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Clouds that take a very distinctive form above us

26 July 2022
Clouds that take a very distinctive form above us

Clouds that take a very distinctive form above us

26 July 2022

Weather Watch by Keith Banks


Sailors battle it out in annual Thurso river race

25 July 2022
Sailors battle it out in annual Thurso river race

Sailors battle it out in annual Thurso river race

25 July 2022

Sailors from Pentland Firth Yacht Club took part in the annual Thurso river race – a two-way journey from Scrabster to the river footbridge.


Handicap and scratch shields go to MacCormack and Munro in Wick 36-hole event

25 July 2022
Handicap and scratch shields go to MacCormack and Munro in Wick 36-hole event

Handicap and scratch shields go to MacCormack and Munro in Wick 36-hole event

25 July 2022

David MacCormack (Tain) and Gregor Munro (Reay) took the handicap and scratch honours respectively in the Donald Lamont Memorial Open at Wick.


Tunn and Munro take scratch honours on Reay finals night

20 July 2022
Tunn and Munro take scratch honours on Reay finals night

Tunn and Munro take scratch honours on Reay finals night

20 July 2022

Friday saw Reay Golf Club host its annual club championship finals night, with five pieces of coveted silverware up for grabs.


Churchill is clear winner in JGC competition at Thurso Golf Club

20 July 2022
Churchill is clear winner in JGC competition at Thurso Golf Club

Churchill is clear winner in JGC competition at Thurso Golf Club

20 July 2022

Saturday saw an open competition at Thurso, sponsored by JGC, and Kyle Churchill proved that his victory the previous week was no fluke.


Little to inspire in race to replace the now former PM

20 July 2022
Little to inspire in race to replace the now former PM

Little to inspire in race to replace the now former PM

20 July 2022

After three years of scandal, corruption and sleaze, Boris Johnson has finally been booted out of Downing Street.


Early Bird success at Loch Watten is a first for Kevin

19 July 2022
Early Bird success at Loch Watten is a first for Kevin

Early Bird success at Loch Watten is a first for Kevin

19 July 2022

With only four bags to weigh after the DFFA Early Bird competition, it wasn’t long before Kevin Imlach was announced as winner of the Grouse Trophy.


Caithness 10-mile time trial sees narrow win for Anderson

19 July 2022
Caithness 10-mile time trial sees narrow win for Anderson

Caithness 10-mile time trial sees narrow win for Anderson

19 July 2022

There was close competition in Caithness Cycling Club’s weekly 10-mile time trial where David Anderson had a narrow six-second win over Gary Angus.


Laura takes scratch championship trophy in Ladies' Highland Open at Pitlochry

13 July 2022
Laura takes scratch championship trophy in Ladies' Highland Open at Pitlochry

Laura takes scratch championship trophy in Ladies' Highland Open at Pitlochry

13 July 2022

Laura Durrand won the Atholl Cup as scratch champion in the annual Ladies' Highland Open at Pitlochry where she was among four Thurso competitors.


Good scores at a premium in July medal competitions on Reay links

13 July 2022
Good scores at a premium in July medal competitions on Reay links

Good scores at a premium in July medal competitions on Reay links

13 July 2022

Conditions were blustery as the ladies and gents competed in their respective July medal competitions this week over the fast and firm Reay course.


'It seemed to me that the machinery which man had created to help him was being allowed to crush him'

13 July 2022
'It seemed to me that the machinery which man had created to help him was being allowed to crush him'

'It seemed to me that the machinery which man had created to help him was being allowed to crush him'

13 July 2022

Thurso's Heritage: An account of the centenary of the Caithness Agricultural Show in 1934


EANN SINCLAIR: North coast companies maturing nicely – just like their products

13 July 2022
EANN SINCLAIR: North coast companies maturing nicely – just like their products

EANN SINCLAIR: North coast companies maturing nicely – just like their products

13 July 2022

In his new monthly column, Highlands and Islands Enterprise's area manager Eann Sinclair looks at the innovation helping to shape the far north


Chance to learn about offshore wind farm funding opportunities

12 July 2022
Chance to learn about offshore wind farm funding opportunities

Chance to learn about offshore wind farm funding opportunities

12 July 2022

CVG UPDATE: Local voluntary sector news from Caithness Voluntary Group


Munro and Churchill take honours in 36-hole Thurso Open

12 July 2022
Munro and Churchill take honours in 36-hole Thurso Open

Munro and Churchill take honours in 36-hole Thurso Open

12 July 2022

Brent Munro and Kyle Churchill took scratch and handicap honours in the 36-hole Thurso Open, sponsored by Iain Mackay Financial Management.


Earnshaw has 19-second advantage in Caithness time trial

12 July 2022
Earnshaw has 19-second advantage in Caithness time trial

Earnshaw has 19-second advantage in Caithness time trial

12 July 2022

Colin Earnshaw took first place in Caithness Cycling Club’s weekly 10-mile time trial, gaining a 19-second advantage over Iain Miller.


Tom earns second place in Glasgow International Swim Meet

11 July 2022
Tom earns second place in Glasgow International Swim Meet

Tom earns second place in Glasgow International Swim Meet

11 July 2022

Thurso swimmer Tom Armitage (15) produced an excellent performance in the Glasgow International Swim Meet at Tollcross International Swimming Centre.


JAMIE STONE: Dramatic scenes as Prime Minister (eventually!) goes

11 July 2022
JAMIE STONE: Dramatic scenes as Prime Minister (eventually!) goes

JAMIE STONE: Dramatic scenes as Prime Minister (eventually!) goes

11 July 2022

The MP on the Prime Minister's fall from power last week.


Rose root – the Viking botanical of strength and endurance

10 July 2022
Rose root – the Viking botanical of strength and endurance

Rose root – the Viking botanical of strength and endurance

10 July 2022

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle


DAN MACKAY: Culture comes in many guises... even on YouTube

09 July 2022
DAN MACKAY: Culture comes in many guises... even on YouTube

DAN MACKAY: Culture comes in many guises... even on YouTube

09 July 2022

The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay


Prizes are well spread out in Thurso Golf Club ladies' competitions

06 July 2022
Prizes are well spread out in Thurso Golf Club ladies' competitions

Prizes are well spread out in Thurso Golf Club ladies' competitions

06 July 2022

Thurso Golf Club ladies' events in June included the Randall Competition, Pendleton Plate, Committee Cup and Smith Trophy as well as the June Medal.


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