News Archive

Police in Caithness appeal for information following reported theft in Brough

Between Monday 24 September and Thursday 16 October 2014, a galvanised farm gate was removed from the common grazing land on Burifa Hill, Brough, by Dunnet Head.   If anyone has any information about the incident they are encouraged to contact Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.  

Self Employed Intensive Foster Carers Wanted

Highland Council are currently looking to recruit a variety of foster carers throughout Highland Council.   We require full time carers for sibling groups, carers who can provide regular breaks for children with or without a disability.  

Police Looking For Information On Padlock Removal at Rosehall Windfarm, Sutherland

Police Scotland are looking for information regarding the removal of padlock and chain for the second time.   Between 18:00 hours on Thursday 23 October 2014 and 08:45 hours on Friday 24 October 2014 a padlock and chain were removed from the front gates at the Rosehall Windfarm, Rosehall, Sutherland.  

What's On at Caithness Horizons: November 2014

Cafe Exhibitions Seashore Festival Art Exhibition 9th October - 3rd November The winners of the Seashore Festival Children's Art Competition will be on display in the cafe and cafe corridor until 3rd November.   Peter Hadfield 4th November - 1st December Paintings by Peter Hadfield will be on display in the café and corridor from the 4th November.  

New Dates - Bumper crowds expected for Inverness Halloween spectacular

UPDATE 31 October 2014 New dates announced for ghostly gatherings The Highland Council has announced announce details of new dates for their Homecoming Halloween Shows at Ness Islands which were cancelled earlier this week due to flooding.   After 72 hours of intense activity to secure the services of over 200 performers, lighting specialists and event staff; the Council can now confirm that shows will take place on the evenings of Friday 28 at 7pm and Saturday 29 November at the earlier time of 5pm.  

Police in Caithness appeal for information following deliberate damage to trees

Police in Caithness are appealing for information in relation to a number of Sitka spruce trees that were cut down within a private dwelling in the Brough area.  A Sitka spruce is evergreen and is similar to a Christmas tree.  

"MY HEART'S IN THE HIGHLANDS" EVENTS

The story of a medieval Moray abbey, Macphersons in World War I, and the things which people took with them when they left the Highlands are all themes of "My heart's in the Highlands" events in the Highland and Moray Council areas over the next few weeks.   Kinloss Abbey, the Clan Macpherson Museum in Newtonmore, Grantown Museum, Strathnaver Museum in Bettyhill, and libraries in Dingwall, Fort William and Wick are all venues for events focusing on Highland history and culture as part of Homecoming 2014.  

Missing person - Liam Sinclair, Occumster, Caithness

UPDATE - 2.10pm Missing person Liam Sinclair traced safe and well Police Scotland can confirm that missing person Liam Sinclair, from Caithness, has been traced safe and well.   Police would like to thank members of the public and the media for their assistance with this matter.  

Fireworks Incident Traill Street Thurso

On Friday 24th October 2014 at approximately 2310 Hrs, damage was caused to a property on Traill Street Thurso.   This damage appeared to have been caused as a result of a firework being set off nearby and then entering the property.  

Clock change increases deer risk on roads

As the clocks turn back this weekend, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is warning motorists that the risk of collisions between deer and vehicles increase in certain parts of Scotland.   Car accidents involving deer peak at this time of year.