NEWS

Scotland’s Climate Festival aims to inspire positive action in 2022

Two free national events announced to support communities combat climate change.

Lybster shop owners put a bit of care into their community with afternoon teas

A popular Lybster shop had to cancel its Christmas party this year but went out into the local area to spread some festive cheer instead.

Survey shows over 80 per cent of people want more trees planted in the Highlands

More trees would help climate change and biodiversity, according to survey carried out by Forestry and Land Scotland

Did you get a gift you didn't want? Advice issued to Caithness residents on returning and exchanging presents

Caithness residents have been reminded of their consumer rights when returning or exchanging unwanted Christmas gifts.

Far north is flying high with transport developments

Transport infrastructure across the far north is shaping up to provide significant benefits and opportunities to the region, it has been claimed.

'Cheap' clothes, Edinburgh being remote and tourism 'stomping' on locals – Emma Roddick talks about her early experience of being a Highlands and Islands MSP

In an exclusive interview with political correspondent Scott Maclennan, SNP MSP Emma Roddick hits out at over-tourism and 'remote' central belt bias

'Politicians must admit this is a crisis and sort it out'

Ten months on from the launch of Caithness Roads Recovery, co-founder Iain Gregory insists Caithness must no longer be 'the forgotten county'

Use your gifts wisely after Christmas

FOOD FOR THOUGHT by Rev Heather Stewart, Parish of Latheron

Households in Caithness face soaring energy bills in 2022

Some experts say prices could double over a 12 month period

New protocols 'should have no major impact' on Highland League matches

Highland League secretary Rod Houston says past experience will serve clubs well now that increased levels of Covid protocols have come into play.

Police respond to 'concern for person' call in Thurso – man taken to hospital

Police in Thurso cordoned off part of Olrig Street on Monday evening in response to a "concern for person" call they received.

Body of man found on Christmas Day in Glen Nevis is identified

Police say the body of a man found in Glen Nevis on Christmas Day has now been identified.

New kiosks to wave goodbye to rail hand signals

RAIL passengers at two Caithness request stops will no longer have to wave for the driver to stop once new kiosks become operational next summer.

Indoor coaching area and green keeping facility at Reay should suit golfers to a tee

Club hopes to benefit from proximity to the popular North Coast 500 tourist route

Gray says players can't be faulted for effort as Wick Academy go up to eighth

Michael Gray said Wick Academy could not be faulted for effort as they moved up to eighth in the Highland League after a gutsy win against Lossie.

Help for people in Caithness to recognise early mental health symptoms

HERE for Caithness – the one-stop-shop for everything concerning mental health and wellbeing – is unlocking a new feature in 2022.

Dounreay has a duty to be 'part of the solution' to Forss road safety concerns

Dounreay has a responsibility to be "part of the solution" to the road safety concerns raised by a campaign group, the site's managing director says.

Wick's traditional Hogmanay bonfire called off amid Covid-19 concerns

Wick's traditional Hogmanay bonfire has become the latest casualty of Covid restrictions, with the event being cancelled for a second year in a row.

'Fantastic 2021 growth' hailed by distribution firm with Caithness presence

A DISTRIBUTION and haulage firm with sites in Caithness and Sutherland is celebrating a boom in growth across Scotland in the past year.

Highland Tourism CIC announces new ambassador

Highland Tourism CIC has grown its range of tourism ambassadors, adding Bunloit Estate, Loch Ness, owned by award-winning entrepreneur Jeremy Leggett.