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Orbex gets 'boost' of £3.3 million for Sutherland Spaceport

13 December 2023
Orbex gets 'boost' of £3.3 million for Sutherland Spaceport

Orbex gets 'boost' of £3.3 million for Sutherland Spaceport

13 December 2023

Orbex has been awarded £3.3 million in funding from the UK Space Agency as part of the European Space Agency’s (ESA’s) “Boost!” initiative


Caithness makes top 10 list in most 'Instagrammable’ filming locations of The Crown

11 December 2023
Caithness makes top 10 list in most 'Instagrammable’ filming locations of The Crown

Caithness makes top 10 list in most 'Instagrammable’ filming locations of The Crown

11 December 2023

New data published has shown Scotland’s most Instagram-worthy filming locations of The Crown, with three locations in the Caithness making the list.


Wick-based business receives two gold awards

07 December 2023
Wick-based business receives two gold awards

Wick-based business receives two gold awards

07 December 2023

A Wick-based food company has finished the year on the crest of a wave.


Caithness nurse receives prestigious Queen’s Nurse Award

01 December 2023
Caithness nurse receives prestigious Queen’s Nurse Award

Caithness nurse receives prestigious Queen’s Nurse Award

01 December 2023

Kerri-Ann Roberts is among a group of 24 community nurses and midwives to have been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse.


How a woman from Wick turned her hobby into a successful business

27 November 2023
How a woman from Wick turned her hobby into a successful business

How a woman from Wick turned her hobby into a successful business

27 November 2023

Mandy Boydell started CC Chocolatier in 2019 after she had the chance to cook for royalty as the head chef at the Castle of Mey.


Caithness distillery launches Highland single malt whisky

26 November 2023
Caithness distillery launches Highland single malt whisky

Caithness distillery launches Highland single malt whisky

26 November 2023

Award-winning craft spirit producer North Point Distillery, near Thurso, has unveiled 'Dalclagie' Highland Single Malt Whisky.


New mode of transport could be seen in the Highlands by 'end of the decade'

31 October 2023
New mode of transport could be seen in the Highlands by 'end of the decade'

New mode of transport could be seen in the Highlands by 'end of the decade'

31 October 2023

Hybrid Air Vehicles have conducted a feasibility study to see how the Airlander – a hybrid aircraft – could work in the Highlands.


PICTURES: Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2023

28 October 2023
PICTURES: Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2023

PICTURES: Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2023

28 October 2023

The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards took place at the Kingsmills Hotel.


Winners of Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 announced

28 October 2023
Winners of Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 announced

Winners of Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 announced

28 October 2023

The awards celebrate the talent, quality and diversity across food, drink and hospitality in the Highlands and Islands.


Landmark ruling on rape cases a 'seismic change', says Highland charity chief executive

20 October 2023
Landmark ruling on rape cases a 'seismic change', says Highland charity chief executive

Landmark ruling on rape cases a 'seismic change', says Highland charity chief executive

20 October 2023

The chief executive of Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland has said the landmark ruling is a welcome development.


Caithness business woman aims to improve people's health and wellbeing

16 October 2023
Caithness business woman aims to improve people's health and wellbeing

Caithness business woman aims to improve people's health and wellbeing

16 October 2023

Having started The Country Spa in 1989, there have been many changes and challenges over the years for owner, Katrina Sutherland.


Highland Hero winner reflects on what it meant to win award

13 October 2023
Highland Hero winner reflects on what it meant to win award

Highland Hero winner reflects on what it meant to win award

13 October 2023

Clare and Martin Murray of Dunnet Bay Distillery picked up the green hero accolade earlier this year.


Man arrested after A9 crash at Dunrobin

01 October 2023
Man arrested after A9 crash at Dunrobin

Man arrested after A9 crash at Dunrobin

01 October 2023

Police are appealing for information following a serious road crash on the A9.


Estimated over 2000 still to apply for Short Term Licence in Highlands

30 September 2023
Estimated over 2000 still to apply for Short Term Licence in Highlands

Estimated over 2000 still to apply for Short Term Licence in Highlands

30 September 2023

Short Term Let Licence failings could create 'additional significant demand' say Police Scotland


UPDATE: One person taken to hospital after A9 crash between motorbike and car

30 September 2023
UPDATE: One person taken to hospital after A9 crash between motorbike and car

UPDATE: One person taken to hospital after A9 crash between motorbike and car

30 September 2023

The road still remains closed with a diversion in place.


A9 closed between Golspie and Brora due to road traffic incident

30 September 2023
A9 closed between Golspie and Brora due to road traffic incident

A9 closed between Golspie and Brora due to road traffic incident

30 September 2023

Traffic Scotland have advised motorists to use alternative route and allow extra time for their journey.


Accommodation providers in the Highlands worried about administrative costs of 'tourist tax'

18 September 2023
Accommodation providers in the Highlands worried about administrative costs of 'tourist tax'

Accommodation providers in the Highlands worried about administrative costs of 'tourist tax'

18 September 2023

The Federation of Small Businesses is urging the Scottish Government to listen to small accommodation providers' questions about the Visitor Levy.


MP asks UK Government to protect trainee journalists in the Highlands

11 September 2023
MP asks UK Government to protect trainee journalists in the Highlands

MP asks UK Government to protect trainee journalists in the Highlands

11 September 2023

The call from MP Jamie Stone, follows Meta's announcement that it intends to cease funding for the Community News Project,


Mobile cinema which serves the Highlands is at risk after 25 years of operation

11 September 2023
Mobile cinema which serves the Highlands is at risk after 25 years of operation

Mobile cinema which serves the Highlands is at risk after 25 years of operation

11 September 2023

As the Screen Machine marks its 25th anniversary the operators have said, 'whilst this is a cause for celebration, there is reason for concern.'


Strike dates for schools in the Highlands to be announced in coming days

04 September 2023
Strike dates for schools in the Highlands to be announced in coming days

Strike dates for schools in the Highlands to be announced in coming days

04 September 2023

UNISON will give the employer at least 14 days’ notice of strike dates, which will be announced in the coming days.


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