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Sold out spooky music at Forse of Nature adds an additional lunchtime session

11 October 2022
Sold out spooky music at Forse of Nature adds an additional lunchtime session

Sold out spooky music at Forse of Nature adds an additional lunchtime session

11 October 2022

With Halloween coming up soon, Forse of Nature will be hosting spooky music sessions for families with young children on Thursday, October 20.


A suicidal recluse at 43 but now Andy Caine is on a 900-mile mission to save lives through connecting with men

11 October 2022
A suicidal recluse at 43 but now Andy Caine is on a 900-mile mission to save lives through connecting with men

A suicidal recluse at 43 but now Andy Caine is on a 900-mile mission to save lives through connecting with men

11 October 2022

A man who set off last week on a walk from John O'Groats to Land's End says that his journey has 'only just begun and it’s life long'.


New environmental film 'The Dreaming Bog' with Caithness poet George Gunn's work to be screened at Lyth Arts Centre tomorrow

11 October 2022
New environmental film 'The Dreaming Bog' with Caithness poet George Gunn's work to be screened at Lyth Arts Centre tomorrow

New environmental film 'The Dreaming Bog' with Caithness poet George Gunn's work to be screened at Lyth Arts Centre tomorrow

11 October 2022

Lyth Arts Centre is hosting a screening of a new environmental film, The Dreaming Bog, tomorrow evening that features poetry from George Gunn.


Tesco shoppers in Wick to hunt for golden charity tokens worth £1million – be there on Saturday at noon

10 October 2022
Tesco shoppers in Wick to hunt for golden charity tokens worth £1million – be there on Saturday at noon

Tesco shoppers in Wick to hunt for golden charity tokens worth £1million – be there on Saturday at noon

10 October 2022

Shoppers at Wick's Tesco store can take part in a lucky dip to find specially created gold versions of its iconic blue voting token this Saturday.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Sunny conditions after rain give a perfect show for vintage tractor plough match at Stirkoke Mains

10 October 2022
PICTURE SPECIAL: Sunny conditions after rain give a perfect show for vintage tractor plough match at Stirkoke Mains

PICTURE SPECIAL: Sunny conditions after rain give a perfect show for vintage tractor plough match at Stirkoke Mains

10 October 2022

The conveners of a vintage tractor ploughing match at Stirkoke Mains farm were delighted with the conditions for the event on Saturday (October 8).


Weather disruption for Pentland Firth ferries connecting Caithness to Orkney

10 October 2022
Weather disruption for Pentland Firth ferries connecting Caithness to Orkney

Weather disruption for Pentland Firth ferries connecting Caithness to Orkney

10 October 2022

Ferries linking Caithness and Orkney have reported disruptions to services today (Monday, October 10) due to adverse weather conditions.


PICTURES: Crossroads and Scallywags host coffee morning for MacMillan Cancer Support – 'We raised an amazing amount of £255.61'

09 October 2022
PICTURES: Crossroads and Scallywags host coffee morning for MacMillan Cancer Support – 'We raised an amazing amount of £255.61'

PICTURES: Crossroads and Scallywags host coffee morning for MacMillan Cancer Support – 'We raised an amazing amount of £255.61'

09 October 2022

Crossroads Primary School and Scallywags Early Learning Centre held a MacMillan Coffee morning on Wednesday, October 5 and raised over £250.


Big Butterfly Count results in – some species flourish but numbers still worryingly low

09 October 2022
Big Butterfly Count results in – some species flourish but numbers still worryingly low

Big Butterfly Count results in – some species flourish but numbers still worryingly low

09 October 2022

Results of this year’s Big Butterfly Count reveals that some species thrive but a general decline continues


Young farmers competitions day at Caithness Livestock Centre in Quoybrae

08 October 2022
Young farmers competitions day at Caithness Livestock Centre in Quoybrae

Young farmers competitions day at Caithness Livestock Centre in Quoybrae

08 October 2022

The Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) north region held a special Agri Competitions Day at Caithness Livestock Centre


World Mental Health Day is on Monday – links for help and advice

08 October 2022
World Mental Health Day is on Monday – links for help and advice

World Mental Health Day is on Monday – links for help and advice

08 October 2022

The Highland Council supports World Mental Health Day on Monday (October 10) and encourages people to reach out for help.


