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Farming
Novel way to grow potatoes with 'Terrace Tattie' crop in Reay
Novel way to grow potatoes with 'Terrace Tattie' crop in Reay
After a raspberry crop died in the recent drought some Reay locals found a new way to make use of the ground by producing 'Terrace Tatties'.
Local stars of The Highland Vet recognised in TV award
Local stars of The Highland Vet recognised in TV award
The Highland Vet – following the work of the dedicated team at DS McGregor & Partners in Thurso – wins TV award beating off stiff competition.
Weekend weather warnings issued for Caithness
Weekend weather warnings issued for Caithness
The Met Office has issued two Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain covering parts of Caithness over the weekend.
Thurso vets are put to the test again in popular TV show
Thurso vets are put to the test again in popular TV show
In the penultimate episode in the latest series of The Highland Vet a number of tough decisions need to be made.
Farmers' ball organisers donate more than £500 to Caithness General Hospital League of Friends
Farmers' ball organisers donate more than £500 to Caithness General Hospital League of Friends
More than £500 has been handed over to the Caithness General Hospital League of Friends by the organisers of the farmers' ball.
Edward Mountain MSP says delay in crofting reform is showing "complete disregard for crofters"
Edward Mountain MSP says delay in crofting reform is showing "complete disregard for crofters"
Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain has pressed the SNP Government to bring forward crofting reform legislation by the end of 2022.
New appointments to the board of Quality Meat Scotland
New appointments to the board of Quality Meat Scotland
Ian Bentley, Peter Brown, Adrian Ivory, Scott Jarron and Niall Jeffrey will take up new roles.
All creatures great and small in tonight's episode of The Highland Vet
All creatures great and small in tonight's episode of The Highland Vet
From Highland cows to budgies – its another busy time for the team at DS McGregor and Partners in Thurso during tonight's episode of The Highland Vet.
Mart Prices – Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts
Mart Prices – Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts
The latest sale prices from the mart on September 13 and from their anniversary show and sale on September 6.
Bull semen put to the test in tonight's episode of The Highland Vet
Bull semen put to the test in tonight's episode of The Highland Vet
Tonight's episode of The Highland Vet proves to be a challenging one for the stars of the show with plenty mysteries to solve.