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Caithness Cycling Club: Swanson fastest in weekly time trial

22 August 2023
Caithness Cycling Club: Swanson fastest in weekly time trial

Caithness Cycling Club: Swanson fastest in weekly time trial

22 August 2023

Stuart Swanson posted the fastest time in Caithness Cycling Club’s weekly 10-mile time trial and Angus MacKay edged out Alistair Miller for second.


Golden double for Thurso club swimmer at Scottish Summer Meet

21 August 2023
Golden double for Thurso club swimmer at Scottish Summer Meet

Golden double for Thurso club swimmer at Scottish Summer Meet

21 August 2023

Tom Armitage finished the 2022/23 season in style by taking gold in both 100m and 200m backstroke events at the invitation-only Scottish Summer Meet.


National competition is a springboard for Thurso club swimmers

21 August 2023
National competition is a springboard for Thurso club swimmers

National competition is a springboard for Thurso club swimmers

21 August 2023

Thurso Amateur Swimming Club provided five swimmers for the Scottish National Open Swimming Championships held in Glasgow over three days.


Collect wildflower seeds and help Highland pollinators

20 August 2023
Collect wildflower seeds and help Highland pollinators

Collect wildflower seeds and help Highland pollinators

20 August 2023

Making Space for Nature by Jenny Grant


Good scoring as Thurso ladies take advantage of the weather

19 August 2023
Good scoring as Thurso ladies take advantage of the weather

Good scoring as Thurso ladies take advantage of the weather

19 August 2023

Over July and and August the Thurso Golf Club ladies have been lucky with the weather on a Tuesday, with many reducing their handicaps.


MAREE TODD: Digital connections are vital to Highlands and Islands

16 August 2023
MAREE TODD: Digital connections are vital to Highlands and Islands

MAREE TODD: Digital connections are vital to Highlands and Islands

16 August 2023

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd


Fantastic scores as 44 compete Reay Golf Club junior open

15 August 2023
Fantastic scores as 44 compete Reay Golf Club junior open

Fantastic scores as 44 compete Reay Golf Club junior open

15 August 2023

There was an entry of 44 in sunny weather for Reay Golf Club's junior open, while the action in the Abbott Risk Consulting Summer Cup is heating up.


Turnout of 45 for Thurso Golf Club's junior open

15 August 2023
Turnout of 45 for Thurso Golf Club's junior open

Turnout of 45 for Thurso Golf Club's junior open

15 August 2023

Thurso Golf Club's annual junior open started out in lovely conditions but these deteriorated, with the last groups competing in heavy rain.


Podium place for Wick youngster in latest round of Grampian Kart Club championship

14 August 2023
Podium place for Wick youngster in latest round of Grampian Kart Club championship

Podium place for Wick youngster in latest round of Grampian Kart Club championship

14 August 2023

Wick's Darren Bain finished in third position in round four of the Grampian Kart Club championship at the Boyndie circuit near Banff at the weekend.


Thurso swimmers gain valuable experience at international meet in Glasgow

14 August 2023
Thurso swimmers gain valuable experience at international meet in Glasgow

Thurso swimmers gain valuable experience at international meet in Glasgow

14 August 2023

Five members of Thurso Amateur Swimming Club qualified for 37 individual races between them at the Glasgow International Swim Meet at Tollcross.


My long and winding path to a truly rewarding career – running a Caithness distillery

11 August 2023
My long and winding path to a truly rewarding career – running a Caithness distillery

My long and winding path to a truly rewarding career – running a Caithness distillery

11 August 2023

View from the Board by Alex MacDonald


TRUDY MORRIS: Taking your own route to success – whatever your grades

11 August 2023
TRUDY MORRIS: Taking your own route to success – whatever your grades

TRUDY MORRIS: Taking your own route to success – whatever your grades

11 August 2023

As school pupils digest their exam results, Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, tells us that there is #NoWrongPath


Reay Golf Club: Craig emerges victorious in August Medal competition

09 August 2023
Reay Golf Club: Craig emerges victorious in August Medal competition

Reay Golf Club: Craig emerges victorious in August Medal competition

09 August 2023

The weekend action at Reay saw the ladies competing for their August Medal, and it was Pauline Craig who emerged victorious in blustery conditions.


Caithness Cycling Club: Miller fastest again on return to Stainland course

09 August 2023
Caithness Cycling Club: Miller fastest again on return to Stainland course

Caithness Cycling Club: Miller fastest again on return to Stainland course

09 August 2023

Caithness Cycling Club’s 10-mile time trial season was back to the Stainland course, and several riders posted their best times of the season.


MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Acts of kindness have the power to lift all of us up

06 August 2023
MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Acts of kindness have the power to lift all of us up

MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Acts of kindness have the power to lift all of us up

06 August 2023

The other day while travelling I experienced four small but precious acts of kindness which have given me a new perspective.


Caithness Cycling Club: Miller is first on Westfield course

02 August 2023
Caithness Cycling Club: Miller is first on Westfield course

Caithness Cycling Club: Miller is first on Westfield course

02 August 2023

Caithness Cycling Club’s 10-mile time trial again had to be held on the relatively slow Westfield course due to traffic lights on the Watten road.


Mixed open prizes go to Reay and Lybster pairs

02 August 2023
Mixed open prizes go to Reay and Lybster pairs

Mixed open prizes go to Reay and Lybster pairs

02 August 2023

The Reay Mixed Open nett prize was won by Lynsey and Robert Macleod (Lybster), while the scratch winners were Rebecca and Brent Munro (Reay).


RHODA GRANT: Taking stock after another busy time at parliament

02 August 2023
RHODA GRANT: Taking stock after another busy time at parliament

RHODA GRANT: Taking stock after another busy time at parliament

02 August 2023

As the summer breaks, I like to reflect on the parliamentary year passed.


Robbie was a favourite mannie of Thurso shopkeepers

01 August 2023
Robbie was a favourite mannie of Thurso shopkeepers

Robbie was a favourite mannie of Thurso shopkeepers

01 August 2023

Thurso's Heritage by a Thirsa Loon


Dounreay Fly Fishing Association: Bracey claims KML Trophy after switch to Loch Calder

01 August 2023
Dounreay Fly Fishing Association: Bracey claims KML Trophy after switch to Loch Calder

Dounreay Fly Fishing Association: Bracey claims KML Trophy after switch to Loch Calder

01 August 2023

Loch Watten was due to witness the annual Watten evening boat fishing competition, but the presence of blue-green algae led to a change of plan.


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