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Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

29 March 2025
Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

29 March 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson is on the lookout for the elusive Highland tiger on a waymarked walk around the Badenoch village


Councillors Raymond Bremner and David Fraser defend their positions after Caithness members criticise them over Avonlea ‘silence’

28 March 2025
Councillors Raymond Bremner and David Fraser defend their positions after Caithness members criticise them over Avonlea ‘silence’

Councillors Raymond Bremner and David Fraser defend their positions after Caithness members criticise them over Avonlea ‘silence’

28 March 2025

Avonlea is now gearing up to provide pupils with additional needs at Wick High School with a space for supported learning.


£100m Thurso ‘POD’ scheme could deliver new school in 2030

25 March 2025
£100m Thurso ‘POD’ scheme could deliver new school in 2030

£100m Thurso ‘POD’ scheme could deliver new school in 2030

25 March 2025

A new school and community building for Thurso could be up and running in 2030 as councillors are asked to approve the project’s timescales.


Scrabster A9 slope works to begin this week

24 March 2025
Scrabster A9 slope works to begin this week

Scrabster A9 slope works to begin this week

24 March 2025

Works are due to begin on Tuesday this week to stabilise the steep slope above the A9 at Scrabster.


Caithness broch build could be ‘a glimmer of light for the county’

21 March 2025
Caithness broch build could be ‘a glimmer of light for the county’

Caithness broch build could be ‘a glimmer of light for the county’

21 March 2025

Making plans to build a replica broch involves more than just designing the tower. John Davidson spoke to Dawn Maclean of Caithness Broch Project


Budge goes the extra miles to finish 2nd in age group at Chester Ultra 50

21 March 2025
Budge goes the extra miles to finish 2nd in age group at Chester Ultra 50

Budge goes the extra miles to finish 2nd in age group at Chester Ultra 50

21 March 2025

John Budge put in a solid performance to finish second in his age category at the Chester Ultra 50 on Saturday.


Dounreay manager ‘elated’ to receive MBE from Princess Anne

20 March 2025
Dounreay manager ‘elated’ to receive MBE from Princess Anne

Dounreay manager ‘elated’ to receive MBE from Princess Anne

20 March 2025

A Dounreay manager says he has heard from colleagues around the world since news of his New Year honour was revealed.


Murkle WI ladies celebrate bulb show success

19 March 2025
Murkle WI ladies celebrate bulb show success

Murkle WI ladies celebrate bulb show success

19 March 2025

There was a good show of bulbs in Murkle Hall where Murkle WI held its spring bulb show.


Caithness birthrate remains static as MSP raises ‘serious concerns’ over maternity model

17 March 2025
Caithness birthrate remains static as MSP raises ‘serious concerns’ over maternity model

Caithness birthrate remains static as MSP raises ‘serious concerns’ over maternity model

17 March 2025

Rhoda Grant has raised serious concerns over the birthrate in Caithness – there has been little change in the number of babies born locally.


Thurso Beavers put faith in focus at St Anne’s

15 March 2025
Thurso Beavers put faith in focus at St Anne’s

Thurso Beavers put faith in focus at St Anne’s

15 March 2025

Beaver Scouts from the 2nd Thurso unit visited St Anne’s Catholic Church as part of their Faith badgework.


Wick air link needs 2030 deal, Caithness Chamber chief says as funding deadline approaches

13 March 2025
Wick air link needs 2030 deal, Caithness Chamber chief says as funding deadline approaches

Wick air link needs 2030 deal, Caithness Chamber chief says as funding deadline approaches

13 March 2025

Calls have been made to secure the future of “lifeline” flights from Wick through to the end of the decade.


Wick flights subsidy rests in hands of government as report handed over

12 March 2025
Wick flights subsidy rests in hands of government as report handed over

Wick flights subsidy rests in hands of government as report handed over

12 March 2025

A key decision over the future of subsidised passenger flights from Wick lies in the hands of the transport minister after a report was handed over.


Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

12 March 2025
Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

12 March 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back on a ride around the world-famous route as the NC500 marks its 10th anniversary


North Highland Harriers among runners at 40th Inverness Half Marathon

10 March 2025
North Highland Harriers among runners at 40th Inverness Half Marathon

North Highland Harriers among runners at 40th Inverness Half Marathon

10 March 2025

Caithness runners took part in the Inverness Half Marathon on Sunday, with 17 members of North Highland Harriers completing the 13.1-mile course.


A9 at Scrabster set for slope stabilisation works after latest landslide

10 March 2025
A9 at Scrabster set for slope stabilisation works after latest landslide

A9 at Scrabster set for slope stabilisation works after latest landslide

10 March 2025

A lifeline stretch of road on the north coast hit by landslides is to see repair works begin later this month.


Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

09 March 2025
Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

09 March 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A mountain bike ride from Inverness follows trails to reach Dores via an exciting downhill section before returning via the riverside


Floral designer to demonstrate skills at Caithness Floral Art Club

08 March 2025
Floral designer to demonstrate skills at Caithness Floral Art Club

Floral designer to demonstrate skills at Caithness Floral Art Club

08 March 2025

Caithness Floral Art Club is delighted to welcome a relative newcomer to the local floral art scene to the group’s upcoming meeting.


‘The wind never stops blowing’ – refusal of Thurso wind farm ‘doesn’t make sense’ says Forss resident

08 March 2025
‘The wind never stops blowing’ – refusal of Thurso wind farm ‘doesn’t make sense’ says Forss resident

‘The wind never stops blowing’ – refusal of Thurso wind farm ‘doesn’t make sense’ says Forss resident

08 March 2025

A proposed five-turbine wind farm mooted for a site near Thurso has been refused by planners despite changes made to a previous application.


PICTURES: Winners of the East of Caithness SWI bulb show in Wick

06 March 2025
PICTURES: Winners of the East of Caithness SWI bulb show in Wick

PICTURES: Winners of the East of Caithness SWI bulb show in Wick

06 March 2025

The 2025 East of Caithness SWI bulb show was held on Saturday in Wick Assembly Rooms.


Crofting Commission warns it will take action over crofters ‘neglecting their duties’

04 March 2025
Crofting Commission warns it will take action over crofters ‘neglecting their duties’

Crofting Commission warns it will take action over crofters ‘neglecting their duties’

04 March 2025

Crofters are being warned they could be turfed out if they neglect their duties.


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