NEWS

Nicky Marr: Economic case needs to be made for radical Academy Street change

Have you seen Highland Council’s proposals for reducing through-traffic on Academy Street in Inverness?

Achkeepster estate near Thurso in deer larder deal with Forestry and Land Scotland

A private estate near Thurso has teamed up with its neighbour, Forestry and Land Scotland, to share a deer larder as part of a management agreement.

Return of Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair this weekend

All are welcome at the popular Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair free event on Saturday, August 19 from 10am to 4.30pm at Thrumster Mains.

RockNess 10 years on: In pictures

Take a trip down memory lane with a picture flashback from RockNess festival

Caithness coach looking for tighter performance ahead of new season

The Greens head for Invergordon on Saturday to complete their preparations for the start of their Caledonian Regional Division 1 campaign.

Smashed glass warning as Caithness bottle banks overflow

Bottle banks in areas of Caithness are filled to the gunwales with bottles and jars that are creating a broken glass hazard around them.

MAREE TODD: Digital connections are vital to Highlands and Islands

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd

Newly crowned champions Wick Groats have become 'stronger and stronger'

Newly crowned champions Wick Groats have become "stronger and stronger" as the 2023 season has progressed, according to their manager Kevin Anderson.

We'll show utmost respect to Keiss in play-off, says Castletown manager

Tom McKenna has insisted Castletown will show "the utmost respect" to Keiss when the teams meet in Friday's relegation/promotion play-off in Wick.

Large show of hill lambs from Caithness and Sutherland at Quoybrae livestock centre

Quoybrae, Aberdeen & Northern Marts sold 6799 prime and store lambs, feeding ewes and rams incorporating Dunbeath, Bettyhill, Forsinard and north-west

Wick daycare service manager 'delighted' with recognition for staff team

Changes made at the centre resulted in a rating of "very good" following an unannounced visit.

Caithness Ladies 'moving in right direction' after victory over Sutherland

Head coach Tom McKenna says Caithness Ladies are showing that they can now compete with the best teams in the SWF Highlands and Islands League.

Wick club members visit Spittal and Mey gardens

Wick and District Gardening Club's latest day out involved visits to the Auld Post Office B&B in Spittal and the garden at the Castle of Mey.

Casualty rescued from Sinclair and Girnigoe Castle area

Wick and Duncansby Coastguard and Scottish Ambulance Service called to deal with the incident

Nuclear company going into administration is 'a bitter blow for local employment' says Caithness business boss

Trudy Morris said announcement is "incredibly disappointing and concerning."

Call for 'urgent' repairs at historic Caithness coastal buildings

Highland councillor Matthew Reiss has highlighted the need for "urgent" repairs at two historic buildings on the east coast of Caithness.

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Freswick Castle trip is an annual paddle for Pentland Canoe Club

Tea and cake at the castle, you say? A fine excuse for a kayaking trip with an experienced group

Vintage and classic tractors set for charity road run across Caithness

Old tractors will be making their way around the back roads this weekend in an event organised by Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club.

Railway passing loop plan for Far North Line a 'significant step'

News of the possible new passing loop has been hailed by campaigners, amid hopes it will boost train reliability on the Far North and Kyle lines.

Thurso Football Academy's Caley Thistle coaching event attracts 140 youngsters

Thurso Football Academy teamed up with Inverness Caledonian Thistle for two days of coaching which attracted a record turnout of local youngsters.