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‘I blanked out a lot of my childhood memories’ - Son of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson ‘still haunted by nightmares’ 20 years on

03 December 2024
‘I blanked out a lot of my childhood memories’ - Son of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson ‘still haunted by nightmares’ 20 years on

‘I blanked out a lot of my childhood memories’ - Son of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson ‘still haunted by nightmares’ 20 years on

03 December 2024

Andrew Wilson, then aged four, saw his father Alistair lying in a pool of blood after he was shot in Nairn.


Personal bests and medals for Wick swimmers at autumn meet in Inverness

02 December 2024
Personal bests and medals for Wick swimmers at autumn meet in Inverness

Personal bests and medals for Wick swimmers at autumn meet in Inverness

02 December 2024

Eight members of Wick Amateur Swimming Club took part in the Highland Swim Team’s autumn meet at the Aquadome in Inverness.


Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

01 December 2024
Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

01 December 2024

Making Space for Nature by Andy Summers: The barn owl is one of the most iconic and hauntingly beautiful birds of the British countryside.


Beating loneliness, fighting cancer and rewilding plea

30 November 2024
Beating loneliness, fighting cancer and rewilding plea

Beating loneliness, fighting cancer and rewilding plea

30 November 2024

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say.


Champions remain dominant in Wick and District Darts League

28 November 2024
Champions remain dominant in Wick and District Darts League

Champions remain dominant in Wick and District Darts League

28 November 2024

Champions Seaview continued their dominance of the first division in Wick and District Darts League with an 8-0 victory over Norseman this week.


Investing in our Future

28 November 2024
Investing in our Future

Investing in our Future

28 November 2024

Highland Council explains its plans to bring more public services more closely together.


Crichton laps up Dunnet Forest win in North Highland Harriers’ trail running series

28 November 2024
Crichton laps up Dunnet Forest win in North Highland Harriers’ trail running series

Crichton laps up Dunnet Forest win in North Highland Harriers’ trail running series

28 November 2024

The latest outings in North Highland Harriers’ trail running series have seen athletes take on two different courses at Dunnet and John O’Groats.


Successful outing for Wick swimmers at Inverness event

27 November 2024
Successful outing for Wick swimmers at Inverness event

Successful outing for Wick swimmers at Inverness event

27 November 2024

Ten pupils represented Wick High in the Highland region leg of a Scottish Schools Swimming Association event at the Aquadome in Inverness.


Malcolm takes victory in round two of Reay Winter Eclectic

27 November 2024
Malcolm takes victory in round two of Reay Winter Eclectic

Malcolm takes victory in round two of Reay Winter Eclectic

27 November 2024

Inclement weather meant golfers at Reay had limited opportunities, but the men were able to play in round two of their Winter Eclectic competition.


Chloe secures U17 badminton treble – for fourth season in a row

27 November 2024
Chloe secures U17 badminton treble – for fourth season in a row

Chloe secures U17 badminton treble – for fourth season in a row

27 November 2024

The under-17s battled it out in the last of the four Caithness junior badminton age-group championships for this season, held on Sunday in Wick.


Awards handed over at Dounreay Fly Fishing Association AGM

26 November 2024
Awards handed over at Dounreay Fly Fishing Association AGM

Awards handed over at Dounreay Fly Fishing Association AGM

26 November 2024

Dounreay Fly Fishing Association held its 2024 annual general meeting and presentation of trophies at the Brown Trout Hotel in Watten.


Double for Matthew in U15 Caithness badminton championships

26 November 2024
Double for Matthew in U15 Caithness badminton championships

Double for Matthew in U15 Caithness badminton championships

26 November 2024

A total of 31 players took part in the under-15 Caithness junior badminton championships in Wick, with some close games and exciting rallies.


Delight at Wick Amateur Swimming Club successes

25 November 2024
Delight at Wick Amateur Swimming Club successes

Delight at Wick Amateur Swimming Club successes

25 November 2024

Coaches at Wick Amateur Swimming Club have praised the commitment shown by the young swimmers over a busy few months of competitive action.


Cold Caithness growing season added to by compost challenges

24 November 2024
Cold Caithness growing season added to by compost challenges

Cold Caithness growing season added to by compost challenges

24 November 2024

Gardening on the Edge by Diana Wayland: A gardener’s viewpoint from an exposed, windy far north garden


‘Big Energy’ concerns, Caithness bin woes and where there’s a will…

23 November 2024
‘Big Energy’ concerns, Caithness bin woes and where there’s a will…

‘Big Energy’ concerns, Caithness bin woes and where there’s a will…

23 November 2024

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier respond to the latest topics in the area


U13 badminton championships see Sophie and Liam achieve treble

20 November 2024
U13 badminton championships see Sophie and Liam achieve treble

U13 badminton championships see Sophie and Liam achieve treble

20 November 2024

The second of the Caithness Junior Badminton Championship, for the under-13, took place at the East of Caithness Community Facility in Wick.


Craig tops the leaderboard in Stableford competition at Reay

20 November 2024
Craig tops the leaderboard in Stableford competition at Reay

Craig tops the leaderboard in Stableford competition at Reay

20 November 2024

Opportunities for competitive action were at a premium at Reay, but the seniors did manage to play the latest round of their Stableford competition.


Seaforth ladies earn a share of the points against Comm

20 November 2024
Seaforth ladies earn a share of the points against Comm

Seaforth ladies earn a share of the points against Comm

20 November 2024

Wintry weather disrupted this week’s fixtures in Wick and District Darts League with four games having to be postponed.


Singles titles go to Hania and Liam in U11 badminton championships

20 November 2024
Singles titles go to Hania and Liam in U11 badminton championships

Singles titles go to Hania and Liam in U11 badminton championships

20 November 2024

A total of 27 youngsters – 10 girls and 17 boys – competed in the under-11 Caithness Junior Badminton Championships at the weekend.


Victory for Caithness U16s but coach sees room for improvement

20 November 2024
Victory for Caithness U16s but coach sees room for improvement

Victory for Caithness U16s but coach sees room for improvement

20 November 2024

Caithness United under-16s will need to improve their decision-making in the final third, as well as their finishing, coach Kevin Miller says.


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