Education

Pupils at Noss Primary School were praised for their willingness to “get stuck in” as they took part in their first express litter-pick this week.

Effective management of land to protect biodiversity is “arguably one of the most important challenges we face”, conference delegates have been told.

Caithness Family History Society’s next meeting will feature a presentation on April 8 by Valerie Amin of Nucleus: the Nuclear and Caithness Archives.

A Caithness wind farm funding panel has been praised by energy company RWE for setting “a shining example of community spirit in action”.

The latest information undermines the council’s narrative leading to calls for Raymond Bremner to step down.

They say the local authority officials ‘decided to protect their positions and status’ and ‘quash discontent’.

A new school and community building for Thurso could be up and running in 2030 as councillors are asked to approve the project’s timescales.

Huge picture drop with this feature on the Caithness International Science Festival fun day at Wick High School.

Gaelic singer and presenter Joy Dunlop led the way as Melvich Primary and Early Learning Centre celebrated World Gaelic Week 2025.

The Groat challenged it over its internal communications compared to what emerged publicly.

Hundreds of pages of confidential emails help lift the lid on what went on behind closed doors at the local authority.

Showing the older generation how it’s done, enthusiastic school students were among donors who turned out to give blood recently.

A Thurso woman has won a prestigious Lantra Scotland ALBAS award for her research project based around sheep farming.

A Caithness nursery is celebrating after a recent positive inspection praised the service and the staff.

The headteacher of Inverness High School was “delighted” to win the School of the Year award at Highland Heroes on behalf of pupils.

A Culloden Academy teacher said it was “terryfing and special” to be named Secondary Teacher of the year at last night’s Highland Heroes awards.

Historic Wick High School buildings are being auctioned for a guide price of just £55,000+ with property development opportunities flagged up.

A study involving UHI has found that shooting organisations have failed to meet a voluntary pledge to replace lead shot with non-toxic alternatives.

Primary pupils at Keiss and Bower took part in a range of creative activities on World Book Day 2025 as they dressed up in literary-themed costumes.

Schools across Caithness welcomed a wide assortment of colourful characters today for World Book Day.