Highland Council's South Planning Applications Committee has given the proposed Glen Earrach pumped storage hydro scheme a major boost, raising no objection to a project that could become one of the biggest infrastructure developments the Highlands has seen for decades. But this is not the final approval.
The Drone War Is Coming to the Petrol Pump: Why Russia-Ukraine Attacks Could Push Diesel Prices Higher The drone war between Russia and Ukraine appears to be entering another and potentially more dangerous phase. What began as a relatively new form of warfare has developed into a regular exchange of long-range drone attacks, with both sides increasingly able to strike targets hundreds of miles from the front line.
The Scottish Government has appointed a new Trade and Investment Envoy to the United Arab Emirates. Ronnie Graham, a Dubai-based lawyer and managing partner of Winston Taylor's Dubai office, has been appointed to promote Scotland's business and investment interests in the UAE.
The Scottish Government has appointed another trade and investment envoy, this time to the United Arab Emirates. Ronnie Graham, managing partner of Winston Taylor's Dubai office, has been appointed to promote Scotland's interests in the UAE and help Scottish companies build relationships in the market.
Britain's argument over Rosebank and Jackdaw has just become rather bigger. It is no longer simply a question of whether two North Sea oil and gas developments should be allowed to proceed.
A new trade envoy has been appointed to promote Scotland's interests in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Dubai-based Ronnie Graham is Managing Partner of Winston Taylor's Dubai office, where he leads the firm's Middle East practice.
For years, savers have had to put up with the feeling that their money was doing very little for them. Interest rates eventually rose, but inflation often rose faster.
With the Budget less than three weeks away, homeowners, tenants and landlords are all wondering the same thing: will they be asked to pay more? For many people, the answer may not come from one dramatic new tax. It could instead come through a combination of mortgage costs, property taxes, rental rules, energy bills and changes to the taxation of property income.
For years, one of the attractions of buying an electric car has been the prospect of lower running costs. No petrol or diesel to buy, no fuel duty and, until recently, no vehicle tax.
Britain's car market is undergoing a rather remarkable change. Chinese car brands that were barely visible on British roads a few years ago are now becoming increasingly difficult to miss.
Rosebank, primarily an oil field west of Shetland, and Jackdaw, a gas field east of Aberdeen, were both previously approved. Those approvals were subsequently challenged successfully in court because the original assessments did not properly account for the emissions created when the oil and gas were eventually burned.
Walk down Wick High Street today, and you’ll find a town center that has emerged from a major public realm overhaul. With the Caithness flagstone paving completed, updated street layouts in place, and new public seating installed, the physical infrastructure of the street looks fresh, modern, and welcoming.
Diesel has passed £2 a litre in Britain for the first time. In February it was £1.41.
For Scotland's farmers and crofters, the next 12 months could be rather more important than they first appear. There is no single crisis waiting around the corner.
Private landlords in Scotland have just acquired another responsibility. From 6 October 2026, new rules mean landlords must investigate reports of damp and mould within set timescales and, where necessary, start remedial work.
Sole traders and landlords earning over £30,000 urged to get ready for Making Tax Digital. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will extend to sole traders and landlords earning more than £30,000 from 6 April 2027.
Britain has just been given another reminder that the cost of changing workers' pay and conditions can sometimes extend far beyond the workplace. North Sea offshore workers employed by Wood Group are beginning strike action in a dispute over pay and employment conditions, including what unions say is the threat of "fire and rehire".
It is easy to become gloomy about Britain. Turn on the television or radio and there is a steady diet of bad news.
For much of the past year, the direction of travel seemed reasonably clear. Interest rates were expected to continue falling as inflation came under control.
Scotland has a child poverty target written into law. By 2030/31, the proportion of children living in relative poverty after housing costs is supposed to be below 10%.
There must be a point when a government stops reviewing a problem and starts solving it. For women and families in Moray, that point may feel a very long way away.
For the past couple of years, borrowers have been given a fairly reassuring message. Interest rates rose sharply to bring inflation under control, but once inflation began to fall the expectation was that rates would gradually come down again.
Scotland has a population problem. The number of births is falling, the population is ageing and in many parts of the country deaths now substantially outnumber births.
For several weeks Glasgow City Council has been at the centre of one of Scotland's most serious local-government employment disputes. Thousands of council workers faced the possibility of being dismissed and then offered their jobs back on new terms and conditions.
Tens of thousands of people have been protesting across Spain over the country's housing crisis, with rapidly rising rents and the growing influence of tourism among their biggest concerns. The protests came after the Spanish parliament rejected government measures intended to strengthen tenant protection and restrict some forms of short-term rental accommodation.
Scotland has spent almost two decades talking about smaller primary-school classes. The SNP made a very clear commitment in its 2007 manifesto to reduce P1, P2 and P3 classes to 18 pupils or fewer.
Britain is being encouraged to become better prepared for emergencies, with households advised to keep supplies of food and water that could see them through several days. That sounds sensible enough.
RG SetSquare has a requirement for multiple HGV Drivers required for an ongoing assignment with our client. 6 month contract.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join QS, supporting UHI North, West & Hebrides with examinations. QS are looking to recruit an Invigilator to undertake the duties of invigilation for National Qualifications, in accordance with QS policy and procedures.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join QS, supporting UHI North, West & Hebrides with examinations. QS are looking to recruit a Depute Chief Invigilator to be responsible for supporting the Chief Invigilator (CI) with the organisation and supervision of invigilation for National Qualifications, in accordance with QS policy and procedures.
