Environment

Lyth-based model Natalie Oag shares a message with local dog owners during the pandemic.

A tourism cooperative is offering a small gesture of support to businesses in Caithness and Sutherland by way of a free six-month membership.

The Scottish SPCA has urged dog owners to keep their pets under control after a rise in attacks on wildlife and livestock in parts of the country.

Coastal car parks around Caithness that would normally have been filled over the Easter weekend were empty as most people heeded lockdown advice.

Rural and environmental bodies say it is "heartbreaking" to see the extent of fly-tipping in some parts of Scotland during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Farmers across the county are enjoying another fantastic late spring and early summer season for sowing barley – the biggest local cereal crop.

As puffins return to the coastline, the RSPB is inviting members of the public to take part in a citizen science project from home.

This week's pink moon phenomenon had many in the far north reach for their cameras to capture the incredible lunar light show.

The Scottish SPCA appeals to trap and snare operators to fulfil their legal welfare obligation of not causing unnecessary suffering.

A professional photographer living at Whaligoe has had one of his images shortlisted for a major photographic competition.

Dog waste bins have been reported overflowing and creating a potential health hazard in Thurso.

Householders are being told to "do the right thing" and stop using unsuitable alternatives to toilet paper.

Highland Council has announced the temporary closure of all its recycling centres during the coronavirus crisis.

A Wick councillor issued an open letter saying that Caithness was not a "safe haven" for those trying to flee coronavirus.

With the availability of fresh eggs affected by panic-buying, a small business in Caithness is helping to fill the gap by making home deliveries.

Scotrail is set to reduce its train service nationwide from next week due to the 'unprecedented challenge' of the coronavirus pandemic.

Two giant yellow structures known as towheads were transferred from Wick Harbour to Wester.

A great nurdle hunt today (Tuesday, March 17) at Dunnet beach is set to remove some of the worst aspects of plastic pollution.

Cheques were presented to Wick High School after a Dragons' Den style event. Some of the money will help run a Mars Rover experiment.

Despite a relaxation of restrictions at recycling centres across the Highlands a pile of fly-tipped rubbish was dumped at a beauty spot near Wick.