Farming

Ice warning for Caithness

The Met Office issued a Yellow Warning of patchy ice on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths making accidents and injuries more likely.

Tractors trundle across Caithness in inaugural William Gunn memorial run

Twenty tractors made their way through the heart of Caithness at the weekend as a tribute to a local farmer who passed away in 2015.

Far north winter road condition and school closure report for today – Council warn of damp roads in Caithness

Highland Council warned drivers of damp and wet roads in Caithness as wintry conditions continue to take hold of the county.

Met Office warn of icy roads and snow

The Met Office issued a bulletin this morning warning of wintry showers with icy stretches on Wednesday night and into Thursday for the far north.

Council winter road condition and school closure report for Caithness

Highland Council provided a summary of reports from operational staff on road conditions and school closures in the county.

Eight wheeler spreaders Gritallica, Mr Plow and Ready, Spready, Go! are ready to tackle wintry roads in Caithness

BEAR Scotland and its 'well-loved' team of gritters are geared up and ready to tackle the Caithness winter weather as temperatures drop.

Met Office warning of snow and gales – Storm Arwen may bring gusts of over 75mph to Caithness

The Met Office warns of wintry showers affecting Caithness and an Amber Warning is in place for high winds forecast on the back of Storm Arwen.

Advice issued ahead of ‘severe gales’ forecast in Caithness this weekend

A leading rural insurer urges people to prepare for high winds this weekend after the Met Office issued a Yellow weather warning across Caithness.

Commercial buyers see added valued of the North Country Cheviot

The North Country Cheviot Sheep Society is celebrating a record-breaking sales season as the popularity of the breed continues to grow.

Met Office warn of high winds at weekend – possible 70-80mph gusts around Caithness coast

The Met Office issued a Yellow Warning of high winds across the UK on Friday and Saturday with possible gusts of 70 to 80 mph around Caithness coast.

Caithness Machinery Ring provides members with some price protection

Caithness Machinery Ring is one of the nine-strong co-operatives within the Scottish Machinery Ring Association (SMRA) providing help to members.

He would not have wanted it any other way, say family after death of prominent local farmer

A large number of the farming community showed their respect for Morris Ronaldson, Westerseat, when they gathered for his funeral in Wick last Friday.

Highland Council invites Caithness applications for new Nature Restoration Fund

The Highland Council is inviting Caithness communities to apply for a share of a new fund to support nature restoration projects.

The Fishermen's Mission give thanks for 140 Years of service

National charity, the Fishermen’s Mission is holding an online thanksgiving service to recognise 140 years of service to the fishermen of the UK.

Local ploughing match set to take place on Saturday

Over 30 entrants will take part in the 35th Latheron Parish Ploughing Association competition near Watten on Saturday.

PICTURES: Achunabust or bust as vintage tractors lead the field for ploughing match

Conditions on the ground were "greasy" for a popular agricultural event held last Saturday at Achunabust Farm near Reay.

As shelves empty in Caithness food shortages now affect one in five

New research states that 18 percent of people in Scotland could not buy essential food items.

Farming

Ice warning for Caithness

Tractors trundle across Caithness in inaugural William Gunn memorial run

Tractors trundle across Caithness in inaugural William Gunn memorial run

Far north winter road condition and school closure report for today – Council warn of damp roads in Caithness

Far north winter road condition and school closure report for today – Council warn of damp roads in Caithness

Met Office warn of icy roads and snow

Met Office warn of icy roads and snow

Council winter road condition and school closure report for Caithness

Council winter road condition and school closure report for Caithness

Eight wheeler spreaders Gritallica, Mr Plow and Ready, Spready, Go! are ready to tackle wintry roads in Caithness

Eight wheeler spreaders Gritallica, Mr Plow and Ready, Spready, Go! are ready to tackle wintry roads in Caithness

Met Office warning of snow and gales – Storm Arwen may bring gusts of over 75mph to Caithness

Met Office warning of snow and gales – Storm Arwen may bring gusts of over 75mph to Caithness

Advice issued ahead of ‘severe gales’ forecast in Caithness this weekend

Advice issued ahead of ‘severe gales’ forecast in Caithness this weekend

Commercial buyers see added valued of the North Country Cheviot

Commercial buyers see added valued of the North Country Cheviot

Met Office warn of high winds at weekend – possible 70-80mph gusts around Caithness coast

Met Office warn of high winds at weekend – possible 70-80mph gusts around Caithness coast

Caithness Machinery Ring provides members with some price protection

Caithness Machinery Ring provides members with some price protection

He would not have wanted it any other way, say family after death of prominent local farmer

He would not have wanted it any other way, say family after death of prominent local farmer

Highland Council invites Caithness applications for new Nature Restoration Fund

Highland Council invites Caithness applications for new Nature Restoration Fund

The Fishermen's Mission give thanks for 140 Years of service

The Fishermen's Mission give thanks for 140 Years of service

Local ploughing match set to take place on Saturday

Local ploughing match set to take place on Saturday

PICTURES: Achunabust or bust as vintage tractors lead the field for ploughing match

PICTURES: Achunabust or bust as vintage tractors lead the field for ploughing match

As shelves empty in Caithness food shortages now affect one in five

As shelves empty in Caithness food shortages now affect one in five

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