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Thurso man returns to Caithness to take on new role as manager of John O'Groats Trail
Thurso man returns to Caithness to take on new role as manager of John O'Groats Trail
The charity behind a new long-distance coastal walking route in the north Highlands has reached a new milestone in its ambitious plans.
Police warn dog owners over sheep worrying
Police warn dog owners over sheep worrying
Police Scotland are calling on dog owners to keep their dogs under control around livestock.
Offshore wind farm developer needs larger site at Dounreay
Offshore wind farm developer needs larger site at Dounreay
A larger site close to the Dounreay and Vulcan sites will be needed as part of plans to develop a 100MW offshore wind farm off the Caithness coast.
WATCH: Why a Highland green freeport is as much about equality as revenue
WATCH: Why a Highland green freeport is as much about equality as revenue
Nicky Marr hears how women will have a central role in potentially the biggest economic boom in the north since oil and gas
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Clock stops on Stroma after lumpy paddle across Pentland Firth
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Clock stops on Stroma after lumpy paddle across Pentland Firth
Time stands still on abandoned island – a vast contrast to the fast-moving waters crossed to reach this enchanting place
Miniature gardens carried on cargo bikes to visit Wick and Thurso
Miniature gardens carried on cargo bikes to visit Wick and Thurso
A fleet of cargo bikes carrying miniature vertical farms will visit Wick and Thurso on a Scotland-wide tour ending in the Highlands.
MAGNUS DAVIDSON: New land reform bill could yet have a positive impact on rural communities
MAGNUS DAVIDSON: New land reform bill could yet have a positive impact on rural communities
After attending a consultation on a proposed new land reform bill, Magnus Davidson considers its potential impacts on land management in the far north
Plea to hillwalkers to check ahead about deer stalking activity on Highland estates
Plea to hillwalkers to check ahead about deer stalking activity on Highland estates
Hillwalkers should check for information about deer stalking before setting out during the busiest part of the season.
WATCH: Why the UK may 'fail' to make its net zero targets without a Highland green freeport
WATCH: Why the UK may 'fail' to make its net zero targets without a Highland green freeport
Nicky Marr sits down with the movers behind the bid to find out why the north is so important to green energy
PICTURE SPECIAL: 'It was like talking to a friend and the discussions flowed freely' HRH visit to Caithness Foodbank and meeting with community groups – Prince Charles makes personal donation to vital facility
PICTURE SPECIAL: 'It was like talking to a friend and the discussions flowed freely' HRH visit to Caithness Foodbank and meeting with community groups – Prince Charles makes personal donation to vital facility
The sun shone brightly in Wick on Friday afternoon for an official engagement by HRH the Duke of Rothesay (Prince Charles) to Caithness Foodbank.
