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Far north animal charities in Thurso for volunteer recruitment event

05 October 2023
Far north animal charities in Thurso for volunteer recruitment event

Far north animal charities in Thurso for volunteer recruitment event

05 October 2023

Two far north animal rescue charities are joining forces this weekend to hold a “meet and greet” and volunteer fosterer recruitment event in Thurso.


Caithness Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services team shortlisted for national award

04 October 2023
Caithness Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services team shortlisted for national award

Caithness Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services team shortlisted for national award

04 October 2023

NHS Highland’s Caithness Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services team is in line for a top prize at the annual Mental Health Nursing Forum Scotland Awards.


'Premium return' on well finished lambs at Quoybrae sale

04 October 2023
'Premium return' on well finished lambs at Quoybrae sale

'Premium return' on well finished lambs at Quoybrae sale

04 October 2023

Quoybrae, Aberdeen & Northern Marts on Monday, October 2 sold 4375 prime, breeding, store and feeding sheep.


Chance to speak to Caithness police officers about joining the force in far north

03 October 2023
Chance to speak to Caithness police officers about joining the force in far north

Chance to speak to Caithness police officers about joining the force in far north

03 October 2023

People interested in a career in the police in Caithness are being invited to a drop-in event at Wick.


Pet Aid food stocks running low, says Scottish SPCA – donations can be made in Wick and Thurso

02 October 2023
Pet Aid food stocks running low, says Scottish SPCA – donations can be made in Wick and Thurso

Pet Aid food stocks running low, says Scottish SPCA – donations can be made in Wick and Thurso

02 October 2023

Animal lovers in Caithness and Sutherland are being asked to donate pet food as a charity’s stocks are running low.


Lane closures on A9 at Achalone as trunk road set for more resurfacing

02 October 2023
Lane closures on A9 at Achalone as trunk road set for more resurfacing

Lane closures on A9 at Achalone as trunk road set for more resurfacing

02 October 2023

Works to create a smoother road surface on the A9 south of Thurso at Achalone will begin later this month as more Bear Scotland works get under way.


MeyGen firm announces £4.5m profit

02 October 2023
MeyGen firm announces £4.5m profit

MeyGen firm announces £4.5m profit

02 October 2023

The company pioneering tidal energy in the Pentland Firth has announced that it made a £4.5 million profit in the first half of 2023.


Dunnet distilling champion goes 'above and beyond in business and in life'

01 October 2023
Dunnet distilling champion goes 'above and beyond in business and in life'

Dunnet distilling champion goes 'above and beyond in business and in life'

01 October 2023

A popular Caithness businessman at the forefront of the food and drink industry has been recognised for helping others in his sector.


MP praises Thurso campaigner’s ‘selfless’ efforts for Highland rape and abuse charity

30 September 2023
MP praises Thurso campaigner’s ‘selfless’ efforts for Highland rape and abuse charity

MP praises Thurso campaigner’s ‘selfless’ efforts for Highland rape and abuse charity

30 September 2023

Far north MP Jamie Stone has said he is inspired by the selfless work of an award-winning Thurso woman who campaigns for victims of sexual violence.


Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

30 September 2023
Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

30 September 2023

A selection of photographs from Your Caithness, featuring readers' pictures of scenes from across the county


Made in Scotland from... glass? Thurso artist puts Irn Bru in the window at Glasgow exhibition

29 September 2023
Made in Scotland from... glass? Thurso artist puts Irn Bru in the window at Glasgow exhibition

Made in Scotland from... glass? Thurso artist puts Irn Bru in the window at Glasgow exhibition

29 September 2023

Thurso artist Ian Pearson’s works may be made from glass rather than girders, but that didn’t stop him incorporating Irn Bru into a new prize piece.


Too slow for Netflix – The Caithness village where broadband is worst in UK

29 September 2023
Too slow for Netflix – The Caithness village where broadband is worst in UK

Too slow for Netflix – The Caithness village where broadband is worst in UK

29 September 2023

It’s long been suspected that Caithness is on the receiving end of some poor connectivity. Now research from Broadband Genie has backed up that idea.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Ousdale Broch path is like stepping back in time

27 September 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Ousdale Broch path is like stepping back in time

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Ousdale Broch path is like stepping back in time

27 September 2023

John Davidson explores the short walk to Caithness’s best-preserved Iron Age broch just north of the Ord


Lego gifts for retiring Wick-based education leader who built a firm foundation in far north

27 September 2023
Lego gifts for retiring Wick-based education leader who built a firm foundation in far north

Lego gifts for retiring Wick-based education leader who built a firm foundation in far north

27 September 2023

A Wick-based education leader who used Lego to help young people’s development has got plenty to keep him busy in his retirement...


Strong returns for sellers at Caithness Quoybrae sale

26 September 2023
Strong returns for sellers at Caithness Quoybrae sale

Strong returns for sellers at Caithness Quoybrae sale

26 September 2023

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 774 store cattle.


BMX stolen in Wick – police hunt for hoodie-wearing suspect

25 September 2023
BMX stolen in Wick – police hunt for hoodie-wearing suspect

BMX stolen in Wick – police hunt for hoodie-wearing suspect

25 September 2023

Police in Wick are asking people with CCTV in the town to review their footage after a BMX bike was stolen.


Highland reporter becomes an award-winner – at just 17

25 September 2023
Highland reporter becomes an award-winner – at just 17

Highland reporter becomes an award-winner – at just 17

25 September 2023

A young Highland journalist has won a national award for highlighting the plight of displaced care home residents in her home town of Ullapool.


North coast surfer to captain junior squad in world championships at Brazil

24 September 2023
North coast surfer to captain junior squad in world championships at Brazil

North coast surfer to captain junior squad in world championships at Brazil

24 September 2023

A champion surfer from Murkle, near Thurso, is preparing to lead the Scottish junior surfing team on the biggest stage in the world.


Ceilidh to mark Thurso pipe band's 110th anniversary

24 September 2023
Ceilidh to mark Thurso pipe band's 110th anniversary

Ceilidh to mark Thurso pipe band's 110th anniversary

24 September 2023

Thurso and District Pipe Band is hosting a ceilidh to celebrate its 110th anniversary next weekend.


Check for deer stalking advice and help reduce overgrazing in Highlands

22 September 2023
Check for deer stalking advice and help reduce overgrazing in Highlands

Check for deer stalking advice and help reduce overgrazing in Highlands

22 September 2023

Hill walkers and others who access the mountains across the Highlands are being asked to check for deer stalking activity during a key period.


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