Exactly 10 years after same-sex marriage became legal, the first couple in the Highlands to get a civil partnership reflects on the progress made.
It was another positive result for Caithness United’s under-14s in Highland Youth League action last weekend.
Golfers at Reay were treated to improved weather conditions for their latest competition.
The Caithness Junior Badminton Club pair competed in singles, doubles and mixed doubles at under-13 and under-17 level.
A one-sided victory was not without its challenges as Caithness United’s goalkeeper had to save a penalty to keep a clean sheet.
A spokesperson said: “We’ve heard some quite horrific stories of people being bullied just for being themselves. That’s why we set up this group.”
The Scorries will be the underdogs at Glebe Park this weekend, but Manson will not accept a backs against the wall performance.
The final event of the year was held last Saturday at Loch Caluim, where Aivis Kreslins took the win.
It was the 30th anniversary year of the competition, which concluded for 2024 at last weekend’s Wick Open.
There was one last bit of business to take of for the cycling club, but it was the shortest and most intense of them all.
As well as being the youngest ever winner, the 15-year-old has completed what is believed to be an unprecedented double.
Thurso shipped nine goals against Halkirk United in the North Caledonian League on Wednesday night.
It ended up being a one-sided result on Wednesday evening.
It has been an adjustment period for Caithness United, but they eased past their latest opponents Fort William in Wick.
The competition brings together clubs from across the two regions to compete in strokeplay and stableford formats.
The conditions meant Andrew MacLeod’s record time was never challenged.
In very foggy conditions at the Reiss Links, some players found their way to the top of the leaderboard.
Both teams were up against sides with perfect league records so far this season last weekend.
It needed an 87th minute winner to beat Rothes, who at one stage were two goals down with a man sent off.
The club are one of four from the Highlands and Islands to win the funding from ScottishPower.