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PICTURE SPECIAL: Spectacular vintage lorry convoy rolls into Thurso

07 May 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: Spectacular vintage lorry convoy rolls into Thurso

PICTURE SPECIAL: Spectacular vintage lorry convoy rolls into Thurso

07 May 2024

Thurso was not only buzzing with cruise ship tourists at the weekend but also a huge convoy of colourful historic lorries and commercial vehicles.


PICTURES: Tourist bonanza for Thurso after gigantic cruise ship visits

06 May 2024
PICTURES: Tourist bonanza for Thurso after gigantic cruise ship visits

PICTURES: Tourist bonanza for Thurso after gigantic cruise ship visits

06 May 2024

Thurso was well-prepared to welcome the AIDAsol cruise ship contingent when the huge vessel berthed at Scrabster harbour on Saturday.


Special fundraiser for Wick Players

04 May 2024
Special fundraiser for Wick Players

Special fundraiser for Wick Players

04 May 2024

Wick Players drama group has been engaging with the community on various projects and now invites the public to attend a special fundraising event.


PICTURE SPECIAL: ‘Unexplored area of Caithnessian archaeology’ throws up a mine of intriguing artefacts

04 May 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: ‘Unexplored area of Caithnessian archaeology’ throws up a mine of intriguing artefacts

PICTURE SPECIAL: ‘Unexplored area of Caithnessian archaeology’ throws up a mine of intriguing artefacts

04 May 2024

Intriguing finds emerge from an archaeological dig in Caithness including a piece of school slate that can be traced to its original owner.


National Drama Day for Wick Players

03 May 2024
National Drama Day for Wick Players

National Drama Day for Wick Players

03 May 2024

The talented actors from Wick Players gathered together to celebrate National Drama Day.


Still blazing after two days – Sibster field on fire again

02 May 2024
Still blazing after two days – Sibster field on fire again

Still blazing after two days – Sibster field on fire again

02 May 2024

A moorland fire was witnessed to be still active along the Sibster road this afternoon after two days.


Caithness beach cleaners head over the Ord on a mission – 30 creels and a huge pile of fenders removed at Helmsdale

02 May 2024
Caithness beach cleaners head over the Ord on a mission – 30 creels and a huge pile of fenders removed at Helmsdale

Caithness beach cleaners head over the Ord on a mission – 30 creels and a huge pile of fenders removed at Helmsdale

02 May 2024

Caithness Beach Cleans eco group took a trip over the Ord to Sutherland for some well-needed coastal cleaning.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club flies champions’ flag as season begins

01 May 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club flies champions’ flag as season begins

PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club flies champions’ flag as season begins

01 May 2024

The new president of Rosebank Bowling Club in Wick welcomed members to witness the throwing of the first jack of the season on Saturday afternoon.


Wick drama club visits Caithness archive

30 April 2024
Wick drama club visits Caithness archive

Wick drama club visits Caithness archive

30 April 2024

A Wick-based amateur dramatic group paid a visit to the local archives near the town’s airport on April 10.


Historic dance cup discovered and handed over to Wick museum

30 April 2024
Historic dance cup discovered and handed over to Wick museum

Historic dance cup discovered and handed over to Wick museum

30 April 2024

Wick Players drama group gifted a historic Highland Dancing Cup, dating back over 50 years, to the local community.


Over 80 pieces of vintage clothing donated by drama group to Wick museum

30 April 2024
Over 80 pieces of vintage clothing donated by drama group to Wick museum

Over 80 pieces of vintage clothing donated by drama group to Wick museum

30 April 2024

Local drama group, Wick Players, says it is 'putting community centre stage’ and has donated 81 items of vintage clothing to Wick Heritage Museum.


New historic details revealed on the lives of Caithness cave dwellers

30 April 2024
New historic details revealed on the lives of Caithness cave dwellers

New historic details revealed on the lives of Caithness cave dwellers

30 April 2024

An academic study of the historic cave dwellers of Caithness reveals little-known details of the people who called these inhospitable places home.


Celebrating our small blue butterflies in Caithness

29 April 2024
Celebrating our small blue butterflies in Caithness

Celebrating our small blue butterflies in Caithness

29 April 2024

The small blue butterfly will be celebrated and work done to preserve its habitat highlighted at an event at Castlehill Heritage Centre on May 12.


Sewers learn skills at workshops

29 April 2024
Sewers learn skills at workshops

Sewers learn skills at workshops

29 April 2024

Craft from the Croft Caithness, has been running workshops for beginners and lapsed sewers with the aim of getting people into sewing.


Natalie’s liberty display at Lyth delights all

29 April 2024
Natalie’s liberty display at Lyth delights all

Natalie’s liberty display at Lyth delights all

29 April 2024

Lyth model and horse trainer Natalie Oag delighted children and disabled adults with a special liberty display at the weekend.


PICTURES: Volunteers bring delight to Thurso pupils at spring reading sessions

28 April 2024
PICTURES: Volunteers bring delight to Thurso pupils at spring reading sessions

PICTURES: Volunteers bring delight to Thurso pupils at spring reading sessions

28 April 2024

Miller Academy Primary was an extra busy school on two recent Wednesdays, due to 60 family members volunteering to read to the children.


Mystery of gold ring found at Dunnet Forest

26 April 2024
Mystery of gold ring found at Dunnet Forest

Mystery of gold ring found at Dunnet Forest

26 April 2024

Mystery surrounds a gold ring found in a kindling bag at Dunnet Community Forest (DCF) and how it got there.


Wick nurse disgusted at destruction of her late father’s memorial bench

26 April 2024
Wick nurse disgusted at destruction of her late father’s memorial bench

Wick nurse disgusted at destruction of her late father’s memorial bench

26 April 2024

A Wick nurse was shocked to find a memorial bench dedicated to her late father lying in pieces after an apparent attack by vandals.


Wick man recognised as one of the ‘most outstanding early-career scientists in the world’

25 April 2024
Wick man recognised as one of the ‘most outstanding early-career scientists in the world’

Wick man recognised as one of the ‘most outstanding early-career scientists in the world’

25 April 2024

A Wick man has received recognition as a pioneering young scientist and will head to the US for a research programme.


Norscot to showcase its expertise at Homebuilding and Renovating Show

24 April 2024
Norscot to showcase its expertise at Homebuilding and Renovating Show

Norscot to showcase its expertise at Homebuilding and Renovating Show

24 April 2024

Bower-based Norscot is set to showcase its expertise at a prestigious show in Glasgow.


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