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Fears over staff recruitment after budget double blow for businesses

01 November 2024
Fears over staff recruitment after budget double blow for businesses

Fears over staff recruitment after budget double blow for businesses

01 November 2024

Recruitment could stall across the north Highlands, it is feared, after the Budget dealt a double whammy to businesses in the far north.


North Coast 500 pledge asks tourists to be ‘part of the solution’

31 October 2024
North Coast 500 pledge asks tourists to be ‘part of the solution’

North Coast 500 pledge asks tourists to be ‘part of the solution’

31 October 2024

The group that promotes the North Coast 500 says it is encouraging responsible tourism with a new Visitor Pledge it has introduced.


Man dies after fall near Keiss Castle

31 October 2024
Man dies after fall near Keiss Castle

Man dies after fall near Keiss Castle

31 October 2024

A man has died after falling from cliffs near Keiss Castle on Wednesday.


Last chance to get priority entry for 2025 Etape Loch Ness cycling sportive

28 October 2024
Last chance to get priority entry for 2025 Etape Loch Ness cycling sportive

Last chance to get priority entry for 2025 Etape Loch Ness cycling sportive

28 October 2024

Tickets for next year’s Etape Loch Ness are expected to sell out within a couple of days as priority entry is due to open on Tuesday morning.


‘Their performance has been remarkable’ – Caithness and Sutherland youngsters take part in confidence-boosting activity weekend

21 October 2024
‘Their performance has been remarkable’ – Caithness and Sutherland youngsters take part in confidence-boosting activity weekend

‘Their performance has been remarkable’ – Caithness and Sutherland youngsters take part in confidence-boosting activity weekend

21 October 2024

A dozen youngsters proved an asset to the far north after taking part in a confidence-building weekend in the Cairngorms.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: MTB course takes a step up in riding skills

13 October 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: MTB course takes a step up in riding skills

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: MTB course takes a step up in riding skills

13 October 2024

John Davidson enjoys a weekend of mountain bike leadership learning in Pitlochry as he hones his riding for the future


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Loch Ness Marathon is in the diary for 2025 after inspiring event

06 October 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Loch Ness Marathon is in the diary for 2025 after inspiring event

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Loch Ness Marathon is in the diary for 2025 after inspiring event

06 October 2024

John Davidson steps up for 26.2-miler after watching wife and others complete challenge close to home


10 quirky Highland adventures to try this autumn!

05 October 2024
10 quirky Highland adventures to try this autumn!

10 quirky Highland adventures to try this autumn!

05 October 2024

The leaves may have started falling and the temperature is getting cooler, but there’s still plenty to do around the Highlands during the autumn.


Dounreay worker who helps clear radioactive waste wins young engineering award

03 October 2024
Dounreay worker who helps clear radioactive waste wins young engineering award

Dounreay worker who helps clear radioactive waste wins young engineering award

03 October 2024

A Dounreay engineer has earned a prestigious industry award for his work on pioneering machinery being used as part of the decommissioning process.


North Coast 500: New toilets planned at Stac Pollaidh as car park extension work begins

29 September 2024
North Coast 500: New toilets planned at Stac Pollaidh as car park extension work begins

North Coast 500: New toilets planned at Stac Pollaidh as car park extension work begins

29 September 2024

A four-fold increase in parking capacity at an under-pressure beauty spot in the north-west Highlands is expected to ease congestion at the location.


Reay fiddler Karen Steven wins ‘stiff’ competition in USA

29 September 2024
Reay fiddler Karen Steven wins ‘stiff’ competition in USA

Reay fiddler Karen Steven wins ‘stiff’ competition in USA

29 September 2024

A renowned fiddle player from Reay has been enjoying competition success across the Pond.


Cattle shown ‘in decent bloom’ at Caithness auction mart

26 September 2024
Cattle shown ‘in decent bloom’ at Caithness auction mart

Cattle shown ‘in decent bloom’ at Caithness auction mart

26 September 2024

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 670 store cattle.


Crofting is ‘much more than a hobby’ – report shows £588m value of sector

24 September 2024
Crofting is ‘much more than a hobby’ – report shows £588m value of sector

Crofting is ‘much more than a hobby’ – report shows £588m value of sector

24 September 2024

Crofting representatives have said a new report outlining the sector’s value to the Highland economy shows its potential across the whole of Scotland.


PICTURES: ‘Caithness breeders came out in style’ – Top price of £8k raised at two-day ram sales

23 September 2024
PICTURES: ‘Caithness breeders came out in style’ – Top price of £8k raised at two-day ram sales

PICTURES: ‘Caithness breeders came out in style’ – Top price of £8k raised at two-day ram sales

23 September 2024

A top price of £8000 was achieved at last week’s Caithness Ram Sales held at the Quoybrae auction mart.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Highland volunteer helped check 7500km of routes featured in new Scottish Hill Tracks book

22 September 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Highland volunteer helped check 7500km of routes featured in new Scottish Hill Tracks book

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Highland volunteer helped check 7500km of routes featured in new Scottish Hill Tracks book

22 September 2024

Colin Cadden committed to surveying all the Cairngorms routes in a new guide to Scotland’s rights of way. John Davidson spoke to him in Glen Feshie


WATCH: Which Caithness village will host one of only 20 special Paddington benches ahead of new film?

19 September 2024
WATCH: Which Caithness village will host one of only 20 special Paddington benches ahead of new film?

WATCH: Which Caithness village will host one of only 20 special Paddington benches ahead of new film?

19 September 2024

People wanting to take a breather at the end of the road in John O’Groats will soon be able to sit down with their favourite bear.


Dounreay: New snake-like robot to access off-limits areas

18 September 2024
Dounreay: New snake-like robot to access off-limits areas

Dounreay: New snake-like robot to access off-limits areas

18 September 2024

A new robot has been trialled at Dounreay in order to reach “severely restricted” areas at the former experimental nuclear plant.


Two-day Caithness ram sale attracts strong entry of quality stock

16 September 2024
Two-day Caithness ram sale attracts strong entry of quality stock

Two-day Caithness ram sale attracts strong entry of quality stock

16 September 2024

The annual ram sales hosted by Aberdeen and Northern Marts will see a total entry of 295 rams and 1500 gimmers destined for Caithness Livestock Centre


Wick firm sells millionth snack pack – and launches new flavour

12 September 2024
Wick firm sells millionth snack pack – and launches new flavour

Wick firm sells millionth snack pack – and launches new flavour

12 September 2024

A Wick business is celebrating selling its millionth packet of seaweed chips in just 12 months – by launching a new flavour.


Store lambs ‘keenly bid for’ at Caithness sheep sale

12 September 2024
Store lambs ‘keenly bid for’ at Caithness sheep sale

Store lambs ‘keenly bid for’ at Caithness sheep sale

12 September 2024

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday, September 9, sold 3577 prime and store sheep, feeding ewes and rams.


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