News Archive

Declaration of Arbroath to go on public display for the first time in 15 years

National Museums Scotland and National Records of Scotland have today announced, on the anniversary of Robert the Bruce's birth, that the Declaration of Arbroath will be displayed at the National Museum of Scotland next year to mark 700 years since its creation.   The document will be displayed within the Scotland galleries of the National Museum of Scotland from 27 March to 26 April 2020.  

Thurso Heritage Society Talk - A Top Detective Came From Thurso

Thurso Heritage Society will host an illustrated talk and book signing with the guest speaker, author Adam Wood at the Royal British Legion, 7:30 pm Friday 19th July 2019 with a book signing, 10 am - 1 pm Saturday 20th July at Thurso Library.   The book, is the first biography about Thurso born, Donald Swanson who would begin life in humble beginnings.  

Green Road Playpark Reopens After Great Volunteer Efforts

A group of about a dozen volunteers have done a huge amount of work on refurbishing the playpark equipment at Green Road, Wick.   Old equipment was repaired and everything got a lick of paint.  

Funding Applications Free Training

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Highlands and Islands MSP raises concerns about cancelled operations

Operations had to be cancelled across NHS Highland because hospitals simply could not cope, new figures reveal.   Data published by ISD Scotland shows that 45 operations were cancelled in May 2019 due to non-clinical reasons such as not having enough staff or unclean equipment.  

Life chances of adopted children undermined by battle for government support

Adoption UK calls for radical changes to adoption support in first ever UK-wide assessment of adoption.   Adoption UK this week published The Adoption Barometer revealing that adopted children in Scotland are more than twice as likely not to be in employment, education or training (NEET) as their peers, 31% of them have had contact with the criminal justice system and 41% have needed help from mental health services.  

Summer Holidays Childrens Events With The Rangers

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Highland Council to fly Rainbow Flag for Proud Ness

The Highland Council will fly the Rainbow Flag, the symbol of the LBGT+ rights movement, in Inverness during the weekend of 20 and 21 July to show support for Proud Ness 2019.   Convenor of the Highland Council, Cllr Bill Lobban said:"Last October, thousands of people from the LGBT+ community, their family and friends and members of the wider community, turned up to march through Inverness with a clear message that the Highlands is an inclusive place where we promote fairness and welcome diversity.  

Consultation: Stagecoach Timetable Revisions - Responses By 28 June 2019

Stagecoach North Scotland are reviewing timetables across their network and would like to invite you to comment on the proposals by 28 June 2019.   Full details of the proposed changes can be found by clicking HERE , and a copy of the proposed new timetable for Caithness can be downloaded HERE.  

New national public health body 'Public Health Scotland': consultation - Let's Get Some Caithness Views into this

This consultation document invites views on the proposals for a new national public health body in Scotland, to be known as ‘Public Health Scotland'.   In June 2018, this Government and COSLA set out Scotland's public health priorities which represented agreement between the Scottish Government and Local Government about the importance of focusing our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of the population.