News Archive

Trinity Sailing Voyage With Music

“Trinity Sailing Foundation operate three historic vessels, and one of them, Leader built in 1892 is cruising the West Coast of Scotland this August.   She is hosting a music cruise on the 17th of August to the 23rd of August, starting and finishing in Oban.  

Avoid unnecessary fees for European Health Insurance Card and UK Passports

Highland Council Trading Standards is warning consumers to be on the lookout for websites demanding a fee when making an application for the NHS European Health Insurance Card (or EHIC) or UK Passport application.   Searches on the internet and consumer complaints received by the service show that many websites are offering to “review” or “forward” an application form for an EHIC or UK Passport.  

Caithness Horizons Gains New Project Funding

MUSEUM PROJECTS TO RECEIVE £300K INVESTMENT ANNOUNCED.   A new roof, Homecoming 2014 events, collection redisplays, enhanced security and marketing training and support are some of the benefits to come from Museums Galleries Scotland’s new Strategic Investment Fund.  

Waldsee Pipe Band From Germany and Wick Pipe Band

Waldsee Pipes and Drums from Germany were once again visiting Wick and played with Wick Pipe band on Friday eveing 12th July 2013.   The bands played together having marched down to the riverside at Wick from the Pipe Band Hall.  

Latheron Show 2013

Report by Noel Donaldson Neigh prizes for for guessing whose feeling just champion at the show! A MAGNIFICENT Shetland stallion surpassed competition from its nearest sheep rival to trot off with the coveted supreme championship at the Latheron Show yesterday (Saturday 13th July 2013).   It was hugs all round for the Campbell family after the standard black, seven-year-old was adjudged best in show by James and Marion Sutherland of Granton Mains, Bower.  

New depute area conveners sought for Children’s Hearings Panel in Highland and Moray

The Children’s Hearings Panel is seeking two new depute conveners for the Highland and Moray area.   The deadline for applications is Friday 9 August.  

‘Beatrice Works’ Family Day - 13th July 2013

Part of the ‘Beatrice Works’ Education Programme May-August 2013 Beatrice Works Family Day 13th July 11am-3pm Caithness Horizons, Old Town Hall, Thurso Admission FREE A host of professional experts will ensure Caithness Horizons has something for everyone this Saturday.  Their ‘Beatrice Works’ Family Day on 13th July is open to people of all ages, offering an unusual mix of free activities connected by the broad theme of renewable energy.  

Record application rate for 18-year-olds

Growing interest in Scottish higher education places.   A record percentage of Scottish 18-year-olds have applied to study at university according to figures published today by the University and College Admissions Service (UCAS).  

The Highland Seashore Roadshow Rolls into Nairn - Caithness 24th August

A fun packed day of seaside adventures, exploring and games with the Highland Seashore Project and The Highland Council’s Countryside Rangers takes place in Nairn on the 19 July when the Seashore Roadshow rolls in to town.   Nairn Central Beach is well known for its stretch of beautiful, deep gold sand, dunes and the fantastic links which is great for kicking a ball or flying a kite.  

More Calls By Public Resulting In Drink Driver Convictions

Police in Highlands and Islands reiterate warning of drink and drug driving following recent summer campaign.   Police Scotland Highland and Islands Division are reminding the public of the dangers of drink and drug driving, following the publication of figures from the national summer road safety campaign, earlier this week.