Home   Authors   Author

Prince Harry tells how he sang to seals on Caithness coast – then stripped off to join them

11 January 2023
Prince Harry tells how he sang to seals on Caithness coast – then stripped off to join them

Prince Harry tells how he sang to seals on Caithness coast – then stripped off to join them

11 January 2023

Prince Harry has revealed how he "serenaded" Caithness seals – and concluded that his wife Meghan must have magic powers when the animals sang back.


Wick striker Flett confident he will adjust to demands of Highland League

11 January 2023
Wick striker Flett confident he will adjust to demands of Highland League

Wick striker Flett confident he will adjust to demands of Highland League

11 January 2023

Orcadian striker Jamie Flett is happy to keep clocking up the miles by road and sea as he looks to make a name for himself in the Highland League.


Wick community councillors in 'positive' talks with police

11 January 2023
Wick community councillors in 'positive' talks with police

Wick community councillors in 'positive' talks with police

11 January 2023

Community councillors in Wick are hoping to develop a good working relationship with Police Scotland after a "positive" recent meeting.


Concerns grow over 'appalling' state of Wick's potholed streets

11 January 2023
Concerns grow over 'appalling' state of Wick's potholed streets

Concerns grow over 'appalling' state of Wick's potholed streets

11 January 2023

Far north politicians are being urged to take a tour of Wick's potholed streets and see for themselves how the town is "falling to bits".


Thurso's Joan Lawrie set to take on new role with Highlands and Islands Climate Hub

10 January 2023
Thurso's Joan Lawrie set to take on new role with Highlands and Islands Climate Hub

Thurso's Joan Lawrie set to take on new role with Highlands and Islands Climate Hub

10 January 2023

Joan Lawrie has described her five-year spell at the heart of community development in Thurso as "an immense source of pride".


'Everybody really seemed to enjoy themselves' at Wick street party

10 January 2023
'Everybody really seemed to enjoy themselves' at Wick street party

'Everybody really seemed to enjoy themselves' at Wick street party

10 January 2023

Wick community councillors heard this week that the town's New Year street party, organised by the HAPPY committee, had been "an excellent night".


More drop-in vaccination clinics announced for Caithness

10 January 2023
More drop-in vaccination clinics announced for Caithness

More drop-in vaccination clinics announced for Caithness

10 January 2023

NHS Highland has confirmed three additional drop-in vaccination clinics in Caithness this month, with two more in Thurso and one in Lybster.


Wick Eastern Star members hand over charity cheques

09 January 2023
Wick Eastern Star members hand over charity cheques

Wick Eastern Star members hand over charity cheques

09 January 2023

The Wick Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star has donated £150 each to Multiple Sclerosis People Caithness and Macmillan Cancer Support.


Wick captain felt a draw would have been fair in comeback match

09 January 2023
Wick captain felt a draw would have been fair in comeback match

Wick captain felt a draw would have been fair in comeback match

09 January 2023

Wick Academy captain Alan Farquhar admitted it'll take time to build himself up to full fitness after returning to the starting line-up on Saturday.


We're not scoring enough goals, admits Manson as Buckie keep up title challenge

09 January 2023
We're not scoring enough goals, admits Manson as Buckie keep up title challenge

We're not scoring enough goals, admits Manson as Buckie keep up title challenge

09 January 2023

A lack of firepower again proved costly for Wick Academy as their first game in more than a month ended in a 1-0 defeat to title-chasing Buckie.


Stewart praises Wick keeper after Jags take all three points

09 January 2023
Stewart praises Wick keeper after Jags take all three points

Stewart praises Wick keeper after Jags take all three points

09 January 2023

Buckie Thistle manager Graeme Stewart saw his title-chasing team come through the latest in a series of "must-win" games with a 1-0 victory at Wick.


People across Scotland urged to help tackle 'litter emergency'

08 January 2023
People across Scotland urged to help tackle 'litter emergency'

People across Scotland urged to help tackle 'litter emergency'

08 January 2023

Community groups and individuals across the country are being urged to play their part in tackling Scotland's "litter emergency" this spring.


'Once in a lifetime' experience as west coast killer whales appear off Caithness

06 January 2023
'Once in a lifetime' experience as west coast killer whales appear off Caithness

'Once in a lifetime' experience as west coast killer whales appear off Caithness

06 January 2023

An experienced sea-watcher has described an orca encounter off the east coast of Caithness yesterday as a "once-in-a-lifetime" event.


Wick manager in favour of midwinter break for Highland League teams

05 January 2023
Wick manager in favour of midwinter break for Highland League teams

Wick manager in favour of midwinter break for Highland League teams

05 January 2023

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson says he would be in favour of a midwinter break for Highland League clubs over the festive period.


Thurso and Halkirk United set to return after North Caley mid-season break

04 January 2023
Thurso and Halkirk United set to return after North Caley mid-season break

Thurso and Halkirk United set to return after North Caley mid-season break

04 January 2023

Thurso and Halkirk United will be hoping the weather allows their respective fixtures to go ahead this weekend as the North Caledonian returns.


EnerQuip secures deals worth almost $10m with new recruitment likely

04 January 2023
EnerQuip secures deals worth almost $10m with new recruitment likely

EnerQuip secures deals worth almost $10m with new recruitment likely

04 January 2023

An Aberdeen-based oilfield equipment firm with premises in Caithness secured deals worth almost $10 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.


Farmers and crofters urged to take part in survey about business intentions

04 January 2023
Farmers and crofters urged to take part in survey about business intentions

Farmers and crofters urged to take part in survey about business intentions

04 January 2023

Farmers and crofters have just a few days left to take part in an online survey designed to give a snapshot of confidence levels across the sector.


PICTURES: Music, memorabilia and Victorian-style photo opportunities at museum open day in Wick

03 January 2023
PICTURES: Music, memorabilia and Victorian-style photo opportunities at museum open day in Wick

PICTURES: Music, memorabilia and Victorian-style photo opportunities at museum open day in Wick

03 January 2023

Wick Heritage Museum had more than 200 visitors at its first New Year open day since before the pandemic and there was good feedback from the public.


Brora Rangers v Wick Academy called off after pitch inspection

03 January 2023
Brora Rangers v Wick Academy called off after pitch inspection

Brora Rangers v Wick Academy called off after pitch inspection

03 January 2023

Wick Academy's scheduled Highland League derby away to Brora Rangers today has been called off after a morning pitch inspection at Dudgeon Park.


New Year swimmers enjoy the buzz at chilly Scrabster

02 January 2023
New Year swimmers enjoy the buzz at chilly Scrabster

New Year swimmers enjoy the buzz at chilly Scrabster

02 January 2023

A dozen cold-water swimmers celebrated the start of 2023 by getting together for a New Year's Day dip in the sea at Scrabster.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More