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.
North of Scotland Kart Club opens its competitive racing calendar this weekend with round one of the club championship at the Littleferry circuit.
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.
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 shooters have a two-point advantage in Division One of the inter-county postal league for the Kolar Gold Mine Challenge Trophy.
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 badminton duo Mark and Shona Mackay had a successful trip to England for the Yorkshire Masters Gold 2025 tournament.
There was a double success for Rachel MacGregor on her pony Rubble and a maximum 18 points for Tabitha Patterson on Bronllys Another Cherry.
Eleven-year-old Sophie Mackay from Dunnet competed as part of the Scottish team in the Multi Alarm U13 U15 Youth International in Hungary.
The SWI West of Caithness bulb show was held at Murkle Hall and had a fantastic turnout with 103 exhibits entered.
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.
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 is hosting a “Book, Bun and Beverage” event to coincide with World Book Month next weekend.
Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 2841 sheep.
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.
YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier respond to some of the stories hitting the headlines this week
Making Space for Nature by John Orr
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.
The county singles and pairs attracted a magnificent turnout at the Seaforth Highlanders’ Club in Wick and there were some breathtaking performances.
Halkirk “A” defeated their nearest rivals Wick Old Stagers “A” to take Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association’s Bain Shield.