The view from the Caithness coast raises a perfectly reasonable question about one of the most discussed consequences of climate change Walk along almost any part of the Caithness coastline and there is something rather strange about the debate over rising sea levels. We are repeatedly told that the world's oceans are rising.
There is something slightly strange about the way we travel the North Coast 500. Put a map of Scotland in front of someone who has never travelled the far north and watch what happens.
For years, solar panels have been something many people associated with large roofs, expensive installations and thousands of pounds of upfront cost. That is about to change as from 27 August, new rules will allow compliant plug-in solar systems to be connected to household sockets in Great Britain.
There is a number in the latest economic statistics that looks encouraging for Scotland. Household disposable income rose by 7.9% in Scotland during 2024, faster than the UK-wide increase of 7.4%.
There was a time when seeing the price of a barrel of oil approach $100 would have been enough to make markets sit up. Now it is becoming an increasingly realistic prospect.
There is a very simple question that most of us probably never ask when buying a box of eggs. Where did these eggs actually come from?.
More reliable broadband on remote Scottish railways and affordable sensors which help farmers grow more food. Reliable broadband on remote Scottish railways and access to cutting-edge tech for British farmers among 16 new projects backed by £13 million.
Semiconductor company's expansion safeguarding skilled jobs and boosting exports. A £1.9 million grant, part of a £12 million company investment, will support the growth of Scotland’s Critical Technologies supercluster, expanding a compound semiconductor wafer manufacturer and creating new opportunities for staff and apprentices.
Latest crane lifts mark major progress on SIXEP Continuity Plant. Sellafield's SIXEP Continuity Plant has reached an important milestone, with key equipment installed as the project reaches 75% completion.
There is something rather unsettling about the latest Salmonella outbreak in Britain. A food that most of us regard as one of the simplest and safest staples in the kitchen has become the focus of a major public health investigation.
AI Growth Zone to support more than 3,400 jobs and attract major new investment to Lanarkshire – supporting the drive for good growth in every postcode. AI Growth Zone to support more than 3,400 jobs and attract major new investment to Lanarkshire – supporting the drive for good growth in every postcode.
New AI call-routing system for 101 will get callers to the right service faster, while freeing up police to tackle crime and help victims. New AI software will slash waiting times for reporting crimes to the police, helping to unclog the 101 service amid huge levels of misdirected, nuisance and prank calls.
Demand for social housing across the Highlands remains high, with almost 8,826 households on the Highland Housing Register (HHR). Housing and Property Committee Chair, Cllr Glynis Campbell Sinclair, said: “The demand for social housing across Highland remains significant and continues to outstrip the number of homes available in many areas.
A recent UK Government press release carried a stark warning. The Charity Commission for England and Wales says charities are facing increasingly complex threats, ranging from cyber attacks and fraud to more sophisticated attempts to abuse charitable status for private gain.
A special meeting of The Highland Council will take place Tuesday 25 August 2026 to consider a draft Visitor Levy proposal. No decision is being sought at this stage on whether a Visitor Levy should be introduced in the Highlands.
Britain's inflation problem has not gone away. It has simply changed shape.
For much of human history, rivers have seemed almost indestructible. They rise in mountains, flow through valleys, cross borders and eventually reach the sea.
HMRC has opened the second phase of mandatory tax adviser registration, with eligible advisers required to register by 18 November 2026. Phase two of the new online registration requirement for tax advisers rolls out.
There is a familiar feeling developing in the oil market. It is not quite panic, and Brent crude has not yet returned to the extraordinary highs seen earlier in the year, but the direction of travel is becoming increasingly uncomfortable.
Insolvency Service takes action to shut down unauthorised crypto investment firm. Key Coin Assets Ltd promised returns up to 100%, but investors lost hundreds of thousands of pounds Insolvency Service investigations found no evidence of genuine trading.