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Pentland Firth Yacht Club back on the water as restrictions are eased

22 June 2020
Pentland Firth Yacht Club back on the water as restrictions are eased

Pentland Firth Yacht Club back on the water as restrictions are eased

22 June 2020

Members of Pentland Firth Yacht Club encountered changeable sailing conditions in their first race since the lockdown restrictions were eased.


A long history of football drama at the Dammies

21 June 2020
A long history of football drama at the Dammies

A long history of football drama at the Dammies

21 June 2020

Ken Wood looks at the development of football at Sir George’s Park in Thurso almost 150 years after it was gifted to the town


Latest mart prices from Thainstone

12 June 2020
Latest mart prices from Thainstone

Latest mart prices from Thainstone

12 June 2020

Thursday and Friday mart prices from Thainstone for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross-shire consignors.


From school days long ago to Covid-19 lockdown experiences

06 June 2020
From school days long ago to Covid-19 lockdown experiences

From school days long ago to Covid-19 lockdown experiences

06 June 2020

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


The NHS is open and here for you

25 May 2020
The NHS is open and here for you

The NHS is open and here for you

25 May 2020

No matter what, it’s so important that health warning signs aren’t ignored and you seek medical advice when needed.


Ben's journeys from mystery to science fiction

24 May 2020
Ben's journeys from mystery to science fiction

Ben's journeys from mystery to science fiction

24 May 2020

BOOK REVIEW: Well known as 'Out and About' columnist, Ben MacGregor turns his hand to fiction in a new collection of short stories set in Caithness


Top lockdown tips to stay healthy and fit

24 May 2020
Top lockdown tips to stay healthy and fit

Top lockdown tips to stay healthy and fit

24 May 2020

Alison Jackson offers some advice from Slimming World to help everyone stay in good shape physically and mentally through the coronavirus lockdown


Refinance - opening up the flow of cash back into your business

18 May 2020
Refinance - opening up the flow of cash back into your business

Refinance - opening up the flow of cash back into your business

18 May 2020

SPONSORED CONTENT: How can Close Brothers Asset Finance help your business during the coronavirus crisis?


OBITUARY: Ena Campbell

10 May 2020
OBITUARY: Ena Campbell

OBITUARY: Ena Campbell

10 May 2020

A much-loved member of the north Sutherland community who was truly 'the salt of the earth'


OBITUARY: Raymond Durrand

07 May 2020
OBITUARY: Raymond Durrand

OBITUARY: Raymond Durrand

07 May 2020

A former stalwart of the amateur drama scene, known for his 'superstar look' as well as his ever-present sense of humour and interest in people


We don't have to go through this on our own

05 May 2020
We don't have to go through this on our own

We don't have to go through this on our own

05 May 2020

Jeane Freeman outlines the support available to those dealing with anxiety, fear, uncertainty, anger or sadness during the Covid-19 crisis


Mart prices from Quoybrae and Thainstone

04 May 2020
Mart prices from Quoybrae and Thainstone

Mart prices from Quoybrae and Thainstone

04 May 2020

Latest cattle and sheep prices at Caithness Livestock Centre as well as store cattle prices from Caithness, Ross-shire and Sutherland at Thainstone.


Second virtual challenge after club runners miss out on London Marathon trip

04 May 2020
Second virtual challenge after club runners miss out on London Marathon trip

Second virtual challenge after club runners miss out on London Marathon trip

04 May 2020

Some of the North Highland Harriers had been due to run the London Marathon but instead took part in the second of the club’s virtual challenges.


Looking back on 100 years at Wick's home of football

02 May 2020
Looking back on 100 years at Wick's home of football

Looking back on 100 years at Wick's home of football

02 May 2020

It's a century since Harmsworth Park was gifted to the people of Wick. Ken Wood picks out some memorable moments and notable individuals


Reunion more than 40 years after Duncansby rescue drama

26 April 2020
Reunion more than 40 years after Duncansby rescue drama

Reunion more than 40 years after Duncansby rescue drama

26 April 2020

ISLAND MEMORIES: John Manson recalls his role in aiding a grounded Faroese boat – and how he met up with one of the rescued crewmen many years later


Focusing on the needs of older people as we do what we can to fight back

24 April 2020
Focusing on the needs of older people as we do what we can to fight back

Focusing on the needs of older people as we do what we can to fight back

24 April 2020

Wick man CHRIS McIVOR, of HelpAge International, tells of the challenges in raising awareness of Covid-19 in a region with high refugee populations


It was lockout rather than lockdown at Garrywhin

19 April 2020
It was lockout rather than lockdown at Garrywhin

It was lockout rather than lockdown at Garrywhin

19 April 2020

DAN MACKAY reflects on hard lives of our Neolithic ancestors against the backdrop of our present-day global emergency


Lockdown offers a chance to look for your forgotten photographic gems

19 April 2020
Lockdown offers a chance to look for your forgotten photographic gems

Lockdown offers a chance to look for your forgotten photographic gems

19 April 2020

BEHIND THE LENS: Professional photographer John Baikie offers expert tips to those who in normal times would want to be out and about taking pictures


Mart prices from Aberdeen and Northern Marts, Thainstone

02 April 2020
Mart prices from Aberdeen and Northern Marts, Thainstone

Mart prices from Aberdeen and Northern Marts, Thainstone

02 April 2020

Latest prices at Thainstone mart in Inverurie for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross-shire consignors.


Expert help from Begbies Traynor Group for small businesses during coronavirus crisis

01 April 2020
Expert help from Begbies Traynor Group for small businesses during coronavirus crisis

Expert help from Begbies Traynor Group for small businesses during coronavirus crisis

01 April 2020

SPONSORED CONTENT: Begbies Traynor Group gives advice to small businesses in the wake of the escalating coronavirus crisis.


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