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Fundraising campaign launched by trail group following £10,000 gift

Fundraising campaign launched by trail group following £10,000 gift

A donation has been made to the John O'Groats Trail in memory of a man who took on the route as a walk of a lifetime along with his wife.

How to remove tree sap, bird poo and blossom from your car

How to remove tree sap, bird poo and blossom from your car

How to remove tree sap, bird poo and blossom from your car

Along with warm sun and longer days, the spring and summer also brings added hazards for Caithness vehicles.

Increased traffic expected on Caithness roads as restrictions eased today

Increased traffic expected on Caithness roads as restrictions eased today

Increased traffic expected on Caithness roads as restrictions eased today

Highland agencies remind everyone that facilities for overnight stays and many other visitor facilities are not open until April 26.

Liberal Democrats pledge to work with banks to help rural and remote communities retain lifeline services

Liberal Democrats pledge to work with banks to help rural and remote communities retain lifeline services

Liberal Democrats pledge to work with banks to help rural and remote communities retain lifeline services

The Liberal Democrats have proposed a radical plan aimed at securing lifeline services such as banks, post offices and pubs.

Anyone for tennis? Not in Wick you won't

Anyone for tennis? Not in Wick you won't

Anyone for tennis? Not in Wick you won't

Two brothers who took the opportunity to have a game of tennis in Wick sparked a row with the organisation running the recreational facility.

Are Caithness roads now safe after council patch job?

Are Caithness roads now safe after council patch job?

Are Caithness roads now safe after council patch job?

Highland Council said it has 'completed the current programmed works on the A882' despite the fact long stretches of potholes still lie on it.

Election 2021: Part three of our series asking candidates how they would deal with major issues for the north

Election 2021: Part three of our series asking candidates how they would deal with major issues for the north

Election 2021: Part three of our series asking candidates how they would deal with major issues for the north

Conservative candidate Struan Mackie says that the many areas need homes refitted not built to deal with housing shortages

Rail travel restrictions lifted on Friday

Rail travel restrictions lifted on Friday

Rail travel restrictions lifted on Friday

Scotland’s rail operator urged customers to ‘plan ahead to stay safe’ as travel restrictions are lifted.

Eyes to the skies for returning hen harriers

Eyes to the skies for returning hen harriers

Eyes to the skies for returning hen harriers

RSPB Scotland is asking everyone in Caithness to keep their eyes peeled for one of the UK’s rarest birds of prey – the hen harrier.

John O'Groats Trail of destruction

John O'Groats Trail of destruction

John O'Groats Trail of destruction

A popular walking route through Caithness suffered a setback after a section near Ulbster was seemingly chainsawed apart.

Further rail strikes may affect far north services

Further rail strikes may affect far north services

Further rail strikes may affect far north services

Rail engineers are now attempting to force a wage rise with strike action that is expected to further disrupt services on the far north line.

Election 2021: Part two of the series asking the candidates the key questions facing the Highlands

Election 2021: Part two of the series asking the candidates the key questions facing the Highlands

Election 2021: Part two of the series asking the candidates the key questions facing the Highlands

Labour's Marion Donaldson says how she would tackle housing and depopulation in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross

Results in for the Big Farmland Bird Count

Results in for the Big Farmland Bird Count

Results in for the Big Farmland Bird Count

Results are just in for the eighth annual Big Farmland Bird Count with record numbers of participants taking part.

PICTURES: Our HNM staff pet pictures for National Pet Month

PICTURES: Our HNM staff pet pictures for National Pet Month

PICTURES: Our HNM staff pet pictures for National Pet Month

The Highland News and Media team wanted to join in with National Pet Month: So here are some of our team's fluffy companions!

Deep respect from the Highlands on death of the Prince Philip

Deep respect from the Highlands on death of the Prince Philip

Deep respect from the Highlands on death of the Prince Philip

People from across the Highlands have been sending messages of their condolences to a special e-book hosted by the council.

Lib Dem candidate Molly Nolan says ‘power prices must change’

Lib Dem candidate Molly Nolan says ‘power prices must change’

Lib Dem candidate Molly Nolan says ‘power prices must change’

The Scottish and UK governments are slammed for a lack of action as the Highlands still pays more than elsewhere

Wick man is lead artist in Gayboys: The Movie

Wick man is lead artist in Gayboys: The Movie

Wick man is lead artist in Gayboys: The Movie

A Wick man celebrates with this week's free online presentation of his new experimental film about gay men and capitalism.

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