News Archive

Women Aren't Doing It for Themselves

- Spending on the children: Men more likely to spend secretly on personal gadgets and nights out, whereas women hide spending on the kids - Giving up careers: Women are much more likely to give up or make changes to their career than men to raise children.   - Sticking around: Women are seven times more likely than men to stay with their partner for too long due to financial worries.  

New Law To hit Dangerous Dog Owners

* New powers To control Dangerous Dogs * Longer Prison Sentences For Irresponsible Dog Owners * New Powers For Police and Local Authorities * Laws already in place in Scotland and Northern Ireland The Communication Workers Union (CWU) - which represents the largest number of dog attack victims in the UK - is welcoming tough new dog control laws introduced today.   The CWU campaigned for seven years to secure changes to the Dangerous Dog Act, during which time 30,000 postal workers were attacked by dogs suffering near-fatal injuries.  

Council members welcome launch of seaplane tour company on Skye

Members of The Highland Council’s Isle of Skye - Eilean a' Cheò Ward have welcomed the launch of a new commercial seaplane company’s scenic tour service on the island called Skye Seaplanes.   Skye Ward Councillors Drew Millar, Ian Renwick, Hamish Fraser, and John Gordon, were one of the first to experience the new service that provides scenic tours of the Isle of Skye and the north west Highlands and Islands in an amphibious Cessna 208 Caravan seaplane.  

Great Chance To Go On Hoy Trip

Do you fancy a trip to the second largest island of Orkney, sailing to Hoy on the Pentland Venture passenger ferry from John O’Groats.   We will then be taking the bus across Hoy from Lyness Harbour to Rackwick Bay where you can join the Countryside Ranger walking out to the famous “Old Man” sea stack or independently explore Rackwick Bay.  

Seashore Family Fun At Keiss

Take the family to Keiss for a nice day out.   For a great family day out by the seashore the place to be this weekend is Keiss Harbour in Caithness.  

Portskerra to Strathy Bay - A Ranger Walk

Wednesday 14th May 2014.   5pm – 9pm Stunning coastal walk with the remains of a promontory fort, lime kilns, fantastic views and lots of wildlife.  

Pulteneytown Pupil Wins Young Ranger Trophy

Mark Macadie, a P6 pupil in Mrs Ferrier’s class at Pulteneytown Academy in Wick, was the overall winner in the very first Young Ranger Trophy competition in memory of former Caithness Countryside Ranger Dieter Tuerlinckx.   Mark’s fairy story about Whiteheart Forest and its new fox king was chosen as first place entry in this new annual school competition.  

Open Farm Day At Caithness Free Range Eggs

Caithness Free Range Eggs, on the 6th July 2014, will be hosting an open farm Sunday.   They have chosen BALMORE animal rescue centre as the charity face as its their 20th Anniversary and our 15th so thought the 2 tied in nicely together plus its a local charity and a very good cause.  

Postal votes for European Parliamentary Elections

A total 30,068 Highland residents have asked to vote by post at the forthcoming European Parliamentary elections.   Postal votes are being sent out today 1 May and a second issue will be dispatched on 12 May.  

Keeping The Family Together – Forget A Google Hangout, Try A Kitchen Hangout!

- Technology found to threaten family relationships (Halifax) - Resurgence of family values leads to promotion of the 'kitchen hangout' (Barton Wyatt) - Todays' average child owns £924 worth of electronic devices (Halifax) According to the latest Halifax Insurance Digital Home Index, 31% of 7-8 year olds now own a mobile phone, with the figure rising to 88% for 12-14 year olds.  Meanwhile, the study found that 60% of parents are concerned that technology is fragmenting family time together.