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Macadie hailed as ‘role model’ and ‘fantastic servant to Wick Academy’

31 March 2025
Macadie hailed as ‘role model’ and ‘fantastic servant to Wick Academy’

Macadie hailed as ‘role model’ and ‘fantastic servant to Wick Academy’

31 March 2025

Richard Macadie was hailed as “a role model” and “a fantastic servant” after the last game of his Wick Academy playing career at Harmsworth Park.


Maree Todd welcomes progress on Highland affordable homes

31 March 2025
Maree Todd welcomes progress on Highland affordable homes

Maree Todd welcomes progress on Highland affordable homes

31 March 2025

Maree Todd has praised the SNP government’s record on new homes, saying it represents “a significant step forward in addressing the housing crisis”.


Young Scorries have to wait for vital clash with Lossiemouth

31 March 2025
Young Scorries have to wait for vital clash with Lossiemouth

Young Scorries have to wait for vital clash with Lossiemouth

31 March 2025

Wick Academy’s title-chasing under-18s were left disappointed when Lossiemouth called off their scheduled match at Harmsworth Park on Sunday.


‘I didn’t expect it’: Macgregor is Wick supporters’ choice as player of the year

31 March 2025
‘I didn’t expect it’: Macgregor is Wick supporters’ choice as player of the year

‘I didn’t expect it’: Macgregor is Wick supporters’ choice as player of the year

31 March 2025

Marc Macgregor admitted he was surprised to be named as the Wick Academy supporters’ player of the year after receiving the trophy on Saturday.


Scorries show grit and determination as they make it six games unbeaten

31 March 2025
Scorries show grit and determination as they make it six games unbeaten

Scorries show grit and determination as they make it six games unbeaten

31 March 2025

Gary Manson said that Wick Academy are “scoring goals for fun” after they came from two down to beat Nairn County 4-2 and extend their unbeaten run.


End of the road for Caithness cycling scheme after loss of funding

30 March 2025
End of the road for Caithness cycling scheme after loss of funding

End of the road for Caithness cycling scheme after loss of funding

30 March 2025

An acclaimed active travel programme that has promoted the benefits of cycling to thousands of people in the far north has come to an end.


From Gallows Hill to RAF Castletown: Olrig booklet revisits the past

30 March 2025
From Gallows Hill to RAF Castletown: Olrig booklet revisits the past

From Gallows Hill to RAF Castletown: Olrig booklet revisits the past

30 March 2025

Public hangings, an uprising over a corn shipment and a unique legacy of World War II feature in a booklet about the history of the Castletown area.


Inverness writer to give opening talk at 2025 John O’Groats Book Festival

30 March 2025
Inverness writer to give opening talk at 2025 John O’Groats Book Festival

Inverness writer to give opening talk at 2025 John O’Groats Book Festival

30 March 2025

The John O’Groats Book Festival programme for 2025 will get under way on Sunday, April 6, with a talk by Inverness writer Jennifer Morag Henderson.


Future Bright award recognises ‘shining example’ shown by Camster panel

28 March 2025
Future Bright award recognises ‘shining example’ shown by Camster panel

Future Bright award recognises ‘shining example’ shown by Camster panel

28 March 2025

A Caithness wind farm funding panel has been praised by energy company RWE for setting “a shining example of community spirit in action”.


Work on Wick town centre bollards to begin in May

28 March 2025
Work on Wick town centre bollards to begin in May

Work on Wick town centre bollards to begin in May

28 March 2025

Work is due to start in May to install rising bollards at each end of the pedestrian-priority section of Wick’s High Street.


End-of-season target for Wick Academy as they look to extend unbeaten run

28 March 2025
End-of-season target for Wick Academy as they look to extend unbeaten run

End-of-season target for Wick Academy as they look to extend unbeaten run

28 March 2025

Wick Academy will be looking to extend their unbeaten run in the Highland League to six games when they welcome Nairn County to Harmsworth Park.


‘The situation in Caithness is absolutely dire’: Highland Council needs Holyrood to act over roads, says campaigner

28 March 2025
‘The situation in Caithness is absolutely dire’: Highland Council needs Holyrood to act over roads, says campaigner

‘The situation in Caithness is absolutely dire’: Highland Council needs Holyrood to act over roads, says campaigner

28 March 2025

Caithness campaigner Iain Gregory has called for “urgent intervention” from the Scottish Government to help bring roads up to acceptable standards.


Cup final target for Anglers after missing out on North Caley title

27 March 2025
Cup final target for Anglers after missing out on North Caley title

Cup final target for Anglers after missing out on North Caley title

27 March 2025

Reaching the North Caledonian Cup final would give Halkirk United a “huge boost” after missing out narrowly on the league title, Liam Anderson says.


‘An excellent idea’: Nucleus session kicks off Caithness football reminiscence group

27 March 2025
‘An excellent idea’: Nucleus session kicks off Caithness football reminiscence group

‘An excellent idea’: Nucleus session kicks off Caithness football reminiscence group

27 March 2025

The first steps have been taken towards forming a reminiscence group devoted to Caithness football following a meeting in the Nucleus archive centre.


£11.5m track upgrade will mean three-week closure for rail line north of Dingwall

27 March 2025
£11.5m track upgrade will mean three-week closure for rail line north of Dingwall

£11.5m track upgrade will mean three-week closure for rail line north of Dingwall

27 March 2025

The Far North Line will be closed north of Dingwall for three weeks in June so that a £11.5 million track upgrading programme can be carried out.


Head coach confident Caithness Ladies can challenge for honours

26 March 2025
Head coach confident Caithness Ladies can challenge for honours

Head coach confident Caithness Ladies can challenge for honours

26 March 2025

Head coach Tom McKenna is confident that Caithness Ladies can “release the shackles” and challenge for honours this season.


Airline criticised for ‘shoddy reliability’ over Wick cancellation

26 March 2025
Airline criticised for ‘shoddy reliability’ over Wick cancellation

Airline criticised for ‘shoddy reliability’ over Wick cancellation

26 March 2025

Eastern Airways is facing criticism over its “shoddy reliability” following the late cancellation of a Wick flight a week after the PSO was renewed.


Vulcan pledge ‘underlines importance of site to UK defence capability’

26 March 2025
Vulcan pledge ‘underlines importance of site to UK defence capability’

Vulcan pledge ‘underlines importance of site to UK defence capability’

26 March 2025

Struan Mackie has welcomed a UK government pledge that Vulcan will be asked to continue with MoD activity until April 2027 at the earliest.


‘The trouble is you can’t rely on it’: New push for better air connectivity for Caithness

26 March 2025
‘The trouble is you can’t rely on it’: New push for better air connectivity for Caithness

‘The trouble is you can’t rely on it’: New push for better air connectivity for Caithness

26 March 2025

A new group has been set up online to push for better connectivity for Caithness against a backdrop of recurring problems affecting Wick flights.


Title within touching distance but young Scorries are taking nothing for granted

25 March 2025
Title within touching distance but young Scorries are taking nothing for granted

Title within touching distance but young Scorries are taking nothing for granted

25 March 2025

A 7-0 victory over Alness at the weekend means Wick Academy need a point from their last match of the season to be SHFL Under 18 North champions.


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