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Organisers of Sutherland's County Show have called off this year's event because of the coronavirus crisis.

BEHIND THE LENS: Professional photographer John Baikie offers expert tips to those who in normal times would want to be out and about taking pictures

Some 140,000 children and young people across Scotland are being supported with the provision of a free school meal during the coronavirus outbreak.

A practice lead for northern Scotland has joined Scottish War Blinded as it aims to keep up the spirits of veterans with sight loss isolated at home.

A Caithness craftswoman is helping coordinate a campaign to make medical clothing (scrubs) for the NHS during the coronavirus crisis.

Another 307 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Scotland – as the number in the Highlands rose a further three to 187.

Highland Council is seeing a high demand for its Covid-19 business grant scheme.

Police forced entry to a property in Wick and took a man to hospital yesterday afternoon.

Lyth-based model Natalie Oag shares a message with local dog owners during the pandemic.

A Castletown farmer had a special delivery when a bull calf – bred from a 44-year-old AI straw – made a happy landing.

North MP Jamie Stone is urging the public to support 90-year-old Margaret Payne in her bid to reach the peak of Suilven – from her home.

Communities across the Highland Council area have been thanked for taking a responsible attitude to household waste during the lockdown.

Our picture gallery gives a snapshot of just some of the things that have been happening locally as the community responds to the Covid-19 crisis.

The Highlands may have found its own version of Captain Tom Moore, as Margaret Payne is on a mission to reach the peak of Suilven at the age of 90.

A Caithness mother says she is very grateful the fight for justice for her son has been supported by a leading member of the House of Lords.

A personal reflection following the passing of Janet McDonald who, with her late husband Ian, ran J McDonald Photographers in Wick for many years

A lack of information on how care home residents and staff can be protected has been described as "frustrating and unsettling" by Rhoda Grant MSP.

The senior general manager of a care home in Wick has talked about the benefits of being positive during the lockdown.

Another 354 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Scotland – as the Highland number rose a further four to 184.

Jamie Stone has spoken out after reports that visitors have been escaping to their second homes in the Highlands during the coronavirus pandemic.