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Titanic success for Thurso primary pupils

12 May 2024
Titanic success for Thurso primary pupils

Titanic success for Thurso primary pupils

12 May 2024

To conclude their project on the fated Titanic ship, P6 pupils at Pennyland Primary School in Thurso held a successful open afternoon event.


Halkirk and Reay pupils delighted to meet Britain’s tallest man

11 May 2024
Halkirk and Reay pupils delighted to meet Britain’s tallest man

Halkirk and Reay pupils delighted to meet Britain’s tallest man

11 May 2024

Halkirk Primary School pupils had to look high in the sky last week to see a VIP visitor – Britain's tallest man.


Caithness crafters ‘devastated’ by ‘irresponsible’ Facebook post

10 May 2024
Caithness crafters ‘devastated’ by ‘irresponsible’ Facebook post

Caithness crafters ‘devastated’ by ‘irresponsible’ Facebook post

10 May 2024

Caithness crafters are said to be in uproar after a social media post suggested Trading Standards would be doing heavy-handed spot checks on stalls.


Police seek info on ‘deliberate’ fire at Thurso moors

10 May 2024
Police seek info on ‘deliberate’ fire at Thurso moors

Police seek info on ‘deliberate’ fire at Thurso moors

10 May 2024

Police Scotland is investigating what appears to be a deliberate fire on moorland near Thurso on Thursday (May 8).


Tackling child poverty and driving economic growth in Caithness is SNP’s ‘top priority’, says Todd

09 May 2024
Tackling child poverty and driving economic growth in Caithness is SNP’s ‘top priority’, says Todd

Tackling child poverty and driving economic growth in Caithness is SNP’s ‘top priority’, says Todd

09 May 2024

Maree Todd MSP says that this SNP government will prioritise eradicating child poverty and driving economic growth in the region.


Anna from Wick is a dancing champ just like her mum in 1998

09 May 2024
Anna from Wick is a dancing champ just like her mum in 1998

Anna from Wick is a dancing champ just like her mum in 1998

09 May 2024

A young girl from Wick has followed in her mum’s footsteps by winning a major accolade for her dancing skills


It’s a good time to see puffins along the Caithness coast, says local touring company

09 May 2024
It’s a good time to see puffins along the Caithness coast, says local touring company

It’s a good time to see puffins along the Caithness coast, says local touring company

09 May 2024

A Caithness company says, with the nesting season underway, it can guarantee you sightings of puffins along the county’s coastline.


Local talk on old Watten Mill at village hall soon

08 May 2024
Local talk on old Watten Mill at village hall soon

Local talk on old Watten Mill at village hall soon

08 May 2024

Caithness Family History Society’s next talk is about old Watten Mill and the family that operated it over many years.


PICTURES: Daring gyrocopter bid to cross Atlantic heads out from Wick airport

08 May 2024
PICTURES: Daring gyrocopter bid to cross Atlantic heads out from Wick airport

PICTURES: Daring gyrocopter bid to cross Atlantic heads out from Wick airport

08 May 2024

Two French aviators touched down at Wick airport as part of their daring, record-breaking bid to cross the Atlantic in a small gyrocopter.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Spectacular vintage lorry convoy rolls into Thurso

07 May 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: Spectacular vintage lorry convoy rolls into Thurso

PICTURE SPECIAL: Spectacular vintage lorry convoy rolls into Thurso

07 May 2024

Thurso was not only buzzing with cruise ship tourists at the weekend but also a huge convoy of colourful historic lorries and commercial vehicles.


PICTURES: Tourist bonanza for Thurso after gigantic cruise ship visits

06 May 2024
PICTURES: Tourist bonanza for Thurso after gigantic cruise ship visits

PICTURES: Tourist bonanza for Thurso after gigantic cruise ship visits

06 May 2024

Thurso was well-prepared to welcome the AIDAsol cruise ship contingent when the huge vessel berthed at Scrabster harbour on Saturday.


Special fundraiser for Wick Players

04 May 2024
Special fundraiser for Wick Players

Special fundraiser for Wick Players

04 May 2024

Wick Players drama group has been engaging with the community on various projects and now invites the public to attend a special fundraising event.


PICTURE SPECIAL: ‘Unexplored area of Caithnessian archaeology’ throws up a mine of intriguing artefacts

04 May 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: ‘Unexplored area of Caithnessian archaeology’ throws up a mine of intriguing artefacts

PICTURE SPECIAL: ‘Unexplored area of Caithnessian archaeology’ throws up a mine of intriguing artefacts

04 May 2024

Intriguing finds emerge from an archaeological dig in Caithness including a piece of school slate that can be traced to its original owner.


National Drama Day for Wick Players

03 May 2024
National Drama Day for Wick Players

National Drama Day for Wick Players

03 May 2024

The talented actors from Wick Players gathered together to celebrate National Drama Day.


Still blazing after two days – Sibster field on fire again

02 May 2024
Still blazing after two days – Sibster field on fire again

Still blazing after two days – Sibster field on fire again

02 May 2024

A moorland fire was witnessed to be still active along the Sibster road this afternoon after two days.


Caithness beach cleaners head over the Ord on a mission – 30 creels and a huge pile of fenders removed at Helmsdale

02 May 2024
Caithness beach cleaners head over the Ord on a mission – 30 creels and a huge pile of fenders removed at Helmsdale

Caithness beach cleaners head over the Ord on a mission – 30 creels and a huge pile of fenders removed at Helmsdale

02 May 2024

Caithness Beach Cleans eco group took a trip over the Ord to Sutherland for some well-needed coastal cleaning.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club flies champions’ flag as season begins

01 May 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club flies champions’ flag as season begins

PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club flies champions’ flag as season begins

01 May 2024

The new president of Rosebank Bowling Club in Wick welcomed members to witness the throwing of the first jack of the season on Saturday afternoon.


Wick drama club visits Caithness archive

30 April 2024
Wick drama club visits Caithness archive

Wick drama club visits Caithness archive

30 April 2024

A Wick-based amateur dramatic group paid a visit to the local archives near the town’s airport on April 10.


Historic dance cup discovered and handed over to Wick museum

30 April 2024
Historic dance cup discovered and handed over to Wick museum

Historic dance cup discovered and handed over to Wick museum

30 April 2024

Wick Players drama group gifted a historic Highland Dancing Cup, dating back over 50 years, to the local community.


Over 80 pieces of vintage clothing donated by drama group to Wick museum

30 April 2024
Over 80 pieces of vintage clothing donated by drama group to Wick museum

Over 80 pieces of vintage clothing donated by drama group to Wick museum

30 April 2024

Local drama group, Wick Players, says it is 'putting community centre stage’ and has donated 81 items of vintage clothing to Wick Heritage Museum.


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