Mervyn Hill, who organises Wick's Bignold Park bonfire each Hogmanay, reflects on the long tradition of greeting the New Year and how it has changed.
Making Space for Nature by Imogen Furlong
Top shooting from six.
The question of whether a solicitor should determine a client’s mental capacity has arisen
Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess
Kevin Green recalls the stormy December night in 1959 when the ill-fated trawler George Robb went down off Duncansby Head
Bishop Mark Strange of Moray, Ross and Caithness, the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, delivers his festive message:
Farmer, historian and ex-Groat columnist Morris Pottinger died this year, aged 94. In this archive feature he reflected on an unhurried way of life
Thurso's Heritage by a Thirsa Loon
Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, says there is growth in the industry, both in new nuclear and in decommissioning
Isobel Robertson was invited to present the awards for Dounreay Fly Fishing Association's 2023 competitions before the annual general meeting.
Members of Reay Golf Club's senior section had an early festive celebration as they competed in a nine-hole Texas Scramble in teams of three.
Ryan Campbell showed he is probably the best player in Wick and District Darts League as he secured victory in the Christmas Cracker event this week.
Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd
Wick Old Stagers "A" are two points clear of Huntly "A" and Pentland "A" in Division One of Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association's winter league.
Thurso S1 netball team lost out narrowly in their first competitive match in the knockout stage of the Scottish Cup against Robert Gordon's College.
A brace of birdies at the tough second and short 18th helped Andy Bain to halves of 39 and 36, giving him a one-shot victory ahead of Leslie Malcolm.
Martin Campbell hit a 13-dart leg and in doing so helped Smiddy "2" to their first win this season in Division One of Wick and District Darts League.
Round four of Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association's winter league saw Wick Old Stagers "A" move two points clear at the top of Division One .
The Snow Queen reviewed by Karen Steven
