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‘Have some decency': Melness Crofters’ Estate calls on Orbex to send representatives north to personally explain 'profoundly disappointing' Sutherland Spaceport decision

The spaceport was set to be built on land owned by Melness Crofters’ Estate on the A’Mhoine Peninsula.

WATCH: Wild boar gets bored and goes on the run in Caithness

A so-called ‘wild boar’ is on the loose in the Caithness countryside and appeared in the Bilbster area of the county today.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise ‘deeply disappointed’ over Orbex move from Sutherland Spaceport to SaxaVord

Highlands and Islands Enterprise said it was not yet clear of the impacts of Orbex’s decision on Sutherland.

Eco breakthrough as Caithness beach cleaners help recycle old nets into sunglasses and knife handles

An environmental group that cleans up Caithness beaches is delighted to make positive steps towards its eco goals with a new recycling initiative.

Wick weather watcher says it’s a winter record breaker

Wick’s weather watcher says that the first day of winter turned out to be a record breaker for the town.

Sutherland Spaceport to be mothballed as Orbex makes shock announcement about move to SaxaVord

Orbex is halting construction work on the £20 million spaceport which received a £14.6 milllion public investment package.

Halkirk Young Farmers cook up a storm at Highland elimination competition

Young Farmers from Halkirk cooked up a winning dish to impress the judges at a Ready Steady Cook-style contest in Tain at the weekend.

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.

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.

‘Protect the ocean’: Surfers in undersea protest off Caithness coast

An international group of surfers staged an underwater protest in Caithness to highlight a threat to vital ecosystems from industrial fishing.

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

Caithness seal charity benefits from huge fish donation

Caithness Seal Rehab and Release sent out a big thank you to Denholm Seafoods in Peterhead for supplying fish to the pups in its care.

Severe weather impacting Wick-Aberdeen air services

Passengers are advised that this week’s severe weather has had a substantial impact on air services between Wick and Aberdeen.

Storm Bert expected to hit Caithness coast on Saturday

Storm Bert will bring strong winds to the Caithness coast for a time on Saturday, which may cause some disruption, warns the Met Office today.

Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

An active snow and ice warning for the Highlands has been extended by another 24 hours amid widespread disruption in the region.

Snow and ice warning for Caithness across Friday and Saturday

The Met Office warns of snow and ice affecting Caithness over Friday and Saturday.

ENVIRONMENT

‘Have some decency': Melness Crofters’ Estate calls on Orbex to send representatives north to personally explain 'profoundly disappointing' Sutherland Spaceport decision

WATCH: Wild boar gets bored and goes on the run in Caithness

WATCH: Wild boar gets bored and goes on the run in Caithness

Highlands and Islands Enterprise ‘deeply disappointed’ over Orbex move from Sutherland Spaceport to SaxaVord

Highlands and Islands Enterprise ‘deeply disappointed’ over Orbex move from Sutherland Spaceport to SaxaVord

Eco breakthrough as Caithness beach cleaners help recycle old nets into sunglasses and knife handles

Eco breakthrough as Caithness beach cleaners help recycle old nets into sunglasses and knife handles

Wick weather watcher says it’s a winter record breaker

Wick weather watcher says it’s a winter record breaker

Sutherland Spaceport to be mothballed as Orbex makes shock announcement about move to SaxaVord

Sutherland Spaceport to be mothballed as Orbex makes shock announcement about move to SaxaVord

Halkirk Young Farmers cook up a storm at Highland elimination competition

Halkirk Young Farmers cook up a storm at Highland elimination competition

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

Tackling transport issues key to better passenger and environmental outcomes

Tackling transport issues key to better passenger and environmental outcomes

‘Protect the ocean’: Surfers in undersea protest off Caithness coast

‘Protect the ocean’: Surfers in undersea protest off Caithness coast

Cold Caithness growing season added to by compost challenges

Cold Caithness growing season added to by compost challenges

Caithness seal charity benefits from huge fish donation

Caithness seal charity benefits from huge fish donation

Severe weather impacting Wick-Aberdeen air services

Severe weather impacting Wick-Aberdeen air services

Storm Bert expected to hit Caithness coast on Saturday

Storm Bert expected to hit Caithness coast on Saturday

Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

Snow and ice warning for Caithness across Friday and Saturday

Snow and ice warning for Caithness across Friday and Saturday

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