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Historic environment body accused of ‘turning a blind eye’ over Mey battery storage plans

Historic environment body accused of ‘turning a blind eye’ over Mey battery storage plans

Historic Environment Scotland has been accused of “turning a blind eye” to plans for a major battery energy storage scheme near the Castle of Mey.


Wick Academy ‘definitely capable of getting into top half’, says new signing Euan Kennedy

Wick Academy ‘definitely capable of getting into top half’, says new signing Euan Kennedy

Eighteen-year-old forward Euan Kennedy has signed a three-year deal with Wick Academy after spending five years in the Ross County youth set-up.


Thurso NFU branch sponsorship hook-up with Black Isle Show 2025

Thurso NFU branch sponsorship hook-up with Black Isle Show 2025

It’s the fourth year they have sponsored the event declared “a real highlight in the farming calendar for many within our area”.


Rolls-Royce staff take part in clean-up across Caithness

Rolls-Royce staff take part in clean-up across Caithness

Staff from Rolls-Royce at Vulcan did their bit for the environment when they took part in a Clean Up Your Caithness community event.


Dale plays host to Caithness Pony Club summer working hunter show and arena event

Dale plays host to Caithness Pony Club summer working hunter show and arena event

Caithness Pony Club held its annual summer working hunter show and an arena event at the UHI North, West and Hebrides equestrian campus at Dale.


Highland railway station building hits market — for only £50,000

Highland railway station building hits market — for only £50,000

A ‘unique opportunity’ to snap up a traditional Highland railway station property on the NC500 is being flagged up at a knock-down price.


Fresh call for the Scottish Government to drop its block on new nuclear power

Fresh call for the Scottish Government to drop its block on new nuclear power

Liberal Democrats want the far north in contention after the UK government pledged to invest £2.5 billion in small reactors.


Keiss top of the table for fair play in Caithness first division

Keiss top of the table for fair play in Caithness first division

Keiss may be propping up Division One in the county league but they are leading the way in the Caithness AFA fair play standings.


First ever Pride parade will be an emotional moment

First ever Pride parade will be an emotional moment

Organisers have worked for months to make Pride a reality in Thurso, and now the moment has finally arrived.


EXCLUSIVE: Fergus Ewing Runs In 2026 Election

EXCLUSIVE: Fergus Ewing Runs In 2026 Election

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1.7 million miles a year: ‘Far too many Caithness patients forced to go to Inverness’

1.7 million miles a year: ‘Far too many Caithness patients forced to go to Inverness’

CHAT has insisted that the need to expand local healthcare is “undeniable” after compiling figures on the travel commitments for Caithness patients.


Surfers in crowdfunding plea ahead of Euros in Portugal

Surfers in crowdfunding plea ahead of Euros in Portugal

Three members of North Shore Surf Club are seeking support with funding as they prepare to represent their country in the European championships.


‘It’s about giving someone else life when you can’t live any more’

‘It’s about giving someone else life when you can’t live any more’

“Every day when I wake up, my daily mantra is to thank my donor and his family,” Angela Wilson says.


Caithness artist’s design is part of BookBench Trail

Caithness artist’s design is part of BookBench Trail

A design by Shelagh Swanson is part of a public art event taking place across the north-east, Orkney and Shetland in support of a cancer charity.


PICTURES: Lybster man’s close shave with venomous snake that took a fancy to him on 222-mile chopper charity bike ride

PICTURES: Lybster man’s close shave with venomous snake that took a fancy to him on 222-mile chopper charity bike ride

A Lybster man raised over £3000 for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance with a sponsored bike ride and talked about his encounter with a poisonous adder.


87-year-old cyclist aiming to get to John O’Groats from Land’s End in 14 days

87-year-old cyclist aiming to get to John O’Groats from Land’s End in 14 days

Brian Lewis (87) is on course to reach John O’Groats on Saturday following a two-week cycling challenge in memory of his late wife Christine.


Paddleboard and kayak concerns voiced for Moray Firth’s small dolphin population

Paddleboard and kayak concerns voiced for Moray Firth’s small dolphin population

Kayakers and paddleboarders may be unknowingly disturbing the Moray Firth’s small dolphin population.


Urgent plea from Caithness dog charity KWK9 for volunteers - ‘Without local support and help, the charity will need to close down’

Urgent plea from Caithness dog charity KWK9 for volunteers - ‘Without local support and help, the charity will need to close down’

A Caithness charity that helps rehome dogs is desperately seeking volunteers to help it keep running, or it may be forced to close down.


Call for better communication after RTS delay is announced

Call for better communication after RTS delay is announced

The widespread switch-off of obsolete energy meters will not happen at the end of this month, as had been planned – they will be phased out instead.


Thurso Beaver group leaders recognised for 40 years of service to scouting

Thurso Beaver group leaders recognised for 40 years of service to scouting

Two long-standing figures at 2nd Thurso Scout Group have been recognised for their outstanding commitment to local Scouting.


Offers over £120,000 sought for former Altnabreac schoolhouse

Offers over £120,000 sought for former Altnabreac schoolhouse

The “wonderfully remote” former Altnabreac schoolhouse is within the Flow Country World Heritage Site and offers “stunning rural views”.


Caithness primary and nursery school praised for progress in meeting inspectors’ demands

Caithness primary and nursery school praised for progress in meeting inspectors’ demands

A Caithness school has been hailed by Scotland’s education authority for improvements made since a previous inspection.


Dunnet music festival organisers ‘always trying to keep ahead of the game’

Dunnet music festival organisers ‘always trying to keep ahead of the game’

Organisers of Tunes By the Dunes are seeking to “raise the bar” as they look ahead to the 2025 festival over the weekend of September 5 and 6.


Researchers say Caithness should be proud of ‘elite midwife’ Christian Couper

Researchers say Caithness should be proud of ‘elite midwife’ Christian Couper

University researchers have said that Caithness should be proud of an “elite midwife” from two centuries ago who delivered almost 4000 babies.


‘It’s up there with gala week now’: Wick RNLI set for Harbour Day

‘It’s up there with gala week now’: Wick RNLI set for Harbour Day

Lifeboat volunteers are hoping the “phenomenal” level of support for the annual Wick RNLI Harbour Day continues this weekend.


Nations Senior Cup was ‘an amazing experience’ for Caithness badminton trio

Nations Senior Cup was ‘an amazing experience’ for Caithness badminton trio

Caithness badminton players Carole Begg, Jane Grant and John Durrand were in the Scotland team that competed in a four-day age-grade event in Spain.


Thurso’s former Socially Growing shop available as community space after makeover

Thurso’s former Socially Growing shop available as community space after makeover

The former Socially Growing shop in Thurso town centre has been given a new lease of life as a community space that local groups can hire.


Thurso RNLI Summer Fayre raises over £10,000 for lifeboat service

Thurso RNLI Summer Fayre raises over £10,000 for lifeboat service

The annual Thurso RNLI Summer Fayre at Scrabster was opened by Mac Macgill and featured stalls, pipe band, Highland dancers and emergency services.


PICTURES: Knockout publicity for Caithness as boxing legend Tyson Fury hits Groats on busy filming schedule

PICTURES: Knockout publicity for Caithness as boxing legend Tyson Fury hits Groats on busy filming schedule

Boxing legend Tyson Fury dropped into John O’Groats for a no-frills car camping stay last night as part of a filming schedule for a new Netflix series


‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

John Davidson joined a visually impaired walking group in the Highlands and learned that the support they offer is invaluable to its members


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