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‘Massive milestone’ as North Point Distillery becomes part of B Corp movement

01 August 2025
‘Massive milestone’ as North Point Distillery becomes part of B Corp movement

‘Massive milestone’ as North Point Distillery becomes part of B Corp movement

01 August 2025

The owners of a Caithness drinks business have gained B Corp accreditation, recognising their environmental and social credentials.


Dounreay 70th anniversary book reflects on ‘two experiments – one technical and the other social’

01 August 2025
Dounreay 70th anniversary book reflects on ‘two experiments – one technical and the other social’

Dounreay 70th anniversary book reflects on ‘two experiments – one technical and the other social’

01 August 2025

Dounreay’s 70th anniversary is being marked by the release of a new book about the site and what it has meant for the Caithness community.


The Atomics and their enduring impact on Caithness

31 July 2025
The Atomics and their enduring impact on Caithness

The Atomics and their enduring impact on Caithness

31 July 2025

Social history is the dominant theme in The Atomics: The Story of Dounreay’s People, a new book marking the 70th anniversary of the nuclear site.


‘It was a tough operation’: Military historian tells of ‘phenomenal’ interest in wartime mission from Skitten

30 July 2025
‘It was a tough operation’: Military historian tells of ‘phenomenal’ interest in wartime mission from Skitten

‘It was a tough operation’: Military historian tells of ‘phenomenal’ interest in wartime mission from Skitten

30 July 2025

A military historian has spoken of the “phenomenal” level of interest in Operation Freshman, the ill-fated mission launched from Caithness in 1942.


Shiver me timbers! Isabella Fortuna open to visitors on Wick pirate-themed day

30 July 2025
Shiver me timbers! Isabella Fortuna open to visitors on Wick pirate-themed day

Shiver me timbers! Isabella Fortuna open to visitors on Wick pirate-themed day

30 July 2025

Seafarers of all ages were welcomed aboard the Isabella Fortuna as the Wick Society’s boat section hosted a pirate-themed day on the historic vessel.


‘We could not have asked any more’: Castletown through to third county final

30 July 2025
‘We could not have asked any more’: Castletown through to third county final

‘We could not have asked any more’: Castletown through to third county final

30 July 2025

Castletown manager Tom McKenna praised his players for an “exceptional” performance as they progressed to their third county final of the season.


‘I think he was looking down on us’: Wick twins’ football fundraiser in memory of dad

30 July 2025
‘I think he was looking down on us’: Wick twins’ football fundraiser in memory of dad

‘I think he was looking down on us’: Wick twins’ football fundraiser in memory of dad

30 July 2025

Two footballing brothers from Wick staged a memorial match in honour of their late father – and ended up with a new member of the family.


Russian dolls take supreme award in Wick gala fancy-dress parade

30 July 2025
Russian dolls take supreme award in Wick gala fancy-dress parade

Russian dolls take supreme award in Wick gala fancy-dress parade

30 July 2025

A set of Russian dolls took the top trophy in the Wick Gala Week children’s fancy-dress parade at the Braehead on Tuesday evening.


New book explores how surfing took off in Thurso after ‘SOS’ plea

29 July 2025
New book explores how surfing took off in Thurso after ‘SOS’ plea

New book explores how surfing took off in Thurso after ‘SOS’ plea

29 July 2025

In his new book The View from the Shoulder, surfing journalist Roger Cox looks at how Thurso went from being ‘under the radar’ to a leading venue.


Club members join together for memorial tractor run around Caithness

29 July 2025
Club members join together for memorial tractor run around Caithness

Club members join together for memorial tractor run around Caithness

29 July 2025

Members of Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club joined in a memorial tractor run as a tribute to Brian Polson, their former vice-chairman.


BT call centre staff hand over cheque to Thurso cycling charity

29 July 2025
BT call centre staff hand over cheque to Thurso cycling charity

BT call centre staff hand over cheque to Thurso cycling charity

29 July 2025

Staff at the BT call centre in Thurso selected three good causes to benefit from their charity fund, with Cycling Without Age being one of them.


Acks boost their play-off hopes with derby success against Pentland

29 July 2025
Acks boost their play-off hopes with derby success against Pentland

Acks boost their play-off hopes with derby success against Pentland

29 July 2025

Kyle Innes praised his Acks team for coming through “a real test of character” as they boosted their play-off hopes with a 1-0 victory over Pentland.


King hands over medals for Thurso lifeboat ‘legend’

28 July 2025
King hands over medals for Thurso lifeboat ‘legend’

King hands over medals for Thurso lifeboat ‘legend’

28 July 2025

The commitment of a Thurso lifeboat stalwart who “has lived and breathed the RNLI” was recognised during this week’s royal visit to Scrabster.


‘A real delight and an honour’ as King Charles offers 70th birthday greetings to Dounreay

28 July 2025
‘A real delight and an honour’ as King Charles offers 70th birthday greetings to Dounreay

‘A real delight and an honour’ as King Charles offers 70th birthday greetings to Dounreay

28 July 2025

The King wished a happy birthday to Dounreay after hearing about its importance to Caithness over the past 70 years and the site clean-up programme.


‘A real ding-dong affair’: Pentland United through to last four of Highland Amateur Cup after shootout

27 July 2025
‘A real ding-dong affair’: Pentland United through to last four of Highland Amateur Cup after shootout

‘A real ding-dong affair’: Pentland United through to last four of Highland Amateur Cup after shootout

27 July 2025

Goalkeeper Connor Dunnett was the hero as Pentland United sealed their place in the Highland Amateur Cup semi-finals by beating Avoch on penalties.


‘Forgotten about because of their remoteness’: Call for Flow Country railway cottages to be listed

25 July 2025
‘Forgotten about because of their remoteness’: Call for Flow Country railway cottages to be listed

‘Forgotten about because of their remoteness’: Call for Flow Country railway cottages to be listed

25 July 2025

A plea has been made for former railway workers’ cottages in the Flow Country to be given official recognition for their historic importance.


Wick Academy aim to get off to a winning start on their travels

24 July 2025
Wick Academy aim to get off to a winning start on their travels

Wick Academy aim to get off to a winning start on their travels

24 July 2025

Wick Academy will try to end a 13-year wait this weekend by picking up an away win on the opening day of the Highland League season.


Pentland United players need to win individual battles in Avoch clash

23 July 2025
Pentland United players need to win individual battles in Avoch clash

Pentland United players need to win individual battles in Avoch clash

23 July 2025

The Stabbies are the only Caithness team left in this season’s Highland Amateur Cup and they can expect a tough test against Avoch on Saturday.


‘We didn’t want them to win the league against us’: Wick Groats already looking to next season

23 July 2025
‘We didn’t want them to win the league against us’: Wick Groats already looking to next season

‘We didn’t want them to win the league against us’: Wick Groats already looking to next season

23 July 2025

Kevin Anderson accepts that the county league title race is effectively finished despite Wick Groats’ 4-2 victory over table-topping Pentland United.


More than 40 volunteers join forces for summer spruce-up in Wick

22 July 2025
More than 40 volunteers join forces for summer spruce-up in Wick

More than 40 volunteers join forces for summer spruce-up in Wick

22 July 2025

More than 40 volunteers rallied round to give Wick its summer spruce-up, ensuring the town would be looking its best for the County Show and gala.


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