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Vintage ploughing match back this weekend at Stirkoke Mains farm

03 October 2022
Vintage ploughing match back this weekend at Stirkoke Mains farm

Vintage ploughing match back this weekend at Stirkoke Mains farm

03 October 2022

A popular agricultural event returns to the county on Saturday (October 8) and will be held at Stirkoke Mains farm.


Maree Todd MSP says government cost-of-living website is 'a one-stop shop for trustworthy advice and financial support'

03 October 2022
Maree Todd MSP says government cost-of-living website is 'a one-stop shop for trustworthy advice and financial support'

Maree Todd MSP says government cost-of-living website is 'a one-stop shop for trustworthy advice and financial support'

03 October 2022

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP, Maree Todd encourages constituents struggling with rising costs to visit new cost-of-living website.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Science Festival reports over 1500 visitors at Wick event

03 October 2022
PICTURE SPECIAL: Science Festival reports over 1500 visitors at Wick event

PICTURE SPECIAL: Science Festival reports over 1500 visitors at Wick event

03 October 2022

The organisers of Caithness International Science Festival 2022 were delighted to report over 1500 visitors attended its Fun Day event on Saturday.


Windy Wednesday forecast by Met Office for Caithness

03 October 2022
Windy Wednesday forecast by Met Office for Caithness

Windy Wednesday forecast by Met Office for Caithness

03 October 2022

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning for gusts of wind that may reach 70 to 80 mph across Caithness and other parts of Highland.


BBC is looking for secret singing talent in Caithness

01 October 2022
BBC is looking for secret singing talent in Caithness

BBC is looking for secret singing talent in Caithness

01 October 2022

BBC Scotland is on a mission to create a unique choir led by vocal coach to the stars, Yvie Burnett, for her new series, ‘Scotland Sings’.


WATCH: Mammoth rope of almost 600lb removed from Dunnet beach thanks to Caithness Beach Cleans team – see how they haul out the hawser

01 October 2022
WATCH: Mammoth rope of almost 600lb removed from Dunnet beach thanks to Caithness Beach Cleans team – see how they haul out the hawser

WATCH: Mammoth rope of almost 600lb removed from Dunnet beach thanks to Caithness Beach Cleans team – see how they haul out the hawser

01 October 2022

Members of a local beach cleaning team had their hands full this week when they hauled out a massive mooring rope from a ship laid up on Dunnet beach.


A blast from the past returns with Legends of the Pentland Firth illustrated book now on sale at John O'Groats

30 September 2022
A blast from the past returns with Legends of the Pentland Firth illustrated book now on sale at John O'Groats

A blast from the past returns with Legends of the Pentland Firth illustrated book now on sale at John O'Groats

30 September 2022

A popular book of Caithness-based mythical tales that originally hit local bookshelves in 1977 has just got a new lease of life.


'Someone was telling porkies to the SSPCA' about Puffin Croft – false reports of animal neglect at John O'Groats petting farm has owner fuming

29 September 2022
'Someone was telling porkies to the SSPCA' about Puffin Croft – false reports of animal neglect at John O'Groats petting farm has owner fuming

'Someone was telling porkies to the SSPCA' about Puffin Croft – false reports of animal neglect at John O'Groats petting farm has owner fuming

29 September 2022

The owner of an animal petting farm at John O'Groats is angry after SSPCA officers were called out to her premises after a 'false allegation'


£10 for 10 days at leisure facilities in Caithness

29 September 2022
£10 for 10 days at leisure facilities in Caithness

£10 for 10 days at leisure facilities in Caithness

29 September 2022

During October High Life Highland offers Caithness residents the opportunity to use its leisure facilities for £1-a-day over 10 consecutive days.


Celebrate Libraries Week by taking part in special activities at Caithness libraries

29 September 2022
Celebrate Libraries Week by taking part in special activities at Caithness libraries

Celebrate Libraries Week by taking part in special activities at Caithness libraries

29 September 2022

Next week is Libraries Week and High Life Highland will be running various activities at libraries in Caithness.


Met Office warns of strong winds across far north Caithness coast

29 September 2022
Met Office warns of strong winds across far north Caithness coast

Met Office warns of strong winds across far north Caithness coast

29 September 2022

A spell of very windy weather is expected to affect the north Caithness coast on Friday.


Fun Day with Wick Yachties at the harbour – see boat race around Wick Bay

29 September 2022
Fun Day with Wick Yachties at the harbour – see boat race around Wick Bay

Fun Day with Wick Yachties at the harbour – see boat race around Wick Bay

29 September 2022

A special Fun Day is happening at Wick Harbour on Sunday from 10am thanks to a group of local yacht enthusiasts.


WATCH: Caithness International Science Festival 2022 gets off to a cracking start with a popping good experiment

28 September 2022
WATCH: Caithness International Science Festival 2022 gets off to a cracking start with a popping good experiment

WATCH: Caithness International Science Festival 2022 gets off to a cracking start with a popping good experiment

28 September 2022

Caithness International Science Festival 2022 held its official launch event on Tuesday evening with one live experiment that made the audience jump.


Spittal Village Hall hosts special heritage event

28 September 2022
Spittal Village Hall hosts special heritage event

Spittal Village Hall hosts special heritage event

28 September 2022

The Northern Saints Trails Group held a very successful lunchtime event at Spittal Village Hall last Saturday, with over 30 participants.


Looking for a new hobby? You may find the answer in Caithness Family History Society

28 September 2022
Looking for a new hobby? You may find the answer in Caithness Family History Society

Looking for a new hobby? You may find the answer in Caithness Family History Society

28 September 2022

Caithness Family History Society is keen to welcome newcomers and those who have been researching their ancestors.


Spittal speeding issue needs resolved or 'someone is going to be killed', says local man

27 September 2022
Spittal speeding issue needs resolved or 'someone is going to be killed', says local man

Spittal speeding issue needs resolved or 'someone is going to be killed', says local man

27 September 2022

A Caithness resident talked about his battle to slow down speeding traffic going through the hamlet of Spittal.


Saved from the crusher – vintage car Bluebell takes to the roads of Caithness and visits Castle of Mey

26 September 2022
Saved from the crusher – vintage car Bluebell takes to the roads of Caithness and visits Castle of Mey

Saved from the crusher – vintage car Bluebell takes to the roads of Caithness and visits Castle of Mey

26 September 2022

The sun shone brightly around the Castle of Mey on Sunday as members of a vintage vehicle club paid homage to one very special little car.


Maritime charity announces photo competition winners

26 September 2022
Maritime charity announces photo competition winners

Maritime charity announces photo competition winners

26 September 2022

National maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, has announced the winner of its tenth annual photography competition.


Lyth Arts Centre to showcase work from Northern Stories Festival – New international festival celebrates Scotland’s links with Scandinavia and North America

25 September 2022
Lyth Arts Centre to showcase work from Northern Stories Festival – New international festival celebrates Scotland’s links with Scandinavia and North America

Lyth Arts Centre to showcase work from Northern Stories Festival – New international festival celebrates Scotland’s links with Scandinavia and North America

25 September 2022

Lyth Arts Centre's forthcoming Northern Stories Festival will include an international line-up of speakers and events across venues in Caithness.


The Year We Lived gets a golden nod – Caithness author's delight at literary award

24 September 2022
The Year We Lived gets a golden nod – Caithness author's delight at literary award

The Year We Lived gets a golden nod – Caithness author's delight at literary award

24 September 2022

A historical fiction novel by a Caithness author has just been awarded a prestigious gold medal by an online book club.


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