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EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

10 October 2023

He says this is 'another example of the Scottish government proposing ill-conceived laws to cover the budget shortfalls.'


Thurso United under-14s are double winners in county competitions

Thurso United under-14s are double winners in county competitions

Thurso United under-14s are double winners in county competitions

10 October 2023

Thurso United's under-14 squad achieved a league and cup double in the 2023 Caithness Youth Football Association season.


Krakens' second-half dominance brings bonus-point victory in Stornoway

Krakens' second-half dominance brings bonus-point victory in Stornoway

Krakens' second-half dominance brings bonus-point victory in Stornoway

10 October 2023

The Krakens crossed the Minch for the first of back-to-back fixtures against Stornoway in Caledonia North Region League 2 and ran out 38-24 winners.


Extraordinary outpouring of grief for Kirsteen MacLennan – a 'beautiful and kind person'

Extraordinary outpouring of grief for Kirsteen MacLennan – a 'beautiful and kind person'

Extraordinary outpouring of grief for Kirsteen MacLennan – a 'beautiful and kind person'

10 October 2023

The death of the gifted Gaelic conductor, singer and teacher aged 49 sparks hundreds of tributes.


Wick and Watten algal bloom 'has dissipated'

Wick and Watten algal bloom 'has dissipated'

Wick and Watten algal bloom 'has dissipated'

10 October 2023

Blue-green algae is no longer posing a health risk at Wick River and Loch Watten, Highland Council has confirmed.


Travel update: Met Office issues severe flood warning for Highland and Western Islands

Travel update: Met Office issues severe flood warning for Highland and Western Islands

Travel update: Met Office issues severe flood warning for Highland and Western Islands

10 October 2023

The Met Office and Travel Scotland have issued severe weather warnings across Scotland


NHS Highland chief executive announces retiral

NHS Highland chief executive announces retiral

NHS Highland chief executive announces retiral

10 October 2023

Pamela Dudek, the chief executive of NHS Highland, has announced that she will retire at the end of March next year.


A taste of India at Spittal SWI monthly meeting

A taste of India at Spittal SWI monthly meeting

A taste of India at Spittal SWI monthly meeting

10 October 2023

Beth Douglas was the speaker at Spittal SWI, giving an account of her two-week journey to India with the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs.


Download lifesaving heart attack app, Scottish Ambulance Service urges Highlanders

Download lifesaving heart attack app, Scottish Ambulance Service urges Highlanders

Download lifesaving heart attack app, Scottish Ambulance Service urges Highlanders

10 October 2023

The plea has gone out to Highland residents who have CPR knowledge.


'Deep concerns' over soaring ocean temperatures for Sutherland sea farm business

'Deep concerns' over soaring ocean temperatures for Sutherland sea farm business

'Deep concerns' over soaring ocean temperatures for Sutherland sea farm business

10 October 2023

SOARING sea water temperatures are causing "deep concern" a Highland salmon farm business has warned.


Wick Academy 'never got going' in disappointing defeat at Lossiemouth

Wick Academy 'never got going' in disappointing defeat at Lossiemouth

Wick Academy 'never got going' in disappointing defeat at Lossiemouth

09 October 2023

Saturday's defeat was further proof that every team in the bottom half of the league can take points off each other, according to Gary Manson.


Caithness Pony Club's Winter Showjumping League gets under way

Caithness Pony Club's Winter Showjumping League gets under way

Caithness Pony Club's Winter Showjumping League gets under way

09 October 2023

Caithness branch of the Pony Club began its Winter Showjumping League at the indoor riding centre in Halkirk, including Spring Festival qualifiers.


News in brief: Access ranger talks tourism – Get help to quit – Polling place consultation

News in brief: Access ranger talks tourism – Get help to quit – Polling place consultation

News in brief: Access ranger talks tourism – Get help to quit – Polling place consultation

08 October 2023

An insight into how the summer 2023 visitor season has gone in Caithness and Sutherland is to be given by a Highland Council access ranger.


SCOTRAIL: Highland Main Line trains may still be affected tomorrow when service resumes

SCOTRAIL: Highland Main Line trains may still be affected tomorrow when service resumes

SCOTRAIL: Highland Main Line trains may still be affected tomorrow when service resumes

08 October 2023

The operator says 'the greatest risk to a normal restart on Monday is on the Highland Main Line' where flood waters remain high.


Caithness groups to benefit from more than £95k in community funding

Caithness groups to benefit from more than £95k in community funding

Caithness groups to benefit from more than £95k in community funding

07 October 2023

Six Caithness organisations have benefited from an overall total of £95,289 from the first round of the 2023/24 Community Regeneration Fund.


SEPA warns ‘there is a danger to life’ as it fears a ‘widespread flooding event’

SEPA warns ‘there is a danger to life’ as it fears a ‘widespread flooding event’

SEPA warns ‘there is a danger to life’ as it fears a ‘widespread flooding event’

07 October 2023

Aviemore and Speyside are of ‘particular concern’ and the agency advises making the preparations in case of a flood.


SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE: A82 shut and the Kyle-Inverness rail line is closed

SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE: A82 shut and the Kyle-Inverness rail line is closed

SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE: A82 shut and the Kyle-Inverness rail line is closed

07 October 2023

The persistent heavy rain in the Highlands is beginning to claim more services after trains south were cancelled.


Your chance to own a piece of 200-year-old Caithness mill – and its first whisky

Your chance to own a piece of 200-year-old Caithness mill – and its first whisky

Your chance to own a piece of 200-year-old Caithness mill – and its first whisky

07 October 2023

People are being given the opportunity to get involved in the restoration of a historic grain mill in Castletown.


WEATHER ROUND-UP: Some but not all train travel affected amid severe rain across the north

WEATHER ROUND-UP: Some but not all train travel affected amid severe rain across the north

WEATHER ROUND-UP: Some but not all train travel affected amid severe rain across the north

07 October 2023

Trains running north of Inverness remain in service as do flights out of Inverness airport.


Treble triumph for Mark and Shannon in senior restricted tournament

Treble triumph for Mark and Shannon in senior restricted tournament

Treble triumph for Mark and Shannon in senior restricted tournament

07 October 2023

Mark Mackay (Caithness) and Shannon Leslie (Orkney) swept the board in the Highland Badminton Group senior restricted tournament in Fortrose.


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