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Crofting Commission to 'streamline' application procedures

20 August 2023
Crofting Commission to 'streamline' application procedures

Crofting Commission to 'streamline' application procedures

20 August 2023

The Crofting Commission has announced new procedures for the processing of applications, which will come into effect from September 1.


Still time for children to complete reading challenge after fun summer activities at Highland libraries

20 August 2023
Still time for children to complete reading challenge after fun summer activities at Highland libraries

Still time for children to complete reading challenge after fun summer activities at Highland libraries

20 August 2023

Families around the Highlands have been enjoying a range of activities put on over the summer holidays thanks to their local libraries.


Former abattoir at Berriedale to become holiday home on Welbeck Estate

19 August 2023
Former abattoir at Berriedale to become holiday home on Welbeck Estate

Former abattoir at Berriedale to become holiday home on Welbeck Estate

19 August 2023

A former abattoir on a Caithness estate is to be turned into holiday accommodation after permission for the development was approved.


Pet of the week – can you give Scottie a new home?

19 August 2023
Pet of the week – can you give Scottie a new home?

Pet of the week – can you give Scottie a new home?

19 August 2023

Scottie is a handsome Jack Russell terrier cross looking for his forever family.


Motorcyclist dies in A99 crash

18 August 2023
Motorcyclist dies in A99 crash

Motorcyclist dies in A99 crash

18 August 2023

A motorcyclist has died after a crash on the A99 in Caithness on Thursday evening.


Memories of a childhood in Melness in the 1930s and 40s

16 August 2023
Memories of a childhood in Melness in the 1930s and 40s

Memories of a childhood in Melness in the 1930s and 40s

16 August 2023

While researching her family history, Laura Adkins learned more about her mother's childhood which was spent on the croft at Skinnet, Melness


Large show of hill lambs from Caithness and Sutherland at Quoybrae livestock centre

16 August 2023
Large show of hill lambs from Caithness and Sutherland at Quoybrae livestock centre

Large show of hill lambs from Caithness and Sutherland at Quoybrae livestock centre

16 August 2023

Quoybrae, Aberdeen & Northern Marts sold 6799 prime and store lambs, feeding ewes and rams incorporating Dunbeath, Bettyhill, Forsinard and north-west


Aerospace expert to lead countdown to Sutherland Spaceport launches

15 August 2023
Aerospace expert to lead countdown to Sutherland Spaceport launches

Aerospace expert to lead countdown to Sutherland Spaceport launches

15 August 2023

The company aiming to launch vertical rockets into space from the north coast has created a new appointment to oversee the countdown to launch.


Opera Highlights show coming to Lochinver Village Hall

13 August 2023
Opera Highlights show coming to Lochinver Village Hall

Opera Highlights show coming to Lochinver Village Hall

13 August 2023

A vibrant new production of Opera Highlights is heading to Lochinver this autumn as part of a tour of 17 venues around Scotland.


Reay Garden Club's annual show promises to be colourful occasion

13 August 2023
Reay Garden Club's annual show promises to be colourful occasion

Reay Garden Club's annual show promises to be colourful occasion

13 August 2023

People in the Reay area are being encouraged to get involved with the local garden club’s annual show, which is due to take place soon.


'Competitive ringside' at Quoybrae's Caithness lamb sale

09 August 2023
'Competitive ringside' at Quoybrae's Caithness lamb sale

'Competitive ringside' at Quoybrae's Caithness lamb sale

09 August 2023

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 4314 prime and store lambs.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Wildlife wonders on woodland trail above Loch Ness

08 August 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Wildlife wonders on woodland trail above Loch Ness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Wildlife wonders on woodland trail above Loch Ness

08 August 2023

John Davidson embarks on a forest walk to a secluded lochan in the forest above Loch Ness


Sutherland youngsters set sail for adventure of a lifetime in Tall Ships Races

24 July 2023
Sutherland youngsters set sail for adventure of a lifetime in Tall Ships Races

Sutherland youngsters set sail for adventure of a lifetime in Tall Ships Races

24 July 2023

Twelve youngsters from across Caithness and Sutherland have headed off for the adventure of a lifetime to join the Tall Ships Races.


Pedestrian killed in Invershin crash named as police appeal for information

20 July 2023
Pedestrian killed in Invershin crash named as police appeal for information

Pedestrian killed in Invershin crash named as police appeal for information

20 July 2023

Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A836 near Invershin.


Highland health walk leaders needed as Paths For All charity looks for volunteers

19 July 2023
Highland health walk leaders needed as Paths For All charity looks for volunteers

Highland health walk leaders needed as Paths For All charity looks for volunteers

19 July 2023

Keen walkers across the Highlands are being urged to step up to lead health walks in the region.


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Care home funding isn't working for the Highlands

28 June 2023
EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Care home funding isn't working for the Highlands

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Care home funding isn't working for the Highlands

28 June 2023

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain


Late-night hot tub in Dunnet Bay sparks rescue call-out for Thurso lifeboat volunteers

26 June 2023
Late-night hot tub in Dunnet Bay sparks rescue call-out for Thurso lifeboat volunteers

Late-night hot tub in Dunnet Bay sparks rescue call-out for Thurso lifeboat volunteers

26 June 2023

Rescuers in Thurso were in for a surprise at their latest shout over the weekend – when a floating hot tub was spotted in Dunnet Bay.


Promise of 140 permanent jobs as Scrabster harbour gears up for offshore wind farm

23 June 2023
Promise of 140 permanent jobs as Scrabster harbour gears up for offshore wind farm

Promise of 140 permanent jobs as Scrabster harbour gears up for offshore wind farm

23 June 2023

A wind farm being planned off the north coast is expected to create 140 full-time, permanent jobs at Scrabster harbour later this decade.


People in Sutherland can share views on rural healthcare for Holyrood inquiry

16 June 2023
People in Sutherland can share views on rural healthcare for Holyrood inquiry

People in Sutherland can share views on rural healthcare for Holyrood inquiry

16 June 2023

People are being asked to share their experience of "remote and rural healthcare" with a Holyrood committee.


Talks ongoing over plans for Vulcan base to move into hands of Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

14 June 2023
Talks ongoing over plans for Vulcan base to move into hands of Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

Talks ongoing over plans for Vulcan base to move into hands of Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

14 June 2023

Discussions are continuing with moves to put the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) in charge of the clean-up of the Vulcan military base.


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