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A special gin tasting event proved a popular attraction at the Alexander Bain pub in Wick.

John O’Groats embraced its Norse heritage when it played host to its first Viking Taster Festival, organised by the local development trust.

Highland firms are being invited to bid for work worth tens of millions of pounds from one of the world’s largest offshore wind projects.

A Caithness councillor challenged Scotland's transport secretary Michael Matheson on the need for A9 improvements in the north.

The family of Kevin McLeod, the Wick man whose body was found in the town's harbour 22 years ago, have called for a public inquiry into his death.

An Aberdeen family are getting on their bikes to honour a Wick man who passed away last year.

John O'Groats and Cape Wrath have been included in a new 800-mile cycle trail launched to promote access to the countryside.

Feedback from the indoor markets being held in Wick will help inform a feasibility study into the possible use of the former Original Factory Shop.

A Limousin cross heifer from Andrew Campbell, Bullenie, Harpsdale, reigned supreme at the anniversary show and sale of store cattle at Quoybrae.

Some of the biggest names in the global decommissioning market will come face to face with Caithness and Sutherland businesses at an event in Wick.

A Labour MSP wants action to be taken soon to compensate NHS Highland staff affected by bullying.

North Highland College UHI and Developing the Young Workforce North Highland have formalised their new Apprenticeship Hub initiative.

The Rev Ronnie Johnstone, who has died at the age of 73, has been described as "a man of strong principle" and "a pillar of the community".

Caithness civic leader says that Wick's 20 mph restriction is 'safer, healthier, greener and quieter' option.

Popular preacher Rev Lyall Rennie says a final farewell to his congregation after 10 years ministering at Canisbay and other churches in the parish.

A student at North Highland College UHI has received an outstanding engineering project award from the Institute for Engineering and Technology.

A new patient accommodation facility at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness has been welcomed by Caithness councillor Nicola Sinclair.

An open night is to be held by Thurso Camera Club to encourage those interested in photography to join up.

Entries are being sought for the Taste North Challenge – the baking competition that is a key part of the food, drink and craft festival Taste North.

Road policing officers spoke to nearly 300 road users during patrols on sections of the NC500 in Caithness and Sutherland over a three-day period.