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The Covid response across the globe impacts us all

28 February 2021
The Covid response across the globe impacts us all

The Covid response across the globe impacts us all

28 February 2021

Wick man Chris McIvor, regional director for Middle East and Eurasia with HelpAge, considers the implications of Covid-19 in poorer parts of the world


Events on Mars shows that faraway things can be significant

28 February 2021
Events on Mars shows that faraway things can be significant

Events on Mars shows that faraway things can be significant

28 February 2021

FOOD FOR THOUGHT by Howard Stone, Minister of Castletown & Community Free Church


Promises of spring await despite the gloom

27 February 2021
Promises of spring await despite the gloom

Promises of spring await despite the gloom

27 February 2021

Gardening on the Edge by Diana Wayland


'Enterprising Caithnessman' who made his name in the shirt trade

21 February 2021
'Enterprising Caithnessman' who made his name in the shirt trade

'Enterprising Caithnessman' who made his name in the shirt trade

21 February 2021

NORTHERN ROOTS: Our monthly column from Caithness Family History Society


Jet streams shift with the seasons and help control our weather patterns

20 February 2021
Jet streams shift with the seasons and help control our weather patterns

Jet streams shift with the seasons and help control our weather patterns

20 February 2021

Weather Watch by Keith Banks


Sometimes belief is needed in life

17 February 2021
Sometimes belief is needed in life

Sometimes belief is needed in life

17 February 2021

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: By Howard Stone, Minister of Castletown & Community Free Church


Suitable timing for announcement on Thurso's former town hall

15 February 2021
Suitable timing for announcement on Thurso's former town hall

Suitable timing for announcement on Thurso's former town hall

15 February 2021

Thurso’s Heritage – Reminiscing with a Thirsa Loon


Praise where praise is due

14 February 2021
Praise where praise is due

Praise where praise is due

14 February 2021

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: By Howard Stone, Minister of Castletown & Community Free Church


Taking stock after a year of change for crofters

13 February 2021
Taking stock after a year of change for crofters

Taking stock after a year of change for crofters

13 February 2021

View from the Commission by Bill Barron, CEO, Crofting Commission


Speedwell – A botanical to ‘Speed You Well’

13 February 2021
Speedwell – A botanical to ‘Speed You Well’

Speedwell – A botanical to ‘Speed You Well’

13 February 2021

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle


Airport funding is welcomed but Wick is not saved

10 February 2021
Airport funding is welcomed but Wick is not saved

Airport funding is welcomed but Wick is not saved

10 February 2021

Inside Holyrood: As funding of up to £1m a year is announced for Wick John O'Groats Airport, Edward Mountain says more is needed to secure its future


Perspective is so important during difficult times

08 February 2021
Perspective is so important during difficult times

Perspective is so important during difficult times

08 February 2021

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht


Being heard through times of anguish

07 February 2021
Being heard through times of anguish

Being heard through times of anguish

07 February 2021

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: By the Rev David Macartney, North Coast Parish, Church of Scotland


Exit strategy from Covid can help our businesses and region grow and prosper

06 February 2021
Exit strategy from Covid can help our businesses and region grow and prosper

Exit strategy from Covid can help our businesses and region grow and prosper

06 February 2021

Chamber Comment: Trudy Morris calls on governments in Westminster and Holyrood to invest in the north Highlands for the wider benefit of Scotland


Now is the time to act over demise of Wick Airport

04 February 2021
Now is the time to act over demise of Wick Airport

Now is the time to act over demise of Wick Airport

04 February 2021

Holyrood Notebook: Rhoda Grant calls for action from the Scottish Government to help safeguard the far north economy


Inspiration for gardeners needed at dismal time

30 January 2021
Inspiration for gardeners needed at dismal time

Inspiration for gardeners needed at dismal time

30 January 2021

Gardening on the Edge: Diana Wayland suggests that this could be the right time to take up gardening – no matter what space you have at home


Alternative bird race shows diversity of species across Caithness

30 January 2021
Alternative bird race shows diversity of species across Caithness

Alternative bird race shows diversity of species across Caithness

30 January 2021

Wildlife Sightings: Rob Hughes explains that the annual Caithness bird race was treated a little differently due to the restrictions in place


Toasting the Lassies from afar at virtual Burns Night

27 January 2021
Toasting the Lassies from afar at virtual Burns Night

Toasting the Lassies from afar at virtual Burns Night

27 January 2021

Jamie's Journal: Far north MP Jamie Stone finally remembers to fire up his iPad for his appearance at an online celebration of the Scots bard


Over time we can erode hate and division

27 January 2021
Over time we can erode hate and division

Over time we can erode hate and division

27 January 2021

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: By the Rev David Macartney, North Coast Parish, Church of Scotland


Witches and faeries give blackthorn a prickly name in the north

24 January 2021
Witches and faeries give blackthorn a prickly name in the north

Witches and faeries give blackthorn a prickly name in the north

24 January 2021

Beautiful Botanicals: Joanne Howdle explains how blackthorn has a troublesome past with its Highland folklore


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