Environment

The image of an alleged tourist climbing the historic ruin of the Castle of Old Wick has led to an outpouring of local anger and disappointment.

A crofter in Lyth has highlighted a growing problem in Caithness that has the potential to kill animals.

Local archaeological charity Caithness Broch Project has released its much anticipated Brochs of the North 2021 calendar.

Online talks are to look at the future of electric transport in the Highlands, including one that focuses specifically on Caithness and Sutherland.

Fury erupted on social media when an image was shared of campers using a historic Caithness monument on the NC500 route to hang their washing from.

Local people have expressed their feelings about the copious amounts of grass and weeds growing on the streets of Wick.

Hill walkers are being urged to check ahead as deer stalking on Highland estates reaches the busiest part of the season.

Sibmister Farm has improved its biodiversity by planting 24,000 metres of hedgerows and carrying out other environmental improvements.

Caithness Foodbank's Wick centre has benefited from the generosity of two local convenience store owners.

Police are investigating vandalism to a small hut recently built at the River Thurso for use by fishermen, visitors and local people.

Road policing officers spoke to seven drivers for passing too close to an unmarked police cyclist during an operation on the A99 near Wick.

One man and his dog walking the UK coastline for charity talked about the "love and kindness" experienced in Caithness.

Public blame restrictions at recycling centres and rogue traders on increase in fly-tipping throughout the county.

A community organisation is gearing itself up to get the heart of Wick town centre beating with vibrancy once again.

Volunteers who have been maintaining the upkeep of Caithness burial grounds were praised at a Highland Council meeting.

A community project in Thurso has taken receipt of two picnic benches specifically designed for wheelchair users.

With demolition of the former cinema and nightclub on Wick's High Street nearing completion, a "bigger than expected" area has been revealed.

Proposals for a revamp of Wick town centre are to go on show to the public in the latest phase of Sustrans Scotland's street design project.

Huge numbers of stinging jellyfish have been seen on beaches in Caithness in what could be a sign of global warming.

A tree-felling operation at Wick's Station Road will see a neglected area brightened up, according to local councillors.