Local poet Jenny Szyfelbain said the Seafarers Memorial had "exceeded all expectations" and underlined the strength of Wick's community spirit.
Sculptor Alan Beattie Herriot declared that his newly unveiled Seafarers Memorial at the Braehead in Wick is among his most satisfying works.
Andrew Bremner said the newly unveiled Seafarers Memorial would be "a lasting token of the hardships and sadness the sea has brought to families".
Wick's new statue will be "treasured by locals and visitors alike", according to Willie Watt, chairman of the Seafarers Memorial Group.
Those taking part in Sea Watch Foundation’s Orca Watch 2023 will be hoping for a repeat of some of last year's killer-whale excitement.
Willie Watt said the solitary bronze figure will become "our Angel of the Far North" as he praised the support given to the Seafarers Memorial Group.
Consultation events are to take place in Spittal, Wick and Watten over plans for an undersea electricity cable linking Caithness with Aberdeenshire.
The Liberal Democrat MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross has written to NHS Highland asking about funding for hybrid closed loop systems.
A flotilla in Wick Bay will provide a fitting backdrop this weekend to the unveiling of a striking new statue commemorating lost seafarers.
Jack Ryan and Robin Nicolson came out on top at Kames Motorsport Complex in the closest battle the Junior 1000 Ecosse series has seen for some time.
Staxigoe United manager Colin Sinclair is urging his team to keep up the momentum after a third successive victory in all competitions.
Caithness Ladies were left to count the cost of a disputed equaliser in their SWF Highlands and Islands League match against leaders Orkney.
Scrabster welcomed its second set of cruise-ship visitors in the space of a few days following the arrival of the 71,304-tonne AIDAsol on Wednesday.
A small grant fund is available to community groups from across the region that are keen to be part of the Highlands and Islands Climate Festival.
Pentland United co-manager Michael Gray applauded John O'Groats' team spirit and work ethic as the Stabbies came from behind to win at Folke Park.
Primary and secondary school pupils from Caithness have been showcasing their Lego-building skills as part of a global competition.
A ferry skipper has told how he and his fellow crew members joined in the search for the missing diver in the Pentland Firth on Tuesday night.
Caithness Environment Volunteers carried out tasks at Castlehill aimed at improving the habitat for the Small Blue butterfly as well as bumblebees.
Rescue teams are continuing to search for a missing diver in the Pentland Firth after the alarm was raised south-east of Swona on Tuesday evening.
Patients and visitors may still be asked to wear a mask in hospitals or other healthcare settings despite this week's relaxation of Covid rules.
