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Two personal bests in Wick 10-mile time trial

20 May 2025
Two personal bests in Wick 10-mile time trial

Two personal bests in Wick 10-mile time trial

20 May 2025

Stuart Anderson was a clear winner in Wick Wheelers’ 10-mile time trial, while Stuart Swanson posted the fastest time at Caithness Cycling Club.


Coach proud of Wick swimmers’ efforts in Orkney Open Meet

19 May 2025
Coach proud of Wick swimmers’ efforts in Orkney Open Meet

Coach proud of Wick swimmers’ efforts in Orkney Open Meet

19 May 2025

Swimmers from Wick were praised as a credit to their club after crossing the Pentland Firth to take part in the third annual Orkney Open Meet.


What can be done to reverse Wick’s fortunes?

18 May 2025
What can be done to reverse Wick’s fortunes?

What can be done to reverse Wick’s fortunes?

18 May 2025

Is Wick in the final death throes of a terminal decline? Can anything be done to avert its ailing fortunes?


Concerns over ‘imported labour’ for Caithness wind projects are well-founded

17 May 2025
Concerns over ‘imported labour’ for Caithness wind projects are well-founded

Concerns over ‘imported labour’ for Caithness wind projects are well-founded

17 May 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on the latest issues


Spittal SWI members hear about Caithness At War project

17 May 2025
Spittal SWI members hear about Caithness At War project

Spittal SWI members hear about Caithness At War project

17 May 2025

Alistair Jack was guest speaker at the May meeting of Spittal SWI, telling members about the Caithness At War heritage trail.


Mackays prove unstoppable in Highland senior championships

16 May 2025
Mackays prove unstoppable in Highland senior championships

Mackays prove unstoppable in Highland senior championships

16 May 2025

Six players from Caithness took part in the Highland Badminton Group Senior Open Championships, with Mark and Shona Mackay winning the mixed doubles.


Thurso ladies’ monthly medal goes to Mackay on countback

15 May 2025
Thurso ladies’ monthly medal goes to Mackay on countback

Thurso ladies’ monthly medal goes to Mackay on countback

15 May 2025

From a field of 16, Julie Mackay took the ladies’ April Medal at Thurso Golf Club with a score of 116 (43) 73, beating Laura Durrand on countback.


Caithness SWI bowlers claim trophy after tie

15 May 2025
Caithness SWI bowlers claim trophy after tie

Caithness SWI bowlers claim trophy after tie

15 May 2025

Indoor Bowlers from the Caithness Federation of the SWI have regained the Pentland Bowl from their counterparts in Orkney.


Guest speaker tells Wick gardening club about This Farming Life

14 May 2025
Guest speaker tells Wick gardening club about This Farming Life

Guest speaker tells Wick gardening club about This Farming Life

14 May 2025

Caithness crofter Sally Crowe was the guest speaker at Wick and District Gardening Club’s latest meeting in the Nethercliffe Hotel this week.


Alex retains President’s Quaich in DFFA Boat League opener

14 May 2025
Alex retains President’s Quaich in DFFA Boat League opener

Alex retains President’s Quaich in DFFA Boat League opener

14 May 2025

Dounreay Fly Fishing Association opened its Boat League series with a competition on Loch Watten that saw 19 members fish for the President’s Quaich.


Tunn sets new women’s course record at Reay with score of 67

14 May 2025
Tunn sets new women’s course record at Reay with score of 67

Tunn sets new women’s course record at Reay with score of 67

14 May 2025

A spectacular performance by Eleanor Tunn in last week’s Quinlan Trophy at Reay Golf Club saw her beat her own women’s course record by a shot.


Anderson in fine form with time trial double at Wick and Thurso

13 May 2025
Anderson in fine form with time trial double at Wick and Thurso

Anderson in fine form with time trial double at Wick and Thurso

13 May 2025

Yvonne Richard’s first time trial since 2019 saw her break the 30-minute barrier, beating Stephanie MacNeil for first lady at Wick Wheelers.


Wick darts event on target and Scrabster’s wonderful welcome

10 May 2025
Wick darts event on target and Scrabster’s wonderful welcome

Wick darts event on target and Scrabster’s wonderful welcome

10 May 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Inverness Courier have their say on the latest issues and events in the far north


Silverware for Castletown primary duo at Scottish school championships

07 May 2025
Silverware for Castletown primary duo at Scottish school championships

Silverware for Castletown primary duo at Scottish school championships

07 May 2025

Sophie Mackay and D’Arcey Taylor had a successful trip to Glasgow where they represented Castletown Primary School in the SSBU Primary Championships.


Good front nine helps Gisbey secure May Medal at Reay

07 May 2025
Good front nine helps Gisbey secure May Medal at Reay

Good front nine helps Gisbey secure May Medal at Reay

07 May 2025

The ladies and gents were in monthly medal action at Reay Golf Club, and some fierce winds and squally showers meant good scores were at a premium.


Anderson and Swanson are time trial winners at Wick and Thurso

07 May 2025
Anderson and Swanson are time trial winners at Wick and Thurso

Anderson and Swanson are time trial winners at Wick and Thurso

07 May 2025

Seven riders started the latest 10-mile time trial held by Wick Wheelers, while six faced the timekeeper in Caithness Cycling Club’s opening event.


Class win for Caithness driver in Scottish Rally Championship debut

07 May 2025
Class win for Caithness driver in Scottish Rally Championship debut

Class win for Caithness driver in Scottish Rally Championship debut

07 May 2025

Jack Ryan emerged with a trophy on his debut in the Scottish Rally Championship, the McDonald and Munro Speyside Stages in Moray.


YOUR VIEWS: ‘Serious concerns about the competence of those overseeing Scotland’s transition to renewable energy’

03 May 2025
YOUR VIEWS: ‘Serious concerns about the competence of those overseeing Scotland’s transition to renewable energy’

YOUR VIEWS: ‘Serious concerns about the competence of those overseeing Scotland’s transition to renewable energy’

03 May 2025

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


Starlings in the Highlands are being given a chance to thrive

03 May 2025
Starlings in the Highlands are being given a chance to thrive

Starlings in the Highlands are being given a chance to thrive

03 May 2025

Making Space for Nature by Andy Summers


How villagers in Kyrgyzstan are dealing with modern impact of smartphones

03 May 2025
How villagers in Kyrgyzstan are dealing with modern impact of smartphones

How villagers in Kyrgyzstan are dealing with modern impact of smartphones

03 May 2025

Wick man Chris McIvor has recently returned from a trip to Kyrgyzstan where he discussed issues around smartphones with the local elderly population


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