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ARIANE BURGESS: Good management of our waters benefits us all

01 March 2023
ARIANE BURGESS: Good management of our waters benefits us all

ARIANE BURGESS: Good management of our waters benefits us all

01 March 2023

Some months ago, a faded photograph of layers of fishing boat sails in Wick harbour caught my attention.


RHODA GRANT: New First Minister needs to respect the unique nature of our rural communities

01 March 2023
RHODA GRANT: New First Minister needs to respect the unique nature of our rural communities

RHODA GRANT: New First Minister needs to respect the unique nature of our rural communities

01 March 2023

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant


Bain tops leaderboard in latest round of Reay winter league Stableford

01 March 2023
Bain tops leaderboard in latest round of Reay winter league Stableford

Bain tops leaderboard in latest round of Reay winter league Stableford

01 March 2023

In round three of the Reay ladies' winter league Stableford it was Pam Bain who finished atop the leaderboard as a steady round gave her 34 points.


Wick Old Stagers move two points clear in rifle league after victory over Huntly

28 February 2023
Wick Old Stagers move two points clear in rifle league after victory over Huntly

Wick Old Stagers move two points clear in rifle league after victory over Huntly

28 February 2023

Round 14 of the Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association league had five shooters with maximums – D Bremner, B Young, R Campbell, R Brown and G Mackay.


JOANNE HOWDLE: The fruit that started the Trojan War (and you thought it was a horse)

26 February 2023
JOANNE HOWDLE: The fruit that started the Trojan War (and you thought it was a horse)

JOANNE HOWDLE: The fruit that started the Trojan War (and you thought it was a horse)

26 February 2023

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle


Village Inn earn a draw with Seaview in Wick and District Darts League

23 February 2023
Village Inn earn a draw with Seaview in Wick and District Darts League

Village Inn earn a draw with Seaview in Wick and District Darts League

23 February 2023

Seaview were held to a draw by Village Inn, while there were victories for Castletown, Smiddy Inn and Seaforth in this week's top-flight action.


Mackay gets the nod as countback is required in Reay Senior Stableford

22 February 2023
Mackay gets the nod as countback is required in Reay Senior Stableford

Mackay gets the nod as countback is required in Reay Senior Stableford

22 February 2023

Golfers at Reay were treated to some fine February weather during the past week's competitions, with some excellent scores in perfect conditions.


Old Stagers move to top of rifle league with Huntly one point behind

21 February 2023
Old Stagers move to top of rifle league with Huntly one point behind

Old Stagers move to top of rifle league with Huntly one point behind

21 February 2023

Round 13 of Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association's winter league saw three shooters with the maximum of 100 – D Simpson, J Henderson and A Smith.


More religious sites in Thurso than first meet the eye

18 February 2023
More religious sites in Thurso than first meet the eye

More religious sites in Thurso than first meet the eye

18 February 2023

Thurso's Heritage by a Thirsa Loon


Marcia O'Hara: How to keep your garden birds healthy – and give yourself a boost

16 February 2023
Marcia O'Hara: How to keep your garden birds healthy – and give yourself a boost

Marcia O'Hara: How to keep your garden birds healthy – and give yourself a boost

16 February 2023

In our new Making Space for Nature column, High Life Highland countryside ranger Marcia O’Hara explains how to look after your garden birds


Harper's overcome misfortunes to beat Keiss side in Wick darts league

16 February 2023
Harper's overcome misfortunes to beat Keiss side in Wick darts league

Harper's overcome misfortunes to beat Keiss side in Wick darts league

16 February 2023

This week's action in Wick and District Darts League saw Harper's overcome a series of misfortunes to get the better of Keiss side Village Inn.


Coach praises 'tremendous' Thurso team after first round of championships

15 February 2023
Coach praises 'tremendous' Thurso team after first round of championships

Coach praises 'tremendous' Thurso team after first round of championships

15 February 2023

A team of 10 from Thurso Amateur Swimming Club competed in round one of the North District Age Group Championships held at Aberdeen Sports Village.


JENNIFER M SIMPSON: Legislation aims to make short-term lets safer and more accountable

15 February 2023
JENNIFER M SIMPSON: Legislation aims to make short-term lets safer and more accountable

JENNIFER M SIMPSON: Legislation aims to make short-term lets safer and more accountable

15 February 2023

The View from the Board by Jennifer M Simpson


MAREE TODD: The difficulties in solving roads issues in Caithness

15 February 2023
MAREE TODD: The difficulties in solving roads issues in Caithness

MAREE TODD: The difficulties in solving roads issues in Caithness

15 February 2023

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd


TRUDY MORRIS: Unique tourism offering in north Highlands has an opportunity to shine

15 February 2023
TRUDY MORRIS: Unique tourism offering in north Highlands has an opportunity to shine

TRUDY MORRIS: Unique tourism offering in north Highlands has an opportunity to shine

15 February 2023

Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, says businesses need to be ready for short-term lets licensing legislation


Campbell and Munro lead the way in Reay monthly medals

14 February 2023
Campbell and Munro lead the way in Reay monthly medals

Campbell and Munro lead the way in Reay monthly medals

14 February 2023

Reay held its annual prize-giving last Friday with a crowd of 60, including golfers and their guests, enjoying an evening of food and entertainment.


No change at top in Caithness rifle league as six shooters hit maximum score

14 February 2023
No change at top in Caithness rifle league as six shooters hit maximum score

No change at top in Caithness rifle league as six shooters hit maximum score

14 February 2023

Round 12 of the Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association league saw maximums from R Brown, S Henderson, L Thomson, J Campbell, W Campbell and D Pettit.


DAN MACKAY: Getting some shut-eye on a symphonic Raigmore ward

12 February 2023
DAN MACKAY: Getting some shut-eye on a symphonic Raigmore ward

DAN MACKAY: Getting some shut-eye on a symphonic Raigmore ward

12 February 2023

The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay


Smiddy pair Campbell and Oag are Ray Sinclair Memorial Cup winners

09 February 2023
Smiddy pair Campbell and Oag are Ray Sinclair Memorial Cup winners

Smiddy pair Campbell and Oag are Ray Sinclair Memorial Cup winners

09 February 2023

Ryan Campbell and Jordan Oag emerged as winners in this week's Ray Sinclair Memorial Cup competition held by Wick and District Darts League.


JAMIE STONE: Driving test was a taxing process in Tain

08 February 2023
JAMIE STONE: Driving test was a taxing process in Tain

JAMIE STONE: Driving test was a taxing process in Tain

08 February 2023

Jamie's Journal by Jamie Stone


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