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Blue-green algae warning at Loch Watten

25 July 2023
Blue-green algae warning at Loch Watten

Blue-green algae warning at Loch Watten

25 July 2023

People are being advised to keep themselves and their pets away from algal scum in the water at Loch Watten as a precautionary measure.


Caithness and Sutherland youngsters set sail for adventure of a lifetime in Tall Ships Races

24 July 2023
Caithness and Sutherland youngsters set sail for adventure of a lifetime in Tall Ships Races

Caithness and Sutherland youngsters set sail for adventure of a lifetime in Tall Ships Races

24 July 2023

Twelve youngsters from across Caithness and Sutherland have headed off for the adventure of a lifetime to join the Tall Ships Races.


Supply chain deals struck for Spittal-Peterhead HVDC subsea cable connection

22 July 2023
Supply chain deals struck for Spittal-Peterhead HVDC subsea cable connection

Supply chain deals struck for Spittal-Peterhead HVDC subsea cable connection

22 July 2023

A planned high-voltage undersea connection between Caithness and Aberdeenshire has seen a major step forward with deals struck in the supply chain.


'Rewarding' to volunteer at Thurso parkrun

20 July 2023
'Rewarding' to volunteer at Thurso parkrun

'Rewarding' to volunteer at Thurso parkrun

20 July 2023

People are being urged to help out at the most northerly parkrun on the British mainland.


Highland health walk leaders needed as Paths For All charity looks for volunteers

19 July 2023
Highland health walk leaders needed as Paths For All charity looks for volunteers

Highland health walk leaders needed as Paths For All charity looks for volunteers

19 July 2023

Keen walkers across the Highlands are being urged to step up to lead health walks in the region.


Caithness cadet to accompany Viscount Thurso as king's representative

18 July 2023
Caithness cadet to accompany Viscount Thurso as king's representative

Caithness cadet to accompany Viscount Thurso as king's representative

18 July 2023

A Caithness army cadet will assist Viscount John Thurso, the Lord-Lieutenant of Caithness, in his duties after being appointed to a year-long role.


Thurso-based environmental scientist awarded UHI title

02 July 2023
Thurso-based environmental scientist awarded UHI title

Thurso-based environmental scientist awarded UHI title

02 July 2023

A Thurso-based environmental scientist has been awarded the title of associate professor by the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).


Fond farewell to retiring Thurso depute head

02 July 2023
Fond farewell to retiring Thurso depute head

Fond farewell to retiring Thurso depute head

02 July 2023

Pupils in Thurso have wished a fond farewell to their depute head teacher who retired at the end of term after a long stint with the school.


Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

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

Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

02 July 2023

Every week, we ask readers to submit their own photographs of Caithness in all its glory.


Wick experiences 'near-tropical' night during heat wave

30 June 2023
Wick experiences 'near-tropical' night during heat wave

Wick experiences 'near-tropical' night during heat wave

30 June 2023

The record for the warmest night in Wick for the month of June was surpassed during the recent hot spell in Caithness.


John O'Groats mill project gets a further £300k from community fund

30 June 2023
John O'Groats mill project gets a further £300k from community fund

John O'Groats mill project gets a further £300k from community fund

30 June 2023

Work to transform the historic mill at John O'Groats has been bolstered with a further injection of cash from the UK government.


Going for gold after Lybster school gains silver reading award

29 June 2023
Going for gold after Lybster school gains silver reading award

Going for gold after Lybster school gains silver reading award

29 June 2023

Lybster Primary has become the first accredited Reading School in Caithness, and the first in the Highland region to achieve Silver status.


Success for Bower Young Farmers in club of the year contest at Royal Highland Show

28 June 2023
Success for Bower Young Farmers in club of the year contest at Royal Highland Show

Success for Bower Young Farmers in club of the year contest at Royal Highland Show

28 June 2023

A Caithness Young Farmers group celebrated in style after marking the 100th year since the organisation was formed in the county with a national prize


All-night angling contest at Loch Watten casts new light on boat league

28 June 2023
All-night angling contest at Loch Watten casts new light on boat league

All-night angling contest at Loch Watten casts new light on boat league

28 June 2023

A total of 18 anglers gathered at the Brown Trout Hotel in Watten for the weigh-in of Dounreay Fly Fishing Association's all-night competition.


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.


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