Encouraging slow, sustainable tourism from the heart of a visitor hotspot saw a Loch Ness initiative scoop a prestigious Highland Heroes accolade.
A further phase of development is getting underway at Wick Business Park that will support economic growth and strengthen population retention.
Weather Watch by Keith Banks
Making Space for Nature by John Orr
James Tait from Mey ploughed his way to a respectable third position in a ploughing championship match in England over the first weekend of March.
A survey on priorities for rural areas could result in a “direct threat” to wellbeing and quality of life, a Caithness campaign group has warned.
The problems posed by the Highlands’ 516-mile NC500 route are undeniably tricky – and almost everyone has very strong opinions about it.
Highland councillors will raise no objection to West of Orkney Windfarm’s offshore plans at a site around 25km from the north Sutherland coast.
On one hand, tourism from the NC500 is vital to the Highland economy, but on the other hand, many communities feel they are at breaking point.
As the North Coast 500 marks its 10th anniversary, our podcast discusses the issues that the popular route have brought, as well as the benefits.