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Herbs for Christmas dinner can be grown in Caithness – with the right protection

22 December 2024
Herbs for Christmas dinner can be grown in Caithness – with the right protection

Herbs for Christmas dinner can be grown in Caithness – with the right protection

22 December 2024

Gardening on the Edge by Diana Wayland


YOUR VIEWS: Caithness midwives do a great job and call to break up Highland Council

21 December 2024
YOUR VIEWS: Caithness midwives do a great job and call to break up Highland Council

YOUR VIEWS: Caithness midwives do a great job and call to break up Highland Council

21 December 2024

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


Groundbreaking moves could really shake up our democracy

21 December 2024
Groundbreaking moves could really shake up our democracy

Groundbreaking moves could really shake up our democracy

21 December 2024

The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay


Caithness juniors among the honours at Scottish age-group contest

20 December 2024
Caithness juniors among the honours at Scottish age-group contest

Caithness juniors among the honours at Scottish age-group contest

20 December 2024

Sophie Mackay, Sophie Sinclair and Liam Sinclair had a successful outing at the Scottish Schools Badminton Union 2012 age-group tournament.


Macgregor takes top division honours in Christmas Cracker darts event

18 December 2024
Macgregor takes top division honours in Christmas Cracker darts event

Macgregor takes top division honours in Christmas Cracker darts event

18 December 2024

Harper’s bar and function suite was the venue for Wick and District Darts League’s Christmas Cracker event, attracting a record post-Covid turnout.


Medal double makes it a weekend to celebrate for Craig household

18 December 2024
Medal double makes it a weekend to celebrate for Craig household

Medal double makes it a weekend to celebrate for Craig household

18 December 2024

A spectacular eagle three at the long par-five fifth hole helped David R Craig to glory in the men’s December Medal in the latest action at Reay.


Busy end to year for Wick netball teams as S2 girls progress in Scottish Cup

17 December 2024
Busy end to year for Wick netball teams as S2 girls progress in Scottish Cup

Busy end to year for Wick netball teams as S2 girls progress in Scottish Cup

17 December 2024

Wick High School netball players had a busy spell towards the end of the year, including a notable victory for the S2 team in the Scottish Cup.


Donald leading the way after first of Wick and District Darts League pentathlon series

16 December 2024
Donald leading the way after first of Wick and District Darts League pentathlon series

Donald leading the way after first of Wick and District Darts League pentathlon series

16 December 2024

Kevin Donald is the early leader in the new pentathlon darts series, after the opening night at the Royal British Legion club in Thurso.


YOUR VIEWS: Answers to youth migration and What do SSEN have to hide?

14 December 2024
YOUR VIEWS: Answers to youth migration and What do SSEN have to hide?

YOUR VIEWS: Answers to youth migration and What do SSEN have to hide?

14 December 2024

Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on the issues of the week on our letters page


£4000 boost for Caithness Riding for the Disabled Association at Christmas show

13 December 2024
£4000 boost for Caithness Riding for the Disabled Association at Christmas show

£4000 boost for Caithness Riding for the Disabled Association at Christmas show

13 December 2024

Youngsters demonstrated their equestrian skills at the Christmas show held by the Caithness group of RDA at the indoor riding centre in Halkirk.


Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club celebrates 20th anniversary

11 December 2024
Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club celebrates 20th anniversary

Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club celebrates 20th anniversary

11 December 2024

Members of Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club got together for their 20th anniversary dinner dance at the Norseman Hotel in Wick.


Thomson dominates the proceedings at Reay Golf Club

11 December 2024
Thomson dominates the proceedings at Reay Golf Club

Thomson dominates the proceedings at Reay Golf Club

11 December 2024

Some stormy weather on Saturday put paid to the scheduled women’s and men’s December medals, but there was still some action on the fairways of Reay.


Halkirk riding centre plays host to Pony Club’s Christmas show

11 December 2024
Halkirk riding centre plays host to Pony Club’s Christmas show

Halkirk riding centre plays host to Pony Club’s Christmas show

11 December 2024

The Caithness branch of the Pony Club held its Christmas show at the indoor riding school in Halkirk, with 28 members taking part.


Seaview see off latest challenge in Wick and District Darts League

11 December 2024
Seaview see off latest challenge in Wick and District Darts League

Seaview see off latest challenge in Wick and District Darts League

11 December 2024

Harper’s “B” came the closest yet to upsetting leaders Seaview in Wick and District Darts League, with the John O’Groats team coming through 5-3.


Do you remember Salvation Army picnic days from Thurso?

10 December 2024
Do you remember Salvation Army picnic days from Thurso?

Do you remember Salvation Army picnic days from Thurso?

10 December 2024

Thurso’s Heritage by a Thirsa Loon


Highland visitor levy places ‘increased financial burden’ on Caithness residents

07 December 2024
Highland visitor levy places ‘increased financial burden’ on Caithness residents

Highland visitor levy places ‘increased financial burden’ on Caithness residents

07 December 2024

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on some of the many topics covered by the news titles


How to declutter your home in time for Christmas

07 December 2024
How to declutter your home in time for Christmas

How to declutter your home in time for Christmas

07 December 2024

With the festive season inching ever closer, now is the time to make space before the inevitable influx.


NC500 boss says: ‘Government’s failure to rise to challenges resulted in significant issues’

05 December 2024
NC500 boss says: ‘Government’s failure to rise to challenges resulted in significant issues’

NC500 boss says: ‘Government’s failure to rise to challenges resulted in significant issues’

05 December 2024

Column by David Richardson, development and engagement manager at North Coast 500.


‘I blanked out a lot of my childhood memories’ - Son of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson ‘still haunted by nightmares’ 20 years on

03 December 2024
‘I blanked out a lot of my childhood memories’ - Son of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson ‘still haunted by nightmares’ 20 years on

‘I blanked out a lot of my childhood memories’ - Son of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson ‘still haunted by nightmares’ 20 years on

03 December 2024

Andrew Wilson, then aged four, saw his father Alistair lying in a pool of blood after he was shot in Nairn.


Personal bests and medals for Wick swimmers at autumn meet in Inverness

02 December 2024
Personal bests and medals for Wick swimmers at autumn meet in Inverness

Personal bests and medals for Wick swimmers at autumn meet in Inverness

02 December 2024

Eight members of Wick Amateur Swimming Club took part in the Highland Swim Team’s autumn meet at the Aquadome in Inverness.


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