Opinion

Highland human rights ‘disgrace’ highlights ‘neglect’ of north communities

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant: Welcome report on human rights makes shocking reading and shows the lack of action by the Scottish Government.

Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: From erratic boulders to kettle hole lochans, John Davidson explores the glacial deposits left behind in Strathnairn on a forest walk

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Making Space for Nature by Andy Summers: The barn owl is one of the most iconic and hauntingly beautiful birds of the British countryside.

Beating loneliness, fighting cancer and rewilding plea

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say.

Trail of blood led police to Traill Street shop thief in Thurso

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear

Highlands blighted by developments it doesn’t want

HOLYROOD NOTEBOOK: Edward Mountain on infrastructure ‘of no use’ to Caithness.

Tackling transport issues key to better passenger and environmental outcomes

As I travel around the region, I often experience the limited transport choices in Highland.

Cold Caithness growing season added to by compost challenges

Gardening on the Edge by Diana Wayland: A gardener’s viewpoint from an exposed, windy far north garden

‘Big Energy’ concerns, Caithness bin woes and where there’s a will…

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier respond to the latest topics in the area

‘Dickensian’ attitude to council house rent arrears

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear.

New government has done little to ease the public’s pain

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd

As easy as riding a bike – but not maintaining one!

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Riding in Caithness winters and travelling for miles with worn parts, the humble bicycle has become a more complex machine

Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A community forest in the heart of Strathglass makes for a peaceful walk in the woods, John Davidson discovers

THE REAL MACKAY: Sinister aspect to unexplained lights seen over Highland skies

It was one of those dark November evenings and I was returning home over the Ord when a spectacular light display caught my eye.

BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: Lavender’s roots go back to Ancient Eqypt

Lavenders are a member of the Lamiaceae family, which is a family of flowering plants commonly known as the mint family.

Caithness community praised for true spirit of generosity

YOUR VIEW: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on the issues of the week

We can all do our bit to safeguard use of precious antibiotics

HEALTH MATTERS: Antibiotics remain an incredibly important part of medicine, but their effectiveness is under threat from over-use and incorrect use.

Opinion

Highland human rights ‘disgrace’ highlights ‘neglect’ of north communities

Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Beating loneliness, fighting cancer and rewilding plea

Beating loneliness, fighting cancer and rewilding plea

Trail of blood led police to Traill Street shop thief in Thurso

Trail of blood led police to Traill Street shop thief in Thurso

Highlands blighted by developments it doesn’t want

Highlands blighted by developments it doesn’t want

Tackling transport issues key to better passenger and environmental outcomes

Tackling transport issues key to better passenger and environmental outcomes

Cold Caithness growing season added to by compost challenges

Cold Caithness growing season added to by compost challenges

‘Big Energy’ concerns, Caithness bin woes and where there’s a will…

‘Big Energy’ concerns, Caithness bin woes and where there’s a will…

‘Dickensian’ attitude to council house rent arrears

‘Dickensian’ attitude to council house rent arrears

New government has done little to ease the public’s pain

New government has done little to ease the public’s pain

As easy as riding a bike – but not maintaining one!

As easy as riding a bike – but not maintaining one!

Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

THE REAL MACKAY: Sinister aspect to unexplained lights seen over Highland skies

THE REAL MACKAY: Sinister aspect to unexplained lights seen over Highland skies

BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: Lavender’s roots go back to Ancient Eqypt

BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: Lavender’s roots go back to Ancient Eqypt

Caithness community praised for true spirit of generosity

Caithness community praised for true spirit of generosity

We can all do our bit to safeguard use of precious antibiotics

We can all do our bit to safeguard use of precious antibiotics

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