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Thurso man returns to Caithness to take on new role as manager of John O'Groats Trail

06 August 2022
Thurso man returns to Caithness to take on new role as manager of John O'Groats Trail

Thurso man returns to Caithness to take on new role as manager of John O'Groats Trail

06 August 2022

The charity behind a new long-distance coastal walking route in the north Highlands has reached a new milestone in its ambitious plans.


Prince Charles enjoys Society of Caithness Artists exhibition before fishing on River Naver

05 August 2022
Prince Charles enjoys Society of Caithness Artists exhibition before fishing on River Naver

Prince Charles enjoys Society of Caithness Artists exhibition before fishing on River Naver

05 August 2022

Prince Charles enjoyed two of his favourite pastimes during his current stay in the far north.


Mackay seeking to add to his medal haul at European Senior Championships

03 August 2022
Mackay seeking to add to his medal haul at European Senior Championships

Mackay seeking to add to his medal haul at European Senior Championships

03 August 2022

Mark Mackay is aiming for international success when he competes in the 45-50 age group of the European Senior Championships in Ljubljana, Slovenia.


Caithness brochs: The latest airbnb destinations?

29 July 2022
Caithness brochs: The latest airbnb destinations?

Caithness brochs: The latest airbnb destinations?

29 July 2022

Could Iron Age brochs become the new des res of the airbnb scene in Scotland?


Krakens emerge triumphant in inaugural seven-a-side tournament

12 July 2022
Krakens emerge triumphant in inaugural seven-a-side tournament

Krakens emerge triumphant in inaugural seven-a-side tournament

12 July 2022

The Krakens received a pre-season boost when they emerged triumphant in their inaugural seven-a-side tournament at Millbank at the weekend.


Caithness Krakens to host rugby sevens event at Millbank

06 July 2022
Caithness Krakens to host rugby sevens event at Millbank

Caithness Krakens to host rugby sevens event at Millbank

06 July 2022

Rugby sevens will make a welcome return to Caithness on Saturday after a gap of many years, with eight teams taking part in the women's event.


PICTURES: Panashe Muzambe delighted to see growth in Caithness women's rugby

05 July 2022
PICTURES: Panashe Muzambe delighted to see growth in Caithness women's rugby

PICTURES: Panashe Muzambe delighted to see growth in Caithness women's rugby

05 July 2022

Scottish rugby internationalist Panashe Muzambe is delighted to see Caithness sharing in the sharp upturn in the strength of the women's game.


Caithness to kick off new campaign with home match against Ellon

02 July 2022
Caithness to kick off new campaign with home match against Ellon

Caithness to kick off new campaign with home match against Ellon

02 July 2022

Ellon at home will be first up for the Greens under new coach Kenny Russell in their next Caledonia Division 1 campaign, which starts on September 3.


Chance to take a selfie with the Calcutta Cup at Millbank fun day

28 June 2022
Chance to take a selfie with the Calcutta Cup at Millbank fun day

Chance to take a selfie with the Calcutta Cup at Millbank fun day

28 June 2022

The Calcutta Cup will be on display at Millbank on Saturday at a family fun day hosted by Caithness RFC.


New senior coach Russell is keen to hit the ground running

24 June 2022
New senior coach Russell is keen to hit the ground running

New senior coach Russell is keen to hit the ground running

24 June 2022

New senior men's coach Kenny Russell is looking to maintain the momentum at Caithness RFC which last year saw a healthy surge in playing numbers.


Morale low among staff after series of safety lapses at Dounreay

14 June 2022
Morale low among staff after series of safety lapses at Dounreay

Morale low among staff after series of safety lapses at Dounreay

14 June 2022

Dounreay bosses are facing claims that worker morale has plummeted in the wake of a series of recent safety lapses at the plant.


Terrorist attack drill taking place at Vulcan site

09 June 2022
Terrorist attack drill taking place at Vulcan site

Terrorist attack drill taking place at Vulcan site

09 June 2022

People in part of west Caithness are being warned not to be unduly alarmed by a lot of police activity and the sound of gunfire and alarms on Thursday


Plans for new Dunbeath and District Centre take a step forward

03 June 2022
Plans for new Dunbeath and District Centre take a step forward

Plans for new Dunbeath and District Centre take a step forward

03 June 2022

The pieces are starting to come together for the Jigsaw Project to create an expanded community hub in south-east Caithness.


Group targets 700 far north jobs to replace Dounreay roles

01 June 2022
Group targets 700 far north jobs to replace Dounreay roles

Group targets 700 far north jobs to replace Dounreay roles

01 June 2022

Almost 700 jobs could be created over the next three years, according to the quango charged with helping to replace roles going at Dounreay.


Jobs boost at Vulcan as Rolls-Royce continues to run plant after MoD contract extension

18 May 2022
Jobs boost at Vulcan as Rolls-Royce continues to run plant after MoD contract extension

Jobs boost at Vulcan as Rolls-Royce continues to run plant after MoD contract extension

18 May 2022

The decision to delay the start to the clean-up of Vulcan until 2026 has created a mini jobs boom at the Ministry of Defence site, near Reay.


Caithness rugby veterans roll back the years at Scottish Golden Oldies Festival

17 May 2022
Caithness rugby veterans roll back the years at Scottish Golden Oldies Festival

Caithness rugby veterans roll back the years at Scottish Golden Oldies Festival

17 May 2022

Old stagers from Caithness cranked into action for the 10th Scottish Golden Oldies Festival hosted by Aberdeen Wanderers at the weekend.


Armadale residents come together to resist wind farm scheme

16 May 2022
Armadale residents come together to resist wind farm scheme

Armadale residents come together to resist wind farm scheme

16 May 2022

Battle lines have been drawn up over newly tabled plans to develop a 12-turbine wind farm on the north Sutherland coast.


Patient 'flabbergasted' at claimed new data breach error

12 May 2022
Patient 'flabbergasted' at claimed new data breach error

Patient 'flabbergasted' at claimed new data breach error

12 May 2022

NHS chiefs in the Highlands are at the centre of a second data breach probe in less than two months involving the same patient.


Caithness Evergreens answer the call to arms for Golden Oldies event

11 May 2022
Caithness Evergreens answer the call to arms for Golden Oldies event

Caithness Evergreens answer the call to arms for Golden Oldies event

11 May 2022

The curtain comes down on a busy local rugby season with the appearance of the Caithness Evergreens in the 10th Scottish Golden Oldies Festival.


Dounreay staff get 7.5% pay rise

10 May 2022
Dounreay staff get 7.5% pay rise

Dounreay staff get 7.5% pay rise

10 May 2022

The inflation-linked hike kicks in this month as part of a three-year agreement negotiated by site union representatives.


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