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Historic photographs of far north point to a long line of family creativity

24 January 2021
Historic photographs of far north point to a long line of family creativity

Historic photographs of far north point to a long line of family creativity

24 January 2021

Jenny Bruce, who recently published a booklet on Life in the Village Post Office about Berriedale, delves into some old photos from the north


Two historic Caithness sites that were the scenes of tragic deaths

24 January 2021
Two historic Caithness sites that were the scenes of tragic deaths

Two historic Caithness sites that were the scenes of tragic deaths

24 January 2021

HERITAGE MATTERS: Our regular column from the Wick Society


Recipe of the week: Leftover porridge & cranberry muffins

23 January 2021
Recipe of the week: Leftover porridge & cranberry muffins

Recipe of the week: Leftover porridge & cranberry muffins

23 January 2021

Making extra porridge at breakfast time can go some way to save time later in the week.


Vaccine offers hope – but expectant Caithness mums need change too

23 January 2021
Vaccine offers hope – but expectant Caithness mums need change too

Vaccine offers hope – but expectant Caithness mums need change too

23 January 2021

INSIDE HOLYROOD: Edward Mountain says that we must safeguard pregnant women in Caithness by improving maternity services in remote and rural areas


Chisholm back to winning ways in January Medal at Reay

23 January 2021
Chisholm back to winning ways in January Medal at Reay

Chisholm back to winning ways in January Medal at Reay

23 January 2021

After a couple of weeks' enforced absence due to snow and ice, golfers at Reay finally got the taste of competitive action again last weekend.


How community spirit came to the fore during Operation Snowdrop

20 January 2021
How community spirit came to the fore during Operation Snowdrop

How community spirit came to the fore during Operation Snowdrop

20 January 2021

WICK VOICES: An update on the Wick Society's online oral history project by Doreen Leith


We can only gain wisdom by changing our ways of thinking

20 January 2021
We can only gain wisdom by changing our ways of thinking

We can only gain wisdom by changing our ways of thinking

20 January 2021

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


Thurso captain helped rescue babies from World War I explosion

16 January 2021
Thurso captain helped rescue babies from World War I explosion

Thurso captain helped rescue babies from World War I explosion

16 January 2021

Thurso's Heritage by a Thirsa Loon


Recipe of the week: Potato Rendang

16 January 2021
Recipe of the week: Potato Rendang

Recipe of the week: Potato Rendang

16 January 2021

Add some spice to your potatoes with this recipe from Zero Waste Scotland


Donald Trump's actions in US won't serve him – or others – well

16 January 2021
Donald Trump's actions in US won't serve him – or others – well

Donald Trump's actions in US won't serve him – or others – well

16 January 2021

Far north MP Jamie Stone knows how it feels to lose an election – and how to do so gracefully


Looking forward to giving continued support to Caithness community groups

13 January 2021
Looking forward to giving continued support to Caithness community groups

Looking forward to giving continued support to Caithness community groups

13 January 2021

CAITHNESS VOLUNTARY GROUP UPDATE: By Yvonne Hendry


We can find hope anywhere if we choose to look for it

13 January 2021
We can find hope anywhere if we choose to look for it

We can find hope anywhere if we choose to look for it

13 January 2021

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


Wet December weather in Wick is not extreme according to records

10 January 2021
Wet December weather in Wick is not extreme according to records

Wet December weather in Wick is not extreme according to records

10 January 2021

Weather Watch by Keith Banks


With plans cast aside, there is only now – embrace it

10 January 2021
With plans cast aside, there is only now – embrace it

With plans cast aside, there is only now – embrace it

10 January 2021

Northern Drift: New columnist Monique Sliedrecht, based in Freswick, is an artist and blogger inspired by the wild open spaces of the far north


Light at the end of the tunnel despite Covid restrictions

10 January 2021
Light at the end of the tunnel despite Covid restrictions

Light at the end of the tunnel despite Covid restrictions

10 January 2021

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant


Top tips on capturing surfing action at Thurso beach

09 January 2021
Top tips on capturing surfing action at Thurso beach

Top tips on capturing surfing action at Thurso beach

09 January 2021

Caithness photographer James Gunn offers some trade secrets on making the most of the surf on the north coast


Working from Home with Kids (Round Two) – Advice for Parents

05 January 2021
Working from Home with Kids (Round Two) – Advice for Parents

Working from Home with Kids (Round Two) – Advice for Parents

05 January 2021

10 tips on how to survive lockdown with your kids.


Biggest snowfall in living memory saw 30ft snow drifts in northern Highlands

03 January 2021
Biggest snowfall in living memory saw 30ft snow drifts in northern Highlands

Biggest snowfall in living memory saw 30ft snow drifts in northern Highlands

03 January 2021

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Lorna Steele says the Navy and Airforce were called in to help as Sutherland, Caithness and Orkney were hit hardest


Tips to help give your pets a fresh start in the new year

03 January 2021
Tips to help give your pets a fresh start in the new year

Tips to help give your pets a fresh start in the new year

03 January 2021

This new year there is an opportunity for a new, welcome, fresh start for all of us – and that also goes for our pets too.


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

03 January 2021
Looking Back – News from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

03 January 2021

Local bakers on strike in 1920, Wick support for university in 1971 and Water crisis was the worst in 40 years in 1996


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