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Civic leader urges public to attend Your Cash Your Caithness

27 February 2020
Civic leader urges public to attend Your Cash Your Caithness

Civic leader urges public to attend Your Cash Your Caithness

27 February 2020

Civic leader Willie Mackay is urging members of the public to take part in Saturday's Your Cash Your Caithness event in Thurso.


Otter puts on a show at Thurso riverside

25 February 2020
Otter puts on a show at Thurso riverside

Otter puts on a show at Thurso riverside

25 February 2020

Otters have returned to Thurso's riverside and have been creating a memorable wildlife spectacle within easy walking distance of the town.


Celebrations as Speedo Mick completes walk from John O'Groats to Land's End

24 February 2020
Celebrations as Speedo Mick completes walk from John O'Groats to Land's End

Celebrations as Speedo Mick completes walk from John O'Groats to Land's End

24 February 2020

Speedo Mick has completed his epic 1000-mile walk from John O'Groats to Land's End, attracting a wealth of media attention along the way.


Research project to examine early European trade routes

23 February 2020
Research project to examine early European trade routes

Research project to examine early European trade routes

23 February 2020

Archaeologists and historians at the University of the Highlands and Islands are taking part in a research project on early trade links with Europe.


Brothers will be powering on in latest Mighty Deerstalker fundraiser

21 February 2020
Brothers will be powering on in latest Mighty Deerstalker fundraiser

Brothers will be powering on in latest Mighty Deerstalker fundraiser

21 February 2020

Castletown brothers Colin, Chris and Michael Stone will be taking on a gruelling 10-mile night race next month while dressed as Power Rangers.


Chamber delighted to be working on single-use pilot projects

21 February 2020
Chamber delighted to be working on single-use pilot projects

Chamber delighted to be working on single-use pilot projects

21 February 2020

Caithness Chamber of Commerce has said it is delighted to be helping deliver three pilot projects aimed at reducing consumption of single-use items.


Jamie Stone highlights contribution made by overseas workers

20 February 2020
Jamie Stone highlights contribution made by overseas workers

Jamie Stone highlights contribution made by overseas workers

20 February 2020

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MSP Jamie Stone has highlighted the contribution made to the UK economy by workers from overseas.


Hundreds attend Wick event to find out about training and careers

19 February 2020
Hundreds attend Wick event to find out about training and careers

Hundreds attend Wick event to find out about training and careers

19 February 2020

Hundreds got an insight into training and careers at the eighth annual Caithness Jobs and How to Get Them event, held in Wick High School.


Manson and Ross take charge at Academy until end of season

19 February 2020
Manson and Ross take charge at Academy until end of season

Manson and Ross take charge at Academy until end of season

19 February 2020

Gary Manson and Stewart Ross have been appointed as Wick Academy's management duo until the end of the season following the departure of Tom McKenna.


Caithness charities benefit from couple's diamond celebration

19 February 2020
Caithness charities benefit from couple's diamond celebration

Caithness charities benefit from couple's diamond celebration

19 February 2020

Two local charities benefited from a diamond wedding anniversary celebrated by Mid Clyth couple Alistair and Pat Lamont.


Ryan part of Scotland team in European pool championships

19 February 2020
Ryan part of Scotland team in European pool championships

Ryan part of Scotland team in European pool championships

19 February 2020

Pool player Ryan Carter from Wick is part of the Scotland team at this week's European Eightball Championships in Malta.


Polar bear Hamish makes the most of the Highland snow

18 February 2020
Polar bear Hamish makes the most of the Highland snow

Polar bear Hamish makes the most of the Highland snow

18 February 2020

Hamish, the first polar bear born in the UK for 25 years, has been enjoying the snow at the Highland Wildlife Park.


Pentland Ferries is first UK ferry operator to achieve Green Tourism Award

14 February 2020
Pentland Ferries is first UK ferry operator to achieve Green Tourism Award

Pentland Ferries is first UK ferry operator to achieve Green Tourism Award

14 February 2020

Pentland Ferries, which operates from St Margaret’s Hope to Gills, has become the first ferry operator in the UK to achieve a Green Tourism Award.


Terry's innovative idea is a winner in University of the Highlands and Islands Business Competition

14 February 2020
Terry's innovative idea is a winner in University of the Highlands and Islands Business Competition

Terry's innovative idea is a winner in University of the Highlands and Islands Business Competition

14 February 2020

A Caithness man's idea aimed at improving farm safety was among the winners in the University of the Highlands and Islands Business Competition.


Wick sea memorial campaign reaches £45,000 after latest donation

14 February 2020
Wick sea memorial campaign reaches £45,000 after latest donation

Wick sea memorial campaign reaches £45,000 after latest donation

14 February 2020

A fundraising campaign for a memorial in Wick to victims of the sea is on course to pass the halfway mark.


Ex-Rangers star Derek Johnstone to take part in Thurso coaching sessions and Q&A

12 February 2020
Ex-Rangers star Derek Johnstone to take part in Thurso coaching sessions and Q&A

Ex-Rangers star Derek Johnstone to take part in Thurso coaching sessions and Q&A

12 February 2020

Ex-Rangers star Derek Johnstone is heading to Thurso this spring to take part in children's football coaching as well as a question-and-answer event.


Highland warning over council tax texting scam

12 February 2020
Highland warning over council tax texting scam

Highland warning over council tax texting scam

12 February 2020

Householders across the Highlands are being urged to watch out for a new council tax rebate scam.


Stone highlights importance of migrant workers

12 February 2020
Stone highlights importance of migrant workers

Stone highlights importance of migrant workers

12 February 2020

North MP Jamie Stone has highlighted the importance of migrant workers to Scotland’s tourism industry and the delivery of public services.


Anglers gather to mark opening of 2020 season at Forss

12 February 2020
Anglers gather to mark opening of 2020 season at Forss

Anglers gather to mark opening of 2020 season at Forss

12 February 2020

Anglers braved the harsh winter weather on Tuesday to gather at the famous Falls pool at Forss to mark the opening of the 2020 season.


Auction mart event at Forss will extend to a second day

11 February 2020
Auction mart event at Forss will extend to a second day

Auction mart event at Forss will extend to a second day

11 February 2020

This weekend's auction mart memorabilia event in Forss Hall is to be extended into a second day – by popular demand.


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