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Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes says she understands local concerns about renewable projects

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes says she understands local concerns about renewable projects

But she insists she is unable to attend a meeting of MPs and MSPs in August.

Wick feedback on Highland renewables projects prompts strong response from MSP

Wick feedback on Highland renewables projects prompts strong response from MSP

Wick feedback on Highland renewables projects prompts strong response from MSP

A Highland MSP has reported back key findings from a public meeting in Wick on the expansion of renewables projects.

PICTURES: Weedbusting team transform Thurso beachfront area

PICTURES: Weedbusting team transform Thurso beachfront area

PICTURES: Weedbusting team transform Thurso beachfront area

A team of community-minded locals shared before-and-after pictures of their selfless work clearing weeds from around Thurso’s beachfront.

Energy ministers Gillian Martin and Michael Shanks won’t attend meeting on Highland renewable projects

Energy ministers Gillian Martin and Michael Shanks won’t attend meeting on Highland renewable projects

Energy ministers Gillian Martin and Michael Shanks won’t attend meeting on Highland renewable projects

But around 10 other local MPs and MSPs are expected in Inverness with some yet to confirm.

Community clean up team clears Thurso boating pond

Community clean up team clears Thurso boating pond

Community clean up team clears Thurso boating pond

A local community advocate pulled together a group of volunteers to clear weeds and algae from Thurso boating pond at the weekend.

Holyrood Notebook: ‘Central wildfire equipment resource is needed’

Holyrood Notebook: ‘Central wildfire equipment resource is needed’

Holyrood Notebook: ‘Central wildfire equipment resource is needed’

There are a few things we all have to face up to from a land management point of view in the Highlands, says MSP Edward Mountain.

Milestone for Thurso Repair Café with 100th fix ahead of July session

Milestone for Thurso Repair Café with 100th fix ahead of July session

Milestone for Thurso Repair Café with 100th fix ahead of July session

Thurso Community Development Trust’s popular Repair Café is back this Saturday, with the team focusing on a new theme: “Ready, Steady, Fix It!”

Mat-like phenomenon on Dunnet beach is ‘free-floating algal species’

Mat-like phenomenon on Dunnet beach is ‘free-floating algal species’

Mat-like phenomenon on Dunnet beach is ‘free-floating algal species’

Highland Council has said there are no health concerns over a strange mat-like substance spreading across a large expanse of Dunnet beach.

Those with rich taste can bid on unique Wick whisky expected to auction for £40K

Those with rich taste can bid on unique Wick whisky expected to auction for £40K

Those with rich taste can bid on unique Wick whisky expected to auction for £40K

A rare 47-year-old single malt called Polaris from the makers of Old Pulteney whisky is expected to hit the dizzying heights of £40,000 at auction.

Calling Highland wildlife lovers – butterflies need you!

Calling Highland wildlife lovers – butterflies need you!

Calling Highland wildlife lovers – butterflies need you!

Last summer, Britain’s butterflies sent an urgent SOS through Butterfly Conservation’s annual Big Butterfly Count.

‘One of the world’s great coasts’: Photographer explores Caithness cliffs and shores in new book

‘One of the world’s great coasts’: Photographer explores Caithness cliffs and shores in new book

‘One of the world’s great coasts’: Photographer explores Caithness cliffs and shores in new book

Caithness-based natural history photographer Ken Crossan says his new book, Life at the Edge, is a project that is particularly close to his heart.

Wick to host forum for local concerns over ‘deluge’ of renewable projects

Wick to host forum for local concerns over ‘deluge’ of renewable projects

Wick to host forum for local concerns over ‘deluge’ of renewable projects

The meeting on July 23 is prompted by ‘the sheer volume of correspondence’ MSP Edward Mountain says he gets daily.

Community advocate seeks help clearing Thurso Boating Pond

Community advocate seeks help clearing Thurso Boating Pond

Community advocate seeks help clearing Thurso Boating Pond

A Thurso community advocate seeks volunteers to help clear the town’s boating pond this Sunday (July 20) at 11am.

New low-cost, all-electric ‘Ember’ bus service launches between Inverness and Thurso

New low-cost, all-electric ‘Ember’ bus service launches between Inverness and Thurso

New low-cost, all-electric ‘Ember’ bus service launches between Inverness and Thurso

A new zero-emission, low-cost electric bus service is now linking Inverness and Thurso for the first time.

Landowners connected with Wick’s Pulteney Distillery proposal hit back at ‘nimbyism’ of objectors

Landowners connected with Wick’s Pulteney Distillery proposal hit back at ‘nimbyism’ of objectors

Landowners connected with Wick’s Pulteney Distillery proposal hit back at ‘nimbyism’ of objectors

The landowners of ground proposed for a controversial extension to Pulteney Distillery in Wick have hit back at objectors.

Understanding the ways of water is key for meteorologists

Understanding the ways of water is key for meteorologists

Understanding the ways of water is key for meteorologists

Throughout the atmosphere, water in the form of vapour is intermixed with the other gas molecules that make up the air.

Water safety warning as temperatures soar

Water safety warning as temperatures soar

Water safety warning as temperatures soar

Scottish Water is calling on people to behave responsibly around watercourses such as reservoirs, rivers, lochs and beaches this weekend.

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