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Thurso Cook and Learn sessions boost confidence in the kitchen

02 November 2022
Thurso Cook and Learn sessions boost confidence in the kitchen

Thurso Cook and Learn sessions boost confidence in the kitchen

02 November 2022

Thurso Community Development Trust’s first series of Cook and Learn sessions have gone down a treat – with more being planned this month.


Jamie Stone highlights 'huge contribution' by farmers to local economy

02 November 2022
Jamie Stone highlights 'huge contribution' by farmers to local economy

Jamie Stone highlights 'huge contribution' by farmers to local economy

02 November 2022

North MP Jamie Stone stressed the importance of having a resilient farming sector as he gave his support to Back British Farming Day today.


Onshore application submitted for 100MW Pentland floating wind farm

02 November 2022
Onshore application submitted for 100MW Pentland floating wind farm

Onshore application submitted for 100MW Pentland floating wind farm

02 November 2022

The bid to create a seven-turbine wind farm off the north coast has taken another step forward with submission of the onshore planning application.


Dunnet distillery business secures £180,200 for expansion

02 November 2022
Dunnet distillery business secures £180,200 for expansion

Dunnet distillery business secures £180,200 for expansion

02 November 2022

A local distillery firm has secured up to £180,200 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise for a project that will see it expand and create new jobs.


Human rights group questions NHS Highland over Caithness and Sutherland women’s healthcare

02 November 2022
Human rights group questions NHS Highland over Caithness and Sutherland women’s healthcare

Human rights group questions NHS Highland over Caithness and Sutherland women’s healthcare

02 November 2022

NHS Highland is facing questions over the centralisation of women’s healthcare and the impact it is having on the human rights of far north patients.


First 100km of subsea cable installed in 'significant leap forward' for Shetland/Noss link

01 November 2022
First 100km of subsea cable installed in 'significant leap forward' for Shetland/Noss link

First 100km of subsea cable installed in 'significant leap forward' for Shetland/Noss link

01 November 2022

Another milestone has been reached in the £660 million Shetland subsea power link project that will connect the islands to Caithness.


Halloween fun day boost for Home-Start Caithness winter appeal

01 November 2022
Halloween fun day boost for Home-Start Caithness winter appeal

Halloween fun day boost for Home-Start Caithness winter appeal

01 November 2022

The campaign by Home-Start Caithness to help keep local families warm this winter has been boosted by over £800 as a result of a Halloween fun day.


Trio of authors give insight into their work at closing weekend of John O’Groats Book Festival

01 November 2022
Trio of authors give insight into their work at closing weekend of John O’Groats Book Festival

Trio of authors give insight into their work at closing weekend of John O’Groats Book Festival

01 November 2022

Barbara Henderson, Jenny Colgan and Jennifer Morag Henderson talked about their work and each gave readings at the Together Travel corporate lodge.


Renowned folklorist tells of 'invaluable' role of oral history at workshop on Caithness mills

01 November 2022
Renowned folklorist tells of 'invaluable' role of oral history at workshop on Caithness mills

Renowned folklorist tells of 'invaluable' role of oral history at workshop on Caithness mills

01 November 2022

The “invaluable” role of oral history was highlighted by folklorist Margaret Bennett as the fourth John O'Groats Book Festival drew to a close.


PICTURES: Riders are assessed by Ashleigh at Pony Club test day in Halkirk

01 November 2022
PICTURES: Riders are assessed by Ashleigh at Pony Club test day in Halkirk

PICTURES: Riders are assessed by Ashleigh at Pony Club test day in Halkirk

01 November 2022

Ashleigh Campbell from Wick's Castle View Stables had a busy time assessing riders at a Pony Club test day held at the Halkirk indoor riding centre.


Clinical display by Caithness under-16s as they put 12 past Nairn

01 November 2022
Clinical display by Caithness under-16s as they put 12 past Nairn

Clinical display by Caithness under-16s as they put 12 past Nairn

01 November 2022

Caithness United under-16s produced a clinical performance with a 12-1 demolition of their Nairn County counterparts at the Naver all-weather pitch.


Fifty-year sub-lease agreed for Sutherland launch site as space industry represents 'huge opportunity'

01 November 2022
Fifty-year sub-lease agreed for Sutherland launch site as space industry represents 'huge opportunity'

Fifty-year sub-lease agreed for Sutherland launch site as space industry represents 'huge opportunity'

01 November 2022

A 50-year sub-lease for the Sutherland rocket launch site underlines the "huge economic opportunity" presented by the space industry.


Billy lands a hat-trick of championships at Harpsdale Fishery Park

31 October 2022
Billy lands a hat-trick of championships at Harpsdale Fishery Park

Billy lands a hat-trick of championships at Harpsdale Fishery Park

31 October 2022

Billy Thomson completed a treble when he was crowned as champion at Saturday's GMR Henderson Builders Ltd Autumn Open held at Harpsdale Fishery Park.


PICTURES: Wick care home residents come face to face with friendly alpacas

31 October 2022
PICTURES: Wick care home residents come face to face with friendly alpacas

PICTURES: Wick care home residents come face to face with friendly alpacas

31 October 2022

Residents at Seaview House in Wick made some new furry friends on Saturday with a visit by Storm, Sam and Troubadour from Ulbster Alpaca Trekking.


Thurso skies are lit up by Rotary Club fireworks display

31 October 2022
Thurso skies are lit up by Rotary Club fireworks display

Thurso skies are lit up by Rotary Club fireworks display

31 October 2022

Photographer Mel Roger captured the skies above Thurso being lit up by a spectacular fireworks display organised by the town's Rotary Club.


Manson admits Wick Academy will need to address lack of goal threat

31 October 2022
Manson admits Wick Academy will need to address lack of goal threat

Manson admits Wick Academy will need to address lack of goal threat

31 October 2022

Wick Academy lost 2-0 to Formartine United in the Highland League Cup, realistically the Scorries' last hope of challenging for silverware this term.


Christine honoured to receive quaich and medal at Royal National Mod

31 October 2022
Christine honoured to receive quaich and medal at Royal National Mod

Christine honoured to receive quaich and medal at Royal National Mod

31 October 2022

Christine Stone won the Ailsa Quaich and the Lewis and Harris Gold Medal in the literary awards as part of the 2022 Royal National Mod in Perth.


PICTURES: Lisa leads 'wave of hope' painting and writing session with Keiss pupils

30 October 2022
PICTURES: Lisa leads 'wave of hope' painting and writing session with Keiss pupils

PICTURES: Lisa leads 'wave of hope' painting and writing session with Keiss pupils

30 October 2022

Pupils at Keiss Primary School took part in an inspirational "wave of hope" painting and writing session with Lisa McDonald of Haven House Art.


Young professionals and apprentices hailed as future of renewables

30 October 2022
Young professionals and apprentices hailed as future of renewables

Young professionals and apprentices hailed as future of renewables

30 October 2022

The role of apprentices and young professionals in the development of wind energy in Scotland has been highlighted at the Scottish Parliament.


David Green – leading figure in Caithness business community and vintage vehicle club stalwart

29 October 2022
David Green – leading figure in Caithness business community and vintage vehicle club stalwart

David Green – leading figure in Caithness business community and vintage vehicle club stalwart

29 October 2022

David Green was a leading figure in the Caithness business community for more than half a century, and a stalwart of the vintage vehicle scene.


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