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Highland spaceport development takes another step forward

31 August 2020
Highland spaceport development takes another step forward

Highland spaceport development takes another step forward

31 August 2020

Plans to establish a vertical launch site for satellites in north Sutherland have taken another step forward.


Highland fundraiser urges: Get your kilt on to raise funds for Marie Curie

30 August 2020
Highland fundraiser urges: Get your kilt on to raise funds for Marie Curie

Highland fundraiser urges: Get your kilt on to raise funds for Marie Curie

30 August 2020

The charity Marie Curie is encouraging walkers, runners, cyclists even golfers to don their tartan and sign up to the Virtual Kiltwalk Weekend.


It's easy... if you get weather and tide right

26 August 2020
It's easy... if you get weather and tide right

It's easy... if you get weather and tide right

26 August 2020

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH Timing is crucial when exploring the amazing coast around Duncansby Head by kayak


WATCH: Aerial view of newly completed £9.6m Berriedale Braes project

25 August 2020
WATCH: Aerial view of newly completed £9.6m Berriedale Braes project

WATCH: Aerial view of newly completed £9.6m Berriedale Braes project

25 August 2020

The full scale of the £9.6 million road realignment project at Berriedale has been highlighted in a video from Transport Scotland.


John O'Groats Trail start and finish signs are installed

24 August 2020
John O'Groats Trail start and finish signs are installed

John O'Groats Trail start and finish signs are installed

24 August 2020

Marker signs have been installed at John O'Groats for the benefit of walkers either starting or finishing a 147-mile coastal trail.


Orkney land works begin in £30m electricity cable replacement scheme in Pentland Firth

24 August 2020
Orkney land works begin in £30m electricity cable replacement scheme in Pentland Firth

Orkney land works begin in £30m electricity cable replacement scheme in Pentland Firth

24 August 2020

Work is progressing well on a £30m programme to replace one of the two submarine electricity distribution cables connecting Orkney to Caithness.


WATCH: Highland Council approve Sutherland spaceport plans

19 August 2020
WATCH: Highland Council approve Sutherland spaceport plans

WATCH: Highland Council approve Sutherland spaceport plans

19 August 2020

The £17.3 million plan to launch satellites into orbit from the north coast of Sutherland have been approved by Highland Council.


Tourist boss confident of "rebalancing" of sector following surge of visitors to the Highlands

14 August 2020
Tourist boss confident of "rebalancing" of sector following surge of visitors to the Highlands

Tourist boss confident of "rebalancing" of sector following surge of visitors to the Highlands

14 August 2020

Lord Thurso, chairman of VisitScotland, says he shares the frustration over the actions of some tourists but that 2020 will be seen as an exception.


Highlands and Islands MSP seeking answers on why some schools were not ready to reopen

12 August 2020
Highlands and Islands MSP seeking answers on why some schools were not ready to reopen

Highlands and Islands MSP seeking answers on why some schools were not ready to reopen

12 August 2020

North MSP Rhoda Grant is seeking answers after it emerged that some schools in the Highland Council area are not opening today as had been planned.


Royal visit and thanks for Caithness General Hospital staff for their dedication during pandemic

01 August 2020
Royal visit and thanks for Caithness General Hospital staff for their dedication during pandemic

Royal visit and thanks for Caithness General Hospital staff for their dedication during pandemic

01 August 2020

There was royal recognition for the work of frontline NHS staff when Prince Charles paid a visit to Caithness General Hospital.


Heroic health service workers inspire blood bike name

31 July 2020
Heroic health service workers inspire blood bike name

Heroic health service workers inspire blood bike name

31 July 2020

The first blood bike to be based in the far north has been named in honour of NHS workers fighting Covid-19.


North MP starts campaign to introduce roadside camping congestion charge

29 July 2020
North MP starts campaign to introduce roadside camping congestion charge

North MP starts campaign to introduce roadside camping congestion charge

29 July 2020

North MP Jamie Stone has started a campaign to introduce a roadside camping congestion charge in the far north.


'Wonderful news for the north' as UK government backs Flow Country for World Heritage Site status

28 July 2020
'Wonderful news for the north' as UK government backs Flow Country for World Heritage Site status

'Wonderful news for the north' as UK government backs Flow Country for World Heritage Site status

28 July 2020

The bid to secure World Heritage Site status for the Flow Country took huge step forward today as the UK government pledged its support.


Warning to public on illegal dumping 'chancers' advertising on social media

19 July 2020
Warning to public on illegal dumping 'chancers' advertising on social media

Warning to public on illegal dumping 'chancers' advertising on social media

19 July 2020

"Chancers" advertising illegal waste collections on social media sites are being targeted by Scotland’s environmental regulator.


NHS Highland staff raise £2.3k in virtual challenge from Land’s End to John O’Groats

04 July 2020
NHS Highland staff raise £2.3k in virtual challenge from Land’s End to John O’Groats

NHS Highland staff raise £2.3k in virtual challenge from Land’s End to John O’Groats

04 July 2020

Sixteen staff members from NHS Highland have raised more than £2300 for charity after travelling the equivalent of Land’s End to John O’Groats.


HIE plays its part as rural communities offered tourism expertise to support local recovery

04 July 2020
HIE plays its part as rural communities offered tourism expertise to support local recovery

HIE plays its part as rural communities offered tourism expertise to support local recovery

04 July 2020

A new programme will help community development organisations and social enterprises support the recovery of rural Scotland’s tourism sector.


HIE makes £1.5m investment in space firm’s satellite launch vehicle development programme

03 July 2020
HIE makes £1.5m investment in space firm’s satellite launch vehicle development programme

HIE makes £1.5m investment in space firm’s satellite launch vehicle development programme

03 July 2020

Orbex has secured investment of up to £1.5 million from HIE in a move that has great significance for the planned Sutherland spaceport.


R100 failure 'could affect viability of living and working in Highlands and Islands'

03 July 2020
R100 failure 'could affect viability of living and working in Highlands and Islands'

R100 failure 'could affect viability of living and working in Highlands and Islands'

03 July 2020

Lib Dems have warned that a failure to deliver the R100 programme could affect the viability of living and working in the Highlands and Islands.


Council gives health and safety advice and support to businesses

07 June 2020
Council gives health and safety advice and support to businesses

Council gives health and safety advice and support to businesses

07 June 2020

Highland Council says there has been "a high level of compliance" among businesses in the region over Scottish Government coronavirus guidelines.


Three coronavirus cases treated at Highland hospital in past fortnight

07 April 2020
Three coronavirus cases treated at Highland hospital in past fortnight

Three coronavirus cases treated at Highland hospital in past fortnight

07 April 2020

Three cases of confirmed Covid-19 have been treated at Caithness General Hospital over the past two weeks.


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