Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess
The archaeological dig at Sarclet for the remains of a 15th-century stronghold called Thurster Tower has started up again this year.
A mystery donor is helping to build bridges in the north of Scotland after pledging thousands of pounds to a Caithness trail group.
Highland Council has been working to improve biodiversity in Caithness by embarking on ambitious tree-planting projects in Wick and Thurso.
The John Muir Trust has welcomed an announcement that the Scottish Government will hold a public consultation on a carbon land tax.
People are being encouraged to take an hour this month now the weather is turning warmer, to build a ‘bee hotel’ for Scotland’s solitary bees.
Police have closed their investigation of a possible human bone found on Dunnet beach after it was established to be around 1500 years old.
The council’s controversial new non-recyclable waste bins are wending their way to Caithness with a roll-out now happening in Ross and Cromarty.
Trees for Life says it is ‘hugely worrying and a move in the wrong direction’ while Oxfam Scotland call it ‘an acute global embarrassment’.
Chairman Drew Millar says he wants the information so ‘we have a clear conscience when making a decision about the Highland community we represent.’
