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Nick shares mental health message as he nears the end of his round-Scotland adventure

01 August 2025
Nick shares mental health message as he nears the end of his round-Scotland adventure

Nick shares mental health message as he nears the end of his round-Scotland adventure

01 August 2025

Having twice rounded mainland Scotland by kayak, Nick Ray is close to repeating the feat – this time on foot, finishing at Dunnet Head on Saturday.


Halkirk heavy athlete crowned world champion at his home Highland Games

28 July 2025
Halkirk heavy athlete crowned world champion at his home Highland Games

Halkirk heavy athlete crowned world champion at his home Highland Games

28 July 2025

Jamie Gunn from Gerston saw off a top-class international field in the Halkirk Highland Games strongman arena as he secured the overall title.


Retired Dounreay worker dies following A96 collision

24 July 2025
Retired Dounreay worker dies following A96 collision

Retired Dounreay worker dies following A96 collision

24 July 2025

Police have appealed for dashcam footage as they seek to establish the circumstances of the tragic collision.


County Show 2025: Champions across the various classes

21 July 2025
County Show 2025: Champions across the various classes

County Show 2025: Champions across the various classes

21 July 2025

A look at the various livestock champions and other winners at the 182nd County Show held at the Riverside and Westerseat grounds, Wick.


County Show 2025: Junior Clydesdale is the star among livestock entries

21 July 2025
County Show 2025: Junior Clydesdale is the star among livestock entries

County Show 2025: Junior Clydesdale is the star among livestock entries

21 July 2025

Heavyweights of different kinds stole the limelight at the 2025 County Show in Wick, which attracted an attendance of some 7000 over the two days.


Greens’ new head coach aiming for the top as he seeks a change in mindset

17 July 2025
Greens’ new head coach aiming for the top as he seeks a change in mindset

Greens’ new head coach aiming for the top as he seeks a change in mindset

17 July 2025

Sinclair Dunnett has a strong track record in developing girls’ and young women’s rugby and now he is taking on the role of Caithness head coach.


Caithness classroom memories in Marigold’s new book

16 July 2025
Caithness classroom memories in Marigold’s new book

Caithness classroom memories in Marigold’s new book

16 July 2025

Life for pupils of a country school in Caithness in the 1950s and ’60s is graphically recounted Kenny’s Bairns School Days, by Marigold Stewart.


Nations Senior Cup was ‘an amazing experience’ for Caithness badminton trio

18 June 2025
Nations Senior Cup was ‘an amazing experience’ for Caithness badminton trio

Nations Senior Cup was ‘an amazing experience’ for Caithness badminton trio

18 June 2025

Caithness badminton players Carole Begg, Jane Grant and John Durrand were in the Scotland team that competed in a four-day age-grade event in Spain.


‘What we have created is amazing’: Come Ashore Cup set to raise £9000

10 June 2025
‘What we have created is amazing’: Come Ashore Cup set to raise £9000

‘What we have created is amazing’: Come Ashore Cup set to raise £9000

10 June 2025

The Come Ashore Cup continues to go from strength to strength as the fourth staging of the event in Kirkwall at the weekend proved a big attraction.


Mental health message at the heart of Come Ashore Cup weekend

04 June 2025
Mental health message at the heart of Come Ashore Cup weekend

Mental health message at the heart of Come Ashore Cup weekend

04 June 2025

This weekend will witness the fourth staging of the Come Ashore Cup, the annual rugby veterans’ challenge between Caithness and Orkney.


Magnificent seven for Cannop as Caithness 2nd XV clinch North Division 3 crown

21 May 2025
Magnificent seven for Cannop as Caithness 2nd XV clinch North Division 3 crown

Magnificent seven for Cannop as Caithness 2nd XV clinch North Division 3 crown

21 May 2025

The Yellows are celebrating their first ever title success after clinching Caledonia North Division Three on Saturday.


Yellows are aiming to clinch Caley North 3 title

15 May 2025
Yellows are aiming to clinch Caley North 3 title

Yellows are aiming to clinch Caley North 3 title

15 May 2025

Caithness 2nd XV can clinch Caley North League Division 3 if they secure a win in their final match, at home to Fraserburgh this weekend.


‘Maybe they need to hear a different voice’: Boyd steps down as Greens’ head coach

14 May 2025
‘Maybe they need to hear a different voice’: Boyd steps down as Greens’ head coach

‘Maybe they need to hear a different voice’: Boyd steps down as Greens’ head coach

14 May 2025

Caithness Rugby Club is looking for a new head coach for its men’s 1st XV after parting company with Cameron Boyd.


Greens and Krakens miss out on main honours in Kirkwall

07 May 2025
Greens and Krakens miss out on main honours in Kirkwall

Greens and Krakens miss out on main honours in Kirkwall

07 May 2025

The Greens and the Krakens rounded off their respective seasons with a trip across the Pentland Firth to take part in the annual Orkney Sevens.


Dunnet beach wheelchair scheme aims to be up and running this year

02 May 2025
Dunnet beach wheelchair scheme aims to be up and running this year

Dunnet beach wheelchair scheme aims to be up and running this year

02 May 2025

Dunnet Bay is set to be the latest Scottish beach where access will be afforded to people whose mobility issues prevent them from enjoying the seaside


Thurso ‘successful’ paths work is welcomed

26 April 2025
Thurso ‘successful’ paths work is welcomed

Thurso ‘successful’ paths work is welcomed

26 April 2025

Thurso Highland councillor Ron Gunn has welcomed the completion of work centring on two popular footpaths in the.


‘Bordering on outright defamation’: Caithness councillor hits back at online abuse

25 April 2025
‘Bordering on outright defamation’: Caithness councillor hits back at online abuse

‘Bordering on outright defamation’: Caithness councillor hits back at online abuse

25 April 2025

A far north councillor has hit out at the toll taken on elected politicians by people who carry out misinformed, corrosive social media attacks.


Seventy-year-old Wick squash player set to earn first Scottish cap

24 April 2025
Seventy-year-old Wick squash player set to earn first Scottish cap

Seventy-year-old Wick squash player set to earn first Scottish cap

24 April 2025

Wick squash player Willie Jappy is looking forward to winning his first Scottish cap at the age of 70 in the Masters Home International competition.


Wick anti-social behaviour concerns raised with Caithness police inspector

21 April 2025
Wick anti-social behaviour concerns raised with Caithness police inspector

Wick anti-social behaviour concerns raised with Caithness police inspector

21 April 2025

Community leaders have taken police to task for their response times to reports of vandalism in the far north.


Merger with Castletown could resolve extended abeyance of Bower Community Council

20 April 2025
Merger with Castletown could resolve extended abeyance of Bower Community Council

Merger with Castletown could resolve extended abeyance of Bower Community Council

20 April 2025

Bower could regain its community voice by merging with a neighbouring area.


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