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NC500 Links Open sees more than 70 compete for prizes at Wick and Reay

30 May 2023
NC500 Links Open sees more than 70 compete for prizes at Wick and Reay

NC500 Links Open sees more than 70 compete for prizes at Wick and Reay

30 May 2023

Wick and Reay played host at the weekend to the NC500 Links Open, one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the Caithness golfing calendar.


Dounreay Fly Fishing Association: New names feature among Boat League contenders

30 May 2023
Dounreay Fly Fishing Association: New names feature among Boat League contenders

Dounreay Fly Fishing Association: New names feature among Boat League contenders

30 May 2023

The 2023 Boat League is shaping up to be very interesting with new names at the top of the table and on results sheets after just two competitions.


Caithness Cycling Club: MacLeod well behind his best time in difficult conditions

30 May 2023
Caithness Cycling Club: MacLeod well behind his best time in difficult conditions

Caithness Cycling Club: MacLeod well behind his best time in difficult conditions

30 May 2023

Riders in week seven of Caithness Cycling Club’s 10-mile time trial series had to contend with westerly winds up to 25 mph and a temperature of 13C.


Thurso Golf Club: Fern takes honours in May Extra Medal

29 May 2023
Thurso Golf Club: Fern takes honours in May Extra Medal

Thurso Golf Club: Fern takes honours in May Extra Medal

29 May 2023

The May Extra Medal, the Coronation Foursomes and the County Pairs are among the ladies' competitions played at Thurso Golf Club in recent weeks.


DAN MACKAY: Drastic action needed for skint council to provide sustainable services

27 May 2023
DAN MACKAY: Drastic action needed for skint council to provide sustainable services

DAN MACKAY: Drastic action needed for skint council to provide sustainable services

27 May 2023

The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay


Dounreay Fly Fishing Association: Alex retains trophy with six trout from Toftingall

23 May 2023
Dounreay Fly Fishing Association: Alex retains trophy with six trout from Toftingall

Dounreay Fly Fishing Association: Alex retains trophy with six trout from Toftingall

23 May 2023

By lines up at Loch Toftingall, after six hours' fishing, only six of the leg-weary Dounreay Fly Fishing Association members had fish to weigh in.


Caithness Cycling Club: McAllan takes first place by 60 seconds

23 May 2023
Caithness Cycling Club: McAllan takes first place by 60 seconds

Caithness Cycling Club: McAllan takes first place by 60 seconds

23 May 2023

In week six of Caithness Cycling Club’s 10-mile time trial season, Wick visitor Hamish McAllan took first place with a time of 25 min 4 sec.


Reay Golf Club: Mackay on top in Nuvia May Medal after four birdies

23 May 2023
Reay Golf Club: Mackay on top in Nuvia May Medal after four birdies

Reay Golf Club: Mackay on top in Nuvia May Medal after four birdies

23 May 2023

As part of a very busy week at Reay, the Nuvia May Medal was contested in calm conditions and several players took advantage to post low scores.


BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: The fragrant shrub that thrives along the Caithness coast

21 May 2023
BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: The fragrant shrub that thrives along the Caithness coast

BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: The fragrant shrub that thrives along the Caithness coast

21 May 2023

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is a fragrant shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region where it is used extensively as a herb in cooking.


MAREE TODD: Sutherland Space Port set to bring huge boost to north economy

17 May 2023
MAREE TODD: Sutherland Space Port set to bring huge boost to north economy

MAREE TODD: Sutherland Space Port set to bring huge boost to north economy

17 May 2023

I was delighted to see the pictures from the ceremony marking the first breaking of the ground at the site for the Sutherland Space Port.


SIMON MIDDLEMAS: A major opportunity for the north of Scotland

17 May 2023
SIMON MIDDLEMAS: A major opportunity for the north of Scotland

SIMON MIDDLEMAS: A major opportunity for the north of Scotland

17 May 2023

View from the Board by Simon Middlemas


TRUDY MORRIS: North Highlands at heart of energy transition and Scotland's future

17 May 2023
TRUDY MORRIS: North Highlands at heart of energy transition and Scotland's future

TRUDY MORRIS: North Highlands at heart of energy transition and Scotland's future

17 May 2023

Trudy Morris says that the north Highlands are key to Scotland’s "just transition" to renewable power – but argues that one size does not fit all


CHRIS McIVOR: Tale of two cities in aftermath of earthquake

16 May 2023
CHRIS McIVOR: Tale of two cities in aftermath of earthquake

CHRIS McIVOR: Tale of two cities in aftermath of earthquake

16 May 2023

Chris McIvor, originally from Wick, has spent some time in Turkey as part of his role in the Middle East with the charity HelpAge International


Caithness Cycling Club: Miller has 33-second advantage in time trial

16 May 2023
Caithness Cycling Club: Miller has 33-second advantage in time trial

Caithness Cycling Club: Miller has 33-second advantage in time trial

16 May 2023

In week five of Caithness Cycling Club’s 10-mile time trial season Iain Miller had the fastest time with a 33-second advantage over Alistair Miller.


Reay Golf Club: Norwood shows his talents as a golfer as well as greenkeeper

16 May 2023
Reay Golf Club: Norwood shows his talents as a golfer as well as greenkeeper

Reay Golf Club: Norwood shows his talents as a golfer as well as greenkeeper

16 May 2023

Jason Norwood fired a majestic round of gross 66 for a Stableford score of 45 in round two of the Abbott Risk Consulting Summer Cup at Reay.


Two doubles titles for Caithness players in Orkney badminton championships

16 May 2023
Two doubles titles for Caithness players in Orkney badminton championships

Two doubles titles for Caithness players in Orkney badminton championships

16 May 2023

The senior badminton season drew to a close with six Caithness players going across the Pentland Firth for the R Clouston Ltd Orkney Championships.


Captain's and vice-captain's prizes contested by Thurso ladies

15 May 2023
Captain's and vice-captain's prizes contested by Thurso ladies

Captain's and vice-captain's prizes contested by Thurso ladies

15 May 2023

The first Tuesday in May saw the Thurso ladies compete for the captain's and vice-captain's prizes, with 16 venturing out in very windy conditions.


Reay Golf Club: Mowat off to winning start in Summer Cup campaign

10 May 2023
Reay Golf Club: Mowat off to winning start in Summer Cup campaign

Reay Golf Club: Mowat off to winning start in Summer Cup campaign

10 May 2023

The arrival of May saw players at Reay beginning their campaign for victory in the Summer Cup, this year sponsored by Abbott Risk Consulting.


Thurso Golf Club: Spargo takes overall victory in Comm Open

10 May 2023
Thurso Golf Club: Spargo takes overall victory in Comm Open

Thurso Golf Club: Spargo takes overall victory in Comm Open

10 May 2023

Thurso Golf Club held its annual Comm Open on Saturday with more than 60 players from across the county participating in this mixed-gender event.


Charities get a share of £2000 at Caithness Autocross Club prize-giving

10 May 2023
Charities get a share of £2000 at Caithness Autocross Club prize-giving

Charities get a share of £2000 at Caithness Autocross Club prize-giving

10 May 2023

A total of £2000 was handed over to local charities at Caithness Autocross Club's recent prize-giving for the 2022 season.


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