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Donnie gearing up for mobility scooter ride from John O’Groats to Thurso
A retired Dounreay worker is preparing for a 20-mile mobility scooter ride along the north coast from John O’Groats to Thurso in June.
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Newly elected Black Isle MSP Morven-May MacCallum vows to keep Highland Council seat
She says has ‘unfinished work’ including efforts to improve protections against drink spiking.
Could you help steer the Highlands’ leading mental health charity? Call for Caithness voices to join board
A charity with a presence in Wick offers Caithness residents a chance to shape the future of mental health support in the Highlands.
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Bunker down for a gin with a blast: Skye’s Three Chimneys spirits find shelter in Forss Cold War bomb shelter
The Three Chimneys, the world-renowned Isle of Skye restaurant, has partnered with North Point Distillery at Forss to launch a custom-label gin.
Wick community staff nurse raises more than £6700 after marathon run
A community staff nurse from Wick has handed over more than £6700 to good causes after battling against injury to complete the London Marathon.
Popular inn and camping park’s asking price is cut
A profitable award-winning inn and touring park which is up for sale has had its asking price cut.
Exhibition of works by distinguished Thurso artist Barrogill Keith next month
An exhibition dedicated to the works of the late Thurso artist ‘Barrogill Keith’ will take place at the North Coast Visitor Centre next month.
Questions raised after Highlands and Islands results declared last in Scotland
North elects MSPs from Reform UK, Greens, Conservatives, LibDems and SNP.
Maree Todd ‘proud to be part of a strong group of SNP women’ representing the Highlands
Former far north MSP Maree Todd has said she is delighted to be returning to Holyrood despite a big defeat in the constituency battle.
PICTURES: The summer of ‘love bugs’ – Millions of shiny black flies descend on Caithness in mating frenzy
After the recent invasion of heather beetles across the far north, millions of shiny black flies have now descended on Caithness in a mating frenzy.
The Queen Mum’s old fridge at the Castle of Mey has finally packed in – after 70 years!
One devoted Royal servant has finally retired after more than 70 years in service.
‘A totally unacceptable state of affairs’: Wick toilets are vandalised again
Vandals have struck again at Whitechapel Road – leaving a trail of destruction that included an apparent attempt to set fire to a sanitary bin.
FilmG shortlists see abundance of Highland youngsters nominated
An abundance of Highland youngsters and schools have been nominated in the 2026 instalment of the ‘Gaelic Oscars’, FilmG.
Yachtsman rescued by Thurso Lifeboat after falling unwell off Dunnet Head
A yachtsman who became unwell and confused off Dunnet Head was escorted safely back to Scrabster by Thurso RNLI.
Highland Council will ‘respond directly’ to Wick complaint about £750,000 project
Highland Council will not be responding publicly to criticism from Wick about its handling of a £750,000 Scottish Government funding programme.
Retirement for one of Wick’s long-serving firefighters praised for his ‘dedication and resilience’
Hugo Ross – one Wick’s longest serving fire fighters – has retired after over 40 years of service.
Thurso gaming entrepreneur among UHI business competition winners for 2026
A Thurso gaming entrepreneur is among several aspiring entrepreneurs from across the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) to win awards.
Heat and cold can impact outdoor work: Wick’s weather stats for April
Weather Watch by Keith Banks
Small Blue Day celebration – Dunnet Forest to host special day celebrating endangered small blue butterfly
All are invited to Dunnet Community Forest on May 30 for a special event celebrating the endangered small blue butterfly.
LibDems ALMOST pick-up clean sweep in the Highlands
A round-up of the Highland and Island results in the 2026 Scottish General Election.