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Caithness riders show their talents at Spring Festival

10 April 2024
Caithness riders show their talents at Spring Festival

Caithness riders show their talents at Spring Festival

10 April 2024

Five riders from the Caithness branch of the Pony Club travelled to the Scotland Barrier Animal Health Spring Festival Championship 2024..


New Caithness Music Festival trophy to honour dance band maestro Eann Nicolson

09 April 2024
New Caithness Music Festival trophy to honour dance band maestro Eann Nicolson

New Caithness Music Festival trophy to honour dance band maestro Eann Nicolson

09 April 2024

A Wick musician has put up a trophy at this year’s county music festival in memory of his accordion mentor and dance band maestro Eann Nicolson.


Halsary fund for Latheron, Lybster and Clyth set to reopen

07 April 2024
Halsary fund for Latheron, Lybster and Clyth set to reopen

Halsary fund for Latheron, Lybster and Clyth set to reopen

07 April 2024

CVG UPDATE: Local voluntary sector news by Yvonne Hendry of Caithness Voluntary Group


Caithness youngsters impress in North of Scotland Kart Club season opener

03 April 2024
Caithness youngsters impress in North of Scotland Kart Club season opener

Caithness youngsters impress in North of Scotland Kart Club season opener

03 April 2024

Young Caithness driving talent was again on show at the Littleferry circuit in the first event of the season held by North of Scotland Kart Club.


Victory for vice-captain’s team as 72 golfers turn out at Thurso

03 April 2024
Victory for vice-captain’s team as 72 golfers turn out at Thurso

Victory for vice-captain’s team as 72 golfers turn out at Thurso

03 April 2024

There was a super turnout for the season-opening Captain versus Vice-Captain challenge at Thurso Golf Club at the weekend.


Seaview darts team add Knockout Cup to league title

03 April 2024
Seaview darts team add Knockout Cup to league title

Seaview darts team add Knockout Cup to league title

03 April 2024

Seaview completed the Wick and District Darts League season with a 100 per cent record, adding the Knockout Cup to their league title.


Treble for Chloe at north-east under-17 competition

03 April 2024
Treble for Chloe at north-east under-17 competition

Treble for Chloe at north-east under-17 competition

03 April 2024

Caithness teenager Chloe Mackenzie was a treble winner in the under-17 North-East of Scotland “B” grade competition held at Aberdeen Sports Village.


No such thing as ordinary in far north’s seas

02 April 2024
No such thing as ordinary in far north’s seas

No such thing as ordinary in far north’s seas

02 April 2024

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Making the most of the extraordinary experiences on the doorstep when you live in such a special part of the world


Tributes to John Macdonald a Highland “bobby” who rose to rank of Chief Superintendent

02 April 2024
Tributes to John Macdonald a Highland “bobby” who rose to rank of Chief Superintendent

Tributes to John Macdonald a Highland “bobby” who rose to rank of Chief Superintendent

02 April 2024

Tributes to John Macdonald a Highland “bobby” who rose to the rank of Chief Superintendent.


Hannah takes Young Farmers’ overwintered championship

02 April 2024
Hannah takes Young Farmers’ overwintered championship

Hannah takes Young Farmers’ overwintered championship

02 April 2024

Hannah Levack won the Young Farmers’ overwintered championship in a show and sale at Caithness Livestock Centre with a Limousin cross heifer.


Captain Carol leads from the front in Reay season opener

02 April 2024
Captain Carol leads from the front in Reay season opener

Captain Carol leads from the front in Reay season opener

02 April 2024

Sunny skies greeted players on Saturday for the traditional season-opening Captain v Vice-Captain match at Reay Golf Club.


Thurso-based Pentland Canoe Club celebrates 40 years of adventures on the water

31 March 2024
Thurso-based Pentland Canoe Club celebrates 40 years of adventures on the water

Thurso-based Pentland Canoe Club celebrates 40 years of adventures on the water

31 March 2024

From kayaking to a Caithness castle for afternoon tea to skills development, Pentland Canoe Club’s Emily Kearl celebrates the group’s 40th anniversary


Reay Golf Club: Taylor takes top place by finest of margins

28 March 2024
Reay Golf Club: Taylor takes top place by finest of margins

Reay Golf Club: Taylor takes top place by finest of margins

28 March 2024

Despite the windy weather, Reay’s golfers still managed to get some competitive golf in over the past week.


Reay Golf Club: Taylor takes top place by finest of margins

27 March 2024
Reay Golf Club: Taylor takes top place by finest of margins

Reay Golf Club: Taylor takes top place by finest of margins

27 March 2024

Despite the windy weather, Reay’s golfers still managed to get some competitive golf in over the past week.


Wick and District Darts League: Seaview's title with 100% record

27 March 2024
Wick and District Darts League: Seaview's title with 100% record

Wick and District Darts League: Seaview's title with 100% record

27 March 2024

John O'Groats side Seaview are the Wick and District Darts League champions, and in truth it was never in doubt as they won every top-flight match.


Inter-county clash with Orkney sees Caithness juniors end 17-year wait

26 March 2024
Inter-county clash with Orkney sees Caithness juniors end 17-year wait

Inter-county clash with Orkney sees Caithness juniors end 17-year wait

26 March 2024

Caithness junior badminton players got the better of their Orkney counterparts in Wick to win the inter-county shield for the first time since 2007.


Wick and District Darts League: Tight at the top in second division

21 March 2024
Wick and District Darts League: Tight at the top in second division

Wick and District Darts League: Tight at the top in second division

21 March 2024

In the penultimate week of Wick and District Darts League fixtures, second division leaders Queen's lost to third-placed Seaforth ladies "B".


‘Cursed’ ship was wrecked on its way from Russia

20 March 2024
‘Cursed’ ship was wrecked on its way from Russia

‘Cursed’ ship was wrecked on its way from Russia

20 March 2024

For this article, I am venturing beyond the confines of Thurso parish into Dunnet, uncovering shipwreck connections that tie back to the town.


Spring sunshine brings out some great scores at Reay

19 March 2024
Spring sunshine brings out some great scores at Reay

Spring sunshine brings out some great scores at Reay

19 March 2024

Sarah Meiklejohn maintained her excellent recent form to top the standings in round four of the ladies' winter Stableford with a tally of 37 points.


Roof repairs completed at Wick Sheriff Court

19 March 2024
Roof repairs completed at Wick Sheriff Court

Roof repairs completed at Wick Sheriff Court

19 March 2024

The historic Wick Sheriff Court building now has a watertight roof over its head.


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