NEWS

Ross tops the standings after final round of Dunnett Cup

A firm and fast-running course coupled with a week of sunshine provided the platform for some impressive scores to be recorded at Reay.

Magnificent seven for Cannop as Caithness 2nd XV clinch North Division 3 crown

The Yellows are celebrating their first ever title success after clinching Caledonia North Division Three on Saturday.

Highland MP calls for VAT to be removed from tourism levy to avoid concerning “tax on a tax”

A Highland MP has called for a controversial tourism levy to be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) if it is introduced.

Nominate an inspirational entrepreneur for this year’s Highland Business Women Awards

The Highland Business Women Awards are back for 2025.

Rural areas in north Highland need immigration rules that support communities

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd

Highland Council aims to become a ‘Council of Sanctuary’ for ‘those fleeing persecution and violence’

It means applying to be granted status for the City of Sanctuary Award.

Amazingly rare yet ‘worrying’ creature spotted in Highland loch

An amazingly rare yet “worrying” creature has been spotted in the waters of Loch Broom.

Reliability of Wick/Aberdeen flights put at 86% over 12-month period

Reliability on the Wick/Aberdeen air link was running at up to 90 per cent at the start of this year before dropping to 72 per cent in March.

Wick town centre to get £2m transformation – ‘It will be so much more appealing’

Wick looks set to benefit from the biggest investment in years with more than £2 million awarded to transform the town centre.

Physicality was difference in Caithness cup defeat, says head coach

Physicality was the key factor in Caithness Ladies’ narrow loss to Sutherland in their SWF Highlands and Islands Cup tie, according to Tom McKenna.

Nethercliffe Hotel’s 30 years of sponsorship for Wick Groats

Mervyn Hill from the Nethercliffe Hotel kept up a 30-year sponsorship commitment to Wick Groats when he handed over a new strip to the team.

‘The atmosphere was electric’: Dounreay duo share their marathon experiences

After running the London Marathon, Julieanne Leslie said “the entire day was amazing” while Fiona Miller declared: “It truly was the best day ever.”

Spring in Wick could be driest since records began

Spring looks set to be the driest on record in Wick, unless a forecast break in the weather leads to a deluge.

Two personal bests in Wick 10-mile time trial

Stuart Anderson was a clear winner in Wick Wheelers’ 10-mile time trial, while Stuart Swanson posted the fastest time at Caithness Cycling Club.

Highland hoteliers call on councillors to ditch ‘exceptionally frightening’ plans for a tourist tax

A tourist tax in the Highlands is an "exceptionally frightening” prospect for the area’s hotel industry, according to a representative body.

Castletown manager praises quality of Caithness amateur league

Castletown manager Tom McKenna praised the quality of Caithness amateur football after seeing his side slip to a 2-0 defeat to Wick Groats on Monday.

Drivers face four nights of road closures on A9 at Latheron

Motorists are facing road closures on the A9 at Latheron because of resurfacing being carried out by BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland.

Caithness lighthouse put up for sale

A historic Stevenson lighthouse could be yours for £450,000 after it was placed on the market.

Police hunt vandal who smashed bus in Wick

Police in Wick are hunting a vandal who smashed a bus window.

Strathy South wind farm is under construction, SSE announces

Work on the controversial Strathy South wind farm has begun nearly two decades since the scheme was mooted, SSE has announced.