The Crofting Commission has announced new procedures for the processing of applications, which will come into effect from September 1.
Families around the Highlands have been enjoying a range of activities put on over the summer holidays thanks to their local libraries.
A former abattoir on a Caithness estate is to be turned into holiday accommodation after permission for the development was approved.
Scottie is a handsome Jack Russell terrier cross looking for his forever family.
A motorcyclist has died after a crash on the A99 in Caithness on Thursday evening.
While researching her family history, Laura Adkins learned more about her mother's childhood which was spent on the croft at Skinnet, Melness
Quoybrae, Aberdeen & Northern Marts sold 6799 prime and store lambs, feeding ewes and rams incorporating Dunbeath, Bettyhill, Forsinard and north-west
The company aiming to launch vertical rockets into space from the north coast has created a new appointment to oversee the countdown to launch.
A vibrant new production of Opera Highlights is heading to Lochinver this autumn as part of a tour of 17 venues around Scotland.
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.
Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 4314 prime and store lambs.
John Davidson embarks on a forest walk to a secluded lochan in the forest above Loch Ness
Twelve youngsters from across Caithness and Sutherland have headed off for the adventure of a lifetime to join the Tall Ships Races.
Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A836 near Invershin.
Keen walkers across the Highlands are being urged to step up to lead health walks in the region.
Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain
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.
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 are being asked to share their experience of "remote and rural healthcare" with a Holyrood committee.
Discussions are continuing with moves to put the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) in charge of the clean-up of the Vulcan military base.