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Orkney-Caithness Link project gathers pace as contracts are awarded

The project will see Orkney connected to the GB electricity network for the first time, with contracts awarded to key supply chain partners.

Dounreay placed on ‘special measures’ over wide-ranging safety concerns

Government inspectors have put Dounreay into “special measures” as a result of unresolved safety concerns.

Thurso graffiti highlights a good cause

Graffiti is not always welcomed in Thurso but a painted message on the pavement highlights a good cause.

Wick man given national recognition as litter-picking local hero

A national environmental charity has awarded a Wick man with a Clean Up Scotland Hero award for his efforts to keep the town litter-free.

Possible travel disruption due to windy conditions in Caithness

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning for Caithness today saying that some travel disruption may take place due to high winds.

Don’t let your trampolines blow away, Network Rail Scotland warns amid forecast for strong winds

Rail chiefs have also urged people to ensure patio furniture is properly secure amid fears over the impact of windblown debris on Highland railways.

Stonehenge Altar Stone really could have come from Caithness, leading professor says

More research could help to discover whether a central part of the world-famous prehistoric monument at Stonehenge really did come from Caithness.

Caithness seabirds face a bleak future without urgent action

Gulls may seem commonplace and condemned by some as a nuisance in Caithness but many, along with other seabirds, are in serious decline.

Scottish airline strikes deal to look at electrifying flights to the Highlands

A Scottish airline that uses Inverness Airport as a major hub is exploring the use of hybrid-electric aeroplanes on its routes.

Delay to new bin rollout in Caithness

Householders in Caithness will have to wait a bit longer before their new recycle bins arrive, announced Highland Council.

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Morven and me go back a long way, from all directions

The highest hill in Caithness is now well used, but not everybody approaches it in the same way

SAE secures support to deliver more capacity at MeyGen Pentland project

Energy firm SAE says it has secured support to deliver more capacity at the MeyGen project.

PICTURE SPECIAL: WWII shipwreck off Wick coastline ‘flies’ ensign flag again after more than 80 years – poignant tribute to HMS Exmouth torpedoed by Nazi sub in 1940

A poignant series of photographs detailed the moment an ensign flag was raised in tribute on a WWII shipwreck off the Wick coastline.

Two more Halkirk clean-ups planned for September

Another two clean-up sessions are being planned for Halkirk this month after the success of the one held in August.

Net-zero audit reveals Highland Council’s worst performing buildings for carbon emissions

So far 342 facilities have been screened producing a shortlist of the 40 worst performing buildings for carbon emissions.

Caithness publisher buzzing over new book on solitary bees

Caithness-based Whittles Publishing will be hoping readers make a beeline for its latest book on the theme of nature, written by David J Perkins.

Nature restoration is not separate from supporting Highland communities

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess

ENVIRONMENT

Orkney-Caithness Link project gathers pace as contracts are awarded

Dounreay placed on ‘special measures’ over wide-ranging safety concerns

Dounreay placed on ‘special measures’ over wide-ranging safety concerns

Thurso graffiti highlights a good cause

Thurso graffiti highlights a good cause

Wick man given national recognition as litter-picking local hero

Wick man given national recognition as litter-picking local hero

Possible travel disruption due to windy conditions in Caithness

Possible travel disruption due to windy conditions in Caithness

Don’t let your trampolines blow away, Network Rail Scotland warns amid forecast for strong winds

Don’t let your trampolines blow away, Network Rail Scotland warns amid forecast for strong winds

Stonehenge Altar Stone really could have come from Caithness, leading professor says

Stonehenge Altar Stone really could have come from Caithness, leading professor says

Caithness seabirds face a bleak future without urgent action

Caithness seabirds face a bleak future without urgent action

Scottish airline strikes deal to look at electrifying flights to the Highlands

Scottish airline strikes deal to look at electrifying flights to the Highlands

Delay to new bin rollout in Caithness

Delay to new bin rollout in Caithness

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Morven and me go back a long way, from all directions

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Morven and me go back a long way, from all directions

SAE secures support to deliver more capacity at MeyGen Pentland project

SAE secures support to deliver more capacity at MeyGen Pentland project

PICTURE SPECIAL: WWII shipwreck off Wick coastline ‘flies’ ensign flag again after more than 80 years – poignant tribute to HMS Exmouth torpedoed by Nazi sub in 1940

PICTURE SPECIAL: WWII shipwreck off Wick coastline ‘flies’ ensign flag again after more than 80 years – poignant tribute to HMS Exmouth torpedoed by Nazi sub in 1940

Two more Halkirk clean-ups planned for September

Two more Halkirk clean-ups planned for September

Net-zero audit reveals Highland Council’s worst performing buildings for carbon emissions

Net-zero audit reveals Highland Council’s worst performing buildings for carbon emissions

Caithness publisher buzzing over new book on solitary bees

Caithness publisher buzzing over new book on solitary bees

Nature restoration is not separate from supporting Highland communities

Nature restoration is not separate from supporting Highland communities

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