Home   Authors   Author

PICTURES and VIDEO: Class 37 vintage train and carriages draw huge crowds at Wick railway station

27 March 2025
PICTURES and VIDEO: Class 37 vintage train and carriages draw huge crowds at Wick railway station

PICTURES and VIDEO: Class 37 vintage train and carriages draw huge crowds at Wick railway station

27 March 2025

Hundreds of people travelled from far and wide to see a vintage diesel train and carriages visit Wick at the weekend.


Are you geared up for Saturday’s partial solar eclipse? Public event planned at Castletown

26 March 2025
Are you geared up for Saturday’s partial solar eclipse? Public event planned at Castletown

Are you geared up for Saturday’s partial solar eclipse? Public event planned at Castletown

26 March 2025

Caithness Astronomy Group will be hosting a public observation event for Saturday’s partial solar eclipse at Castletown.


PICTURES: Wild boar herd roaming around Camster area

26 March 2025
PICTURES: Wild boar herd roaming around Camster area

PICTURES: Wild boar herd roaming around Camster area

26 March 2025

After a single wild boar went on the run in Caithness back in December, a herd of the animals was spotted in the Camster area this morning.


Former officer condemns removal of Help Point telephones outside Wick and Thurso police stations

25 March 2025
Former officer condemns removal of Help Point telephones outside Wick and Thurso police stations

Former officer condemns removal of Help Point telephones outside Wick and Thurso police stations

25 March 2025

A former police officer and Thurso councillor condemned the removal of ‘lifeline’ public telephone ‘Help Points’ outside Caithness police stations.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Fun, games and learning at Caithness International Science Festival 2025

24 March 2025
PICTURE SPECIAL: Fun, games and learning at Caithness International Science Festival 2025

PICTURE SPECIAL: Fun, games and learning at Caithness International Science Festival 2025

24 March 2025

Huge picture drop with this feature on the Caithness International Science Festival fun day at Wick High School.


PICTURES: Wick volunteers gather 64 black bags, 2 trikes and one wheelless bike as part of spring clean event

24 March 2025
PICTURES: Wick volunteers gather 64 black bags, 2 trikes and one wheelless bike as part of spring clean event

PICTURES: Wick volunteers gather 64 black bags, 2 trikes and one wheelless bike as part of spring clean event

24 March 2025

A Wick community council led event on Sunday saw 32 locals brave the elements to clear rubbish as part of the Spring Clean Scotland initiative.


Wick writer turns to crime with latest publication

23 March 2025
Wick writer turns to crime with latest publication

Wick writer turns to crime with latest publication

23 March 2025

Wick-born writer Dorothy Stewart recently published Stitch-Up, the second book in her mystery series - available to buy locally and online.


Fly-tipped tyres at Wick beauty spot anger locals – Are council uplift fees driving the issue?

23 March 2025
Fly-tipped tyres at Wick beauty spot anger locals – Are council uplift fees driving the issue?

Fly-tipped tyres at Wick beauty spot anger locals – Are council uplift fees driving the issue?

23 March 2025

An image of fly-tipped tyres at a Wick beauty spot on social media led to widespread condemnation from locals.


Caithness Samaritans is on a recruitment drive – ‘Calls have been increasing enormously,’ says local director

20 March 2025
Caithness Samaritans is on a recruitment drive – ‘Calls have been increasing enormously,’ says local director

Caithness Samaritans is on a recruitment drive – ‘Calls have been increasing enormously,’ says local director

20 March 2025

The Caithness Samaritans branch based in Thurso is looking for volunteers to provide a listening ear for people struggling with their mental health.


Stone tackles high postal delivery charges in Caithness and other Highland areas

20 March 2025
Stone tackles high postal delivery charges in Caithness and other Highland areas

Stone tackles high postal delivery charges in Caithness and other Highland areas

20 March 2025

Jamie Stone MP calls for the government to tackle the high cost of delivery charges and surcharges in Caithness and other rural communities.


Dunbeath man calls netting on Wick building a death trap – ‘It’s a horrific way for birds to die’

20 March 2025
Dunbeath man calls netting on Wick building a death trap – ‘It’s a horrific way for birds to die’

Dunbeath man calls netting on Wick building a death trap – ‘It’s a horrific way for birds to die’

20 March 2025

A Dunbeath man helped save a struggling seagull from roof netting on a Wick building and describes it as a death trap for wild birds.


Up-and-coming Wick Gala Queen and attendants revealed

19 March 2025
Up-and-coming Wick Gala Queen and attendants revealed

Up-and-coming Wick Gala Queen and attendants revealed

19 March 2025

This year's Wick Gala Queen is Ashlynn Ross who posed for a picture at Wick harbour along with her attendants Katie Innes and Jasmine Dunnet.


PICTURES: Wick care home residents enjoy opera and dance performance

18 March 2025
PICTURES: Wick care home residents enjoy opera and dance performance

PICTURES: Wick care home residents enjoy opera and dance performance

18 March 2025

Seaview care home residents in Wick had a double treat with operatic highlights and a display of Highland dancing.


PICTURES: Sterling work by community volunteers to fix Wick bridges

18 March 2025
PICTURES: Sterling work by community volunteers to fix Wick bridges

PICTURES: Sterling work by community volunteers to fix Wick bridges

18 March 2025

Wick Paths Group has been busy mending the pedestrian bridges across the town’s river after areas of rot were noticed in timbers.


Veg oil powered trains could be running to Caithness soon

18 March 2025
Veg oil powered trains could be running to Caithness soon

Veg oil powered trains could be running to Caithness soon

18 March 2025

Caithness stations may soon see hydrotreated vegetable oil powered trains arriving as the rail operator researches the possibility.


Thurso woman wins major award as part of PhD research thesis

18 March 2025
Thurso woman wins major award as part of PhD research thesis

Thurso woman wins major award as part of PhD research thesis

18 March 2025

A Thurso woman has won a prestigious Lantra Scotland ALBAS award for her research project based around sheep farming.


Vintage diesel locomotive and carriages to visit Wick

18 March 2025
Vintage diesel locomotive and carriages to visit Wick

Vintage diesel locomotive and carriages to visit Wick

18 March 2025

A diesel locomotive from the 1960s and historic carriages will visit Wick Railway Station at the weekend for a charity fundraising trip.


Caithness Bikers on a bunny hop around the county for Easter charity event

17 March 2025
Caithness Bikers on a bunny hop around the county for Easter charity event

Caithness Bikers on a bunny hop around the county for Easter charity event

17 March 2025

The Caithness Bikers group is back on the road again for a charity run at Easter after a successful trip around care homes at Christmas.


Drag queens step out in style at Wick venue

17 March 2025
Drag queens step out in style at Wick venue

Drag queens step out in style at Wick venue

17 March 2025

A drag act is heading to the Seaforth Highlanders’ Club in Wick that will be headlined by Miss Scarlett Ruby with support from Emerald Versace.


WATCH: Dramatic moment of impact as two vessels collide in Wick harbour

17 March 2025
WATCH: Dramatic moment of impact as two vessels collide in Wick harbour

WATCH: Dramatic moment of impact as two vessels collide in Wick harbour

17 March 2025

A video was posted publicly on social media showing the moment two vessels collided in Wick harbour last week.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More