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Succession planning explained at local meeting

Succession planning explained at local meeting

Farm succession planning was the theme of the latest Women in Agriculture event to be held in Caithness.


Firms urged to bid for work on Sutherland wind farm project

Firms urged to bid for work on Sutherland wind farm project

Firms in the north Highlands are being encouraged to bid for work at a new wind farm project near Brora.


Viewfirth sports complex bid is still on track

Viewfirth sports complex bid is still on track

A bid to create a sports complex on the Viewfirth site in Thurso remains on track after the ending of a threat to the survival of the body in charge.


Gordon Campbell: a force of nature and a genuine one-off

Gordon Campbell: a force of nature and a genuine one-off

Former election candidate Gordon Campbell, who has died aged 82, was a man of "guts and gumption". A personal reflection by Alan Hendry


Rotarians pay tribute to Scotland's bard

Rotarians pay tribute to Scotland's bard

A large assembly of Rotarians and guests thoroughly enjoyed Thurso Rotary Club's annual Burns supper in the Pentland Hotel.


McKenna: Fans letting off steam is part of the job

McKenna: Fans letting off steam is part of the job

Scorries boss says supporters have a right to voice their frustrations after a bad result


MeyGen tidal energy project achieves a world first

MeyGen tidal energy project achieves a world first

The pioneering MeyGen renewable energy project off the Caithness coast has achieved a world first for electricity generation.


Wilson turns on the style as Vikings sink Inverness

Wilson turns on the style as Vikings sink Inverness

Teen star Aaron on form as Thurso romp to 4-2 victory


Ruthless St Duthus reel in McElroy's Anglers

Ruthless St Duthus reel in McElroy's Anglers

But Halkirk United boss says the positives are still there for his young side


Why your business' contracts must be fit for purpose

Why your business' contracts must be fit for purpose

IN the excitement of launching a product or service, or being awarded a much sought-after contract, it is easy to forget about the small print.


Sutherland praised for stepping up to the plate as Greens see off Carrick

Sutherland praised for stepping up to the plate as Greens see off Carrick

Caithness coach Boyd hails star number 8's on-the-pitch leadership


Assurance given after concerns over Thurso harbour safety

Assurance given after concerns over Thurso harbour safety

A Caithness councillor says he is relieved there are no safety issues at a section of Thurso harbour after concerns were raised by local fishermen.


Call for flexibility over parking in Thurso

Call for flexibility over parking in Thurso

A plea has been made by Thurso community councillor Colin Johnston for some flexibility over parking areas in the town.


Caithness event to focus on careers, training and recruitment

Caithness event to focus on careers, training and recruitment

Advice and information about careers, training and recruitment will be showcased at a Caithness Jobs and How to Get Them event next week.


The Penny drops down Whaligoe Steps

The Penny drops down Whaligoe Steps

Karen Penny dropped back into Caithness and down a spectacular cliff face as part of her four-year charity walk.


Sturgeon has 'complete disregard' for health challenges in Highlands, claims north MSP

Sturgeon has 'complete disregard' for health challenges in Highlands, claims north MSP

Nicola Sturgeon has shown "a complete disregard for the healthcare challenges in the Highlands", according to Conservative MSP Edward Mountain.


Jamie Stone pays tribute to Lord Maclennan in House of Commons

Jamie Stone pays tribute to Lord Maclennan in House of Commons

Tribute has been paid to the late Robert Maclennan in the House of Commons by Jamie Stone, the MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross.


Wick features in 'most deprived' statistics

Wick features in 'most deprived' statistics

Parts of Wick have been highlighted within a new report on the most deprived communities in Scotland.


Caithness artists forced to find new exhibition venue

Caithness artists forced to find new exhibition venue

Caithness artists have been forced to find a new venue for their annual exhibition after being "priced out of the market" by Highland Council.


Sutherland four-star hotels to have extended opening

Sutherland four-star hotels to have extended opening

Sutherland’s four-star hotels, the Royal Marine in Brora and Royal Golf at Dornoch, plan to make the most of Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters.


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