Planning

The first new broch in two millennia could be “the symbol of Caithness to the world”, those behind it said after lodging their planning application.

A proposed five-turbine wind farm mooted for a site near Thurso has been refused by planners despite changes made to a previous application.

Rebecca Gay of SSEN Transmission outlines the positive impacts the electricity network supplier argues will come from the Spittal-Beauly overhead line

The future of Caithness will be in focus at a series of “masterplanning” events in the county over the coming month.

Fergus Ewing warns ‘never make the same mistake twice when you can make it five or six times and be sure’.

A planned offshore wind farm that looks set to dwarf the neighbouring Beatrice development would be a “low-risk” option, according to its developers.

An ancient broch within the proposed extension area of a Caithness flagstone quarry is to be preserved, says the company director.

On Saturday (November 2) Thurso Community Council started its Local Place Plan consultation about the town’s future.

A planned holiday park in Thurso has attracted criticism with one local calling it an eyesore and the ‘first step towards a Blackpool type town’.

Highland Council has given permission for the change of use of a former Thurso hair salon into residential flats.

Over 100 delegates from local and national government and business organisations are present to look at solutions to the current housing challenge.

Dunbeath/Berriedale Say No to Pylons Action Group want ‘his immediate removal as leader of the council’.

Highland Council has acted swiftly to set a new date to resume its full council meeting after public anger greeted Thursday evening’s adjournment.

A wind farm south-west of John O'Groats has been approved by the Scottish Government despite objections from Highland Council and others.