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John O'Groats in new 800-mile cycle trail

03 September 2019
John O'Groats in new 800-mile cycle trail

John O'Groats in new 800-mile cycle trail

03 September 2019

John O'Groats and Cape Wrath have been included in a new 800-mile cycle trail launched to promote access to the countryside.


Caithness councillor welcomes Raigmore's new patient accommodation

03 September 2019
Caithness councillor welcomes Raigmore's new patient accommodation

Caithness councillor welcomes Raigmore's new patient accommodation

03 September 2019

A new patient accommodation facility at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness has been welcomed by Caithness councillor Nicola Sinclair.


Supreme double for Leoni at Turriff

02 September 2019
Supreme double for Leoni at Turriff

Supreme double for Leoni at Turriff

02 September 2019

Young local rider Leoni Kennedy recently rode to success at the Turriff Show taking home both supreme placings in the ridden horse section.


Wick's World War II pillbox project to be unveiled

30 August 2019
Wick's World War II pillbox project to be unveiled

Wick's World War II pillbox project to be unveiled

30 August 2019

Saturday sees the grand unveiling of the World War II pillbox in Wick which has been undergoing a transformation.


Successful showing season for 11-year-old Rowan

30 August 2019
Successful showing season for 11-year-old Rowan

Successful showing season for 11-year-old Rowan

30 August 2019

Caithness side saddle enthusiast Rowan Lee of Clayock, Halkirk, has had a very successful showing season.


Vikings to set up camp at John O'Groats this weekend

29 August 2019
Vikings to set up camp at John O'Groats this weekend

Vikings to set up camp at John O'Groats this weekend

29 August 2019

John O'Groats will take on a Norse flavour with a small re-enactment group setting up camp in the local event field for a Viking Taster Festival.


Emma's double success at Blair Castle International Horse Trials

28 August 2019
Emma's double success at Blair Castle International Horse Trials

Emma's double success at Blair Castle International Horse Trials

28 August 2019

A young Caithness rider took home two championship titles in the showing classes at Blair Castle International Horse Trials.


Horse show qualification is dream come true for Emily

23 August 2019
Horse show qualification is dream come true for Emily

Horse show qualification is dream come true for Emily

23 August 2019

A dream has come true for 11-year-old Emily Campbell who has jumped her way to success and qualified for the Horse of the Year Show.


Strongmen take centre stage at John O'Groats Harbour Day event

23 August 2019
Strongmen take centre stage at John O'Groats Harbour Day event

Strongmen take centre stage at John O'Groats Harbour Day event

23 August 2019

Strongman contenders took centre stage at John O'Groats Harbour Day on Sunday as they showed their prowess in a range of challenges.


Greens on lookout for players ahead of new season

08 August 2019
Greens on lookout for players ahead of new season

Greens on lookout for players ahead of new season

08 August 2019

The Greens are still on the lookout for new players to swell their ranks ahead of the 2019/20 National League Division Three campaign.


Abandoned caravan 'bashed to bits' in Causewaymire lay-by

07 August 2019
Abandoned caravan 'bashed to bits' in Causewaymire lay-by

Abandoned caravan 'bashed to bits' in Causewaymire lay-by

07 August 2019

A scenic lay-by on the Causewaymire road has been "blighted" by the dumping of an abandoned caravan, according to civic leader Willie Mackay.


Thurso flooding sees streets turn into rivers

06 August 2019
Thurso flooding sees streets turn into rivers

Thurso flooding sees streets turn into rivers

06 August 2019

Streets in Thurso quickly turned into rivers on Monday night as rainwater cascaded down into the centre of town, damaging a number of shops.


Caithness pupils celebrate exam success

06 August 2019
Caithness pupils celebrate exam success

Caithness pupils celebrate exam success

06 August 2019

A number of Caithness pupils are among those who have excelled in the exam results which were announced on Tuesday morning.


Seafood business keen to get back in operation 'as soon as possible' after blaze

06 August 2019
Seafood business keen to get back in operation 'as soon as possible' after blaze

Seafood business keen to get back in operation 'as soon as possible' after blaze

06 August 2019

Firefighters battled overnight to bring a blaze within a building at Scrabster Seafoods under control.


Prince presents church certificate to long-serving Sheila

01 August 2019
Prince presents church certificate to long-serving Sheila

Prince presents church certificate to long-serving Sheila

01 August 2019

Sheila Cormack whose connection with Dunnet Church has spanned over 50 years, has been presented with a long service certificate by Prince Charles.


Journalism student Kirstin lands a place at STV

31 July 2019
Journalism student Kirstin lands a place at STV

Journalism student Kirstin lands a place at STV

31 July 2019

Journalism student Kirstin Tait (21), of Keiss, has landed herself a stint with STV after scooping the top award in her class.


Kiko beach event at Groats clears 67kg of rubbish

30 July 2019
Kiko beach event at Groats clears 67kg of rubbish

Kiko beach event at Groats clears 67kg of rubbish

30 July 2019

A total of 67kg of rubbish was gathered during a beach clean at John O'Groats as part of a campaign organised by record-breaking rower Kiko Matthews.


Sassy celebration as County Show supreme title goes to Dunbeath Farms

24 July 2019
Sassy celebration as County Show supreme title goes to Dunbeath Farms

Sassy celebration as County Show supreme title goes to Dunbeath Farms

24 July 2019

Sassy Lady continued her recent run of success when she took the supreme overall champion title at the Caithness County Show at the weekend.


President Elaine pays tribute to team effort after County Show success

24 July 2019
President Elaine pays tribute to team effort after County Show success

President Elaine pays tribute to team effort after County Show success

24 July 2019

County Show president Elaine Miller hailed the team effort that ensured the success of this year's event in Wick, attracting up to 6500 spectators.


Entries looking good as County Show returns to Wick venue

17 July 2019
Entries looking good as County Show returns to Wick venue

Entries looking good as County Show returns to Wick venue

17 July 2019

Entries are looking good for this year's Caithness County Show, the highlight of the local agricultural calendar, taking place at Wick.


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