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His Majesty gets a taste of Caithness at market stalls in John O'Groats

02 August 2023
His Majesty gets a taste of Caithness at market stalls in John O'Groats

His Majesty gets a taste of Caithness at market stalls in John O'Groats

02 August 2023

King Charles III was given a taste of the thriving food and drink sector in Caithness after he had officially opened 9 Doors Distillery today.


PICTURES: King hailed as 'great advocate for Caithness' as he officially opens 8 Doors Distillery

02 August 2023
PICTURES: King hailed as 'great advocate for Caithness' as he officially opens 8 Doors Distillery

PICTURES: King hailed as 'great advocate for Caithness' as he officially opens 8 Doors Distillery

02 August 2023

The King was hailed as "a great advocate for Caithness" after he toured the most northerly distillery on the Scottish mainland today.


Reunion planned for former members of Thurso Boys’ Brigade

01 August 2023
Reunion planned for former members of Thurso Boys’ Brigade

Reunion planned for former members of Thurso Boys’ Brigade

01 August 2023

A reunion of ex-members of 1st Thurso Company Boys’ Brigade is to be held later this month, including visits to a distillery and a heritage centre.


A dream come true for care home resident as he takes the plunge in Wick pool

01 August 2023
A dream come true for care home resident as he takes the plunge in Wick pool

A dream come true for care home resident as he takes the plunge in Wick pool

01 August 2023

Staff at Wick's Seaview House care home made a dream come true for one of their residents when they helped him to rediscover the joys of swimming.


Awards handed over at Caithness United's annual presentation evening

01 August 2023
Awards handed over at Caithness United's annual presentation evening

Awards handed over at Caithness United's annual presentation evening

01 August 2023

Highly successful seasons for Caithness United’s U12, U14 and U16 squads were recognised and celebrated at the club's annual presentation evening.


New phone number for health and social care services in Caithness

01 August 2023
New phone number for health and social care services in Caithness

New phone number for health and social care services in Caithness

01 August 2023

Members of the public in Caithness will be able to access all community-based health and social care services using a single dedicated phone number.


Ex-Scotland boss praises Thurso Football Academy after kids' coaching event

31 July 2023
Ex-Scotland boss praises Thurso Football Academy after kids' coaching event

Ex-Scotland boss praises Thurso Football Academy after kids' coaching event

31 July 2023

Former Scotland manager Alex McLeish praised the work of Thurso Football Academy when he attended a children's coaching event followed by a dinner.


Recycling collections set to resume at overflowing bottle banks

31 July 2023
Recycling collections set to resume at overflowing bottle banks

Recycling collections set to resume at overflowing bottle banks

31 July 2023

Overflowing bottle banks in Caithness are expected to be emptied on Tuesday, following a vehicle breakdown affecting a contractor.


'More positives than negatives' in Wick Academy's opening-day defeat

31 July 2023
'More positives than negatives' in Wick Academy's opening-day defeat

'More positives than negatives' in Wick Academy's opening-day defeat

31 July 2023

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson felt there were "a lot more positives than negatives" to take from the 4-0 defeat to Banks O' Dee on Saturday.


Tunes By the Dunes festival 'a great way of promoting this part of the world'

30 July 2023
Tunes By the Dunes festival 'a great way of promoting this part of the world'

Tunes By the Dunes festival 'a great way of promoting this part of the world'

30 July 2023

Organisers of Tunes By the Dunes have described the two-day Dunnet music festival in September as a great showcase for what Caithness has to offer.


Thurso Youth Club thriving again and 'doing what it's meant to do'

29 July 2023
Thurso Youth Club thriving again and 'doing what it's meant to do'

Thurso Youth Club thriving again and 'doing what it's meant to do'

29 July 2023

Thurso Youth Club was close to closing its doors in 2018. Chairperson Helen Allan has been talking about how it became fully operational again.


Much-changed Scorries aiming to cause problems for Banks O' Dee in league opener

27 July 2023
Much-changed Scorries aiming to cause problems for Banks O' Dee in league opener

Much-changed Scorries aiming to cause problems for Banks O' Dee in league opener

27 July 2023

Gary Manson's much-changed Wick Academy kick off their 2023/24 Highland League campaign on Saturday with a trip to Aberdeen to take on Banks O' Dee.


Damage was done in first half, admits High Ormlie Hotspur co-manager

26 July 2023
Damage was done in first half, admits High Ormlie Hotspur co-manager

Damage was done in first half, admits High Ormlie Hotspur co-manager

26 July 2023

Co-manager Liam Sutherland admitted High Ormlie Hotspur never got going as they slumped to a 5-0 defeat against title-chasing Wick Groats on Tuesday.


Wick Society crew host pirate day as part of gala

26 July 2023
Wick Society crew host pirate day as part of gala

Wick Society crew host pirate day as part of gala

26 July 2023

Volunteers from the Wick Society hosted a pirate-themed event on the historic boat Isabella Fortuna on Wednesday as part of the gala week programme.


Wick Groats 'a joy to watch' as crunch game looms between top two

26 July 2023
Wick Groats 'a joy to watch' as crunch game looms between top two

Wick Groats 'a joy to watch' as crunch game looms between top two

26 July 2023

Wick Groats are potentially one game away from reclaiming the Caithness county league crown after Tuesday's 5-0 victory over High Ormlie Hotspur.


PICTURES: Youngsters turn out in force for Wick Gala Week fancy-dress competition

26 July 2023
PICTURES: Youngsters turn out in force for Wick Gala Week fancy-dress competition

PICTURES: Youngsters turn out in force for Wick Gala Week fancy-dress competition

26 July 2023

A stormtrooper, a ballerina, an astronaut, three fairies and several Barbies were among the contestants in Tuesday's Wick gala fancy-dress parade.


Caithness Environment Volunteers improve access at Bruan

25 July 2023
Caithness Environment Volunteers improve access at Bruan

Caithness Environment Volunteers improve access at Bruan

25 July 2023

Hard-working members of Caithness Environment Volunteers carried out a range of tasks on the John O'Groats Trail near Bruan, on the east coast.


PICTURES: Flower festival in Canisbay Church raises £1900 for John O’Groats playpark

25 July 2023
PICTURES: Flower festival in Canisbay Church raises £1900 for John O’Groats playpark

PICTURES: Flower festival in Canisbay Church raises £1900 for John O’Groats playpark

25 July 2023

A three-day flower festival in historic Canisbay Church, on the theme of The Church Year, has raised £1900 for a community playpark project.


Pulteneytown church holiday club set for week of fun

25 July 2023
Pulteneytown church holiday club set for week of fun

Pulteneytown church holiday club set for week of fun

25 July 2023

The popular holiday club run by Pulteneytown and Thrumster Church in Argyle Square, Wick, is gearing up for a week of fun from Monday, August 7.


McKenna admits Castletown discipline went 'out the window'

25 July 2023
McKenna admits Castletown discipline went 'out the window'

McKenna admits Castletown discipline went 'out the window'

25 July 2023

Manager Tom McKenna admitted Castletown's discipline went "out the window" as they had three men sent off during their 2-1 defeat to John O'Groats.


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