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PICTURES: Thurso Armed Forces Day back and proud to support local community

27 June 2023
PICTURES: Thurso Armed Forces Day back and proud to support local community

PICTURES: Thurso Armed Forces Day back and proud to support local community

27 June 2023

A Thurso fun day that has been in abeyance for more than a decade has been a "roaring success" after returning at the weekend.


Durrand beats own course record at Thurso Golf Club to win Pendleton Plate

27 June 2023
Durrand beats own course record at Thurso Golf Club to win Pendleton Plate

Durrand beats own course record at Thurso Golf Club to win Pendleton Plate

27 June 2023

The ladies course record was beaten at Thurso Golf Club as Laura Durrand shot an amazing 69 to win the Pendleton Plate.


'Fantastic' Girlguiding leader from Caithness receives Laurel Award honour

27 June 2023
'Fantastic' Girlguiding leader from Caithness receives Laurel Award honour

'Fantastic' Girlguiding leader from Caithness receives Laurel Award honour

27 June 2023

A stalwart of the Girlguiding scene in Caithness has been honoured with a prestigious national award at a surprise reception.


Training on offer to help Caithness groups tackle cost-of-living crisis

27 June 2023
Training on offer to help Caithness groups tackle cost-of-living crisis

Training on offer to help Caithness groups tackle cost-of-living crisis

27 June 2023

A Caithness community organisation has teamed up with a Highland climate group to provide help with tackling the cost-of-living crisis.


Three and not so easy for Caithness trio at 'mini' Celtman event

26 June 2023
Three and not so easy for Caithness trio at 'mini' Celtman event

Three and not so easy for Caithness trio at 'mini' Celtman event

26 June 2023

A trio of athletes from Caithness headed to Torridon at the weekend to take part in the Celtman Xtri Solo Point Five triathlon.


Late-night hot tub in Dunnet Bay sparks rescue call-out for Thurso lifeboat volunteers

26 June 2023
Late-night hot tub in Dunnet Bay sparks rescue call-out for Thurso lifeboat volunteers

Late-night hot tub in Dunnet Bay sparks rescue call-out for Thurso lifeboat volunteers

26 June 2023

Rescuers in Thurso were in for a surprise at their latest shout over the weekend – when a floating hot tub was spotted in Dunnet Bay.


Silver award accolade for Wick cub scout

26 June 2023
Silver award accolade for Wick cub scout

Silver award accolade for Wick cub scout

26 June 2023

A youngster from Wick has earned a top award as he moves up from Cubs to Scouts after the summer.


Netball development role is exciting goal for Thurso coach

23 June 2023
Netball development role is exciting goal for Thurso coach

Netball development role is exciting goal for Thurso coach

23 June 2023

A Thurso woman has netted a new role developing netball for people across north central Scotland.


Skydive mum from Thurso hands over £14.5k to children's hospital

22 June 2023
Skydive mum from Thurso hands over £14.5k to children's hospital

Skydive mum from Thurso hands over £14.5k to children's hospital

22 June 2023

A Thurso mother has handed over more than £14,500 to a charity hospital which treated her daughter who has chronic kidney disease.


Newton Room scheme at Thurso helps project reach STEM milestone

21 June 2023
Newton Room scheme at Thurso helps project reach STEM milestone

Newton Room scheme at Thurso helps project reach STEM milestone

21 June 2023

An innovative science and technology project that has helped inspire students at Thurso High School is celebrating reaching a "significant milestone".


Marriage proposal gets Thurso woman's heart racing after completing Celtman extreme triathlon

20 June 2023
Marriage proposal gets Thurso woman's heart racing after completing Celtman extreme triathlon

Marriage proposal gets Thurso woman's heart racing after completing Celtman extreme triathlon

20 June 2023

A Thurso woman got the shock of her life as she crossed the finishing line in Saturday's Celtman extreme triathlon event – when her partner proposed!


Wellbeing garden plans for Wick's Laurandy Centre users unveiled

20 June 2023
Wellbeing garden plans for Wick's Laurandy Centre users unveiled

Wellbeing garden plans for Wick's Laurandy Centre users unveiled

20 June 2023

Plans to transform an unused area of ground into a sensory wellbeing garden have been revealed.


Caithness councillor in safety plea to support Drowning Prevention Week

20 June 2023
Caithness councillor in safety plea to support Drowning Prevention Week

Caithness councillor in safety plea to support Drowning Prevention Week

20 June 2023

Visitors and locals to the Highlands are being warned of the dangers of open water during Drowning Prevention Week by a Caithness councillor.


Thurso-based Pentland Canoe Club helps collect a tonne of rubbish from Caithness beaches

19 June 2023
Thurso-based Pentland Canoe Club helps collect a tonne of rubbish from Caithness beaches

Thurso-based Pentland Canoe Club helps collect a tonne of rubbish from Caithness beaches

19 June 2023

Paddlers in Caithness have collected more than 1.3 tonnes of litter from the coast as part of a national clean-up campaign.


Mount Pleasant P7 pupils in Thurso enjoy Oscar-winning night

17 June 2023
Mount Pleasant P7 pupils in Thurso enjoy Oscar-winning night

Mount Pleasant P7 pupils in Thurso enjoy Oscar-winning night

17 June 2023

Primary 7 pupils at Mount Pleasant enjoyed a star-studded event to mark their end-of-year celebration and awards night.


New roles to help Caithness Mental Health Support Group

16 June 2023
New roles to help Caithness Mental Health Support Group

New roles to help Caithness Mental Health Support Group

16 June 2023

Two new members of staff have been taken on by Caithness Mental Health Support Group in an effort to build momentum for the organisation.


Community given chance to see Watten Wind Farm final plans ahead of planning application

16 June 2023
Community given chance to see Watten Wind Farm final plans ahead of planning application

Community given chance to see Watten Wind Farm final plans ahead of planning application

16 June 2023

People living close to the area where a new wind farm with 220m turbines has been proposed are being given the chance to see revised plans.


People in Caithness can share views on rural healthcare for Holyrood inquiry

16 June 2023
People in Caithness can share views on rural healthcare for Holyrood inquiry

People in Caithness can share views on rural healthcare for Holyrood inquiry

16 June 2023

People are being asked to share their experience of "remote and rural healthcare" with a Holyrood committee.


Historic objects open up stories for new Highland museum platform

14 June 2023
Historic objects open up stories for new Highland museum platform

Historic objects open up stories for new Highland museum platform

14 June 2023

Museums from around the Highlands have joined forces to provide a new way to learn about the rich history of the area.


Trio of Caithness cadets strike gold in Cambrian Patrol competition

13 June 2023
Trio of Caithness cadets strike gold in Cambrian Patrol competition

Trio of Caithness cadets strike gold in Cambrian Patrol competition

13 June 2023

Three Army Cadets from Caithness travelled to Wales for an International Fieldcraft Competition, which saw them return home with silverware.


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