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YOUR VIEWS: Bowertower residents create their own turbine visualisation

18 January 2025
YOUR VIEWS: Bowertower residents create their own turbine visualisation

YOUR VIEWS: Bowertower residents create their own turbine visualisation

18 January 2025

Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier share their views on the latest topics.


Highlands to be showcased at golf industry trade show in Florida

17 January 2025
Highlands to be showcased at golf industry trade show in Florida

Highlands to be showcased at golf industry trade show in Florida

17 January 2025

A Highland delegation will be showcasing what the region has to offer at the world’s biggest golf industry trade event in the United States.


In-form Mountain Dew held by Seaforth ‘C’

15 January 2025
In-form Mountain Dew held by Seaforth ‘C’

In-form Mountain Dew held by Seaforth ‘C’

15 January 2025

Mountain Dew, the form team in Division Two of Wick and District Darts League, were held at home this week by Seaforth “C”.


Sophie continues successful start to year as she picks up more silverware

14 January 2025
Sophie continues successful start to year as she picks up more silverware

Sophie continues successful start to year as she picks up more silverware

14 January 2025

Sophie Mackay from Dunnet continued her great start to 2025 when she was among the honours at Sunday’s under-14 Midlothian Junior Championships.


Mentoring charity talk at Spittal SWI

14 January 2025
Mentoring charity talk at Spittal SWI

Mentoring charity talk at Spittal SWI

14 January 2025

Tina Hamilton, community engagement officer with the national charity MCR Pathways, was guest speaker at Spittal SWI’s first meeting of the year.


Double success for Sophie at SSBU age group tournament

13 January 2025
Double success for Sophie at SSBU age group tournament

Double success for Sophie at SSBU age group tournament

13 January 2025

Sophie Mackay from Dunnet had a great start to 2025 when she took part in the Scottish Schools Badminton Union 2013 age group tournament in Wishaw.


Wick was the place he loved most: A tribute to James Fleming (1944-2024)

12 January 2025
Wick was the place he loved most: A tribute to James Fleming (1944-2024)

Wick was the place he loved most: A tribute to James Fleming (1944-2024)

12 January 2025

Caithness artist Ian Charles Scott offers a personal tribute to his friend James Fleming, who died recently at the age of 80.


Opening up the world of tech to help with wellbeing for all

11 January 2025
Opening up the world of tech to help with wellbeing for all

Opening up the world of tech to help with wellbeing for all

11 January 2025

Gadgets and tools can remind someone to take medication, notify if a person has a fall, or alert if someone wanders outside when it might be unsafe.


YOUR VIEWS: Caithness natives restless over ruling authorities and doubts over Dounreay radium source

11 January 2025
YOUR VIEWS: Caithness natives restless over ruling authorities and doubts over Dounreay radium source

YOUR VIEWS: Caithness natives restless over ruling authorities and doubts over Dounreay radium source

11 January 2025

Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on the issues that matter to them


Four maximums as Knockout Cup semi-final line-up is confirmed

08 January 2025
Four maximums as Knockout Cup semi-final line-up is confirmed

Four maximums as Knockout Cup semi-final line-up is confirmed

08 January 2025

Seaview, RBL, Norseman and Old Smiddy Inn booked their places in the last four of Wick and District Darts League’s Knockout Cup this week.


Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

05 January 2025
Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

05 January 2025

Making Space for Nature by Jenny Grant


Tall tale from John O’Groats tells of rough seas for damaged Spanish Armada galleons

05 January 2025
Tall tale from John O’Groats tells of rough seas for damaged Spanish Armada galleons

Tall tale from John O’Groats tells of rough seas for damaged Spanish Armada galleons

05 January 2025

Kevin Green recounts an old story of the legendary Spanish fleet that passed through Caithness waters in 1588…


Caithness should go it alone, heart group’s thanks and parking plans for Thurso

04 January 2025
Caithness should go it alone, heart group’s thanks and parking plans for Thurso

Caithness should go it alone, heart group’s thanks and parking plans for Thurso

04 January 2025

Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier respond to recent news topics and more


How your cup of tea came to taste the way it does

04 January 2025
How your cup of tea came to taste the way it does

How your cup of tea came to taste the way it does

04 January 2025

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle


Narrow victory for Anderson and Groves over Reay’s 1893 course

01 January 2025
Narrow victory for Anderson and Groves over Reay’s 1893 course

Narrow victory for Anderson and Groves over Reay’s 1893 course

01 January 2025

Saturday saw a great entry of 48 golfers competing in pairs in a fun Old Links competition over a 12-hole course at Reay Golf Club.


Preserving the past at Nunalleq – before it is lost

01 January 2025
Preserving the past at Nunalleq – before it is lost

Preserving the past at Nunalleq – before it is lost

01 January 2025

Kenneth McElroy, a director of Caithness Broch Project, reports on an unforgettable month he spent working at an excavation site in Alaska.


YOUR VIEWS: Thanks for support of Caithness General Hospital and help for those in need

28 December 2024
YOUR VIEWS: Thanks for support of Caithness General Hospital and help for those in need

YOUR VIEWS: Thanks for support of Caithness General Hospital and help for those in need

28 December 2024

Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier share their views and offer support


The unfortunate reality of January

27 December 2024
The unfortunate reality of January

The unfortunate reality of January

27 December 2024

It is an unfortunate reality that January sees a high volume of couples starting the process of separation or divorce.


New rough cutting machine for Reay golf course

25 December 2024
New rough cutting machine for Reay golf course

New rough cutting machine for Reay golf course

25 December 2024

As part of an ongoing programme of improvements both on and off the course, Reay Golf Club has purchased a new rough cutting machine.


Look up at the stars, follow your dreams and never give up, says Primus of Scottish Episcopal Church in Christmas message

25 December 2024
Look up at the stars, follow your dreams and never give up, says Primus of Scottish Episcopal Church in Christmas message

Look up at the stars, follow your dreams and never give up, says Primus of Scottish Episcopal Church in Christmas message

25 December 2024

One of the joys of living in the north is the view we have of the night skies.


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