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Six shooters hit maximum score in opening round of winter league

22 November 2023
Six shooters hit maximum score in opening round of winter league

Six shooters hit maximum score in opening round of winter league

22 November 2023

Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association's winter league has resumed, with 29 teams of four competing across five divisions.


Wick and District Darts League: Campbell and Nicolson have the edge in all-Seaforth final

22 November 2023
Wick and District Darts League: Campbell and Nicolson have the edge in all-Seaforth final

Wick and District Darts League: Campbell and Nicolson have the edge in all-Seaforth final

22 November 2023

Ryan Campbell and Martin Nicolson scraped a 3-2 victory over Ryan's dad Michael Campbell and one of the league's top finishers, Richie Budge.


PICTURES: Treble for Ava and double for Lewis in U15 badminton championships

21 November 2023
PICTURES: Treble for Ava and double for Lewis in U15 badminton championships

PICTURES: Treble for Ava and double for Lewis in U15 badminton championships

21 November 2023

A total of 25 competitors – 13 girls and 12 boys – took part in Caithness Badminton Association's under-15 championships in Wick on Sunday.


Thurso lose out to Diamonds in Highland and Moray league

20 November 2023
Thurso lose out to Diamonds in Highland and Moray league

Thurso lose out to Diamonds in Highland and Moray league

20 November 2023

Thurso Netball Club were on the road again in the Highland and Moray league, losing out 64-15 to a strong Inverness Diamonds team.


Farmer and writer who enjoyed sharing his wealth of knowledge

19 November 2023
Farmer and writer who enjoyed sharing his wealth of knowledge

Farmer and writer who enjoyed sharing his wealth of knowledge

19 November 2023

Morris Pottinger (1929-2023) was an innovative farmer and a keen historian who for many years was a valued contributor to the John O'Groat Journal.


DAN MACKAY: Grab life as you can – and increase ‘the mutual delight’

18 November 2023
DAN MACKAY: Grab life as you can – and increase ‘the mutual delight’

DAN MACKAY: Grab life as you can – and increase ‘the mutual delight’

18 November 2023

‘The first year had been the worst. Many had died. A great number had perished on the sea.'


Half-time sub hits 'perfect hat-trick' for Caithness United under-16s

15 November 2023
Half-time sub hits 'perfect hat-trick' for Caithness United under-16s

Half-time sub hits 'perfect hat-trick' for Caithness United under-16s

15 November 2023

A slow start for Caithness United-16s at Nairn eventually turned into a high-scoring victory thanks to a far better performance in the second half.


Wick and District Darts League: Table-topping Seaview send out message

15 November 2023
Wick and District Darts League: Table-topping Seaview send out message

Wick and District Darts League: Table-topping Seaview send out message

15 November 2023

"Catch us if you can" was the message sent out by first division leaders Seaview as they trounced the Norseman, losing only two legs in the process.


HOLYROOD NOTEBOOK: Policies aiming to tackle Highland depopulation

15 November 2023
HOLYROOD NOTEBOOK: Policies aiming to tackle Highland depopulation

HOLYROOD NOTEBOOK: Policies aiming to tackle Highland depopulation

15 November 2023

This month as part of its ‘Building a New Scotland’ series, the Scottish Government published its migration policy for an independent Scotland.


PICTURES: Under-13s battle it out in Caithness badminton championships

14 November 2023
PICTURES: Under-13s battle it out in Caithness badminton championships

PICTURES: Under-13s battle it out in Caithness badminton championships

14 November 2023

Twenty-seven players, 15 girls and 12 boys, competed in the Caithness under-13 badminton championships in the Wick community campus on Sunday.


Reay Golf Club: Macdonald takes silverware in rescheduled October Medal

14 November 2023
Reay Golf Club: Macdonald takes silverware in rescheduled October Medal

Reay Golf Club: Macdonald takes silverware in rescheduled October Medal

14 November 2023

Saturday saw the ladies at Reay competing for the rescheduled October Medal, with Tricia Macdonald producing a fantastic round of 80 for nett 63.


PICTURES: Fantastic games and rallies at U11 badminton championships

14 November 2023
PICTURES: Fantastic games and rallies at U11 badminton championships

PICTURES: Fantastic games and rallies at U11 badminton championships

14 November 2023

The first of the 2023/24 Caithness junior badminton championship took place in Wick's community campus, with 21 children competing at under-11 level.


Defeat at Fort William for hard-working Thurso team

13 November 2023
Defeat at Fort William for hard-working Thurso team

Defeat at Fort William for hard-working Thurso team

13 November 2023

Thurso Netball Club travelled to Fort William for their latest league fixture and put in a hard-working performance before losing 43-29.


Fourth-place finish for Jack in Junior 1000 event at Crail

09 November 2023
Fourth-place finish for Jack in Junior 1000 event at Crail

Fourth-place finish for Jack in Junior 1000 event at Crail

09 November 2023

Jack Ryan had to settle for fourth place in the Digby Barlow Junior Stages Rally, the penultimate round of the 2023 Junior 1000 Ecosse challenge.


Reay Golf Club: Steven gets the nod after countback in medal event

08 November 2023
Reay Golf Club: Steven gets the nod after countback in medal event

Reay Golf Club: Steven gets the nod after countback in medal event

08 November 2023

Some glorious early November weather saw the golfers of Reay flocking to the course to play in the latest round of winter competitions.


Ryan is star performer as Thrumster team lose out to Castletown

08 November 2023
Ryan is star performer as Thrumster team lose out to Castletown

Ryan is star performer as Thrumster team lose out to Castletown

08 November 2023

Castletown hosted Smiddy "2" in Wick and District Darts League, with Castletown getting a narrow win with the help of veteran Geordie Bain.


JAMIE STONE: Linking up rail and sea could be boost for Far North Line

08 November 2023
JAMIE STONE: Linking up rail and sea could be boost for Far North Line

JAMIE STONE: Linking up rail and sea could be boost for Far North Line

08 November 2023

Jamie's Journal by Jamie Stone


Thurso stay composed in bonus-point victory over Emeralds

06 November 2023
Thurso stay composed in bonus-point victory over Emeralds

Thurso stay composed in bonus-point victory over Emeralds

06 November 2023

Thurso Netball Club were praised for keeping their composure as they secured a bonus-point victory over Inverness Emeralds in the Highland capital.


Caithness gymnasts' colourful display at Sapphire festival

06 November 2023
Caithness gymnasts' colourful display at Sapphire festival

Caithness gymnasts' colourful display at Sapphire festival

06 November 2023

Eight members of Caithness Rhythmic Gymnastics took part in the Sapphire Gymnastics Academy birthday festival in Paisley.


Caithness is best place to ponder the mysteries of the universe

04 November 2023
Caithness is best place to ponder the mysteries of the universe

Caithness is best place to ponder the mysteries of the universe

04 November 2023

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht


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