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VIDEO + PICTURES SPECIAL: Inside the spectacular Inverness Castle Experience

VIDEO + PICTURES SPECIAL: Inside the spectacular Inverness Castle Experience

VIDEO + PICTURES SPECIAL: Inside the spectacular Inverness Castle Experience

18 July 2025

It all begins with a view already imprinted on the minds of every Invernessian and many beyond - the gently rising approach to the castle itself.


Caithness councillor warns of ‘serious hazards’ for NC500 drivers

Caithness councillor warns of ‘serious hazards’ for NC500 drivers

Caithness councillor warns of ‘serious hazards’ for NC500 drivers

18 July 2025

Highland councillor Matthew Reiss has warned about “serious hazards” for drivers caused by potholed sections of the North Coast 500 in Caithness.


Highland Council leader expresses concern not enough people know about imminent major Thurso developments

Highland Council leader expresses concern not enough people know about imminent major Thurso developments

Highland Council leader expresses concern not enough people know about imminent major Thurso developments

17 July 2025

Councillor Raymond Bremner says ‘new pupils to Thurso High School this year, may not see their high school education finish in the present building’.


Community advocate seeks help clearing Thurso Boating Pond

Community advocate seeks help clearing Thurso Boating Pond

Community advocate seeks help clearing Thurso Boating Pond

17 July 2025

A Thurso community advocate seeks volunteers to help clear the town’s boating pond this Sunday (July 20) at 11am.


Caithness floral designer ‘thrilled’ to honour rural life with immersive show exhibits

Caithness floral designer ‘thrilled’ to honour rural life with immersive show exhibits

Caithness floral designer ‘thrilled’ to honour rural life with immersive show exhibits

17 July 2025

The owner of a Caithness-based floral design company is looking forward to bring a splash of colour to the 2025 Caithness Show.


Finalists for the Highland Business Women awards announced

Finalists for the Highland Business Women awards announced

Finalists for the Highland Business Women awards announced

17 July 2025

The shortlist for the Highland Business Women Awards has been selected by the judges.


Warrant for man alleged to have breached community service

Warrant for man alleged to have breached community service

Warrant for man alleged to have breached community service

17 July 2025

A sheriff has issued an arrest warrant for a man he accused of "treating the court with some contempt".


Crofting Commission launch information drop to prepare families for succession planning

Crofting Commission launch information drop to prepare families for succession planning

Crofting Commission launch information drop to prepare families for succession planning

17 July 2025

Nearly 12,000 crofters across Scotland are receiving information packs to their homes.


Caithness classroom memories in Marigold’s new book

Caithness classroom memories in Marigold’s new book

Caithness classroom memories in Marigold’s new book

16 July 2025

Life for pupils of a country school in Caithness in the 1950s and ’60s is graphically recounted Kenny’s Bairns School Days, by Marigold Stewart.


Jail warning for teenager after nightclub assault

Jail warning for teenager after nightclub assault

Jail warning for teenager after nightclub assault

16 July 2025

A sheriff has warned a teenager who assaulted a fellow reveller that he has not ruled out prison as a sentencing option.


Stone condemns Universal Credit waiting time and urges Government to act: ‘People are being left without an income for five weeks’

Stone condemns Universal Credit waiting time and urges Government to act: ‘People are being left without an income for five weeks’

Stone condemns Universal Credit waiting time and urges Government to act: ‘People are being left without an income for five weeks’

16 July 2025

Far north MP Jamie Stone raised his concern in parliament regarding the five-week wait for Universal Credit.


Thurso Players hosts annual kids’ performance this Friday and Saturday

Thurso Players hosts annual kids’ performance this Friday and Saturday

Thurso Players hosts annual kids’ performance this Friday and Saturday

16 July 2025

Thurso Players is putting on its annual children’s performance, Whoops XXVII and the Enchanted Stage, this Friday and Saturday at the Mill Theatre.


‘Truly spectacular display’ in new flower tent at 100th Latheron Show

‘Truly spectacular display’ in new flower tent at 100th Latheron Show

‘Truly spectacular display’ in new flower tent at 100th Latheron Show

16 July 2025

The flower marquee at the 100th Latheron Show hosted “a truly spectacular display”, with Moira Smythe’s hydrangea taking the best in show award.


New low-cost, all-electric ‘Ember’ bus service launches between Inverness and Thurso

New low-cost, all-electric ‘Ember’ bus service launches between Inverness and Thurso

New low-cost, all-electric ‘Ember’ bus service launches between Inverness and Thurso

16 July 2025

A new zero-emission, low-cost electric bus service is now linking Inverness and Thurso for the first time.


Showcasing the best of rural Caithness with two days of agricultural excellence and family entertainment

Showcasing the best of rural Caithness with two days of agricultural excellence and family entertainment

Showcasing the best of rural Caithness with two days of agricultural excellence and family entertainment

15 July 2025

The Caithness Show, a long-standing highlight of the north’s agricultural and social calendar, returns to Wick riverside this Friday and Saturday.


Manchester United coaches ‘had an amazing time’ at Premier League Experience in Thurso

Manchester United coaches ‘had an amazing time’ at Premier League Experience in Thurso

Manchester United coaches ‘had an amazing time’ at Premier League Experience in Thurso

15 July 2025

Coaches from the Manchester United academy praised the “fantastic job” being done by Thurso-based AG Coaching after taking part in a two-day event.


Wick woman’s recovery journey after brain swelled to life-threatening size

Wick woman’s recovery journey after brain swelled to life-threatening size

Wick woman’s recovery journey after brain swelled to life-threatening size

15 July 2025

A Wick teen given a 20 per cent chance of survival after her brain swelled to life-threatening size has shared her remarkable recovery journey


Landowners connected with Wick’s Pulteney Distillery proposal hit back at ‘nimbyism’ of objectors

Landowners connected with Wick’s Pulteney Distillery proposal hit back at ‘nimbyism’ of objectors

Landowners connected with Wick’s Pulteney Distillery proposal hit back at ‘nimbyism’ of objectors

15 July 2025

The landowners of ground proposed for a controversial extension to Pulteney Distillery in Wick have hit back at objectors.


‘We couldn’t have picked a better day’: 100th Latheron Show is a record-breaker

‘We couldn’t have picked a better day’: 100th Latheron Show is a record-breaker

‘We couldn’t have picked a better day’: 100th Latheron Show is a record-breaker

15 July 2025

The 100th Latheron Show is believed to have set a new attendance record – and the challenge now will be to keep up the momentum, says Raymond Gunn.


Fault causes train cancellations on Far North Line

Fault causes train cancellations on Far North Line

Fault causes train cancellations on Far North Line

15 July 2025

Trains between Kyle of Lochalsh and Inverness and Wick to Inverness have been cancelled this morning.


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