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VIDEO + PICTURES SPECIAL: Inside the spectacular Inverness Castle Experience

It all begins with a view already imprinted on the minds of every Invernessian and many beyond - the gently rising approach to the castle itself.

Caithness councillor warns of ‘serious hazards’ for NC500 drivers

Highland councillor Matthew Reiss has warned about “serious hazards” for drivers caused by potholed sections of the North Coast 500 in Caithness.

Highland Council leader expresses concern not enough people know about imminent major Thurso developments

Councillor Raymond Bremner says ‘new pupils to Thurso High School this year, may not see their high school education finish in the present building’.

Community advocate seeks help clearing Thurso Boating Pond

A Thurso community advocate seeks volunteers to help clear the town’s boating pond this Sunday (July 20) at 11am.

In the Highlands and Moray one in five children are living in poverty

There has been little change to the numbers since 2014.

Wick residents fear health implications of whisky fungus and damage to property with Pulteney Distillery expansion

A group of concerned Wick residents voiced their fears over plans for whisky warehouses to be sited near their homes.

Call out for volunteers to tackle weedy eyesores around Thurso’s beachfront

A former Thurso community councillor has started a Facebook page with the intention of cleaning up weedy eyesores around Thurso beach and esplanade.

WARNING: Toxic blue-green algae found at Loch Watten – avoid contact and keep dogs out of water

Highland Council’s environmental health team advises caution as blue-green algae has, once again, been found in Loch Watten.

REVEALED: Highland Council failed to fund road maintenance since 2018 by £90 million

New figures reveal that the current annual shortfall is around £13 million.

PSO praises itself for 100% Wick-Aberdeen flights reliability in June – critics says it has ‘a long way to go’ to build back public confidence

Despite June figures showing 100 per cent reliability for Wick flights, a pressure group says it will take time to build up passenger confidence.

Highland MPs and MSPs set to attend second community council renewables convention

The gathering on August 12 is focussed on ‘respecting local democracy’.

‘Industrial eyesore’ claim over whisky warehouses planned for Wick

Plans for four new warehouses storing thousands of barrels of whisky have led to concerns over an “industrial eyesore” in a residential part of Wick.

Tourist hotspots to get extra bins to tackle litter

Overflowing bins and littering at Caithness beauty spots has sparked the roll out of additional waste facilities at numerous tourist hotspots.

‘Once-in-a-generation’ chance will see £100m invested in Caithness town

People in Caithness will be given an opportunity to feed into proposals that will see £100 million of investment in Thurso.

Highland award for Unesco Flow Country planning efforts

Work that went into preparing the Unesco bid to gain World Heritage status for the Flow Country has been recognised with a national planning award.

West of Orkney wind farm gains offshore consents for 125-turbine development with Caithness connections

A major offshore wind farm that will connect to the electricity grid in Caithness has gained consent to develop up to 125 turbines off the north coast

‘Stop scapegoating self-caterers’ campaign hits Highlands as protestors target council buildings

A campaign blasting back at local and national government for blaming short-term let owners for Scotland’s housing crisis today hit the Highlands.

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

VIDEO + PICTURES SPECIAL: Inside the spectacular Inverness Castle Experience

Caithness councillor warns of ‘serious hazards’ for NC500 drivers

Caithness councillor warns of ‘serious hazards’ for NC500 drivers

Highland Council leader expresses concern not enough people know about imminent major Thurso developments

Highland Council leader expresses concern not enough people know about imminent major Thurso developments

Community advocate seeks help clearing Thurso Boating Pond

Community advocate seeks help clearing Thurso Boating Pond

In the Highlands and Moray one in five children are living in poverty

In the Highlands and Moray one in five children are living in poverty

Wick residents fear health implications of whisky fungus and damage to property with Pulteney Distillery expansion

Wick residents fear health implications of whisky fungus and damage to property with Pulteney Distillery expansion

Call out for volunteers to tackle weedy eyesores around Thurso’s beachfront

Call out for volunteers to tackle weedy eyesores around Thurso’s beachfront

WARNING: Toxic blue-green algae found at Loch Watten – avoid contact and keep dogs out of water

WARNING: Toxic blue-green algae found at Loch Watten – avoid contact and keep dogs out of water

REVEALED: Highland Council failed to fund road maintenance since 2018 by £90 million

REVEALED: Highland Council failed to fund road maintenance since 2018 by £90 million

PSO praises itself for 100% Wick-Aberdeen flights reliability in June – critics says it has ‘a long way to go’ to build back public confidence

PSO praises itself for 100% Wick-Aberdeen flights reliability in June – critics says it has ‘a long way to go’ to build back public confidence

Highland MPs and MSPs set to attend second community council renewables convention

Highland MPs and MSPs set to attend second community council renewables convention

‘Industrial eyesore’ claim over whisky warehouses planned for Wick

‘Industrial eyesore’ claim over whisky warehouses planned for Wick

Tourist hotspots to get extra bins to tackle litter

Tourist hotspots to get extra bins to tackle litter

‘Once-in-a-generation’ chance will see £100m invested in Caithness town

‘Once-in-a-generation’ chance will see £100m invested in Caithness town

Highland award for Unesco Flow Country planning efforts

Highland award for Unesco Flow Country planning efforts

West of Orkney wind farm gains offshore consents for 125-turbine development with Caithness connections

West of Orkney wind farm gains offshore consents for 125-turbine development with Caithness connections

‘Stop scapegoating self-caterers’ campaign hits Highlands as protestors target council buildings

‘Stop scapegoating self-caterers’ campaign hits Highlands as protestors target council buildings

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