News Archive
20/6/2014
Hands across the earth as six nations come together in Lochalsh
On Monday (16 June 2014) seventeen individuals from six countries met with community groups and projects across Lochalsh. This was not big politics or business but the sharing of appreciation of different landscapes and countryside across Europe.
20/6/2014
High Life Highland Libraries Best in Scotland
Results published for the last financial year have shown that High Life Highland libraries are the best performing service in the country in terms of the number of visits to libraries per 1000 of the population. Libraries received an astonishing 2.15 million visits to take prime position in Scotland.20/6/2014
Protecting funding for historic environment
Grant funding should remain at current level next year says Culture Secretary. Grant funding for Scotland's historic environment should remain at the current level of around £14.5 million next year, Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop said today.20/6/2014
North Kessock toilets on southbound A9 to re-open for Summer
Transport Scotland is to re-open the toilet block at North Kessock on the southbound A9 for the summer period. Alastair Somerville, Area Manager, Transport Scotland said: "We are committed to this facility in the long-term and in the short-term and have asked our contractors BEAR Scotland NW to undertake a review of the facility with an aim of having the toilet block re-opened for the summer period.18/6/2014
Old Wick to Old Pulteney
Did you know Pulteneytown's mill lade is the longest in Scotland? Beginning at Old Wick Castle, follow the water in Telford's historic lade to the distillery, where Old Pulteney staff will share the secrets of transforming it into 'the water of life'. Take in fine cliff top views, nesting birds and maritime flora on the way.
17/6/2014
First primary teachers graduate from new Highlands and Islands course
18 students are the first to graduate from the University of the Highlands and Islands' professional graduate diploma in (primary) education. The new qualification allows students to complete their training in the Highlands and Islands.
16/6/2014
Names announced for new Wick primary schools
The names for two new primary schools being built under Highland Council's modern school buildings programme were announced today in Wick by Caithness Civic Leader, Councillor Gail Ross. Newton Park Primary School - is the new name for the new Highland Council primary school on the Wick joint campus, replacing Pulteneytown and South primary schools.
16/6/2014
Police in Thurso investigating a report of a serious assault on Princes Street
Police Scotland is investigating an incident that occurred in the Sir George's Square area of Princes Street, Thurso, where a man was assaulted and sustained a serious head injury. The incident occurred shortly before 03:30hrs on Sunday 15 June 2014.16/6/2014
Caithness Ladies In Training For West Highland Way Charity Walk
NEWTON HILL near Wick provided an excellent training exercise for this trio ahead of their longest ever hike. The three, Lynda Risbridger, Liz Foubister and Marge Donaldson intend to tackle the popular West Highland Way.
16/6/2014
£15 million to support children and families
Projects to help Scotland become the "best place to grow up" - Campbell. Thousands of Scotland's most disadvantaged children, young people and families are set to benefit from £15 million new funding over the next year, Aileen Campbell has announced.12/6/2014
Early Years and Home Care on agenda for Caithness District Partnership
The Caithness District Partnership meets in Thurso on Friday 27 June and will feature updates on Early Years Practitioners and the Caithness Family Team by the areas Children's Services Manager. The meeting will also feature updates from Bob Silverwood, NHS Area Community Care Manager - North, on the Redesign Reference Group work and Home Care.12/6/2014
Wild Flower Festival - Caithness
Get out and about this weekend - Friday 13th to Sunday 15th June to enjoy the fresh air and learn about wild flowers in Caithness..
12/6/2014
New support in Highland for deaf people to access Council and Health services
Highland Councillors have welcomed new arrangements put in place to support the deaf people in Highland. At a meeting of the Council's Community Safety, Public Engagement and Equalities Committee, Cheryl Mechan Highland Council's new British Sign Language Interpreter demonstrated the new BSL interpretation service introduced during a presentation by Rosemary MacKinnon, Highland Council’s Equal Opportunities Officer.12/6/2014
Wild Flower Festival - Sutherland
Get out and about 10th to 29th June to enjoy the fresh air and learn about wild flowers in Sutherland..
12/6/2014
Progress made on self-directed support but patchy across councils
New legislation means councils will have to transform the way they deliver social care, offering people choice and control over the support they need. A report published today makes recommendations to help councils fully implement the policy.11/6/2014
Public input for future LEADER funding in Highland
The Council will be running a series of public consultation events across the Highlands to give communities the chance to pass on their views on how the new 2014-2020 LEADER Development strategy could support local development over the coming years. Feedback from the public sessions will be used to prepare a strategy which has to be submitted to the Scottish Government for approval in September this year, in order to secure funds for the new programme.11/6/2014
Chip, chip Hooray as Dogs Trust hosts successful microchipping event in The Highlands
It was chips ahoy at Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity, from 6-10 June as the charity held five days of microchipping events in The Highlands. Dogs Trust's Chipping Team visited Thurso, Wick, Golspie, Alness, Dingwall, Inverness and Nairn offering free microchipping to local dogs in a bid to promote responsible dog ownership and educate the public on the benefits of compulsory microchipping.10/6/2014
Eyes On The Road
This little film has gone viral to warn everyone..
9/6/2014
Berriedale Fun Run/Walk
Participants in a 10k-5k funrun/walk along the Welbeck Estate road at Berriedale on Sunday were rewarded with a lovely sunny day. Funds raised went to the Red Cross, Macmillan Cancer Support and the refurbishment of the local hall.
6/6/2014
North Highland Initiative Team Walks, Runs & Cycles For Befriending Caithness 
"The North Highland Initiative (NHI) team and their family and friends completed a 32 mile relay from the Castle of Mey to Wick via Thurso last Saturday the 29th of May in order to raise money for local charity Befriending Caithness. The relay took just over 5 hours and was completed through a combination of walking, cycling and running which was shared between the team.
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