within his community, without any thought of praise for himself.


Teen carers in Caithness urged to apply for Scottish benefit

Teen carers in Caithness urged to apply for Scottish benefit

Teen carers in Caithness urged to apply for Scottish benefit

16 March 2024

Young people may be missing out on help because they don’t realise they are carers it has been claimed.


Timespan invites you to 'Move as a Murmuration' for Helmsdale show

Timespan invites you to 'Move as a Murmuration' for Helmsdale show

Timespan invites you to 'Move as a Murmuration' for Helmsdale show

16 March 2024

Timespan at Helmsdale has a new exhibition called We Move As A Murmuration opening on Saturday March 23


A constantly shifting kaleidoscope celebrating 100 years of Duncansby lighthouse

A constantly shifting kaleidoscope celebrating 100 years of Duncansby lighthouse

A constantly shifting kaleidoscope celebrating 100 years of Duncansby lighthouse

16 March 2024

The three-day Duncansby lighthouse centenary festival is under way, and its centrepiece is a dazzling visual display with a soundscape accompaniment.


Highland Heroes salutes extraordinary people doing extraordinary things

Highland Heroes salutes extraordinary people doing extraordinary things

Highland Heroes salutes extraordinary people doing extraordinary things

16 March 2024

The very best of the region’s unsung heroes have been recognised at a celebration in Inverness.


Highland communities urged to join Keep Scotland Beautiful Spring Clean Scotland campaign

Highland communities urged to join Keep Scotland Beautiful Spring Clean Scotland campaign

Highland communities urged to join Keep Scotland Beautiful Spring Clean Scotland campaign

16 March 2024

People across the Highlands are being encouraged to sign up for a national challenge to address the country’s litter emergency.


Winners of Highland Heroes announced in Inverness

Winners of Highland Heroes announced in Inverness

Winners of Highland Heroes announced in Inverness

15 March 2024

An emotional evening of tears, laughter, entertainment, fabulous food and drink, and great camaraderie saw more than a dozen other awards handed out.


Big-hearted Wick company congratulated for sponsoring seal pup

Big-hearted Wick company congratulated for sponsoring seal pup

Big-hearted Wick company congratulated for sponsoring seal pup

15 March 2024

Caithness Seal Rehab and Release sent out a big thank you to Jack's Flooring in Wick for sponsoring one of the seal pups in its care.


PICTURES: West of Caithness Annual Bulb Show names its pick of the bunch

PICTURES: West of Caithness Annual Bulb Show names its pick of the bunch

PICTURES: West of Caithness Annual Bulb Show names its pick of the bunch

15 March 2024

Murkle Community Centre was a blaze of colour last Saturday for the West of Caithness Annual Bulb Show.


'About time!' Wick zebras finally earn their stripes

'About time!' Wick zebras finally earn their stripes

'About time!' Wick zebras finally earn their stripes

15 March 2024

Two crossings in close proximity near the junction of Thurso Road and Bankhead Road, Wick, had been left unmarked since resurfacing work last June.


Highland motorists reminded of importance of speed limits

Highland motorists reminded of importance of speed limits

Highland motorists reminded of importance of speed limits

15 March 2024

Police Scotland’s first national campaign of the year is about to commence with the focus on speed limits.


Highland man targeted by 'live-stream' scammers on day of brother's funeral warns others to be vigilant

Highland man targeted by 'live-stream' scammers on day of brother's funeral warns others to be vigilant

Highland man targeted by 'live-stream' scammers on day of brother's funeral warns others to be vigilant

15 March 2024

Funeral directors across the Highlands are asking people to be ‘vigilant’ after fraudulent scammers have been targeting bereaved families.


Council approves £60m for roads and infrastructure – 'Roads are a clear priority' for communities

Council approves £60m for roads and infrastructure – 'Roads are a clear priority' for communities

Council approves £60m for roads and infrastructure – 'Roads are a clear priority' for communities

14 March 2024

Plans to invest up to £60m new capital in Highland roads and infrastructure were approved at a council meeting today (March 14).


Skills Development Scotland changes location in Thurso

Skills Development Scotland changes location in Thurso

Skills Development Scotland changes location in Thurso

14 March 2024

Skills Development Scotland is changing location in Thurso as part of a drive to help more people through partnership working in community venues.


Highland Council clarifies ending of MCR Pathways contract stating 'council-employees will be retained'

Highland Council clarifies ending of MCR Pathways contract stating 'council-employees will be retained'

Highland Council clarifies ending of MCR Pathways contract stating 'council-employees will be retained'

14 March 2024

Highland Council has issued a statement to say it 'remains committed' to supporting mentoring in schools, including the support through MCR Pathways.


Everything you need to know about the Highland shortbread showdown this weekend

Everything you need to know about the Highland shortbread showdown this weekend

Everything you need to know about the Highland shortbread showdown this weekend

13 March 2024

The Highland shortbread showdown returns this weekend at Eden Court Theatre.


Simpson is rifle association's Shearer Cup winner

Simpson is rifle association's Shearer Cup winner

Simpson is rifle association's Shearer Cup winner

13 March 2024

After a late-night finish, David Simpson of Wick Old Stagers took the trophy in Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association's senior indoor championship.


Don't miss the Family Fun Day at 2024 Caithness International Science Festival

Don't miss the Family Fun Day at 2024 Caithness International Science Festival

Don't miss the Family Fun Day at 2024 Caithness International Science Festival

13 March 2024

The 22nd annual Caithness International Science Festival is set to bring entertainment and education for the whole family at venues across the region.


More sewing workshop sessions in Caithness

More sewing workshop sessions in Caithness

More sewing workshop sessions in Caithness

13 March 2024

Sewing mentors, Craft from the Croft Caithness, is following its successful Thurso and Halkirk sewing workshops with another two dates for the diary.


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