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Normandy veteran from Wick celebrates 100th birthday

19 May 2019
Normandy veteran from Wick celebrates 100th birthday

Normandy veteran from Wick celebrates 100th birthday

19 May 2019

A WAR veteran from Wick celebrated his 100th birthday recently in North Wales.


'Tremendous community effort' as Wick volunteers tidy up old slipway

16 May 2019
'Tremendous community effort' as Wick volunteers tidy up old slipway

'Tremendous community effort' as Wick volunteers tidy up old slipway

16 May 2019

A small army of volunteers turned out this week to tidy up a neglected corner of Wick between the Service Bridge and the medical centre.


Construction completed at £2.6bn Beatrice offshore wind farm

15 May 2019
Construction completed at £2.6bn Beatrice offshore wind farm

Construction completed at £2.6bn Beatrice offshore wind farm

15 May 2019

It has been three years in the making – and now the final turbine has been installed at Beatrice, Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm.


Pod of orcas captured on camera on east coast journey

13 May 2019
Pod of orcas captured on camera on east coast journey

Pod of orcas captured on camera on east coast journey

13 May 2019

Wildlife watchers enjoyed a memorable spectacle as a pod of seven killer whales travelled up the east coast of Sutherland and Caithness.


Electric car test drives on offer at Health and Wellbeing Market in Wick

10 May 2019
Electric car test drives on offer at Health and Wellbeing Market in Wick

Electric car test drives on offer at Health and Wellbeing Market in Wick

10 May 2019

The chance to test-drive an electric car will be on offer at the county’s third Health and Wellbeing Market in Wick on May 18.


Broch project points to hidden history of Caithness

10 May 2019
Broch project points to hidden history of Caithness

Broch project points to hidden history of Caithness

10 May 2019

Eye-catching graphics revealing the rich archaeological landscape of Caithness have been proving a big hit on social media.


First community market planned for Thurso

09 May 2019
First community market planned for Thurso

First community market planned for Thurso

09 May 2019

A new community market is set to take place this Saturday at Thurso's Royal British Legion will a wide range of goods on sale.


Macadie remains as committed as ever ahead of testimonial match

09 May 2019
Macadie remains as committed as ever ahead of testimonial match

Macadie remains as committed as ever ahead of testimonial match

09 May 2019

Richard Macadie’s loyalty to Wick Academy will be celebrated on Tuesday night with his testimonial match against an Aberdeen XI at Harmsworth Park.


Ex-Rangers stars are special guests at Thurso fundraising dinner

08 May 2019
Ex-Rangers stars are special guests at Thurso fundraising dinner

Ex-Rangers stars are special guests at Thurso fundraising dinner

08 May 2019

Two Rangers heroes from the past, Ian Durrant and Nacho Novo, were special guests at a fundraising function held by Thurso Swifts at the weekend.


Caithness chairman encourages public to take part in Flow Country World Heritage consultation

07 May 2019
Caithness chairman encourages public to take part in Flow Country World Heritage consultation

Caithness chairman encourages public to take part in Flow Country World Heritage consultation

07 May 2019

Councillors are urging the public to take part in this month’s series of drop-in events about the World Heritage Site project for the Flow Country.


Volunteers move forward with Castletown community café project

02 May 2019
Volunteers move forward with Castletown community café project

Volunteers move forward with Castletown community café project

02 May 2019

A public meeting took place in Castletown's Drill Hall this week in the latest stage of an initiative to create a café as a community hub.


Drop-in sessions over Flow Country World Heritage Site bid

01 May 2019
Drop-in sessions over Flow Country World Heritage Site bid

Drop-in sessions over Flow Country World Heritage Site bid

01 May 2019

The bid to have the Flow Country designated as a World Heritage Site is being stepped up with a series of consultations in Caithness and Sutherland.


Caithness is focal point of Scottish family history at national conference

29 April 2019
Caithness is focal point of Scottish family history at national conference

Caithness is focal point of Scottish family history at national conference

29 April 2019

Family history enthusiasts from the length and breadth of Scotland gathered in Caithness at the weekend to share their passion for genealogy.


McKenna happy with progression as Wick Academy secure seventh spot

28 April 2019
McKenna happy with progression as Wick Academy secure seventh spot

McKenna happy with progression as Wick Academy secure seventh spot

28 April 2019

Manager Tom McKenna says he is happy with the progress being made by Wick Academy side after they secured seventh place in the Highland League.


Public meeting to focus on proposed Castletown community café

25 April 2019
Public meeting to focus on proposed Castletown community café

Public meeting to focus on proposed Castletown community café

25 April 2019

Plans to establish a café as a community hub in Castletown are about to move forward with a public meeting taking place in the Drill Hall on Monday.


McKenna predicts bright future for Wick Academy

21 April 2019
McKenna predicts bright future for Wick Academy

McKenna predicts bright future for Wick Academy

21 April 2019

Manager Tom McKenna says Wick Academy will have a bright future if the current crop of talented youngsters can fulfil their potential.


Caithness family history publication issued ahead of national conference

18 April 2019
Caithness family history publication issued ahead of national conference

Caithness family history publication issued ahead of national conference

18 April 2019

Details about the lives of those commemorated in a Caithness graveyard have been brought together in a new book ahead of a conference in Wick.


Brora players should be 'immensely proud' of their efforts, says Mackay

18 April 2019
Brora players should be 'immensely proud' of their efforts, says Mackay

Brora players should be 'immensely proud' of their efforts, says Mackay

18 April 2019

Brora player/manager Steven Mackay says his team should be “immensely proud” after pushing Cove all the way in the Highland League title race.


Consultation highlights concern over Wick's vacant buildings

15 April 2019
Consultation highlights concern over Wick's vacant buildings

Consultation highlights concern over Wick's vacant buildings

15 April 2019

There is growing public concern over vacant and boarded-up buildings in Wick town centre, judging by feedback at a local consultation session.


Wick Academy boss praises 'brilliant' Macadie

11 April 2019
Wick Academy boss praises 'brilliant' Macadie

Wick Academy boss praises 'brilliant' Macadie

11 April 2019

Wick Academy manager Tom McKenna has hailed Richard Macadie as a shining example to any young footballers hoping to make it in the game.


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