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Why Caithness and Sutherland is central to the UK’s clean energy future

Why Caithness and Sutherland is central to the UK’s clean energy future

by Focus North | Apr 6, 2026 | Careers, Conservation, Events, Renewable Energy, Supply Chain

Heading to All-Energy 2026? Here are seven reasons why Caithness and Sutherland should be firmly on your radar. The UK’s energy transition won’t be delivered by any one region – achieving a clean energy future will require a network of areas each contributing...
Caithness schools rebuild their towns in Minecraft

Caithness schools rebuild their towns in Minecraft

by Focus North | Mar 24, 2026 | Education, Events

Pupils from Wick and Thurso High Schools completed Highland’s first ever Reinventing Regions challenge with Minecraft Education. Imagine having the opportunity to rebuild your town from scratch – what would you keep? What would you change? What design...
Building confidence and motivation with local young people

Building confidence and motivation with local young people

by Focus North | Mar 13, 2026 | Careers, Education

Motivational coach Dee Bleakley returned to the north last week for an inspirational workshop with local school pupils. Across three days, Dee worked with more than 250 pupils at Thurso High School, Wick High School and Farr High School, delivering sessions on...
How the north of Scotland is emerging as a global clean energy powerhouse

How the north of Scotland is emerging as a global clean energy powerhouse

by Focus North | Feb 27, 2026 | Careers, Events, Renewable Energy, Supply Chain

Focus North programme manager Peter Faccenda reflects on the launch of the Just Transition Commission’s final report in Thurso last week. As the Just Transition Commission filed its final report in this session of Parliament, it was no accident that they chose...
Opportunity on our doorstep: reflecting on Caithness Jobs and How To Get Them

Opportunity on our doorstep: reflecting on Caithness Jobs and How To Get Them

by Focus North | Feb 11, 2026 | Careers, Events, Vacancies

This weekend’s Caithness Jobs and How to Get Them event was an uplifting reminder of the opportunity, ambition and collaboration that defines our region. What a day! It was a pleasure to showcase our region at the Caithness Jobs event and so uplifting to see the...
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  • Why Caithness and Sutherland is central to the UK’s clean energy future
  • Caithness schools rebuild their towns in Minecraft
  • Building confidence and motivation with local young people
  • How the north of Scotland is emerging as a global clean energy powerhouse
  • Opportunity on our doorstep: reflecting on Caithness Jobs and How To Get Them

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