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Scotland has spent years recognising the importance of its peatlands as natural carbon stores. Millions of pounds are being invested in restoring damaged bogs, blocking drainage channels and encouraging the return of vegetation that helps keep carbon locked safely underground.

People earning a little extra money outside their main employment are set to receive a tax break under changes announced in the 2026 Budget. From 6 April 2027, the annual tax-free trading allowance will rise from £1,000 to £3,000, potentially making life simpler for millions of people involved in small-scale trading or occasional paid work.

Caithness has become an important centre for renewable electricity generation. Wind farms across the area produce electricity that contributes to Britain's energy supply, but there is an interesting question that deserves more attention locally.

More than £500 million is being handed out in tax-free prizes this month, but are Premium Bonds still a good place to keep your savings? There are few things quite like Premium Bonds in British personal finance. They are part savings account, part lottery and part national institution.

The debate about Scottish independence regularly returns to familiar subjects: oil revenues, taxation, public spending, pensions, the NHS and whether Scotland would be better off economically outside the United Kingdom. But there is another important question that deserves considerably more attention.

The prospect of an independent Scotland rejoining the European Union is frequently presented as one of the major advantages of independence. Scotland would regain access to the European single market, restore freedom of movement with EU countries and recover a relationship with Europe that ended when the UK left the EU in January 2020.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has changed the way European countries think about defence. For decades, many NATO members reduced their military spending, believing that a major conventional war in Europe was increasingly unlikely.

The removal of Paraguay's president following a major banking crisis raises some interesting questions about political accountability, the relationship between business and government, and the ability of elected representatives to hold their leaders to account. It also provides an opportunity to examine how the American political system deals with similar challenges.

Potential Sciences, a British startup aiming to unlock the next big advance in how we use AI to design new medicines, has secured backing from Sovereign AI. UK Government’s Sovereign AI backing Potential Sciences - a British startup whose new approach to using AI in science could make the design of new medicines faster, cheaper and more reliable than current methods.

The creation of the Class Unit marks a renewed drive to stamp out the inequalities and barriers that exist for working-class communities. Bridget Phillipson, Minister for Women and Equalities, hosted cross-sector voices on fixing class inequality.

UK launches Titania into orbit, giving the Armed Forces improved observation from space, along with new trial network of ground sensors to monitor threats to UK satellites. British-built satellite Titania has successfully launched and is in orbit, giving the Armed Forces a new pair of eyes in space.

£13.2m is being distributed across the UK - including more than £859,000 for the Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) charity in Dumfries and Galloway. The funding comes as UK Government Scotland Office Minister Melanie Ward hosted a Remembrance Reception in Edinburgh on Thursday evening to celebrate Scotland’s Armed Forces community, including veterans.

Members of The Highland Council have today approved the commissioning of an independent external review of the Council’s licensing arrangements following a Council motion approved on 17 September 2026. The review will consider governance, decision-making processes and opportunities for improvement.

Imenco Future Technologies is an innovation led company specialising in high-quality vision systems, subsea sensors and acoustic solutions. Working in partnership with customers across the offshore energy, defence and maritime industries, we deliver innovative, engineered solutions designed to enhance safety, protect asset integrity and maximise operational efficiency.

Sutherland faces some difficult questions about its future. The latest developments include a substantial financial challenge for Highland Council, proposals for a new Highland Growth Deal and the continuing debate over how to attract investment and employment to rural communities.

This beautiful four-bedroom, mid-terraced home sits in walk-in condition having been finished to a high standard. There is Upvc double glazing throughout and the heating system is oil-fired.

Set in the countryside and facing directly onto the open sea, a lovely detached two-bedroom bungalow with two garages and a stone-built store, sitting on a large plot of garden grounds and surrounded by 3.5 acres of croft land which is available separately. A driveway leads up to the home which consists of vestibule, conservatory, hallway, kitchen/diner, utility room, lounge, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

A college + university like no other With 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye, and Outer Hebrides, we cover a geographic area larger than Wales, comprising 40% of Scotland’s coastline. Our campuses and centres are located within historic towns and villages, set amongst the shorelines, mountains, and moors, with local staff working across our region to support our students and communities.

We have a rare opportunity become available of a confectioner within the heart of our bustling bakehouse. This role entails all of the daily finishing details of our freshly baked pastries, doughnuts, scones etc.

International tensions are rising, oil prices are volatile and governments are increasingly concerned about security. Against this background, should British holidaymakers be thinking more carefully before booking a trip abroad? The answer is yes, but that does not mean cancelling every holiday or treating the world as too dangerous to visit.

Port Strategy Manager Wick Harbour Authority · Wick, Caithness Salary £60,000–£65,000 Applications and enquiries recruitment@wickharbour.co.uk Benefits 6% employer pension contribution, 34 days' annual leave including public holidays, and company sick pay. What the job involves The successful candidate will work with the harbour's board and team to: - Lead the harbour's masterplan and long-term development strategy.

There are some plants that stop you in your tracks because they’re beautiful. Others because they’re unusual, and then there’s giant hogweed.

This beautiful, detached, stone-built, three-bedroom, two reception room, family home is situated somewhat hidden away on Louisburgh Street, in Wick and is situated not far up from the High Street. With large rooms throughout, the home retains some of the original features.

The Highland Council has today 15 October 2026 launched a statutory Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 consultation. Dornoch residents have until 10 December 2026 to respond to a proposal affecting Common Good land.

Scapa Flow Museum has announced the official launch of ‘Voices from Scapa Flow’, an ambitious new audio project revealing what life was really like for the residents, service personnel and workers stationed at one of the world’s greatest natural harbours during the First and Second World Wars. The project is a Highlands and Islands Digital Heritage Network initiative, delivered in partnership with The Space, a not-for-profit digital agency for the arts, heritage and culture sector, and Museums and Heritage Highland.