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Dounreay at forefront of nuclear decommissioning – 70 years after it all began

29 March 2025
Dounreay at forefront of nuclear decommissioning – 70 years after it all began

Dounreay at forefront of nuclear decommissioning – 70 years after it all began

29 March 2025

Construction of Dounreay began 70 years ago in March 1955. It still employs some 1400 people directly, with the focus now on cleaning up the site.


First round of club championship to get north kart racing season under way

26 March 2025
First round of club championship to get north kart racing season under way

First round of club championship to get north kart racing season under way

26 March 2025

North of Scotland Kart Club opens its competitive racing calendar this weekend with round one of the club championship at the Littleferry circuit.


Four teams in the mix for runners-up spot in second division

26 March 2025
Four teams in the mix for runners-up spot in second division

Four teams in the mix for runners-up spot in second division

26 March 2025

Smiddy “3” are assured of the Division Two title in Wick and District Darts League but there’s a four-way tie for runners-up spot as things stand.


Two-stroke victory for Bain in McRobert Thistle Trophy

26 March 2025
Two-stroke victory for Bain in McRobert Thistle Trophy

Two-stroke victory for Bain in McRobert Thistle Trophy

26 March 2025

The men’s section at Reay competed for the McRobert Thistle Trophy, and a fantastic round of 72 for nett 64 saw Andy Bain take the honours.


Caithness team two points clear in national postal league

25 March 2025
Caithness team two points clear in national postal league

Caithness team two points clear in national postal league

25 March 2025

Caithness shooters have a two-point advantage in Division One of the inter-county postal league for the Kolar Gold Mine Challenge Trophy.


YOUR VIEWS: Scrabster landslip works saga, Lead shot worries and Marie Curie fundraising thanks

22 March 2025
YOUR VIEWS: Scrabster landslip works saga, Lead shot worries and Marie Curie fundraising thanks

YOUR VIEWS: Scrabster landslip works saga, Lead shot worries and Marie Curie fundraising thanks

22 March 2025

Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier share their views on what’s happening in the far north.


Caithness husband-and-wife duo strike gold in Yorkshire Masters

20 March 2025
Caithness husband-and-wife duo strike gold in Yorkshire Masters

Caithness husband-and-wife duo strike gold in Yorkshire Masters

20 March 2025

Caithness husband-and-wife badminton duo Mark and Shona Mackay had a successful trip to England for the Yorkshire Masters Gold 2025 tournament.


Caithness Pony Club winter showjumping league winners

20 March 2025
Caithness Pony Club winter showjumping league winners

Caithness Pony Club winter showjumping league winners

20 March 2025

There was a double success for Rachel MacGregor on her pony Rubble and a maximum 18 points for Tabitha Patterson on Bronllys Another Cherry.


Youth international in Hungary was ‘amazing trip’ for Sophie (11)

20 March 2025
Youth international in Hungary was ‘amazing trip’ for Sophie (11)

Youth international in Hungary was ‘amazing trip’ for Sophie (11)

20 March 2025

Eleven-year-old Sophie Mackay from Dunnet competed as part of the Scottish team in the Multi Alarm U13 U15 Youth International in Hungary.


PICTURES: More than 100 exhibits at West of Caithness SWI bulb show

20 March 2025
PICTURES: More than 100 exhibits at West of Caithness SWI bulb show

PICTURES: More than 100 exhibits at West of Caithness SWI bulb show

20 March 2025

The SWI West of Caithness bulb show was held at Murkle Hall and had a fantastic turnout with 103 exhibits entered.


Sammie and Ryan make it a family double in memorial pairs

20 March 2025
Sammie and Ryan make it a family double in memorial pairs

Sammie and Ryan make it a family double in memorial pairs

20 March 2025

Sammie Campbell won the Alice Coghill Memorial Cup this week, while her brother Ryan was one half of the winning duo in the Colin Perry pairs event.


Senior Stableford success for Harness with 39-point tally

19 March 2025
Senior Stableford success for Harness with 39-point tally

Senior Stableford success for Harness with 39-point tally

19 March 2025

Another busy week at Reay Golf Club saw action in the women’s, men’s and senior sections, including a Senior Stableford win for Graham Harness.


Thurso Rotary Club to host ‘book swap’ coffee morning

19 March 2025
Thurso Rotary Club to host ‘book swap’ coffee morning

Thurso Rotary Club to host ‘book swap’ coffee morning

19 March 2025

Thurso Rotary Club is hosting a “Book, Bun and Beverage” event to coincide with World Book Month next weekend.


Caithness sellers earn respected return at busy Quoybrae sheep sale

19 March 2025
Caithness sellers earn respected return at busy Quoybrae sheep sale

Caithness sellers earn respected return at busy Quoybrae sheep sale

19 March 2025

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 2841 sheep.


Halkirk teams round off rifle league season with double success

18 March 2025
Halkirk teams round off rifle league season with double success

Halkirk teams round off rifle league season with double success

18 March 2025

Halkirk completed a double in the CSBRA postal winter league with the club’s “A” and “B” teams finishing top in the first and second divisions.


Wind farm decision will ‘inflict lasting damage on Caithness’

15 March 2025
Wind farm decision will ‘inflict lasting damage on Caithness’

Wind farm decision will ‘inflict lasting damage on Caithness’

15 March 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier respond to some of the stories hitting the headlines this week


Turn those winter cuttings into conservation with a ‘dead hedge’

15 March 2025
Turn those winter cuttings into conservation with a ‘dead hedge’

Turn those winter cuttings into conservation with a ‘dead hedge’

15 March 2025

Making Space for Nature by John Orr


Parnell prevails in Reay men’s Winter Eclectic

12 March 2025
Parnell prevails in Reay men’s Winter Eclectic

Parnell prevails in Reay men’s Winter Eclectic

12 March 2025

The Reay Golf Club men’s Winter Eclectic competition reached an exciting climax on Saturday with the sixth and final round played in fine conditions.


Sutherland is champion as Davidson falls at final hurdle

12 March 2025
Sutherland is champion as Davidson falls at final hurdle

Sutherland is champion as Davidson falls at final hurdle

12 March 2025

The county singles and pairs attracted a magnificent turnout at the Seaforth Highlanders’ Club in Wick and there were some breathtaking performances.


Halkirk ‘A’ secure first division championship after defeating closest challengers

12 March 2025
Halkirk ‘A’ secure first division championship after defeating closest challengers

Halkirk ‘A’ secure first division championship after defeating closest challengers

12 March 2025

Halkirk “A” defeated their nearest rivals Wick Old Stagers “A” to take Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association’s Bain Shield.


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