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Highland Heroes 2024: Primary pupil shortlist revealed – VOTE NOW!

02 February 2024
Highland Heroes 2024: Primary pupil shortlist revealed – VOTE NOW!

Highland Heroes 2024: Primary pupil shortlist revealed – VOTE NOW!

02 February 2024

Was your primary pupil nominee shortlisted? Vote for your Heroes now!


Wick and District Darts League: Seaforth men show title credentials

31 January 2024
Wick and District Darts League: Seaforth men show title credentials

Wick and District Darts League: Seaforth men show title credentials

31 January 2024

The Seaforth quartet of Michael Campbell, Ryan Campbell, Richie Budge and Martin Nicolson are threatening to mount a title challenge in Division One.


Three shooters hit maximum score as Wick Old Stagers stay top

30 January 2024
Three shooters hit maximum score as Wick Old Stagers stay top

Three shooters hit maximum score as Wick Old Stagers stay top

30 January 2024

Round 10 of Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association's winter league had three shooters with the maximum score – D Simpson, D Mowat and J G Campbell.


Prize-giving for Thurso Golf Club winners

29 January 2024
Prize-giving for Thurso Golf Club winners

Prize-giving for Thurso Golf Club winners

29 January 2024

Members of the ladies' section at Thurso Golf Club had their 2023 prize-giving at a Burns supper following their annual general meeting.


CAITHNESS CHAMBER: Investing in young workforce supports the whole north Highland region

27 January 2024
CAITHNESS CHAMBER: Investing in young workforce supports the whole north Highland region

CAITHNESS CHAMBER: Investing in young workforce supports the whole north Highland region

27 January 2024

Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, welcomes the 'promising sign' that businesses are dedicated to the far north


Events at Thurso and Latheron as part of RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend

26 January 2024
Events at Thurso and Latheron as part of RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend

Events at Thurso and Latheron as part of RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend

26 January 2024

Milly Revill Hayward, from RSPB Forsinard Flows, encourages people in the far north to take part in this weekend's Big Garden Birdwatch


Wick and District Darts League facing fixture backlog

24 January 2024
Wick and District Darts League facing fixture backlog

Wick and District Darts League facing fixture backlog

24 January 2024

Wick and District Darts League finally resumed three weeks into 2024, with 15 games having been postponed since the scheduled start of January 9.


Rifle league: Wick Old Stagers stay ahead of Huntly with better aggregate

23 January 2024
Rifle league: Wick Old Stagers stay ahead of Huntly with better aggregate

Rifle league: Wick Old Stagers stay ahead of Huntly with better aggregate

23 January 2024

Round nine of the Caithness winter rifle league saw five shooters with maximum scores – S S Nicolson, D Mowat, W A Copland, L Thomson and R Levack.


THE REAL MACKAY: Gearing up for a year where political change is possible

20 January 2024
THE REAL MACKAY: Gearing up for a year where political change is possible

THE REAL MACKAY: Gearing up for a year where political change is possible

20 January 2024

There is going to be a General Election in 2024!


Musical talk for first 2024 meeting of Latheron SWI

20 January 2024
Musical talk for first 2024 meeting of Latheron SWI

Musical talk for first 2024 meeting of Latheron SWI

20 January 2024

A maker of musical instruments gave an insight into his work for SWI members.


Reay Golf Club: Three pars in four holes prove crucial for Craig

17 January 2024
Reay Golf Club: Three pars in four holes prove crucial for Craig

Reay Golf Club: Three pars in four holes prove crucial for Craig

17 January 2024

With flooding still affecting some areas of the course, Reay players had an 11-hole sweep over holes 7 to 12, 15 to 18 before finishing on the first.


MAREE TODD: Community voice should help drive social care vision

17 January 2024
MAREE TODD: Community voice should help drive social care vision

MAREE TODD: Community voice should help drive social care vision

17 January 2024

In my first column of 2024, I would like to wish all of my constituents a happy and healthy new year.


Rifle league: Halkirk victory leaves three teams on 10-point mark

16 January 2024
Rifle league: Halkirk victory leaves three teams on 10-point mark

Rifle league: Halkirk victory leaves three teams on 10-point mark

16 January 2024

Halkirk’s victory over Wick Old Stagers "A" means there are three teams on 10 points in Division One, although the Old Stagers maintain their lead.


OPINION: Far north is helping push growth in tourism to 'stunning region'

14 January 2024
OPINION: Far north is helping push growth in tourism to 'stunning region'

OPINION: Far north is helping push growth in tourism to 'stunning region'

14 January 2024

Chris Taylor, VisitScotland destination development director, says Caithness and Sutherland are prime assets in Scotland's international offering


Thurso binmen stood in icy river to repair broken water pipe

13 January 2024
Thurso binmen stood in icy river to repair broken water pipe

Thurso binmen stood in icy river to repair broken water pipe

13 January 2024

Thurso's Heritage by a Thirsa Loon


How to have fun – and stay safe – in the Highland mountains this winter

13 January 2024
How to have fun – and stay safe – in the Highland mountains this winter

How to have fun – and stay safe – in the Highland mountains this winter

13 January 2024

Ben Gibson, mountain safety adviser at Mountaineering Scotland, encourages people who are planning to head to the hills this winter to think ahead


Wick and District Darts League: Simpson takes star billing in top-of-the-table clash

10 January 2024
Wick and District Darts League: Simpson takes star billing in top-of-the-table clash

Wick and District Darts League: Simpson takes star billing in top-of-the-table clash

10 January 2024

David Simpson of the Queen's Hotel was the star player in the top-of-the-table clash against Comm in Division Two of Wick and District Darts League.


Shortened course for January medals at Reay Golf Club

09 January 2024
Shortened course for January medals at Reay Golf Club

Shortened course for January medals at Reay Golf Club

09 January 2024

After a period of inactivity due to the stormy weather, golfers at Reay were back in competitive action in the ladies' and gents' January medals.


Stone’s Scoop: Giles Watling

07 January 2024
Stone’s Scoop: Giles Watling

Stone’s Scoop: Giles Watling

07 January 2024

Jamie Stone speaks to the Clacton MP about life outside politics


Ginger was as valuable as sheep in old England

07 January 2024
Ginger was as valuable as sheep in old England

Ginger was as valuable as sheep in old England

07 January 2024

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle


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