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1970s psychological thriller shot in Caithness to be screened in Thurso

11 May 2025
1970s psychological thriller shot in Caithness to be screened in Thurso

1970s psychological thriller shot in Caithness to be screened in Thurso

11 May 2025

A rarely seen psychological thriller made in Caithness almost half a century ago is to be screened in Thurso at the end of this month.


Yacht chooses sunny Caithness over Mediterranean or Caribbean

11 May 2025
Yacht chooses sunny Caithness over Mediterranean or Caribbean

Yacht chooses sunny Caithness over Mediterranean or Caribbean

11 May 2025

A multimillion-pound yacht has been attracting admiring glances after mooring in Wick Bay.


Caithness writer tells of ‘living in the world of Bonnie Prince Charlie’ to create new audio series

11 May 2025
Caithness writer tells of ‘living in the world of Bonnie Prince Charlie’ to create new audio series

Caithness writer tells of ‘living in the world of Bonnie Prince Charlie’ to create new audio series

11 May 2025

Colin MacDonald, from Wick, has revealed the two key questions that drove him on in his new documentary/drama project about the 1745 Jacobite Rising.


‘Beautiful gymnastics and lots of smiles’: Fusion talents on show at Gymfest

10 May 2025
‘Beautiful gymnastics and lots of smiles’: Fusion talents on show at Gymfest

‘Beautiful gymnastics and lots of smiles’: Fusion talents on show at Gymfest

10 May 2025

Coaches at Caithness Gymnastics Club say they are “extremely proud” of the Fusion display team who took part in Scottish Gymfest in Motherwell.


Almshouse resident (85) heading for Caithness on ‘Brother on a Bus’ tour

10 May 2025
Almshouse resident (85) heading for Caithness on ‘Brother on a Bus’ tour

Almshouse resident (85) heading for Caithness on ‘Brother on a Bus’ tour

10 May 2025

An 85-year-old resident of a medieval almshouse will be stopping off in Caithness as part of a nationwide road trip using his bus pass.


‘It was something he always wanted to do’: Stephen’s recollections of working at Dounreay

09 May 2025
‘It was something he always wanted to do’: Stephen’s recollections of working at Dounreay

‘It was something he always wanted to do’: Stephen’s recollections of working at Dounreay

09 May 2025

Six months after Stephen Cashmore passed away, aged 76, a booklet full of his uniquely wry observations about working at Dounreay is to go on sale.


Minis from Castle View Stables are Pony Club national quiz winners

09 May 2025
Minis from Castle View Stables are Pony Club national quiz winners

Minis from Castle View Stables are Pony Club national quiz winners

09 May 2025

Four teams from Castle View Stables at Wick competed in the final of the Pony Club’s national quiz competition, and one of them came home as winners.


Former RBS manager says banking hub will be ‘a huge plus for Wick’

09 May 2025
Former RBS manager says banking hub will be ‘a huge plus for Wick’

Former RBS manager says banking hub will be ‘a huge plus for Wick’

09 May 2025

Peter Gunn says Wick’s banking hub will be welcomed by those who require a face-to-face service at a time when the last bank branch is closing.


‘Imported labour’ concern over Caithness energy projects

09 May 2025
‘Imported labour’ concern over Caithness energy projects

‘Imported labour’ concern over Caithness energy projects

09 May 2025

A trade unionist says major energy projects in Caithness will rely largely on “migrant work” when the focus should be on generating local jobs.


Hotspur, Stabbies and Jags keep up perfect start in county league

08 May 2025
Hotspur, Stabbies and Jags keep up perfect start in county league

Hotspur, Stabbies and Jags keep up perfect start in county league

08 May 2025

Wednesday saw three teams maintain their 100 records across the two divisions of the county league ahead of this weekend’s Highland Amateur Cup ties.


Wick VE Day commemoration: ‘We must remember those who died and could not celebrate the end of war’

08 May 2025
Wick VE Day commemoration: ‘We must remember those who died and could not celebrate the end of war’

Wick VE Day commemoration: ‘We must remember those who died and could not celebrate the end of war’

08 May 2025

The hardships endured in World War II, and the sacrifices made by those who didn’t survive, were remembered at a Victory in Europe service in Wick.


Wick whisky-tasting raises over £2000 for Blood Bikes charity

07 May 2025
Wick whisky-tasting raises over £2000 for Blood Bikes charity

Wick whisky-tasting raises over £2000 for Blood Bikes charity

07 May 2025

The latest charity whisky-tasting session at the Nethercliffe Hotel has resulted in over £2000 being handed over to Highland and Islands Blood Bikes.


Wick Players to host weekly youth drama workshop sessions

07 May 2025
Wick Players to host weekly youth drama workshop sessions

Wick Players to host weekly youth drama workshop sessions

07 May 2025

Wick Players will be running a series of five youth drama sessions this summer for the second year in a row, entitled Take 5!


Castlehill open day will give insight into work of community heritage group

07 May 2025
Castlehill open day will give insight into work of community heritage group

Castlehill open day will give insight into work of community heritage group

07 May 2025

An open day will offer a chance to identify vintage mystery objects, while youngsters will be able to take part in a sand-pit archaeological dig.


PICTURES: Ross County coaching event in Thurso ‘shows the appetite for football here’

07 May 2025
PICTURES: Ross County coaching event in Thurso ‘shows the appetite for football here’

PICTURES: Ross County coaching event in Thurso ‘shows the appetite for football here’

07 May 2025

A hundred youngsters took part in two days of football training with coaches from Ross County in the latest event hosted by Thurso-based AG Coaching.


Halkirk face an uphill task as Acks continue their ‘ideal start’

07 May 2025
Halkirk face an uphill task as Acks continue their ‘ideal start’

Halkirk face an uphill task as Acks continue their ‘ideal start’

07 May 2025

Halkirk began the season with ambitions to be challenging for promotion but Michael Bremner admits it will now be “very difficult” to make up ground.


‘Real risk’ of heating disruption and higher costs over RTS switch-off

07 May 2025
‘Real risk’ of heating disruption and higher costs over RTS switch-off

‘Real risk’ of heating disruption and higher costs over RTS switch-off

07 May 2025

North MSP Maree Todd has spoken of her growing concerns over a nationwide switch-off affecting householders with certain types of electricity meters.


Record turnout for annual Mackays’ Golf Challenge in Wick

06 May 2025
Record turnout for annual Mackays’ Golf Challenge in Wick

Record turnout for annual Mackays’ Golf Challenge in Wick

06 May 2025

A record 34 golfers took part in the annual Mackays’ Golf Challenge in Wick, with the annual gathering of family and friends now in its 21st year.


Caithness rhythmic gymnasts’ dynamic displays at 40th anniversary Gymfest

06 May 2025
Caithness rhythmic gymnasts’ dynamic displays at 40th anniversary Gymfest

Caithness rhythmic gymnasts’ dynamic displays at 40th anniversary Gymfest

06 May 2025

Six rhythmic gymnasts from Caithness wowed the crowd with two captivating routines at Scottish Gymfest’s 40th anniversary celebration in Motherwell.


Castletown player faces spell on sidelines after ‘nasty’ clash of heads

06 May 2025
Castletown player faces spell on sidelines after ‘nasty’ clash of heads

Castletown player faces spell on sidelines after ‘nasty’ clash of heads

06 May 2025

Lewis Swan will be sidelined for Castletown’s next few games after being injured in a clash of heads during a county league match on Friday night.


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