Bacon has suddenly become a rather more complicated item on the shopping list. Should we worry about nitrates and nitrites? Is nitrate-free bacon healthier? And if supermarkets are now selling bacon without added nitrites, is it worth paying extra for it?.
Women going through the menopause are being offered an ever-growing range of supplements promising to help with hot flushes, poor sleep, mood changes, brain fog, tiredness and a host of other symptoms. But new research raises an uncomfortable question: are some women paying hundreds of pounds a year for products that offer little more than a much cheaper ordinary multivitamin? The answer is not that all menopause supplements are useless.
The Highland Council has agreed to submit proposals for two Short Term Let Control Areas (STLCAs) to Scottish Ministers following extensive public consultation and consideration by local area committees. At today’s special meeting of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee (28 September), Members approved the submission of proposals for: An Inverness City Short Term Let Control Area, covering Inverness and surrounding areas; and A Highland Rural Short Term Let Control Area, covering Aird and Loch Ness, Inverness South, Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh, Lochaber, Skye and Raasay, and Sutherland.
There are times when a story from thousands of miles away makes you look at your own garden slightly differently. Reports from the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky describe residents facing such severe shortages of food that some have reportedly been eating plants growing in their gardens that most of us would simply call weeds.
Five place based residencies across Caithness and Sutherland. The Caithness and Sutherland Culture Collective Partnership invites applications for five artist residencies, each rooted in a different locality and hosted by a partner organisation.
Kennel Assistant Donald S McGregor & Partners, Thurso are looking for a proactive and hardworking Kennel Assistant to join our team. We are looking for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards, is organised and reliable, and enjoys working as part of a busy veterinary team.
A beautiful mid-terraced, three-bedroom (one with ensuite), stone-built home which retains many of the original features, with a large area of garden to rear. Accommodation comprises vestibule, hallway, lounge, sitting room/dining room, Ashley Ann fitted kitchen and a utility room on the ground floor, upstairs from the landing there are three bedrooms, one with ensuite and a family bathroom.
Vapes, Drinks and Spiking: What Young People and Parents Need to Know A recent BBC report has highlighted an issue that parents of teenagers may find worrying: the possibility of drugs being put into drinks or even vapes without the person's knowledge. It is a subject where sensible advice is more useful than alarm.
This doer-upper was started and now looking for a new owner to finish it. Hidden away in Beaufoy Street, this lovely stone-built property has a new fitted kitchen, oak doors fitted throughout and now needs plumbing and electrics to be finished, along with decoration.
Sutherland has had another week in which several apparently separate stories point towards the same underlying question. How does a huge rural area attract investment and economic activity while maintaining the homes, services and communities needed to support it?.
The future of disability benefits is becoming one of the more difficult issues facing the UK government, with spending rising rapidly and increasing numbers of people receiving support. A new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) examines what could be changed in Personal Independence Payment (PIP), the main working-age disability benefit in England and Wales.
The Bank held interest rates as expected in its MPC meeting Thursday), with the real news coming from a welcome change in how it intends unwind Quantitative Easing (QE) and a gloomy outlook on the cost of living, the Resolution Foundation said today. James Smith, Chief Economist at the Resolution Foundation, said, “The Bank’s decision today to hold interest rates was welcome but expected.
Canada has spent generations building its economy around its huge neighbour to the south. Now it is looking across the Atlantic.
Something rather important is happening around the United States, and it may be bigger than the individual tariff announcements, political arguments or daily movements in the oil price. America is changing the way it deals with the rest of the world.
Qualified Mechanic required for maintenance and repairs for various types of vehicles. MOT Experience would be advantageous but not essential.
NUVIA UK is looking for a technically minded and proactive Dounreay Beach Monitoring Project Technician to support the delivery of the Dounreay Beach Monitoring Project and related radiological monitoring activities. This varied role combines fieldwork, instrumentation, technical data analysis, GIS mapping, equipment calibration and report writing.
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. Position: We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Registry and Admissions Officer, with a focus on Registry, to join our Student Records team in Fort William, Thurso or Stornoway.
Food & Beverage Supervisor Ideal for an experienced and confident individual looking to work a few shifts each week while taking on additional responsibility within our food and beverage team. Whether you’re looking for a few shifts alongside other commitments or you’re ready to take the next step in your hospitality career, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for friendly, reliable and enthusiastic people aged 18 or over to join us as Part-Time Bar Staff Perfect for anyone looking to work a few shifts each week, with opportunities to cover midweek, evenings and weekends. To apply or find out more, please contact Vicky at thecaithnesscollection@hotmail.com .
We're Hiring | Experienced Chef The Pentland Hotel is looking for an experienced chef to join our kitchen team in Thurso on a Full-Time or Part-Time basis for the right candidate. We’re looking for individuals with previous experience working in a professional kitchen who are confident in a busy environment and take pride in maintaining consistently high standards.
An entirely fictional account of what might happen if a Roman historian were suddenly transported to America in September 2026. When our Roman historian arrived in America, he was initially rather pleased.
Set within generous grounds and enjoying wonderful open countryside and sea views, Kyleburn House is a substantial traditional stone-built property offering exceptionally spacious and versatile accommodation in a peaceful rural setting. Extending to approximately 357 sq m (3,841 sq ft) overall, the property provides an interesting and flexible layout that would lend itself to a variety of uses and lifestyles.
KR Properties are delighted to bring to the market this spacious two-bedroom townhouse, offering well-proportioned accommodation over two floors within an attractive traditional stone-built property. Access is via a shared main entrance door, which opens into a shared entrance hallway serving this property and one neighbouring home.
3 bedroom gas central heated double glazed property with kitchen bathroom and WC on 1st floor..
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