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Neil takes centre stage to lift JGC Autumn Open title

23 September 2020
Neil takes centre stage to lift JGC Autumn Open title

Neil takes centre stage to lift JGC Autumn Open title

23 September 2020

The summer season at Thurso Golf Club is drawing to an end but there are still a few important competitions to be played before the end of September.


Scaffing for herring and delivering messages to the fisher lasses

23 September 2020
Scaffing for herring and delivering messages to the fisher lasses

Scaffing for herring and delivering messages to the fisher lasses

23 September 2020

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


Durrand stays on par to claim Summer League title at Thurso

15 September 2020
Durrand stays on par to claim Summer League title at Thurso

Durrand stays on par to claim Summer League title at Thurso

15 September 2020

A level par in the penultimate round helped James Durrand on his way to the A&A Mackay Builders Ltd Summer League title at Thurso Golf Club.


Postcard reveals a snapshot of life at the outbreak of the Great War

06 September 2020
Postcard reveals a snapshot of life at the outbreak of the Great War

Postcard reveals a snapshot of life at the outbreak of the Great War

06 September 2020

Our regular column from CAITHNESS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY looks at the story behind a photo of a handsome soldier in full Highland regimental dress.


Success for Durrand and Campbell in Thurso club championship finals

04 September 2020
Success for Durrand and Campbell in Thurso club championship finals

Success for Durrand and Campbell in Thurso club championship finals

04 September 2020

Laura Durrand produced a dominant display to overcome Eileen Manson in the scratch final of the ladies' club championships at Thurso Golf Club.


Summer League building to an exciting climax at Thurso Golf Club

03 September 2020
Summer League building to an exciting climax at Thurso Golf Club

Summer League building to an exciting climax at Thurso Golf Club

03 September 2020

Thurso Golf Club's A&A Mackay Summer League is building to an exciting climax, with several players in with a chance of taking the title.


Latest mart prices from Caithness Livestock Centre and Thainstone

01 September 2020
Latest mart prices from Caithness Livestock Centre and Thainstone

Latest mart prices from Caithness Livestock Centre and Thainstone

01 September 2020

ANM sold 1873 prime and store sheep at Quoybrae, while at Thainstone 126 entries were forward from Caithness, Ross-shire and Sutherland consignors.


Getting up to speed on autocross photography

31 August 2020
Getting up to speed on autocross photography

Getting up to speed on autocross photography

31 August 2020

Caithness-based freelance photographer JAMES GUNN offers some tips on how to capture the fast-moving action of autocross racing


Rachel using her artistic skills to help community initiative in crisis-hit Lebanon

31 August 2020
Rachel using her artistic skills to help community initiative in crisis-hit Lebanon

Rachel using her artistic skills to help community initiative in crisis-hit Lebanon

31 August 2020

MATTHEW SWANSON asks Caithness-born artist Rachel Smith about her print sales in aid of some of Lebanon's most disadvantaged communities


Changes prove successful as 24 teams compete for Safari Trophy at Reay

30 August 2020
Changes prove successful as 24 teams compete for Safari Trophy at Reay

Changes prove successful as 24 teams compete for Safari Trophy at Reay

30 August 2020

The NDL/JF Nuclear Safari Open at Reay saw a reduction from 36 to 18 holes this year, while there were ladies and mixed teams as well as gents.


FTD for Humphries in Caithness Autocross Club meeting at Stemster Farm

26 August 2020
FTD for Humphries in Caithness Autocross Club meeting at Stemster Farm

FTD for Humphries in Caithness Autocross Club meeting at Stemster Farm

26 August 2020

Caithness Autocross Club's meeting at Stemster Farm last Sunday was another roaring success, held in favourable weather and with a record 40 entries.


It's easy... if you get weather and tide right

26 August 2020
It's easy... if you get weather and tide right

It's easy... if you get weather and tide right

26 August 2020

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH Timing is crucial when exploring the amazing coast around Duncansby Head by kayak


A healing experience that gives me hope for the future

26 August 2020
A healing experience that gives me hope for the future

A healing experience that gives me hope for the future

26 August 2020

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: By the Rev John Nugent of Wick St Fergus Church


Ella's long walk in aid of hospital emergency department

25 August 2020
Ella's long walk in aid of hospital emergency department

Ella's long walk in aid of hospital emergency department

25 August 2020

At the beginning of lockdown, five-year-old Ella Farquhar received treatment in the emergency department at Caithness General Hospital.


Superb back nine gives Leonard top spot in Summer League round 17

25 August 2020
Superb back nine gives Leonard top spot in Summer League round 17

Superb back nine gives Leonard top spot in Summer League round 17

25 August 2020

Last week’s fixtures at Thurso Golf Club saw three consecutive rounds of the A&A Mackay Builders Summer League being played.


Obituary: Margaret Mackay

23 August 2020
Obituary: Margaret Mackay

Obituary: Margaret Mackay

23 August 2020

Bettyhill resident known for her hospitality, sharp intellect and engaging personality


Obituary: Bobo (Alan) Mackay

19 August 2020
Obituary: Bobo (Alan) Mackay

Obituary: Bobo (Alan) Mackay

19 August 2020

Amateur footballer who was seen as a natural leader at his village club


All this has been achieved by people being good neighbours

18 August 2020
All this has been achieved by people being good neighbours

All this has been achieved by people being good neighbours

18 August 2020

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: By the Rev John Nugent of Wick St Fergus Church


Tourists spend a lot of money in the Highlands and our economy needs that more than ever

16 August 2020
Tourists spend a lot of money in the Highlands and our economy needs that more than ever

Tourists spend a lot of money in the Highlands and our economy needs that more than ever

16 August 2020

INSIDE HOLYROOD: Monthly column by Edward Mountain, Conservative MSP for the Highlands and Islands


Adventurous couple buoyed by success after swimming from Eilean Nan Ron to Skerray

16 August 2020
Adventurous couple buoyed by success after swimming from Eilean Nan Ron to Skerray

Adventurous couple buoyed by success after swimming from Eilean Nan Ron to Skerray

16 August 2020

Nigel and Andi Carter recently plunged into the North Atlantic and swam the one-and-a-half miles from deserted Eilean Nan Ron to Skerray harbour.


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