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Banniskirk SWI on the lookout for new members

28 November 2022
Banniskirk SWI on the lookout for new members

Banniskirk SWI on the lookout for new members

28 November 2022

Banniskirk SWI members had a lovely afternoon out at their monthly meeting with a trip to Castlehill Heritage Castletown to learn woodturning skills.


Crofters online gathering to discuss tree planting

28 November 2022
Crofters online gathering to discuss tree planting

Crofters online gathering to discuss tree planting

28 November 2022

Local crofters among those across Scotland being invited to a free forestry event to share experiences of tree planting in order to boost business.


Helping young people with option choices – support for parents and carers

27 November 2022
Helping young people with option choices – support for parents and carers

Helping young people with option choices – support for parents and carers

27 November 2022

Skills Development Scotland is hosting a webinar for parents and carers to see what help their young person can get with S2/3 option choices.


North Highlands and Islands Climate Hub on the lookout for food hygiene heroes

27 November 2022
North Highlands and Islands Climate Hub on the lookout for food hygiene heroes

North Highlands and Islands Climate Hub on the lookout for food hygiene heroes

27 November 2022

Local volunteers and staff of community organisations are being given the chance to take part in fully funded online training in food hygiene.


Caithness Riding Club AGM and presentation of prizes

27 November 2022
Caithness Riding Club AGM and presentation of prizes

Caithness Riding Club AGM and presentation of prizes

27 November 2022

Members of Caithness Riding Club got together for the AGM and annual presentation of prizes at the Ross Institute in Halkirk this month.


Health secretary Humza Yousaf launches NHS Scotland’s winter campaign

26 November 2022
Health secretary Humza Yousaf launches NHS Scotland’s winter campaign

Health secretary Humza Yousaf launches NHS Scotland’s winter campaign

26 November 2022

People across Scotland are being encouraged to include health as part of their festive preparations so that seasonal illnesses can be tackled at home.


ENGIE and Google conclude power purchase agreement for Moray West offshore wind development project

25 November 2022
ENGIE and Google conclude power purchase agreement for Moray West offshore wind development project

ENGIE and Google conclude power purchase agreement for Moray West offshore wind development project

25 November 2022

ENGIE will provide Google with more than 5 TWh of green power from the Moray West offshore wind farm project set to begin generating power from 2025.


Wick swimming pool reopened

25 November 2022
Wick swimming pool reopened

Wick swimming pool reopened

25 November 2022

The swimming pool in Wick was set to open at 3.30pm this afternoon after a short closure.


Caithness Riding Club dressage league off to a good start

26 October 2022
Caithness Riding Club dressage league off to a good start

Caithness Riding Club dressage league off to a good start

26 October 2022

There was a great number of junior riders and a high standard of turnout for the first event of Caithness Riding Club's dressage league in Halkirk.


Special day for sisters Zara and Lois at Caithness Riding Club show

16 September 2022
Special day for sisters Zara and Lois at Caithness Riding Club show

Special day for sisters Zara and Lois at Caithness Riding Club show

16 September 2022

Caithness Riding Club's annual summer show went ahead at Northfield, Halkirk, and good weather helped ensure the event was a great success.


New representatives being sought for Wick Community Council

09 August 2022
New representatives being sought for Wick Community Council

New representatives being sought for Wick Community Council

09 August 2022

Local people are being encouraged to get involved with Wick Community Council to help with various projects around the town.


Caithness comedy plays go down weil at Wick Gala Week

08 August 2022
Caithness comedy plays go down weil at Wick Gala Week

Caithness comedy plays go down weil at Wick Gala Week

08 August 2022

Lots of laughs were had at an evening of entertainment hosted by Wick Players during the town's gala week.


Age Scotland’s CEO to step away after 10 years of outstanding leadership

07 August 2022
Age Scotland’s CEO to step away after 10 years of outstanding leadership

Age Scotland’s CEO to step away after 10 years of outstanding leadership

07 August 2022

Age Scotland’s CEO Brian Sloan has announced that he will step down from his role after 10 years of supporting the interests of older people.


Energy advice service urges customers not to 'struggle alone' this winter

06 August 2022
Energy advice service urges customers not to 'struggle alone' this winter

Energy advice service urges customers not to 'struggle alone' this winter

06 August 2022

Regulator Ofgem announces quarterly energy price cap update, rather than every six months, warning that customers face a challenging winter ahead.


Young Caithness chefs invited to take part in national risotto competition

06 August 2022
Young Caithness chefs invited to take part in national risotto competition

Young Caithness chefs invited to take part in national risotto competition

06 August 2022

Budding Caithness chefs are among those being given the chance to enter Riso Gallo’s UK & Ireland Young Risotto Chef of the Year 2023 competition.


Local fun day helps raise £2655 for the Scottish Cot Death Trust

01 August 2022
Local fun day helps raise £2655 for the Scottish Cot Death Trust

Local fun day helps raise £2655 for the Scottish Cot Death Trust

01 August 2022

A special charity fun day held at the Country Spa raised an amazing £2655 for the Scottish Cot Death Trust in memory of Wick baby Texas McBeath.


Widower raises money for MS on 1800 mile walk in memory of wife

01 August 2022
Widower raises money for MS on 1800 mile walk in memory of wife

Widower raises money for MS on 1800 mile walk in memory of wife

01 August 2022

A Cumbrian man has reached John O’Groats, finishing the second leg of a 1800 mile walk in memory of his late wife to raise funds for the MS Society.


Buyers show interest in Wetherspoon pub in Wick

01 August 2022
Buyers show interest in Wetherspoon pub in Wick

Buyers show interest in Wetherspoon pub in Wick

01 August 2022

J D Wetherspoon's pub in Wick town centre, which was advertised for sale in April, is understood to now be under offer.


Euan and Arran Macleod inspire local physiotherapist to raise over £1000 for Anthony Nolan

25 July 2022
Euan and Arran Macleod inspire local physiotherapist to raise over £1000 for Anthony Nolan

Euan and Arran Macleod inspire local physiotherapist to raise over £1000 for Anthony Nolan

25 July 2022

The remarkable story of how brothers from Reay owe their life to donors after a successful stem cell transplant inspired a local woman to raise £1115.


Two Caithness riders selected to represent Scotland at the prestigious BE International Youth Championships

23 July 2022
Two Caithness riders selected to represent Scotland at the prestigious BE International Youth Championships

Two Caithness riders selected to represent Scotland at the prestigious BE International Youth Championships

23 July 2022

Fourteen-year-old Emily Campbell and Rowan Lee (13) are both delighted to be part of the under 18 Scottish BE90 team taking part in the championships.


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