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Eastern Airways butt of jokes at Wick’s gala parade – passengers not laughing when ‘more lucrative’ Shetland route appears to take priority though

31 July 2025
Eastern Airways butt of jokes at Wick’s gala parade – passengers not laughing when ‘more lucrative’ Shetland route appears to take priority though

Eastern Airways butt of jokes at Wick’s gala parade – passengers not laughing when ‘more lucrative’ Shetland route appears to take priority though

31 July 2025

Eastern Airways was the butt of a joke at Wick’s recent gala parade, but for some travellers, the company’s poor performance is not quite so funny.


Thurso art show delves into the geological and human history of Caithness

31 July 2025
Thurso art show delves into the geological and human history of Caithness

Thurso art show delves into the geological and human history of Caithness

31 July 2025

Two local artists have collaborated for an exhibition currently on at the North Coast Visitor Centre in Thurso until August 30.


Caithness Family History Society’s archive moving to Nucleus in Wick

31 July 2025
Caithness Family History Society’s archive moving to Nucleus in Wick

Caithness Family History Society’s archive moving to Nucleus in Wick

31 July 2025

After over seven years at Thurso Library, the Caithness Family History Society’s collection is moving to a new permanent home at Wick.


Award-winning photographer Ken Crossan to host talk at Wick church

30 July 2025
Award-winning photographer Ken Crossan to host talk at Wick church

Award-winning photographer Ken Crossan to host talk at Wick church

30 July 2025

With his latest book now out, multi-award-winning photographer and naturalist Ken Crossan will host a talk at St John’s Church in Wick.


King expected to attend Mey Highland Games 2025 – record number of Heavyweights and female athletes this year

30 July 2025
King expected to attend Mey Highland Games 2025 – record number of Heavyweights and female athletes this year

King expected to attend Mey Highland Games 2025 – record number of Heavyweights and female athletes this year

30 July 2025

The Mey Highland Games, renowned as one of the most inclusive Highland games in the world, is set to return to John O’Groats on Saturday, August 2.


Last panto for Wick Players stalwart – drama group announces auditions for Robinson Crusoe production

30 July 2025
Last panto for Wick Players stalwart – drama group announces auditions for Robinson Crusoe production

Last panto for Wick Players stalwart – drama group announces auditions for Robinson Crusoe production

30 July 2025

Long-time Wick Players stalwart Jenny Szyfelbain has announced this year’s panto will be her last as the drama group starts auditions.


PICTURE SPECIAL: HM King Charles III visits 90th annual exhibition of Society of Caithness Artists in Thurso

29 July 2025
PICTURE SPECIAL: HM King Charles III visits 90th annual exhibition of Society of Caithness Artists in Thurso

PICTURE SPECIAL: HM King Charles III visits 90th annual exhibition of Society of Caithness Artists in Thurso

29 July 2025

During his visit to Caithness, HM King Charles III took time to visit the annual exhibition of the Society of Caithness Artists in Thurso.


American baker on research tour of Caithness for new book

29 July 2025
American baker on research tour of Caithness for new book

American baker on research tour of Caithness for new book

29 July 2025

An American cafe owner has taken her passion for baking across the Atlantic to reach out to women-owned businesses in Caithness.


Caithness Art and Stone Festival is ready to rock with upcoming event in Halkirk

28 July 2025
Caithness Art and Stone Festival is ready to rock with upcoming event in Halkirk

Caithness Art and Stone Festival is ready to rock with upcoming event in Halkirk

28 July 2025

A free festival celebrating the rocks, stones, and minerals of Caithness will run from August 4-16 at the Ross Institute in Halkirk.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Community spirit runs high for colourful parade of floats and costumes at Wick Gala Week 2025

28 July 2025
PICTURE SPECIAL: Community spirit runs high for colourful parade of floats and costumes at Wick Gala Week 2025

PICTURE SPECIAL: Community spirit runs high for colourful parade of floats and costumes at Wick Gala Week 2025

28 July 2025

PICTURE SPECIAL with over 80 photographs of Saturday night’s colourful parade and crowning of the queen for Wick Gala Week 2025.


Provincial Grand Lodge of Caithness donates cheque to Wick hospital

28 July 2025
Provincial Grand Lodge of Caithness donates cheque to Wick hospital

Provincial Grand Lodge of Caithness donates cheque to Wick hospital

28 July 2025

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Caithness donated £250 to the Town and County Hospital in Wick.


Thurso primary school’s sports day triumphs

27 July 2025
Thurso primary school’s sports day triumphs

Thurso primary school’s sports day triumphs

27 July 2025

As the school year draws to a close, Thurso’s Mount Pleasant pupils have been recognised for their achievements at a sports day event.


PICTURES: Weedbusting team transform Thurso beachfront area

26 July 2025
PICTURES: Weedbusting team transform Thurso beachfront area

PICTURES: Weedbusting team transform Thurso beachfront area

26 July 2025

A team of community-minded locals shared before-and-after pictures of their selfless work clearing weeds from around Thurso’s beachfront.


PICTURES: Thurso care home residents enjoy milling about John O’Groats

26 July 2025
PICTURES: Thurso care home residents enjoy milling about John O’Groats

PICTURES: Thurso care home residents enjoy milling about John O’Groats

26 July 2025

Staff and residents from Barchester’s Pentland View care home, in Thurso, all said they had a ‘fantastic time’ on an outing to John O’Groats Mill.


PICTURES: Wick care home resident celebrates 100th birthday in style

24 July 2025
PICTURES: Wick care home resident celebrates 100th birthday in style

PICTURES: Wick care home resident celebrates 100th birthday in style

24 July 2025

On Tuesday (July 22), a milestone was marked with kilts, cake, and camaraderie, as a Wick care home resident and navy veteran celebrated his 100th.


PICTURE SPECIAL: King Charles’ paintings on show at Caithness artists exhibition in Thurso for its 90th year celebration

24 July 2025
PICTURE SPECIAL: King Charles’ paintings on show at Caithness artists exhibition in Thurso for its 90th year celebration

PICTURE SPECIAL: King Charles’ paintings on show at Caithness artists exhibition in Thurso for its 90th year celebration

24 July 2025

With two of the King’s works on show along with 120 local artists, the Society of Caithness Artists was proud to host its 90th year celebration.


Police Scotland warn sexual predators in Caithness to get help or get caught

23 July 2025
Police Scotland warn sexual predators in Caithness to get help or get caught

Police Scotland warn sexual predators in Caithness to get help or get caught

23 July 2025

Police Scotland sends a warning to those in Caithness viewing sexual images of children and using technology to contact kids to get help now.


Community clean up team clears Thurso boating pond

23 July 2025
Community clean up team clears Thurso boating pond

Community clean up team clears Thurso boating pond

23 July 2025

A local community advocate pulled together a group of volunteers to clear weeds and algae from Thurso boating pond at the weekend.


Special report from students at Thurso High School on Battle Of The Bands event

23 July 2025
Special report from students at Thurso High School on Battle Of The Bands event

Special report from students at Thurso High School on Battle Of The Bands event

23 July 2025

A special correspondence came in from Thurso High School student reporters Maisie Swart and Lily-Rose Carlise, about a Battle of the Bands event.


Lejog charity runner opens up about mental health issues after pro baseball career with LA Dodgers

22 July 2025
Lejog charity runner opens up about mental health issues after pro baseball career with LA Dodgers

Lejog charity runner opens up about mental health issues after pro baseball career with LA Dodgers

22 July 2025

A Land’s End to John O’Groats runner dropped by Watten to be interviewed on the last leg of his mammoth run for the Homeless World Cup Foundation.


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