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UPDATE: Repair on burst water main near Halkirk due to be finished

21 August 2023
UPDATE: Repair on burst water main near Halkirk due to be finished

UPDATE: Repair on burst water main near Halkirk due to be finished

21 August 2023

Repairs to a burst water main in the Harpsdale area near Halkirk were expected to be complete by Monday evening.


Winter gritting plan approved for Caithness priority roads and pavements

21 August 2023
Winter gritting plan approved for Caithness priority roads and pavements

Winter gritting plan approved for Caithness priority roads and pavements

21 August 2023

Winter gritting priorities for roads and pavements in Caithness have been approved by local councillors.


Distinctive blue Top Up Taps are helping cut down waste

20 August 2023
Distinctive blue Top Up Taps are helping cut down waste

Distinctive blue Top Up Taps are helping cut down waste

20 August 2023

A network of hi-tech public water taps has helped Scotland save the equivalent of five million plastic bottles, according to Scottish Water.


Crofting Commission to 'streamline' application procedures

20 August 2023
Crofting Commission to 'streamline' application procedures

Crofting Commission to 'streamline' application procedures

20 August 2023

The Crofting Commission has announced new procedures for the processing of applications, which will come into effect from September 1.


Former abattoir to become holiday home

19 August 2023
Former abattoir to become holiday home

Former abattoir to become holiday home

19 August 2023

A former abattoir on a Caithness estate is to be turned into holiday accommodation after permission for the development was approved.


'A whirlwind of trade' – Caithness sale of sheep at Dingwall mart's district sale

18 August 2023
'A whirlwind of trade' – Caithness sale of sheep at Dingwall mart's district sale

'A whirlwind of trade' – Caithness sale of sheep at Dingwall mart's district sale

18 August 2023

Dingwall and Highlands Marts Ltd on Thursday, August 17, sold 13,556 store lambs at their annual district sale


Motorcyclist dies in A99 crash

18 August 2023
Motorcyclist dies in A99 crash

Motorcyclist dies in A99 crash

18 August 2023

A motorcyclist has died after a crash on the A99 in Caithness on Thursday evening.


Party atmosphere planned as Thurso junior parkrun gets set to celebrate first anniversary

17 August 2023
Party atmosphere planned as Thurso junior parkrun gets set to celebrate first anniversary

Party atmosphere planned as Thurso junior parkrun gets set to celebrate first anniversary

17 August 2023

Organisers of an event that aims to get youngsters in the far north active are hoping for a party atmosphere for their first anniversary on Sunday.


Memories of a childhood in Melness in the 1930s and 40s

16 August 2023
Memories of a childhood in Melness in the 1930s and 40s

Memories of a childhood in Melness in the 1930s and 40s

16 August 2023

While researching her family history, Laura Adkins learned more about her mother's childhood which was spent on the croft at Skinnet, Melness


Achkeepster estate near Thurso in deer larder deal with Forestry and Land Scotland

16 August 2023
Achkeepster estate near Thurso in deer larder deal with Forestry and Land Scotland

Achkeepster estate near Thurso in deer larder deal with Forestry and Land Scotland

16 August 2023

A private estate near Thurso has teamed up with its neighbour, Forestry and Land Scotland, to share a deer larder as part of a management agreement.


Large show of hill lambs from Caithness and Sutherland at Quoybrae livestock centre

16 August 2023
Large show of hill lambs from Caithness and Sutherland at Quoybrae livestock centre

Large show of hill lambs from Caithness and Sutherland at Quoybrae livestock centre

16 August 2023

Quoybrae, Aberdeen & Northern Marts sold 6799 prime and store lambs, feeding ewes and rams incorporating Dunbeath, Bettyhill, Forsinard and north-west


Aerospace expert to lead countdown to Sutherland Spaceport launches

15 August 2023
Aerospace expert to lead countdown to Sutherland Spaceport launches

Aerospace expert to lead countdown to Sutherland Spaceport launches

15 August 2023

The company aiming to launch vertical rockets into space from the north coast has created a new appointment to oversee the countdown to launch.


Reay Garden Club's annual show promises to be colourful occasion

13 August 2023
Reay Garden Club's annual show promises to be colourful occasion

Reay Garden Club's annual show promises to be colourful occasion

13 August 2023

People in the Reay area are being encouraged to get involved with the local garden club’s annual show, which is due to take place soon.


Caithness Calendar 2024 competition – get your images in now!

13 August 2023
Caithness Calendar 2024 competition – get your images in now!

Caithness Calendar 2024 competition – get your images in now!

13 August 2023

Images of Caithness taken by readers of the Caithness Courier and John O'Groat Journal are being sought for our annual calendar competition.


Opera Highlights show coming to Thurso High School

12 August 2023
Opera Highlights show coming to Thurso High School

Opera Highlights show coming to Thurso High School

12 August 2023

A vibrant new production of Opera Highlights is heading to Thurso this autumn as part of a tour of 17 venues around Scotland.


PICTURES: Tall ships adventure for north Highland young crew

10 August 2023
PICTURES: Tall ships adventure for north Highland young crew

PICTURES: Tall ships adventure for north Highland young crew

10 August 2023

Young sailors from across Caithness and Sutherland made their way across the North Sea as part of the Tall Ships Races


'Competitive ringside' at Quoybrae's Caithness lamb sale

09 August 2023
'Competitive ringside' at Quoybrae's Caithness lamb sale

'Competitive ringside' at Quoybrae's Caithness lamb sale

09 August 2023

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 4314 prime and store lambs.


Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

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

Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

30 July 2023

A selection of your photos from this month.


Wick fire fighter stands down after 15 years at community station

30 July 2023
Wick fire fighter stands down after 15 years at community station

Wick fire fighter stands down after 15 years at community station

30 July 2023

Fire fighter Robert Gunn has left the service, due to family commitments, after 15 years in the Wick Community Fire Station.


Entries open for 2023 Caithness Half Marathon taking place at Watten

30 July 2023
Entries open for 2023 Caithness Half Marathon taking place at Watten

Entries open for 2023 Caithness Half Marathon taking place at Watten

30 July 2023

Runners in the far north and further afield can now sign up to this year’s Caithness Half Marathon.


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