Author - David G Scott

Newly nationalised rail network brings back food and drink service on Far North Line

After being nationalised on April 1, ScotRail has announced the reintroduction of its on-board food and drink service for the Far North Line.

Highland Council to cut less grass to 'enhance biodiversity and protect wildlife'

Highland Council to cut less grass to 'enhance biodiversity and protect wildlife'

The Highland Council is embracing the climate change agenda by increasing the amount of 'set aside' and wildlife corridors across the area.

Snow may cause some disruption across Caithness on Tuesday and overnight into Wednesday.

Snow may cause some disruption across Caithness on Tuesday and overnight into Wednesday.

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning of snow causing possibly affecting parts of Caithness tomorrow and into Wednesday.

Pentland tenants transfer to Cairn Housing Association in Thurso

Pentland tenants transfer to Cairn Housing Association in Thurso

Tenants of Pentland Housing Association transferred to Cairn Housing Association with a ribbon cutting ceremony staged outside its office in Thurso.

Oh Gosh, there's a fun filled charity event coming to Thurso

Oh Gosh, there's a fun filled charity event coming to Thurso

A special day of fun and outdoor activities is planned in Thurso next Saturday (April 9) in aid of Great Ormond Street children's Hospital (Gosh).

Caithness Family History Society will take a virtual tour around historic Brora

Caithness Family History Society will take a virtual tour around historic Brora

Caithness Family History Society will take a trip to Sutherland for its next online meeting at 7pm on Wednesday, April 13.

£2M allocated to make Scotland cycling friendly

£2M allocated to make Scotland cycling friendly

Over £2M has been allocated to employers, community groups, schools and campuses to make it easier and more accessible for more people to cycle.

New Look fashion store to close in Wick due to 'unsustainable rent and rates', says Lib Dem candidate

New Look fashion store to close in Wick due to 'unsustainable rent and rates', says Lib Dem candidate

A local Liberal Democrat candidate blamed 'unsustainable rent and rates' for the imminent closure of a popular fashion store in Wick.

Advice issued to Caithness residents as price of energy surges

Advice issued to Caithness residents as price of energy surges

Caithness residents have been urged not to struggle alone as the energy price cap rises by 54 per cent from today.

Wick kids raise charity cash for Ukraine

Wick kids raise charity cash for Ukraine

Kind-hearted children and staff at Noss Early Learning and Childcare in Wick raised a whopping £200.91 for a Ukrainian appeal fund.

Edwardian vegan artist rediscovered in Highland vault

Edwardian vegan artist rediscovered in Highland vault

The work of a long-forgotten Edwardian artist has been discovered in an attic in the Highlands of Scotland.

Power company cuts off Dunnet pensioner's electricity supply after issuing hugely inflated bill of 10 times amount used – Groat steps in to resolve issue

Power company cuts off Dunnet pensioner's electricity supply after issuing hugely inflated bill of 10 times amount used – Groat steps in to resolve issue

A 90-year-old Dunnet man had his property broken into and his electricity supply turned off after refusing to pay a bill 10 times the amount used.

PICTURE SPECIAL: Lord Thurso swaps sword for spade to plant trees at Dunnet and help build up the Queen’s Green Canopy

PICTURE SPECIAL: Lord Thurso swaps sword for spade to plant trees at Dunnet and help build up the Queen’s Green Canopy

A community forest at Dunnet was given the royal seal of approval with a special planting expedition for the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative.

Halkirk teen 'ecstatic' as she takes on major position at Highland Youth Parliament

Halkirk teen 'ecstatic' as she takes on major position at Highland Youth Parliament

A Halkirk teenager talked about making the voices of young people heard and opening up dialogue on mental and emotional issues.

YELLOW WARNING – Snow and hail showers could lead to icy surfaces, with possible travel disruption in Caithness

YELLOW WARNING – Snow and hail showers could lead to icy surfaces, with possible travel disruption in Caithness

The Met Office has a Yellow Warning in place for today and tomorrow saying that wintry showers will continue overnight Thursday and into Friday.

Nearly 50 local artists donate works for Ukraine Appeal Fund show at Castlehill Heritage Centre on Sunday

Nearly 50 local artists donate works for Ukraine Appeal Fund show at Castlehill Heritage Centre on Sunday

Caithness artists have responded enthusiastically to help a Ukrainian Appeal Fund by donating original artwork for a sale this Sunday.

YELLOW WARNING – Snow and hail showers could lead to icy surfaces, with possible travel disruption.

YELLOW WARNING – Snow and hail showers could lead to icy surfaces, with possible travel disruption.

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning of a cold front affecting Caithness that could bring snow and hail showers and lead to icy surfaces.

Thurso mum starts up support group for concerned parents and relatives of problem drug and alcohol users

Thurso mum starts up support group for concerned parents and relatives of problem drug and alcohol users