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10/8/2013

Orkney Agricultural Show 2013

Early showers of rain gave way to sunshine at the annual Orkney Show on Saturday. The crowds including a contingent from Caithness, were treated to a fine display of stock, trade stands and a varied entertainment programme, not least the Jarl squad from Shetland and the Kirkwall City Pipe Band.

9/8/2013

Open Day For The Community To See Gordonbush Wind Farm Near Brora

SSE who built the Gordonbush wind farm comprising 35 turbines organised visit for the community to see the windfarm and get more information about community benefits. The information showed the number of jobs during construction, the road improvements and a new bridge to be constructed shortly along with information about the community fnd already set up and now oopen for applications.

8/8/2013

Castlehill Heritage Garden Looking Good

The garden is in spectacular form this year, not least due to the sterling efforts of the resident volunteer gardener, Irene Wares. The garden attracts much comment and interest from visitors to the Heritage Centre.

7/8/2013

More Vintage Vehicles Photos From The June Rally At John O'Groats

We finally got time to add all of the photos from the vintage vehicle rally in June. All the photos including prize winners are now in.

6/8/2013

Marine Planning Consultation

Marine Scotland are holding a series of public events to advise and inform on the three consultations which were launched recently : PLANNING SCOTLAND�S SEAS NATIONAL MARINE PLAN CONSULTATION DRAFT DRAFT SECTORAL MARINE PLANS FOR OFFSHORE WIND, WAVE AND TIDAL ENERGY IN SCOTTISH WATERS 2013 POSSIBLE NATURE CONSERVATION MARINE PROTECTED AREAS CONSULTATION OVERVIEW The consultation documents and all associated documents can all be found at www.scotland.gov.uk/marineconsultation You will also find further details about consultation events http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/marine/marine-consultation/events and how to access relevant GIS data. This is your opportunity to put your views on local or national issues directly to Marine Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage and Joint Nature Conservation Committee staff, and help to decide how Scotland�s seas are managed in the future.

6/8/2013

Bee-utiful

Noel and Bill have been taking a few photos in the garden and out around the country lanes. The variety of bees and wasps in Noel Donaldson's garden has given him plenty of photo opportunities.

5/8/2013

A Special's Tale of Two Cities - Could You Be a Special Constable?

Erin Dignan gives an insight into the role of a Special Constable. Special Constable Erin Dignan is one the first Special Constables to have experienced working in both the Highlands and in Glasgow as part of Police Scotland.

5/8/2013

MSP David Stewart Highlights FREE Eye Tests For Drivers

Highlands & Islands MSP and road safety campaigner David Stewart, in partnership with Macrae & Dick and Tesco Opticians, Inverness, have come together to launch a campaign to highlight that 1 in 6 road collisions may be caused by drivers with poor eyesight. The Group are campaigning for a change in legislation which will mean that new drivers will have to undergo a proper eye examination by a qualified person before they can drive and drivers will require to have their eyesight tested every three years thereafter.

5/8/2013

SQA Results 2013 - Strong exam performance by Highland candidates

Exam candidates across the Highlands get their results by text, email or by post this morning (6 August 2013). Overall, the number of S4 pupils in The Highland Council area achieving five grades at level 4 or better has risen by 3.7% to 83.1%, the highest in five years.

5/8/2013

Highland Council Tenants Awards 2013

Nominations are being invited by The Highland Council for the first Highland Council Tenant Community Awards sponsored by The Co-operative Membership. Councillor Dave Fallows, Chairman of The Highland Council�s Finance, Housing and Resources Committee welcomed the launch of the Highland Council�s Tenants Awards, he said: �This new award scheme will be a great opportunity for our tenants to shout out loud about what and who makes their communities better.

5/8/2013

Kinship Care Newsletter

If you are involved in caring for children then you may find the latest newsletter from Kinship Care of interest. The newsletter can be found at - http://www.children1st.org.uk/media/162911/july-newsletter.pdf .

5/8/2013

The must-have buggy for travelling parents

www.babyzen.com - YOYO, the buggy reinvented! YOYO is truly packed with innovation: spectacular folding, best-in-class comfort, amazing smooth ride, sleek design... Accepted as cabin luggage, YOYO is the only stroller that can be sored in the overhead compartment.t Perfect for city parents and fantastic for travelers: the YOYO stroller is the new name for mobility! The innovative buggy has already become a phenomenon in much of Europe and finally hit the UK this Summer.

3/8/2013

Harvest Rush Before Rain in Caithness July 2013

Last week when rain was forecast the rush was on to get in grass crops for silage and baling. This film was shot at March Road on the outskirts of Wick, Caithness.

3/8/2013

The Seann Truibhas - Highland Dance at Mey Highland Games 2013

Highland Dancing is one of the main attractions at the Mey Highland Games held annually in Caithness. The dance here on Saturday 3rd August 2013 was one of several.

3/8/2013

Wick Gala 2013 - Fireworks and Bonfire Night

Crowds converged on the Riverside on Saturday night for the traditional, penultimate, attraction of a successful gala week, the bonfire and fireworks displays and they were not disappointed. Many, enjoyed the spectacular scene from their cars on the upper field.