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Concerns over ‘industrialisation of Highlands’ after Limekiln wind farm official opening

27 May 2025
Concerns over ‘industrialisation of Highlands’ after Limekiln wind farm official opening

Concerns over ‘industrialisation of Highlands’ after Limekiln wind farm official opening

27 May 2025

Community councillors in the west of Caithness have said most residents remain greatly concerned about the “industrialisation of the Highlands”.


Higher delivery charges for far north a ‘fundamental injustice’, says Jamie Stone

27 May 2025
Higher delivery charges for far north a ‘fundamental injustice’, says Jamie Stone

Higher delivery charges for far north a ‘fundamental injustice’, says Jamie Stone

27 May 2025

The Liberal Democrat MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross wants the UK government to act over higher delivery charges to his constituency.


‘It’s looking great’: Castle Sinclair Girnigoe sign installed at Staxigoe

27 May 2025
‘It’s looking great’: Castle Sinclair Girnigoe sign installed at Staxigoe

‘It’s looking great’: Castle Sinclair Girnigoe sign installed at Staxigoe

27 May 2025

A beautifully hand-painted sign has been installed by the roadside at Staxigoe to help tourists find their way to Castle Sinclair Girnigoe.


Keiss manager hopes extra-time victory can be turning point

27 May 2025
Keiss manager hopes extra-time victory can be turning point

Keiss manager hopes extra-time victory can be turning point

27 May 2025

Bradley Thomson hopes an extra-time victory over Acks in the Eain Mackintosh Cup can be a turning point after a tough start to the season for Keiss.


Handlebar Heroes ride into John O’Groats after ‘fantastic final day’

27 May 2025
Handlebar Heroes ride into John O’Groats after ‘fantastic final day’

Handlebar Heroes ride into John O’Groats after ‘fantastic final day’

27 May 2025

Four cyclists dubbed the Handlebar Heroes arrived in John O’Groats at the weekend after an eight-day fundraising challenge from Land’s End.


‘Misconception’ to be overcome ahead of Wick banking hub opening

27 May 2025
‘Misconception’ to be overcome ahead of Wick banking hub opening

‘Misconception’ to be overcome ahead of Wick banking hub opening

27 May 2025

Wick’s new banking hub is on course to open a month from now, although “a wee bit of a misconception” persists over a key aspect of how it will work.


Limekiln scheme is ‘really good for economic growth’ while boosting energy security

26 May 2025
Limekiln scheme is ‘really good for economic growth’ while boosting energy security

Limekiln scheme is ‘really good for economic growth’ while boosting energy security

26 May 2025

“Home-grown” power from Limekiln will play an important part in boosting UK energy security, Scottish Renewables’ director of communications said.


Islanders inflict first league defeat of season on Caithness Ladies

26 May 2025
Islanders inflict first league defeat of season on Caithness Ladies

Islanders inflict first league defeat of season on Caithness Ladies

26 May 2025

Caithness Ladies tasted defeat in the SWF Highlands and Islands League for the first time this season when they were beaten 3-1 by Orkney on Sunday.


Care home residents in Thurso go quackers over ducklings

26 May 2025
Care home residents in Thurso go quackers over ducklings

Care home residents in Thurso go quackers over ducklings

26 May 2025

Residents of Pentland View care home in Thurso have been going quackers over five baby ducks called Bananas, Hawk, Spike, Chico and Waddles.


Limekiln community benefit fund of £540,000 a year will ‘help the area thrive’

26 May 2025
Limekiln community benefit fund of £540,000 a year will ‘help the area thrive’

Limekiln community benefit fund of £540,000 a year will ‘help the area thrive’

26 May 2025

The newly opened Limekiln wind farm will generate more than half a million pounds a year in community benefit from 2026.


‘Bittersweet moment’ as Pentland Venture sails away to start new life as London party boat

26 May 2025
‘Bittersweet moment’ as Pentland Venture sails away to start new life as London party boat

‘Bittersweet moment’ as Pentland Venture sails away to start new life as London party boat

26 May 2025

The Pentland Venture has sailed out of Caithness waters for the last time – and is now set for a new lease of life as a party boat on the Thames.


‘The road has been a very long one’: Energy firm boss tells of ‘big fight’ over Reay wind farm

26 May 2025
‘The road has been a very long one’: Energy firm boss tells of ‘big fight’ over Reay wind farm

‘The road has been a very long one’: Energy firm boss tells of ‘big fight’ over Reay wind farm

26 May 2025

Limekiln wind farm was only able to go ahead after “a big fight”, guests were told at the official opening of the 24-turbine development.


Caithness campaigner accuses energy developers of ‘10 tricks’ to push projects through planning

24 May 2025
Caithness campaigner accuses energy developers of ‘10 tricks’ to push projects through planning

Caithness campaigner accuses energy developers of ‘10 tricks’ to push projects through planning

24 May 2025

A campaigner has compiled a list of “10 tricks” allegedly being used by developers to push renewable energy projects through the planning system.


Prize bingo fundraiser for Wick drama club refurbishment

23 May 2025
Prize bingo fundraiser for Wick drama club refurbishment

Prize bingo fundraiser for Wick drama club refurbishment

23 May 2025

Wick Players are making good progress on a refurbishment of their base – and in doing so they are “laying the foundation for the future”.


Noss bike train ‘starting to gather over 100 cyclists consistently’

23 May 2025
Noss bike train ‘starting to gather over 100 cyclists consistently’

Noss bike train ‘starting to gather over 100 cyclists consistently’

23 May 2025

The Noss Primary School bike train is regularly attracting 100 or more cyclists, with the recent good weather helping to build up numbers.


Community to get first look at John O’Groats Mill transformation

23 May 2025
Community to get first look at John O’Groats Mill transformation

Community to get first look at John O’Groats Mill transformation

23 May 2025

The new-look John O’Groats Mill is almost ready to be revealed – and members of the local community will be the first to get a glimpse inside.


It’s exciting to keep the Caithness/Patagonia connection, says Martina

21 May 2025
It’s exciting to keep the Caithness/Patagonia connection, says Martina

It’s exciting to keep the Caithness/Patagonia connection, says Martina

21 May 2025

Links between Caithness and Patagonia have been strengthened after a visit to the county by a direct descendant of a noted 19th-century sheep farmer.


Reliability of Wick/Aberdeen flights put at 86% over 12-month period

21 May 2025
Reliability of Wick/Aberdeen flights put at 86% over 12-month period

Reliability of Wick/Aberdeen flights put at 86% over 12-month period

21 May 2025

Reliability on the Wick/Aberdeen air link was running at up to 90 per cent at the start of this year before dropping to 72 per cent in March.


Physicality was difference in Caithness cup defeat, says head coach

20 May 2025
Physicality was difference in Caithness cup defeat, says head coach

Physicality was difference in Caithness cup defeat, says head coach

20 May 2025

Physicality was the key factor in Caithness Ladies’ narrow loss to Sutherland in their SWF Highlands and Islands Cup tie, according to Tom McKenna.


Nethercliffe Hotel’s 30 years of sponsorship for Wick Groats

20 May 2025
Nethercliffe Hotel’s 30 years of sponsorship for Wick Groats

Nethercliffe Hotel’s 30 years of sponsorship for Wick Groats

20 May 2025

Mervyn Hill from the Nethercliffe Hotel kept up a 30-year sponsorship commitment to Wick Groats when he handed over a new strip to the team.


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