A retired Thurso academic has just published a peer-reviewed paper about the negative consequences of offshore wind farms.

The number of applicants for Highland Council houses has grown by 13 per cent over the past five years. In March, there were 8767 people on the Highland Housing Register, which is contributing to the ...

The postponement of Wick’s home match against Banks O’ Dee means the Scorries will go at least two-and-a-half weeks without any competitive action.

The Defence Secretary said the public would be updated on whether the incident was a terror attack as soon as the information was available.

It is the most serious offence alleged to have been committed by someone released under the scheme, which was implemented to ...

A new maternity and neonatal taskforce could look specifically at rural and island community services after Jackie Baillie’s recent visit to Wick.

Counter-terrorism police are involved in an investigation into a mass stabbing on a train which left nine people suffering with life-threatening injuries. A man with a large knife is believed to have ...

A friend of the monarch told The Sunday Times that references to victims were removed from all previous statements after requiring Andrew’s approval.

Scotland’s First Minister has said leaving the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is “not the future I want for Scotland” ahead of its 75th anniversary. The treaty was opened for signatures on ...

A Highland League match has been abandoned due to a medical emergency in the crowd. Nairn County’s clash with Brechin City was called off at half-time due to the incident, with a Nairn fan reported to ...

The document also calls for action to be taken on housing – including more homes to be built specifically for older people, and for all new homes to be built to accessible standards. Hanover said the ...

The meeting comes after the First Minister was derided for his efforts at securing a deal on whisky by Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander, who suggested Mr Swinney should keep his focus on domestic ...