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Outgoing boss tips Fort William to rise up from bottom spot

06 January 2020
Outgoing boss tips Fort William to rise up from bottom spot

Outgoing boss tips Fort William to rise up from bottom spot

06 January 2020

Outgoing manager Russell MacMorran is convinced Fort William will climb away from bottom spot in the Highland League by the end of the season.


Wick manager praises 200-goal Macadie as 'professional through and through'

06 January 2020
Wick manager praises 200-goal Macadie as 'professional through and through'

Wick manager praises 200-goal Macadie as 'professional through and through'

06 January 2020

Manager Tom McKenna hailed Richard Macadie as “professional through and through” after the attacking midfielder scored his 200th goal for Academy.


Landmark goals for Macadie and Manson as Academy start 2020 with a win

06 January 2020
Landmark goals for Macadie and Manson as Academy start 2020 with a win

Landmark goals for Macadie and Manson as Academy start 2020 with a win

06 January 2020

Wick began 2020 with a win that was convincing enough in the end, but they didn’t have it all their own way against a spirited Fort William side.


A splashing start to 2020 at Thurso community dip

02 January 2020
A splashing start to 2020 at Thurso community dip

A splashing start to 2020 at Thurso community dip

02 January 2020

The first New Year's Day dip in Thurso proved to be a splash hit, with 120 people taking the plunge – and now it is set to become an annual event.


McKenna sees bright future for Wick as talented youngsters come through

01 January 2020
McKenna sees bright future for Wick as talented youngsters come through

McKenna sees bright future for Wick as talented youngsters come through

01 January 2020

Tom McKenna is predicting a bright future for Wick Academy after giving three 16-year-olds a taste of Highland League action in the defeat at Buckie.


All fired up to maintain a Wick New Year tradition

27 December 2019
All fired up to maintain a Wick New Year tradition

All fired up to maintain a Wick New Year tradition

27 December 2019

Mervyn Hill and his team of helpers will be keeping up a fiery midwinter tradition at Wick's Bignold Park as the clocks strike 12 on Hogmanay.


Self-belief won't be a problem for Academy at Buckie, says manager McKenna

27 December 2019
Self-belief won't be a problem for Academy at Buckie, says manager McKenna

Self-belief won't be a problem for Academy at Buckie, says manager McKenna

27 December 2019

Wick boss Tom McKenna insists his players will not be lacking in self-belief as they head to Victoria Park for Saturday's match against Buckie.


'Two points dropped' as Wick boss McKenna points to lack of consistency

23 December 2019
'Two points dropped' as Wick boss McKenna points to lack of consistency

'Two points dropped' as Wick boss McKenna points to lack of consistency

23 December 2019

Tom McKenna admitted the home draw with Clachnacuddin on Saturday was typical of Wick Academy’s lack of consistency this season.


Frustration for Wick Academy as Clach come away with a draw

23 December 2019
Frustration for Wick Academy as Clach come away with a draw

Frustration for Wick Academy as Clach come away with a draw

23 December 2019

There was festive frustration for Wick Academy as they had to settle for a share of the points with Clach in their last fixture before Christmas.


'Try Melvich Hotel...' Pupils stage a retelling of Christmas story

13 December 2019
'Try Melvich Hotel...' Pupils stage a retelling of Christmas story

'Try Melvich Hotel...' Pupils stage a retelling of Christmas story

13 December 2019

Pupils of Melvich Primary and Early Learning Centre staged a successful retelling the story of the first Christmas, entitled It’s a Party.


Beatrice wind farm takes renewable energy industry award

06 December 2019
Beatrice wind farm takes renewable energy industry award

Beatrice wind farm takes renewable energy industry award

06 December 2019

The £2.5bn Beatrice offshore wind farm off the east Caithness coast has capped a momentous year by winning a top renewable energy industry award.


Shoppers in Highlands urged to support Small Business Saturday this weekend

03 December 2019
Shoppers in Highlands urged to support Small Business Saturday this weekend

Shoppers in Highlands urged to support Small Business Saturday this weekend

03 December 2019

Highland business leader David Richardson is urging shoppers to support Small Business Saturday this weekend and give local businesses a boost.


End of an era in Wick with closure of McDonald Photographers

28 November 2019
End of an era in Wick with closure of McDonald Photographers

End of an era in Wick with closure of McDonald Photographers

28 November 2019

For well over half a century McDonald Photographers captured local life on camera, but now the family firm is closing its doors for the last time.


Open day shows huge potential for empty store

27 November 2019
Open day shows huge potential for empty store

Open day shows huge potential for empty store

27 November 2019

Efforts to give one of Wick's most prominent buildings a new lease of life have taken another step forward with an open day held at the weekend.


Packed programme as John O’Groats Book Festival 2020 extends to four days

21 November 2019
Packed programme as John O’Groats Book Festival 2020 extends to four days

Packed programme as John O’Groats Book Festival 2020 extends to four days

21 November 2019

Some of the best-known names in Scottish writing will descend on John O’Groats next year for its annual book festival.


Academy sign MacRae on loan deal from Brora

15 November 2019
Academy sign MacRae on loan deal from Brora

Academy sign MacRae on loan deal from Brora

15 November 2019

Wick Academy have strengthened their defensive options by signing Colin MacRae on a loan deal from Brora Rangers until the end of the season.


Wick woodland volunteers say thank-you with 'bothy nicht' entertainment

13 November 2019
Wick woodland volunteers say thank-you with 'bothy nicht' entertainment

Wick woodland volunteers say thank-you with 'bothy nicht' entertainment

13 November 2019

Community woodland volunteers served up an evening of old-style bothy entertainment to show their gratitude to those who have supported the project.


Wick Brownies help transatlantic paper aeroplane exchange to take off

13 November 2019
Wick Brownies help transatlantic paper aeroplane exchange to take off

Wick Brownies help transatlantic paper aeroplane exchange to take off

13 November 2019

A group of Brownies from Wick showed they were high-flyers as they got involved in a transatlantic art project with an aviation theme.


New £14m ferry hailed as 'a huge step forward' for Caithness and Orkney links

04 November 2019
New £14m ferry hailed as 'a huge step forward' for Caithness and Orkney links

New £14m ferry hailed as 'a huge step forward' for Caithness and Orkney links

04 November 2019

Pentland Ferries' new £14m catamaran marks "a huge step forward" for Caithness/Orkney ferry links, the company's managing director has said.


£250,000 plans brewing to create new visitor experience at John O’Groats

01 November 2019
£250,000 plans brewing to create new visitor experience at John O’Groats

£250,000 plans brewing to create new visitor experience at John O’Groats

01 November 2019

Ambitious plans are being drawn up by John O’Groats Brewery to transform the village's landmark Last House into a visitor attraction.


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