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Work to prevent Scrabster landslides delayed by need for unexploded ordnance survey
Further work to stabilise the brae at Scrabster has been delayed because of the need to check for unexploded bombs or shells left over from wartime.
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Distillery tour for Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club
Wolfburn Distillery in Thurso welcomed to members of Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club for a guided tour.
Top Highland baby names last year revealed
New data has revealed which baby names were the most popular among Highland parents last year.
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Police increasingly concerned for missing North Yorkshire man last seen in Gairloch
Thomas Crocker (32) has been seen in Gairloch and Wick.
Caithness historic house gets involved in £1.5m bid to set up national ‘heritage hub’ in Edinburgh’s Old Town
A historic house on the north coast is playing its part in a £1.5 million campaign to establish Scotland’s first national heritage hub in Edinburgh.
Feedback sought on standardised approach to peatland restoration in Flow Country and across Scotland
Scotland’s nature agency is looking for feedback from professionals involved in peatland restoration on a standardised approach to the industry.
HITA sponsors back our hospitality and tourism talent
Read why Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards sponsors back the outstanding businesses and entrepreneurs in our hospitality and tourism sector
Reminders of war continued to appear around Scrabster
Thurso’s Heritage by a Thirsa Loon
HBW Awards 2026 to recognise inspiring women and dream teams
Get your entries and nominations in for the Highland Business Women Awards 2026!
World’s shortest street gets Scotland’s fastest broadband as historic Wick hotel gets access to full fibre connection
The owner of a world-famous Wick hotel has described the difference switching to full-fibre broadband has made to the business as “night and day”.
‘It really struck a chord’: Scrabster harbour links with Finn Moray music project to share Caithness song
Supporting a song that “captures something very real about Caithness” was a “natural fit” for Scrabster Harbour Trust, according to its chairman.
‘I think one day Britain will rejoin’: Brexit is topic of conversation at John O’Groats Book Festival
Britain’s departure from the European Union provided a number of talking points at a book festival event held in John O’Groats Mill on Friday night.
Brora heritage hub trip for Caithness Family History Society
For its June event, Caithness Family History Society has organised a visit to the community heritage hub at the Old Clyne School in Brora.
Highland Council unveils sweeping new public transport strategy for 2026 to 2036
It includes plans for more bus lanes, services, routes, and cheaper fares.
Plea to help find missing man last seen in Wick
Police are looking for help tracing a man from North Yorkshire who was last seen in Wick.
Thurso art exhibition will showcase ‘creativity, intellect and determination’ of Barrogill Keith
An exhibition in Thurso next month will celebrate the “extraordinary character and experiences” of local artist David Barrogill Keith.
Scots endurance athlete aims to beat women’s North Coast 500 cycling record
A bid to break the fastest women’s time to cycle the North Coast 500 is planned for next month as part of a child education fundraiser.
Thurso professor wins ‘outstanding contribution’ award for ‘sector-leading’ work including the Flow Country
A leading Caithness academic has been recognised with a national award for his contribution to education.
Rewarding careers and quality of life come together in north Highlands
Trudy Morris, chief executive of North Highland Chamber of Commerce, on the benefits of balancing work and life in the far north
Small but mighty: Dunnet event to celebrate Caithness’ rare small blue butterfly
Dunnet Community Forest will host a celebration on May 30 for the rare small blue butterfly, marking years of vital habitat work in Caithness.