Caithness and Sutherland's Flow Country may benefit as Scotland’s New National Park stakeholder consultation is launched

07 October 2022
Caithness and Sutherland's Flow Country may benefit as Scotland’s New National Park stakeholder consultation is launched

Caithness and Sutherland's Flow Country may benefit as Scotland’s New National Park stakeholder consultation is launched

07 October 2022

The Flow Country of Caithness and Sutherland may achieve national park status after the launch of a consultation today.


WATCH: See dramatic coastguard rescue as eight members of fishing crew are saved as vessel sinks

07 October 2022
WATCH: See dramatic coastguard rescue as eight members of fishing crew are saved as vessel sinks

WATCH: See dramatic coastguard rescue as eight members of fishing crew are saved as vessel sinks

07 October 2022

Eight crew members have been rescued after a fishing vessel sank following a collision with another vessel in the North Sea.


Going for Gold: Bower company Norscot achieves Structural Timber Association Gold Membership

07 October 2022
Going for Gold: Bower company Norscot achieves Structural Timber Association Gold Membership

Going for Gold: Bower company Norscot achieves Structural Timber Association Gold Membership

07 October 2022

Bower-based company Norscot is delighted to have achieved the Gold Membership of the Structural Timber Association.


Outstanding Thurso volunteer wins Saltire Summit certificate – 'Rory even uncovered an ancient gravestone which had gone undiscovered for years'

06 October 2022
Outstanding Thurso volunteer wins Saltire Summit certificate – 'Rory even uncovered an ancient gravestone which had gone undiscovered for years'

Outstanding Thurso volunteer wins Saltire Summit certificate – 'Rory even uncovered an ancient gravestone which had gone undiscovered for years'

06 October 2022

A selfless volunteer with 1st Thurso Boys' Brigade has received a Saltire Summit certificate for his dedicated endeavours.


Packed village hall in Watten for Macmillan coffee morning event

05 October 2022
Packed village hall in Watten for Macmillan coffee morning event

Packed village hall in Watten for Macmillan coffee morning event

05 October 2022

Watten Village Hall had people travel from far and wide for a coffee morning event on Saturday morning in aid of the Macmillan Cancer Support charity.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick Yachties cruise from bay to bay in spectacular sailing exercise – 'There's no better sight than 10 boats out in the bay,' says the organiser of the Fun Day event

05 October 2022
PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick Yachties cruise from bay to bay in spectacular sailing exercise – 'There's no better sight than 10 boats out in the bay,' says the organiser of the Fun Day event

PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick Yachties cruise from bay to bay in spectacular sailing exercise – 'There's no better sight than 10 boats out in the bay,' says the organiser of the Fun Day event

05 October 2022

Conditions were favourable on Sunday morning for a special Fun Day organised by Wick Yachties on its first official outing from the town's marina.


Recruitment underway for the Prince’s Countryside Fund’s Farm Resilience Programme in Caithness

05 October 2022
Recruitment underway for the Prince’s Countryside Fund’s Farm Resilience Programme in Caithness

Recruitment underway for the Prince’s Countryside Fund’s Farm Resilience Programme in Caithness

05 October 2022

Farmers and crofters in Caithness are encouraged to take part in the Prince’s Countryside Fund’s Farm Resilience Programme


Screwfix plans for Wick – proposed site at airport industrial estate

04 October 2022
Screwfix plans for Wick – proposed site at airport industrial estate

Screwfix plans for Wick – proposed site at airport industrial estate

04 October 2022

Mention of a significant business development for Wick came up at last night's meeting of the town's community council.


Highland Council supports Challenge Poverty Week 2022 – council agrees package of support, says leader Raymond Bremner

04 October 2022
Highland Council supports Challenge Poverty Week 2022 – council agrees package of support, says leader Raymond Bremner

Highland Council supports Challenge Poverty Week 2022 – council agrees package of support, says leader Raymond Bremner

04 October 2022

The Highland Council is once again supporting Challenge Poverty Week, which runs this week until October 9.


SWI Caithness Federation celebrates 100 years

03 October 2022
SWI Caithness Federation celebrates 100 years

SWI Caithness Federation celebrates 100 years

03 October 2022

SWI Caithness Federation celebrates 100 years of 'bringing women together for friendship, to campaign, to learn, and to socialise'.


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