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Dounreay to take on 23 new apprentices – last chance to apply

13 February 2025
Dounreay to take on 23 new apprentices – last chance to apply

Dounreay to take on 23 new apprentices – last chance to apply

13 February 2025

Apprenticeship opportunities at Dounreay are being highlighted with a total of 23 new roles being recruited for at the former nuclear power test site.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate

12 February 2025
ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate

12 February 2025

John Davidson looks at the anniversary of Scotland’s ‘right to roam’ being enshrined in law, and says access to the outdoors is vital to our wellbeing


Farmers’ poor mental health is industry’s ‘biggest hidden problem’

10 February 2025
Farmers’ poor mental health is industry’s ‘biggest hidden problem’

Farmers’ poor mental health is industry’s ‘biggest hidden problem’

10 February 2025

Long hours are nothing new to those working in the farming industry, but poor mental health is the “biggest hidden problem”, a new survey has found.


Crashing falls are just the start on forest walk

05 February 2025
Crashing falls are just the start on forest walk

Crashing falls are just the start on forest walk

05 February 2025

Forest trails lead off from the Rogie Falls car park, where John Davidson goes in search of a route beyond the dramatic river crossing


Chance to seek inspiration at Fort William Mountain Festival

04 February 2025
Chance to seek inspiration at Fort William Mountain Festival

Chance to seek inspiration at Fort William Mountain Festival

04 February 2025

The Highland festival brings together talks, films, activities and adventures. John Davidson looks ahead to a long weekend of motivational fun


Highland Cross announces charities that will benefit from 2025 event

29 January 2025
Highland Cross announces charities that will benefit from 2025 event

Highland Cross announces charities that will benefit from 2025 event

29 January 2025

Four new charities have been selected to benefit from a share of hundreds of thousands of pounds likely to be raised at this year’s Highland Cross.


Caithness jobs fair offers link to local and national industry leaders

25 January 2025
Caithness jobs fair offers link to local and national industry leaders

Caithness jobs fair offers link to local and national industry leaders

25 January 2025

People delving into the world of work or looking for a career change or training opportunities will have a chance to connect with industry leaders.


Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

23 January 2025
Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

23 January 2025

John Davidson takes his family for a wild night at a lonely shelter in Torridon, where they enjoyed a night stargazing and awoke to glorious sunshine


Former Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross SNP election candidate lands role at government agency

19 January 2025
Former Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross SNP election candidate lands role at government agency

Former Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross SNP election candidate lands role at government agency

19 January 2025

The former SNP candidate for the the far north seat in last year’s general election has landed a new role with a Scottish Government agency.


A9 Inverness to Scrabster road closed for TWO WEEKS over last three years

16 January 2025
A9 Inverness to Scrabster road closed for TWO WEEKS over last three years

A9 Inverness to Scrabster road closed for TWO WEEKS over last three years

16 January 2025

Figures from Transport Scotland show the extent of closures on vital route for Caithness folk to access centralised services


Winter wonderland makes 2025 Strathpuffer one to remember

14 January 2025
Winter wonderland makes 2025 Strathpuffer one to remember

Winter wonderland makes 2025 Strathpuffer one to remember

14 January 2025

John Davidson returns to take part in the Strathpuffer for the first time since 2016 – and finds it’s just as tough as ever in special snowy year


ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

12 January 2025
ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

12 January 2025

John Davidson speaks out against plans for a massive pumped storage hydro electric scheme in the Central Highlands


Highland people could get thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025 – are you eligible?

06 January 2025
Highland people could get thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025 – are you eligible?

Highland people could get thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025 – are you eligible?

06 January 2025

Unpaid carers, disabled people and people on low incomes are being encouraged to see if they are entitled to thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025.


Plea for Sutherland crofters and farmers to get involved with bird count

05 January 2025
Plea for Sutherland crofters and farmers to get involved with bird count

Plea for Sutherland crofters and farmers to get involved with bird count

05 January 2025

Farming and crofting families are being urged to help show how conservation efforts on their land are making a difference.


NC500 chairman’s air-raid drama in Ukraine charity drive

05 January 2025
NC500 chairman’s air-raid drama in Ukraine charity drive

NC500 chairman’s air-raid drama in Ukraine charity drive

05 January 2025

The chairman of the North Coast 500 had to spend time sheltering in an air-raid shelter in Lviv during a mercy mission to war-torn Ukraine.


Happy New Year 2025 from the team at the Northern Times

01 January 2025
Happy New Year 2025 from the team at the Northern Times

Happy New Year 2025 from the team at the Northern Times

01 January 2025

As the New Year begins, we want to send our best wishes for 2025 to all of our readers, subscribers and advertisers. Read on for a special deal!


Landslip at Dunrobin cleared but Far North Line remains shut

31 December 2024
Landslip at Dunrobin cleared but Far North Line remains shut

Landslip at Dunrobin cleared but Far North Line remains shut

31 December 2024

Progress is being made by teams attempting to clear the Far North Line after the railway was impacted by several floods and landslips on Hogmanay.


Active Outdoors events list for 2025

29 December 2024
Active Outdoors events list for 2025

Active Outdoors events list for 2025

29 December 2024

Get yourself ready for 2025 with our list of outdoor events taking place across the Highlands and Islands, and Moray and Aberdeenshire.


Long-distance walkers challenged to tackle Highland coast-to-coast route

25 December 2024
Long-distance walkers challenged to tackle Highland coast-to-coast route

Long-distance walkers challenged to tackle Highland coast-to-coast route

25 December 2024

Keen walkers will be lacing up their boots for a long-distance challenge in the Highlands next summer.


Maree Todd shows support for women in pensions ‘betrayal’

23 December 2024
Maree Todd shows support for women in pensions ‘betrayal’

Maree Todd shows support for women in pensions ‘betrayal’

23 December 2024

Waspi women have been subject to a “great injustice” according to far north MSP Maree Todd.


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