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'Very rare' discovery at Smoo Cave

'Very rare' discovery at Smoo Cave

'Very rare' discovery at Smoo Cave

10 August 2022

A rare ostracod – a tiny crustacean around 1mm in size – has been discovered at Smoo Cave.


EANN SINCLAIR: New opportunities must be made to benefit the area post-Dounreay

EANN SINCLAIR: New opportunities must be made to benefit the area post-Dounreay

EANN SINCLAIR: New opportunities must be made to benefit the area post-Dounreay

10 August 2022

Eann Sinclair looks to the future after changes to decommissioning contracts at the former nuclear power site – and finds similar challenges remain


Public are told to use water wisely as Caithness remains on 'alert' for water scarcity

Public are told to use water wisely as Caithness remains on 'alert' for water scarcity

Public are told to use water wisely as Caithness remains on 'alert' for water scarcity

08 August 2022

People are being urged to use water efficiently after a prolonged warm and dry summer.


Dragon or unicorn? Image caught at Wick Gala Week bonfire night event appears like a mythical creature

Dragon or unicorn? Image caught at Wick Gala Week bonfire night event appears like a mythical creature

Dragon or unicorn? Image caught at Wick Gala Week bonfire night event appears like a mythical creature

08 August 2022

Alisdair Mackechnie was going through his snaps of the celebration evening at the end of Wick Gala Week when he saw a mythical creature in the bonfire


Nicky Marr: Exciting port bid needs our support

Nicky Marr: Exciting port bid needs our support

Nicky Marr: Exciting port bid needs our support

07 August 2022

Have you heard of Opportunity Cromarty Firth? Sort of? Until recently, that was me too.


MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Connecting with nature is still a top priority

MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Connecting with nature is still a top priority

MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Connecting with nature is still a top priority

07 August 2022

Northern Drift: I am blown away by the variety of Caithness wildflowers and plants through the spring and summer months.


DAN MACKAY: Wick works weil as Gala Night helps lift our spirits

DAN MACKAY: Wick works weil as Gala Night helps lift our spirits

DAN MACKAY: Wick works weil as Gala Night helps lift our spirits

05 August 2022

The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay


Chief executive of battery company gives assurance on future of Thurso site

Chief executive of battery company gives assurance on future of Thurso site

Chief executive of battery company gives assurance on future of Thurso site

05 August 2022

Caithness facility central to expansion plans, says AMTE boss


It's 'adios' to life in Caithness as TV couple find their place in the sun

It's 'adios' to life in Caithness as TV couple find their place in the sun

It's 'adios' to life in Caithness as TV couple find their place in the sun

05 August 2022

A Thurso couple have said “adios” to the UK and embarked on a new life in Spain after appearing on A Place in the Sun, the popular Channel 4 series.


The Kessock Bridge was opened 40 years ago in 1982 – new drone footage and archive photos help tell the story

The Kessock Bridge was opened 40 years ago in 1982 – new drone footage and archive photos help tell the story

The Kessock Bridge was opened 40 years ago in 1982 – new drone footage and archive photos help tell the story

05 August 2022

The Kessock Bridge was officially opened 40 years ago today by the Queen Mother and archive photos and a video have been released to mark occasion


WATCH: New organ and tissue donation campaign urges people in Caithness not to leave loved ones in doubt

WATCH: New organ and tissue donation campaign urges people in Caithness not to leave loved ones in doubt

WATCH: New organ and tissue donation campaign urges people in Caithness not to leave loved ones in doubt

04 August 2022

FREE ARTICLE: A new campaign encourages people in Caithness not to leave loved ones in doubt when it comes to their organ and tissue donation decision


WATCH: Why a Highland green freeport is as much about equality as revenue

WATCH: Why a Highland green freeport is as much about equality as revenue

WATCH: Why a Highland green freeport is as much about equality as revenue

03 August 2022

Nicky Marr hears how women will have a central role in potentially the biggest economic boom in the north since oil and gas


DR KEITH NICHOLSON: Finding that niche business idea is key – but where do you go from there?

DR KEITH NICHOLSON: Finding that niche business idea is key – but where do you go from there?

DR KEITH NICHOLSON: Finding that niche business idea is key – but where do you go from there?

03 August 2022

The View from the Board by Dr Keith Nicholson


RHODA GRANT: Concern over bird flu continues to be a challenge

RHODA GRANT: Concern over bird flu continues to be a challenge

RHODA GRANT: Concern over bird flu continues to be a challenge

03 August 2022

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant


MAGNUS DAVIDSON: New land reform bill could yet have a positive impact on rural communities

MAGNUS DAVIDSON: New land reform bill could yet have a positive impact on rural communities

MAGNUS DAVIDSON: New land reform bill could yet have a positive impact on rural communities

03 August 2022

After attending a consultation on a proposed new land reform bill, Magnus Davidson considers its potential impacts on land management in the far north


Census survey reminder for people in Caithness

Census survey reminder for people in Caithness

Census survey reminder for people in Caithness

01 August 2022

Households in Caithness are being encouraged to respond to invitations to take part in a follow-up survey for Scotland’s Census.


WATCH: Why the UK may 'fail' to make its net zero targets without a Highland green freeport

WATCH: Why the UK may 'fail' to make its net zero targets without a Highland green freeport

WATCH: Why the UK may 'fail' to make its net zero targets without a Highland green freeport

01 August 2022

Nicky Marr sits down with the movers behind the bid to find out why the north is so important to green energy


Cost of living crisis: How the £400 energy bill discount will be handed out

Cost of living crisis: How the £400 energy bill discount will be handed out

Cost of living crisis: How the £400 energy bill discount will be handed out

01 August 2022

The UK government has announced details on how households will receive £400 to help with rising energy bills this autumn.


Prince Charles finds out about oxygen therapy as he officially opens Wick's Healing Hub

Prince Charles finds out about oxygen therapy as he officially opens Wick's Healing Hub

Prince Charles finds out about oxygen therapy as he officially opens Wick's Healing Hub

29 July 2022

Prince Charles was told about the benefits of oxygen therapy for long Covid and a range of other health conditions on a visit to Wick this afternoon.


'High priority' work carried out at Watten accident blackspot after Groat highlighted issue – 'It’s only taken a number of crashes and press stories for this council to do the basics,' says ward councillor Andrew Jarvie

'High priority' work carried out at Watten accident blackspot after Groat highlighted issue – 'It’s only taken a number of crashes and press stories for this council to do the basics,' says ward councillor Andrew Jarvie

'High priority' work carried out at Watten accident blackspot after Groat highlighted issue – 'It’s only taken a number of crashes and press stories for this council to do the basics,' says ward councillor Andrew Jarvie

29 July 2022

An accident blackspot in Watten was treated as a 'high priority' case for white lining work after the paper tackled Highland Council about the problem


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