Educate me

Lybster primary school and nursery class were assessed by inspectors with key strengths and areas to be improved highlighted.

Far north venues are being encouraged to sign up for this year’s Doors Open Days festival which has a ‘Routes, Networks and Connections’ theme.

A newly-refurbished area of the Castlehill Heritage Centre, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, will be officially opened next month.

Weather Watch by Keith Banks

Highland strongman, Luke Stoltman has been crowned Europe’s Strongest Man.

The Crofting Commission has announced a new initiative designed to strengthen the crofting sector by engaging with landlords of vacant crofts.

Giving business leaders peace of mind is at the heart of a Highland IT firms’ mission.

High Life Highland is raising awareness of the support available in the region to mark World Parkinson’s Day today (April 11).

The open day on April 20 is free to attend and no booking is required.

The solar eclipse taking place across north America tonight should be a real spectacle – but what will we be able to see from Caithness?

Patients are being encouraged to ask questions about their treatment as part of a campaign being promoted by NHS Scotland.

Stories gathered will celebrate past, present and future generations of the industry.

Highland householders are being blamed for causing a series of explosions at an East Lothian energy plant.

Caithness-born author James Miller will speak at the next Caithness Family History Society meeting about historic cartographer Timothy Pont.

A Highland business has secured a four-year advertising and sponsorship contract with the local authority.

Victims of domestic violence have been encouraged to seek support and report incidents to police, following a reduction in recorded cases.

The 22nd annual Caithness International Science Festival brought entertainment and education for the whole family to the far north.

With Easter set to see an increase in visitors to the countryside, NFU Mutual is reminding dog-owners to be extra vigilant.

The events are aimed to help people develop a more positive relationship with their phones and learn how to take control of their personal data.

For this article, I am venturing beyond the confines of Thurso parish into Dunnet, uncovering shipwreck connections that tie back to the town.