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Kindling's Viking Cup victory in May Day competition

04 May 2023
Kindling's Viking Cup victory in May Day competition

Kindling's Viking Cup victory in May Day competition

04 May 2023

After an enjoyable weekend, it was Kindling that sailed away with the Viking Cup for most points in Wick Model Yacht Club's annual May Day event.


JAMIE STONE: There was one other time I crossed paths with the King...

04 May 2023
JAMIE STONE: There was one other time I crossed paths with the King...

JAMIE STONE: There was one other time I crossed paths with the King...

04 May 2023

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone on his memories of King Charles III


Caithness Cycling Club: MacLeod on scintillating form in chilly time trial

03 May 2023
Caithness Cycling Club: MacLeod on scintillating form in chilly time trial

Caithness Cycling Club: MacLeod on scintillating form in chilly time trial

03 May 2023

Riders in week three of Caithness Cycling Club’s 10-mile time trial season endured temperatures as low as three Celsius and a light snow shower.


RHODA GRANT: Rural areas like Caithness need better support to thrive

03 May 2023
RHODA GRANT: Rural areas like Caithness need better support to thrive

RHODA GRANT: Rural areas like Caithness need better support to thrive

03 May 2023

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant


Reay Golf Club: Kelly tops leaderboard in round two of summer Stableford

02 May 2023
Reay Golf Club: Kelly tops leaderboard in round two of summer Stableford

Reay Golf Club: Kelly tops leaderboard in round two of summer Stableford

02 May 2023

The latest action at Reay saw the ladies competing in round two of their summer Stableford, with the leaderboard topped by Lora Jane Kelly.


Bracey adapts to difficult conditions with Rusty Cup win at Loch Calder

27 April 2023
Bracey adapts to difficult conditions with Rusty Cup win at Loch Calder

Bracey adapts to difficult conditions with Rusty Cup win at Loch Calder

27 April 2023

A bitterly cold north-east wind greeted 12 anglers from Dounreay Fly Fishing Association as they signed for their traditional season-opener.


Treble for Erridge as Caithness Ladies get first win of season

27 April 2023
Treble for Erridge as Caithness Ladies get first win of season

Treble for Erridge as Caithness Ladies get first win of season

27 April 2023

Caithness Ladies secured their first win of the season in the SWF Highlands and Islands League with a 5-2 victory over Ross and Cromarty on Sunday.


Reay Golf Club: Devastating back nine proves decisive for Malcolm

26 April 2023
Reay Golf Club: Devastating back nine proves decisive for Malcolm

Reay Golf Club: Devastating back nine proves decisive for Malcolm

26 April 2023

Reay hosted its first "major" of the season in the shape of the Ronnie Wallace Open sponsored by Norbloc, with more than 70 golfers taking part.


ARIANE BURGESS: Giving communities in north Highlands the power to shape their own future

26 April 2023
ARIANE BURGESS: Giving communities in north Highlands the power to shape their own future

ARIANE BURGESS: Giving communities in north Highlands the power to shape their own future

26 April 2023

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess


Caithness Cycling Club: Impressive time for MacLeod despite strong headwind

26 April 2023
Caithness Cycling Club: Impressive time for MacLeod despite strong headwind

Caithness Cycling Club: Impressive time for MacLeod despite strong headwind

26 April 2023

In the second of Caithness Cycling Club’s 10-mile time trials, Andrew “Hamper” MacLeod clocked 22.45 despite a very strong headwind to the turn.


John O'Groats business finds bottle return reality is harder to swallow

26 April 2023
John O'Groats business finds bottle return reality is harder to swallow

John O'Groats business finds bottle return reality is harder to swallow

26 April 2023

Simon Cottam of John O’Groats Brewery, a Caithness Chamber of Commerce business member, gives a business perspective on the deposit return scheme


TRUDY MORRIS: We can't just kick the 'can' down the road on DRS

26 April 2023
TRUDY MORRIS: We can't just kick the 'can' down the road on DRS

TRUDY MORRIS: We can't just kick the 'can' down the road on DRS

26 April 2023

Trudy Morris, chief executive of the Caithness Chamber of Commerce, says the Deposit Return Scheme needs to be made workable for businesses


Thurso swimmers impress in Scottish National Age Group Championships

25 April 2023
Thurso swimmers impress in Scottish National Age Group Championships

Thurso swimmers impress in Scottish National Age Group Championships

25 April 2023

Thurso ASC was well represented at the Scottish National Age Group Championships, with eight swimmers competing for the Highland Swim Team.


Thurso team leading the way in Pentaqua swimming competition

24 April 2023
Thurso team leading the way in Pentaqua swimming competition

Thurso team leading the way in Pentaqua swimming competition

24 April 2023

Thurso Amateur Swimming Club members have established a clear lead over their Orkney and Wick counterparts in the three-way Pentaqua challenge.


Thurso swimmers among the medals at Inverness graded meet

24 April 2023
Thurso swimmers among the medals at Inverness graded meet

Thurso swimmers among the medals at Inverness graded meet

24 April 2023

The Inverness graded meet was the first away competition for many of the younger swimmers from Thurso Amateur Swimming Club.


Donald Mitchell: Watch out for puddocks while putting in a pond!

23 April 2023
Donald Mitchell: Watch out for puddocks while putting in a pond!

Donald Mitchell: Watch out for puddocks while putting in a pond!

23 April 2023

Making Space for Nature by Donald Mitchell


BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: Sailors used scurvy grass with its spoon-shaped leaves

23 April 2023
BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: Sailors used scurvy grass with its spoon-shaped leaves

BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: Sailors used scurvy grass with its spoon-shaped leaves

23 April 2023

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle


MAREE TODD: Humza Yousaf is dealing with the cost-of-living crisis

19 April 2023
MAREE TODD: Humza Yousaf is dealing with the cost-of-living crisis

MAREE TODD: Humza Yousaf is dealing with the cost-of-living crisis

19 April 2023

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd


Two brave the elements in Caithness Cycling Club’s first 10-mile time trial

19 April 2023
Two brave the elements in Caithness Cycling Club’s first 10-mile time trial

Two brave the elements in Caithness Cycling Club’s first 10-mile time trial

19 April 2023

Caithness Cycling Club’s first 10-mile time trial of the season was held in particularly tough conditions – just 6C and with winds up to 20 mph.


Dounreay Fly Fishing Association trophies are handed over

18 April 2023
Dounreay Fly Fishing Association trophies are handed over

Dounreay Fly Fishing Association trophies are handed over

18 April 2023

Dounreay Fly Fishing Association held a delayed 2022 annual general meeting and presentation of trophies in the Brown Trout Hotel in Watten.


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