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Caithness misses out in Scottish Beach Award list

31 May 2019
Caithness misses out in Scottish Beach Award list

Caithness misses out in Scottish Beach Award list

31 May 2019

Eight Sutherland beaches – but none in Caithness – have been given Scottish Beach Award status by the environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful.


Orcas delight onlookers in close encounter at Trinkie

29 May 2019
Orcas delight onlookers in close encounter at Trinkie

Orcas delight onlookers in close encounter at Trinkie

29 May 2019

Excited wildlife-watchers had a close encounter with a pod of seven killer whales at Wick’s South Head.


Farmers preparing to gather for NSA Highland Sheep 2019 in Caithness

29 May 2019
Farmers preparing to gather for NSA Highland Sheep 2019 in Caithness

Farmers preparing to gather for NSA Highland Sheep 2019 in Caithness

29 May 2019

Sheep farmers from all over Scotland will be beating a path to Caithness for Scotland’s major sheep event this year at Sibmister, Murkle, on June 12.


'They suddenly popped up right in front of us'

26 May 2019
'They suddenly popped up right in front of us'

'They suddenly popped up right in front of us'

26 May 2019

The final day of Orca Watch 2019 brought an unforgettable experience for ferry passengers crossing the Pentland Firth as they saw six killer whales.


Wick Society boat section praised over regional flagship accolade

23 May 2019
Wick Society boat section praised over regional flagship accolade

Wick Society boat section praised over regional flagship accolade

23 May 2019

The volunteers who look after Wick’s historic Isabella Fortuna have been praised after landing a flagship honour from National Historic Ships UK.


Orca Watch organisers 'ecstatic' about Caithness, Orkney and Shetland sightings

23 May 2019
Orca Watch organisers 'ecstatic' about Caithness, Orkney and Shetland sightings

Orca Watch organisers 'ecstatic' about Caithness, Orkney and Shetland sightings

23 May 2019

Organisers of this year’s Orca Watch say they are “ecstatic” about the sightings of killer whales and other marine species in northern waters.


Snapshots of Stroma

22 May 2019
Snapshots of Stroma

Snapshots of Stroma

22 May 2019

A photographic record of a day spent on the uninhabited "island in the stream", with echoes of the long-gone human population never far away.


Caithness Health and Wellbeing Market strikes the right note

21 May 2019
Caithness Health and Wellbeing Market strikes the right note

Caithness Health and Wellbeing Market strikes the right note

21 May 2019

The positive effects of group music-making were trumpeted at the Health and Wellbeing Market in Wick, showcasing a wide range of groups and services.


Beatrice presents 'enormous opportunity', says trade body chief

21 May 2019
Beatrice presents 'enormous opportunity', says trade body chief

Beatrice presents 'enormous opportunity', says trade body chief

21 May 2019

The completion of the Beatrice offshore wind farm presents an "enormous opportunity" for Scotland, according to Claire Mack of Scottish Renewables.


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.


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