Education

A new pilot scheme aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises across the far north attract and retain graduate talent has launched.

Auction House Scotland confirmed that the historic Wick High School buildings sold for £76,000, at £21K over the guide price.

It is the most faithful of Border Collies, having stood gazing patiently upwards at its owner with one paw raised since the late 19th century.

The fossilised remains of an ancient giant tree may have been identified inside a cave along the Caithness coast.

A Caithness historical research group welcomes new members to join it for a visit to the Nucleus archive centre in Wick.

Caithness projects for Green Health Week (May 3-11) include events at Castletown, Dunnet Forest, Wick and Lybster.

It is understood Alness Academy, Wick High, Inverness Royal Academy and Charleston Academy have gender neutral toilets.

Two Highland secondary schools were among the most improved in ranking across Scotland, according to a list published by The Times today.

A quarter of a million pounds has been pledged to help create further jobs and training opportunities in the far north.

The North of Scotland senior boys’ team were presented with the Scottish Cup trophy at Ross County’s stadium.

A police report for February shows alcohol related violence and domestic violence were the main local issues being tackled by officers.

Science lessons during the past term at Canisbay Primary School have been inspired by the renovations in and around the historic John O’Groats Mill.

The Noss Primary School bike train is back, with 118 pupils, staff, family members and friends having taken part on Friday ahead of the Easter break.

But the stats draw a blank on assaults of teachers or pupils and drugs or weapons.

Raymond Bremner says the £100m investment aimed at creating a community facility based around a new Thurso High School will benefit the whole county.

Pupils at Noss Primary School were praised for their willingness to “get stuck in” as they took part in their first express litter-pick this week.

Effective management of land to protect biodiversity is “arguably one of the most important challenges we face”, conference delegates have been told.

Caithness Family History Society’s next meeting will feature a presentation on April 8 by Valerie Amin of Nucleus: the Nuclear and Caithness Archives.

A Caithness wind farm funding panel has been praised by energy company RWE for setting “a shining example of community spirit in action”.

The latest information undermines the council’s narrative leading to calls for Raymond Bremner to step down.