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Dunbeath man calls netting on Wick building a death trap – ‘It’s a horrific way for birds to die’

A Dunbeath man helped save a struggling seagull from roof netting on a Wick building and describes it as a death trap for wild birds.

Campaigner warns ‘monster turbines’ will destroy views along north coast

Highland councillors will raise no objection to West of Orkney Windfarm’s offshore plans at a site around 25km from the north Sutherland coast.

Sea eagles attack payouts to farmers and crofters soars towards £1m

The bill to taxpayers for crofters and farmers combating sea eagles attacking their lambs is now set to reach almost £1m.

Veg oil powered trains could be running to Caithness soon

Caithness stations may soon see hydrotreated vegetable oil powered trains arriving as the rail operator researches the possibility.

Thurso woman wins major award as part of PhD research thesis

A Thurso woman has won a prestigious Lantra Scotland ALBAS award for her research project based around sheep farming.

Wick Paths Group map of walking routes ‘for visitors and locals alike’

Tourists and locals will be encouraged to explore Wick by using a handy new map setting out six walking routes around the town and surrounding area.

Volunteers wanted for Thurso litter-pick event this Saturday

Volunteers are being sought for a clean-up event around High Ormlie in Thurso on Saturday (March 22).

Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

Encouraging slow, sustainable tourism from the heart of a visitor hotspot saw a Loch Ness initiative scoop a prestigious Highland Heroes accolade.

Next phase of small business units for Wick Business Park

A further phase of development is getting underway at Wick Business Park that will support economic growth and strengthen population retention.

Wick’s mild run of winters continues as warming effect bites

Weather Watch by Keith Banks

Turn those winter cuttings into conservation with a ‘dead hedge’

Making Space for Nature by John Orr

Mey ploughman wins bronze medal at European championships – ‘It’s 20 years since a Scotsman had a final-day podium’

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.

Rural survey prompts concern over ‘threat to quality of life and wellbeing’

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.

How the Highland Council proposes to solve NC500 issues

The problems posed by the Highlands’ 516-mile NC500 route are undeniably tricky – and almost everyone has very strong opinions about it.

125-turbine offshore wind farm can bring ‘significant benefits to north of Scotland’

Highland councillors will raise no objection to West of Orkney Windfarm’s offshore plans at a site around 25km from the north Sutherland coast.

10 YEARS OF THE NC500: What impact has it had?

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.

LISTEN: North Coast 500: Ten Years On – benefits and challenges as route marks 10th anniversary

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.

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Dunbeath man calls netting on Wick building a death trap – ‘It’s a horrific way for birds to die’

Campaigner warns ‘monster turbines’ will destroy views along north coast

Campaigner warns ‘monster turbines’ will destroy views along north coast

Sea eagles attack payouts to farmers and crofters soars towards £1m

Sea eagles attack payouts to farmers and crofters soars towards £1m

Veg oil powered trains could be running to Caithness soon

Veg oil powered trains could be running to Caithness soon

Thurso woman wins major award as part of PhD research thesis

Thurso woman wins major award as part of PhD research thesis

Wick Paths Group map of walking routes ‘for visitors and locals alike’

Wick Paths Group map of walking routes ‘for visitors and locals alike’

Volunteers wanted for Thurso litter-pick event this Saturday

Volunteers wanted for Thurso litter-pick event this Saturday

Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

Next phase of small business units for Wick Business Park

Next phase of small business units for Wick Business Park

Wick’s mild run of winters continues as warming effect bites

Wick’s mild run of winters continues as warming effect bites

Turn those winter cuttings into conservation with a ‘dead hedge’

Turn those winter cuttings into conservation with a ‘dead hedge’

Mey ploughman wins bronze medal at European championships – ‘It’s 20 years since a Scotsman had a final-day podium’

Mey ploughman wins bronze medal at European championships – ‘It’s 20 years since a Scotsman had a final-day podium’

Rural survey prompts concern over ‘threat to quality of life and wellbeing’

Rural survey prompts concern over ‘threat to quality of life and wellbeing’

How the Highland Council proposes to solve NC500 issues

How the Highland Council proposes to solve NC500 issues

125-turbine offshore wind farm can bring ‘significant benefits to north of Scotland’

125-turbine offshore wind farm can bring ‘significant benefits to north of Scotland’

10 YEARS OF THE NC500: What impact has it had?

10 YEARS OF THE NC500: What impact has it had?

LISTEN: North Coast 500: Ten Years On – benefits and challenges as route marks 10th anniversary

LISTEN: North Coast 500: Ten Years On – benefits and challenges as route marks 10th anniversary

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