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Wick darts event on target and Scrabster’s wonderful welcome

10 May 2025
Wick darts event on target and Scrabster’s wonderful welcome

Wick darts event on target and Scrabster’s wonderful welcome

10 May 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Inverness Courier have their say on the latest issues and events in the far north


Silverware for Castletown primary duo at Scottish school championships

07 May 2025
Silverware for Castletown primary duo at Scottish school championships

Silverware for Castletown primary duo at Scottish school championships

07 May 2025

Sophie Mackay and D’Arcey Taylor had a successful trip to Glasgow where they represented Castletown Primary School in the SSBU Primary Championships.


Good front nine helps Gisbey secure May Medal at Reay

07 May 2025
Good front nine helps Gisbey secure May Medal at Reay

Good front nine helps Gisbey secure May Medal at Reay

07 May 2025

The ladies and gents were in monthly medal action at Reay Golf Club, and some fierce winds and squally showers meant good scores were at a premium.


Anderson and Swanson are time trial winners at Wick and Thurso

07 May 2025
Anderson and Swanson are time trial winners at Wick and Thurso

Anderson and Swanson are time trial winners at Wick and Thurso

07 May 2025

Seven riders started the latest 10-mile time trial held by Wick Wheelers, while six faced the timekeeper in Caithness Cycling Club’s opening event.


Class win for Caithness driver in Scottish Rally Championship debut

07 May 2025
Class win for Caithness driver in Scottish Rally Championship debut

Class win for Caithness driver in Scottish Rally Championship debut

07 May 2025

Jack Ryan emerged with a trophy on his debut in the Scottish Rally Championship, the McDonald and Munro Speyside Stages in Moray.


YOUR VIEWS: ‘Serious concerns about the competence of those overseeing Scotland’s transition to renewable energy’

03 May 2025
YOUR VIEWS: ‘Serious concerns about the competence of those overseeing Scotland’s transition to renewable energy’

YOUR VIEWS: ‘Serious concerns about the competence of those overseeing Scotland’s transition to renewable energy’

03 May 2025

Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and the Caithness Courier share their opinions on the latest issues.


Starlings in the Highlands are being given a chance to thrive

03 May 2025
Starlings in the Highlands are being given a chance to thrive

Starlings in the Highlands are being given a chance to thrive

03 May 2025

Making Space for Nature by Andy Summers


How villagers in Kyrgyzstan are dealing with modern impact of smartphones

03 May 2025
How villagers in Kyrgyzstan are dealing with modern impact of smartphones

How villagers in Kyrgyzstan are dealing with modern impact of smartphones

03 May 2025

Wick man Chris McIvor has recently returned from a trip to Kyrgyzstan where he discussed issues around smartphones with the local elderly population


How easy is it to amend my existing Will?

02 May 2025
How easy is it to amend my existing Will?

How easy is it to amend my existing Will?

02 May 2025

Creating a clear, effective and up to date Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and wealth after your death.


Irvine wins April Medal as season hots up at Thurso Golf Club

01 May 2025
Irvine wins April Medal as season hots up at Thurso Golf Club

Irvine wins April Medal as season hots up at Thurso Golf Club

01 May 2025

The summer season is now in full swing at Thurso Golf Club, with several experienced members tasting victory in the latest batch of competitions.


Simpson wins Rusty Cup as Dounreay fly fishers endure tough day at Loch Calder

01 May 2025
Simpson wins Rusty Cup as Dounreay fly fishers endure tough day at Loch Calder

Simpson wins Rusty Cup as Dounreay fly fishers endure tough day at Loch Calder

01 May 2025

A dozen weary Dounreay Fly Fishing Association members returned to the Loch Calder dam car park last Saturday afternoon after a hard day bankfishing.


Breezy conditions as just two riders break 30 minutes in Wick 10-mile TT

30 April 2025
Breezy conditions as just two riders break 30 minutes in Wick 10-mile TT

Breezy conditions as just two riders break 30 minutes in Wick 10-mile TT

30 April 2025

Seven riders took part in Wick Wheelers’ second time trial of the season on a cool night.


Birdies aplenty as Efemey leads charge for handicap trophy at Reay

30 April 2025
Birdies aplenty as Efemey leads charge for handicap trophy at Reay

Birdies aplenty as Efemey leads charge for handicap trophy at Reay

30 April 2025

Saturday saw a fantastic entry of 74 golfers competing for glory in the Ronnie Wallace Open, which was once again sponsored by Norbloc Construction.


Dad’s radio know-how could have easily detected Russian interference…

26 April 2025
Dad’s radio know-how could have easily detected Russian interference…

Dad’s radio know-how could have easily detected Russian interference…

26 April 2025

The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay


Anderson finishes first in Wick 10-mile time trial

24 April 2025
Anderson finishes first in Wick 10-mile time trial

Anderson finishes first in Wick 10-mile time trial

24 April 2025

After a season off, Stuart Anderson returned to take first place in Wick Wheelers’ opening 10-mile time trial of the 2025 season.


Caithness badminton quartet feature in trial event ahead of Island Games

23 April 2025
Caithness badminton quartet feature in trial event ahead of Island Games

Caithness badminton quartet feature in trial event ahead of Island Games

23 April 2025

Shona Mackay, Chloe Mackenzie, Mark Mackay and Mark McCoustra travelled to the Pickaquoy Centre for the R Clouston Orkney Championships 2025.


Wick and Thurso members take Navcommsta honours at Reay

23 April 2025
Wick and Thurso members take Navcommsta honours at Reay

Wick and Thurso members take Navcommsta honours at Reay

23 April 2025

Reay hosted the ladies’ Navcommsta Open on Saturday, with Hannah McLean taking the overall handicap prize while Laura Durrand was the scratch winner.


Scarlet throws first jack at St Fergus Bowling Club

22 April 2025
Scarlet throws first jack at St Fergus Bowling Club

Scarlet throws first jack at St Fergus Bowling Club

22 April 2025

St Fergus Bowling Club’s 2025 season was officially opened on Saturday when eight-year-old Scarlet Hutton threw the first jack.


North Apex gymnasts’ hard work is rewarded

22 April 2025
North Apex gymnasts’ hard work is rewarded

North Apex gymnasts’ hard work is rewarded

22 April 2025

A busy year of competitions for Wick-based North Apex Gymnastics Club began with two floor and vault events.


Full ringside at Caithness Livestock Centre for ‘fantastic’ store cattle sale

21 April 2025
Full ringside at Caithness Livestock Centre for ‘fantastic’ store cattle sale

Full ringside at Caithness Livestock Centre for ‘fantastic’ store cattle sale

21 April 2025

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts, on Monday sold 332 store cattle.


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