As part of its commitment to being a responsible developer, SSE Renewables provides community benefit funds for each of its wind farms.
Wildlife Sightings by Rob Hughes
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: By Howard Stone, minister of Castletown and Community Free Church
The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay
Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht
A “weel drookit” group of anglers presented themselves at the weigh-in following Dounreay Fly Fishing Association’s first boat competition of 2021.
Reay hosted the first meeting of the Caithness and Sutherland Seniors Golf Society of the 2021 season, and 60 players braved the cool conditions.
David McCarthy was a clear winner in Caithness Cycling Club’s second 10-mile time trial of the season after an absence of four years.
The William Simpson memorial was played on Saturday at Thurso Golf Club and the early starters got the best of the weather.
Weather Watch by Keith Banks
Heritage Matters, The Wick Society
Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle
Reay hosted the America Cup, an annual triangular competition played between the ladies of Thurso, Wick and the home club, in glorious sunshine.
The recent dry spell saw the course in magnificent condition for the first open competition of the season at Thurso, sponsored by the Comm Bar.
Caithness Cycling Club held its first time trial since September 2019, with strict Covid protocols observed, and members were delighted to be back.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: By the Rev Andrew A Barrie, minister of Pulteneytown and Thrumster Church
Sunday saw the first of the season’s special sailing events for Pentland Firth Yacht Club with a pursuit handicap race in fine conditions.
Chamber Comment by Trudy Morris
Gardening on the Edge by Diana Wayland
Pentland Firth Yacht Club's new sailing season got off to a sunny start at the weekend – and there was a hat-trick of wins for Marjory Lord.
