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Unlucky Friday 13th turned out to be Caithness’ warmest day

Unlucky Friday 13th turned out to be Caithness’ warmest day

Friday the 13th is seen as unlucky, but many Caithness residents experienced the warmest day of the year so far, according to a local weather pundit.

Thurso academic points to ‘global lead’ Scotland is taking thanks to work in Flow Country

Thurso academic points to ‘global lead’ Scotland is taking thanks to work in Flow Country

Thurso academic points to ‘global lead’ Scotland is taking thanks to work in Flow Country

A Thurso-based professor says that Scotland is becoming a global leader in monitoring blanket bog that is vital in the battle to curb climate change.

Higher brown bin costs will NOT be passed to taxpayers

Higher brown bin costs will NOT be passed to taxpayers

Higher brown bin costs will NOT be passed to taxpayers

Highland Council hopes the move with retain customers and attract more.

‘Take that to government, and crack on!’ – 53 community councils unite to demand pause on energy projects across Highlands

‘Take that to government, and crack on!’ – 53 community councils unite to demand pause on energy projects across Highlands

‘Take that to government, and crack on!’ – 53 community councils unite to demand pause on energy projects across Highlands

Over 350 community councillors and members of the public attended the convention in Beauly yesterday.

How the weather can affect your hay fever

How the weather can affect your hay fever

How the weather can affect your hay fever

Pollen affects many millions of people each year. These tiny grains are known to trigger an allergic reaction known as hay fever.

‘Significant Water Scarcity’ warning for Wick and Thurso areas

‘Significant Water Scarcity’ warning for Wick and Thurso areas

‘Significant Water Scarcity’ warning for Wick and Thurso areas

The River Helmsdale area in Sutherland has been assigned Significant Water Scarcity status - with a possibility Wick and Thurso areas could follow.

UHI North, West and Hebrides highlighted as ‘key player’ in transition to net zero during commission visit

UHI North, West and Hebrides highlighted as ‘key player’ in transition to net zero during commission visit

UHI North, West and Hebrides highlighted as ‘key player’ in transition to net zero during commission visit

The Just Transition Commission paid a visit to the UHI North, West and Hebrides campus this week.

Early Pictish stone discovered in Caithness to be unveiled in Thurso

Early Pictish stone discovered in Caithness to be unveiled in Thurso

Early Pictish stone discovered in Caithness to be unveiled in Thurso

A Pictish stone unearthed in Caithness nearly three years ago will go on display in Thurso from today after undergoing conservation work in Edinburgh.

Caithness small blue butterflies to make big TV appearance on BBC show this Sunday

Caithness small blue butterflies to make big TV appearance on BBC show this Sunday

Caithness small blue butterflies to make big TV appearance on BBC show this Sunday

A Dunnet Community Forest project supporting the rare small blue butterfly is getting national attention this weekend on the BBC’s Countryfile show.

Lyth Arts Centre celebrates the sandy shores of Caithness

Lyth Arts Centre celebrates the sandy shores of Caithness

Lyth Arts Centre celebrates the sandy shores of Caithness

Lyth Arts Centre’s ‘Between Two Beaches’ programme celebrates the centre's unique location between two of the county's most beautiful beaches.

MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster over multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects

MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster over multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects

MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster over multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects

He applauds bravery of Councillor Helen Crawford about ‘democratic failure’ amid her call to ‘unite’ ahead of Beauly convention.

Highland bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

Highland bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

Highland bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

The initiative is being rolled out across the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.

Tourists to Caithness should be welcomed, not discouraged

Tourists to Caithness should be welcomed, not discouraged

Tourists to Caithness should be welcomed, not discouraged

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Far north attractions are once-in-a-lifetime experience for visitors, so let’s open our arms to them

Caithness mill renewals show a positive future for heart and soul of county

Caithness mill renewals show a positive future for heart and soul of county

Caithness mill renewals show a positive future for heart and soul of county

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht

PICTURES: ‘A special place’ – £1m gardens at Loch Ness-side castle complete after 7 years

PICTURES: ‘A special place’ – £1m gardens at Loch Ness-side castle complete after 7 years

PICTURES: ‘A special place’ – £1m gardens at Loch Ness-side castle complete after 7 years

Seven years and more than £1 million in the making, Scotland’s richest man is celebrating the completion of his showpiece and most exclusive garden.

Rare bird recorded singing at Strathy Point in Sutherland

Rare bird recorded singing at Strathy Point in Sutherland

Rare bird recorded singing at Strathy Point in Sutherland

The white-throated sparrow normally lives in parts of North America and Canada.

‘Significant’ water scarcity warning to be issued for north river ‘next week unless flows improve’

‘Significant’ water scarcity warning to be issued for north river ‘next week unless flows improve’

‘Significant’ water scarcity warning to be issued for north river ‘next week unless flows improve’

Water scarcity in a far north river could be raised to the highest alert level next week - unless flows improve.

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