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Memories of bygone Christmases in Thurso

24 December 2022
Memories of bygone Christmases in Thurso

Memories of bygone Christmases in Thurso

24 December 2022

Thurso's Heritage by a Thirsa Loon


JAMIE STONE: An accident waiting to happen, but hopefully not!

21 December 2022
JAMIE STONE: An accident waiting to happen, but hopefully not!

JAMIE STONE: An accident waiting to happen, but hopefully not!

21 December 2022

Jamie's Journal by Jamie Stone


A VIEW FROM UKRAINE: Battle cry is not such a distant thought in Lviv

19 December 2022
A VIEW FROM UKRAINE: Battle cry is not such a distant thought in Lviv

A VIEW FROM UKRAINE: Battle cry is not such a distant thought in Lviv

19 December 2022

Wick man Chris McIvor is working with a charity in Ukraine. Here he shares his experiences of steeping into a war zone for the first time


MAREE TODD: Court ruling may have given boost to indyref cause

17 December 2022
MAREE TODD: Court ruling may have given boost to indyref cause

MAREE TODD: Court ruling may have given boost to indyref cause

17 December 2022

While the Supreme Court determined that a referendum bill would not be within the powers of the Scottish Parliament it does raise difficult questions.


JULIE MARKER: Gifts of kindness can be found across Caithness

17 December 2022
JULIE MARKER: Gifts of kindness can be found across Caithness

JULIE MARKER: Gifts of kindness can be found across Caithness

17 December 2022

Caithness Community by Julie Marker


ANDREW MACKAY: Younger generation driving a shift to more local approach to Christmas

14 December 2022
ANDREW MACKAY: Younger generation driving a shift to more local approach to Christmas

ANDREW MACKAY: Younger generation driving a shift to more local approach to Christmas

14 December 2022

The View from the Board by Andrew Mackay, Caithness Chamber of Commerce


TRUDY MORRIS: Pulling together to build a strong community in the north Highlands

14 December 2022
TRUDY MORRIS: Pulling together to build a strong community in the north Highlands

TRUDY MORRIS: Pulling together to build a strong community in the north Highlands

14 December 2022

Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, highlights the value of shopping local this Christmas and beyond


JOANNE HOWDLE: Sweet orange travelled the globe from origin in China

11 December 2022
JOANNE HOWDLE: Sweet orange travelled the globe from origin in China

JOANNE HOWDLE: Sweet orange travelled the globe from origin in China

11 December 2022

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle


RHODA GRANT: Debt fears as pressures mount on families at Christmas

07 December 2022
RHODA GRANT: Debt fears as pressures mount on families at Christmas

RHODA GRANT: Debt fears as pressures mount on families at Christmas

07 December 2022

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant


DAN MACKAY: What would Louis have made of the changes over time?

04 December 2022
DAN MACKAY: What would Louis have made of the changes over time?

DAN MACKAY: What would Louis have made of the changes over time?

04 December 2022

Columnist Dan MacKay recalls his childhood encounter with an exchange student and wonders what they'd make of present day Caithness and beyond.


MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Snail mail offers a more lasting connection

03 December 2022
MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Snail mail offers a more lasting connection

MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Snail mail offers a more lasting connection

03 December 2022

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht


Hidden gem shines with festive shopping ideas

02 December 2022
Hidden gem shines with festive shopping ideas

Hidden gem shines with festive shopping ideas

02 December 2022

Spey Valley Retail, the ‘hidden-gem’ of a shopping destination in the Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort


Innovative Shetland company scoops environment business award

02 December 2022
Innovative Shetland company scoops environment business award

Innovative Shetland company scoops environment business award

02 December 2022

Nortenergy, the Shetland-based Polycrub Company, has scooped a national award in the VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards.


ARIANE BURGESS: Keeping wealth local is key to supporting our communities

30 November 2022
ARIANE BURGESS: Keeping wealth local is key to supporting our communities

ARIANE BURGESS: Keeping wealth local is key to supporting our communities

30 November 2022

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess


Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

26 November 2022
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

26 November 2022

Making past headlines were large support for Sir Archibald, problems with Wick's cemetery lodge, and a peatland reserve being expanded.


Will your farm or croft suffer a surprise Inheritance Tax bill? With Harper Macleod

25 November 2022
Will your farm or croft suffer a surprise Inheritance Tax bill? With Harper Macleod

Will your farm or croft suffer a surprise Inheritance Tax bill? With Harper Macleod

25 November 2022

For nearly 30 years, farmers have been able to pass down their farms and crofts to future generations without paying any Inheritance Tax


Gifts that keep on giving with Spey Valley Retail!

25 November 2022
Gifts that keep on giving with Spey Valley Retail!

Gifts that keep on giving with Spey Valley Retail!

25 November 2022

When I think of Spey Valley I think water, wildlife, and wilderness. Well, that’s what I used to think.


Dr Tim Allison: Get vaccinations to ensure the best Christmas possible

25 November 2022
Dr Tim Allison: Get vaccinations to ensure the best Christmas possible

Dr Tim Allison: Get vaccinations to ensure the best Christmas possible

25 November 2022

Winter is the time when we get more chest infections and more colds, so we should do all we can to protect ourselves and others.


Defeat for Krakens in Highland capital

24 November 2022
Defeat for Krakens in Highland capital

Defeat for Krakens in Highland capital

24 November 2022

Caithness Krakens coach Mike Flavell found positives as his side slumped to their eighth defeat of the season in Inverness last Saturday.


BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: Grapefruit – The 'forbidden fruit'

20 November 2022
BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: Grapefruit – The 'forbidden fruit'

BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: Grapefruit – The 'forbidden fruit'

20 November 2022

THE grapefruit (Citrus × paradisi) is a sub-tropical citrus tree known for its large, semi-sweet to sour, somewhat bitter fruit, writes Joanne Howdle.


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