Environment

Work on the controversial Strathy South wind farm has begun nearly two decades since the scheme was mooted, SSE has announced.

Accessing skilled labour continues to be the dominant employment issue for the UK fishing fleet, a new Seafish report suggests.

Residents are being urged to oppose large-scale energy projects that will “scar the landscape” while allegedly bringing no benefit to the county.

A Caithness-based weather pundit says that this month could be the driest on record as little rain is expected over the next fortnight.

The potential threat to harbour seals from tidal energy developments in the Pentland Firth has been deemed to be hypothetical rather than realistic.

The night sky took centre stage with the opening of the Night Skies Photography Competition Exhibition and prizegiving at Thurso Art Gallery.

A water scarcity warning across Scotland has prompted a Highland Council alert to householders with private supplies.

Former stables was converted into a shelter after falling into ruin. Ralph heads out to revisit the building he helped repair some 20 years ago

Advice Direct Scotland urges consumers to familiarise themselves with heat networks, which deliver warmth from a central source to multiple homes.

Weather Watch by Keith Banks

Thurso has been given fresh perspective this week after a popular Scottish travel video creator showcased the town.

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant

A Thurso councillor has challenged the SNP on its anti-nuclear stance after saying Caithness is becoming overrun with renewables.

Scottish Conservatives slam quango responsible for ‘industrial jungles’.

Making Space for Nature by Andy Summers

Locals near various energy proposals have said a council map showing development across the region is a worthy starter but needs “significant work.”

Energy giant SSEN is continuing investigative work along the controversial super-pylon route stretching from Caithness to Peterhead through Beauly.

Caithness residents' views are being sought on how the region can transition to net zero in a fair way.

A local weather pundit highlighted Wednesday (April 30) as having the highest temperature in Wick this year.

A huge NATO training exercise is set to bring an invasion of warships, submarines, aircraft and armed forces to Highland coastal waters from Saturday.