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Thurso producer set for UK premiere of 'Third Star'

Thurso producer set for UK premiere of 'Third Star'

A THURSO producer’s film is set to premiere in London today (Friday, May 20). Adam Robertson also plays a leading role in Third Star, which will get its…


Council agrees to build new houses in the Highlands

Council agrees to build new houses in the Highlands

HIGHLAND councillors have agreed in principle to build 750 new council houses over the next five years. Members of the housing and social work committee…


Thurso joiner arrives home to hero's welcome

Thurso joiner arrives home to hero's welcome

A CAITHNESS joiner realised a life’s ambition when he completed the ultimate endurance challenge for charity. Keith Budge, from Thurso, arrived at John…


Highland Hospice nurse makes urgent plea for legacy gifts

Highland Hospice nurse makes urgent plea for legacy gifts

?HIGHLAND Hospice’s sister Bruna Nelson has issued a Highland-wide plea for legacy gifts to the charity.


Caithness-born Calum Davidson takes on new HIE energy role

Caithness-born Calum Davidson takes on new HIE energy role

A NORTH development agency is ramping up its drive to help the region become a world centre for the renewable energy industry.


Local MSP Rob Gibson welcomes Richard Lochhead’s reappointment

Local MSP Rob Gibson welcomes Richard Lochhead’s reappointment

CAITHNESS, Sutherland and Ross SNP MSP Rob Gibson has warmly welcomed the announcement that Richard Lochhead is to be reappointed cabinet secretary for…


SNH sessions will provide wind turbine information

SNH sessions will provide wind turbine information

TWO drop-in sessions for those interested in developing small-scale or single wind-turbine projects in Caithness are being run by Scottish Natural Heritage…


Brothers tackle end-to-end route in memory of their mother

Brothers tackle end-to-end route in memory of their mother

TWO brothers are taking to their bikes later this month in a 10-day fundraising challenge from Land’s End to John O’Groats in memory of their mother.


Mey 10k hailed as best yet

Mey 10k hailed as best yet

‘THE best so far” was the verdict on this year’s Castle of Mey 10k, which was held in near perfect conditions on Sunday.


Flybe announces link up between Inverness and Amsterdam

Flybe announces link up between Inverness and Amsterdam

A NEW service has been announced linking Inverness Airport and Amsterdam. Flybe will start operating on the route on Monday, September 5, with bookings…


Jack Trevelyan and Caroline Milne take the honours at Castle of Mey 10k

Jack Trevelyan and Caroline Milne take the honours at Castle of Mey 10k

"THE best yet" was the verdict on this year’s Castle of Mey 10k. Graeme Dunnett, who chairs the organising committee for North Highland Harriers, said…


Caithness drivers alerted to Walk to School scheme

Caithness drivers alerted to Walk to School scheme

CAITHNESS motorists are being warned of an increase in pedestrians around schools as National Walk to School Week gets into full swing.


Coping with a bad cold is like sitting out a storm

Coping with a bad cold is like sitting out a storm

I’M fortunate enough to enjoy pretty good health and haven’t been to the doctor for years. But I have at least one Achilles heel – I take colds badly.…


Thurso lifeboat prevents stricken vessel grounding at Sandside beach

Thurso lifeboat prevents stricken vessel grounding at Sandside beach

A VESSEL poised to run aground at Sandside beach was rescued by Thurso lifeboat.


HomeLink Caithness team named as award finalist

HomeLink Caithness team named as award finalist

A CAITHNESS care team is to be recognised as one of the best in Scotland at a prestigious awards ceremony in Glasgow later this month.


Highland Council seeks views on wind energy planning

Highland Council seeks views on wind energy planning

NEW planning guidelines have been prepared by the Highland Council for wind energy developments and officials now want to hear what people in Caithness…


Designer showcases work at national exhibition

Designer showcases work at national exhibition

A local glass designer is to have his work featured at a special exhibition in Edinburgh this Summer.


Foodie events a star attraction at Royal Highland Show

Foodie events a star attraction at Royal Highland Show

DAILY cookery demonstrations celebrating the food of Scotland will be one of the highlights at the year’s Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh.


Councillors support Flybe in fight against airport landing fees

Councillors support Flybe in fight against airport landing fees

HIGHLAND councillors are to mount a campaign to retain Inverness as a regional air hub amid fears rising landing charges at Gatwick and increased competition…


Caithness on top in hard-fought Cadzow cup clash

Caithness on top in hard-fought Cadzow cup clash

The Caithness senior rugby season ended on a high on Saturday with the staging of the Sinclair Cadzow Memorial Cup. It had been postponed from Boxing…


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