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Dounreay to take on 23 new apprentices – last chance to apply

13 February 2025
Dounreay to take on 23 new apprentices – last chance to apply

Dounreay to take on 23 new apprentices – last chance to apply

13 February 2025

Apprenticeship opportunities at Dounreay are being highlighted with a total of 23 new roles being recruited for at the former nuclear power test site.


Forss River 2025 season opening marked with first cast

12 February 2025
Forss River 2025 season opening marked with first cast

Forss River 2025 season opening marked with first cast

12 February 2025

The opening of the Forss River for the 2025 season took place on Tuesday, on a cold and overcast morning.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate

11 February 2025
ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate

11 February 2025

John Davidson looks at the anniversary of Scotland’s ‘right to roam’ being enshrined in law, and says access to the outdoors is vital to our wellbeing


Farmers’ poor mental health is industry’s ‘biggest hidden problem’

10 February 2025
Farmers’ poor mental health is industry’s ‘biggest hidden problem’

Farmers’ poor mental health is industry’s ‘biggest hidden problem’

10 February 2025

Long hours are nothing new to those working in the farming industry, but poor mental health is the “biggest hidden problem”, a new survey has found.


PICTURES: Wick care home residents enjoy tour of RNLI lifeboat

09 February 2025
PICTURES: Wick care home residents enjoy tour of RNLI lifeboat

PICTURES: Wick care home residents enjoy tour of RNLI lifeboat

09 February 2025

Residents at a far north care home found their sea legs with a memorable visit to the Wick lifeboat.


Thurso and Reay Beaver groups live life ‘On the Edge’

09 February 2025
Thurso and Reay Beaver groups live life ‘On the Edge’

Thurso and Reay Beaver groups live life ‘On the Edge’

09 February 2025

The 2nd Thurso and Reay Beaver Scouts joined together for a cultural weekend outing by visiting the North Coast Visitor Centre.


Thurso water works complete months early, says utility

08 February 2025
Thurso water works complete months early, says utility

Thurso water works complete months early, says utility

08 February 2025

Scottish Water says it has completed a significant upgrade to the network in Thurso ahead of schedule.


Caithness farmer to judge cattle at royal show

07 February 2025
Caithness farmer to judge cattle at royal show

Caithness farmer to judge cattle at royal show

07 February 2025

A member of a well-respected Caithness farming family is to judge pedigree bulls and females at a royal occasion.


Free cinema tickets on offer for all the family at Thurso this Sunday

05 February 2025
Free cinema tickets on offer for all the family at Thurso this Sunday

Free cinema tickets on offer for all the family at Thurso this Sunday

05 February 2025

Families in Caithness and north Sutherland are being invited to a special cinema screening – at no cost to them.


‘Cracking’ bullock tops sales after ‘marvellous trade’ at Quoybrae

04 February 2025
‘Cracking’ bullock tops sales after ‘marvellous trade’ at Quoybrae

‘Cracking’ bullock tops sales after ‘marvellous trade’ at Quoybrae

04 February 2025

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 361 store cattle and 2085 store and prime sheep, and feeding ewes and rams.


Caithness people’s views wanted on series of Highland Council ‘masterplans’

04 February 2025
Caithness people’s views wanted on series of Highland Council ‘masterplans’

Caithness people’s views wanted on series of Highland Council ‘masterplans’

04 February 2025

The future of Caithness will be in focus at a series of “masterplanning” events in the county over the coming month.


Chance to seek inspiration at Fort William Mountain Festival

04 February 2025
Chance to seek inspiration at Fort William Mountain Festival

Chance to seek inspiration at Fort William Mountain Festival

04 February 2025

The Highland festival brings together talks, films, activities and adventures. John Davidson looks ahead to a long weekend of motivational fun


Empty Caithness housing ‘being brought back into use’

04 February 2025
Empty Caithness housing ‘being brought back into use’

Empty Caithness housing ‘being brought back into use’

04 February 2025

A Highland Council scheme to bring unoccupied council homes back into use is said to be making good progress in Caithness.


Melvich and Wick trail runs set Harriers off on the right foot

01 February 2025
Melvich and Wick trail runs set Harriers off on the right foot

Melvich and Wick trail runs set Harriers off on the right foot

01 February 2025

North Highland Harriers have started off 2025 with two trail runs at Melvich and near Wick.


Addie Harper and Clare Sturrock entertain Wick care home residents for Robert Burns celebration

30 January 2025
Addie Harper and Clare Sturrock entertain Wick care home residents for Robert Burns celebration

Addie Harper and Clare Sturrock entertain Wick care home residents for Robert Burns celebration

30 January 2025

Seaview Care Home in Wick hosted a heart-warming and lively Robert Burns celebration bringing together residents, families and friends.


Dounreay police officer visits Thurso Beavers

29 January 2025
Dounreay police officer visits Thurso Beavers

Dounreay police officer visits Thurso Beavers

29 January 2025

The 2nd Thurso Beavers welcomed Martin Sinclair from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary at Dounreay.


Highland Cross announces charities that will benefit from 2025 event

29 January 2025
Highland Cross announces charities that will benefit from 2025 event

Highland Cross announces charities that will benefit from 2025 event

29 January 2025

Four new charities have been selected to benefit from a share of hundreds of thousands of pounds likely to be raised at this year’s Highland Cross.


Crashing falls are just the start on forest walk

28 January 2025
Crashing falls are just the start on forest walk

Crashing falls are just the start on forest walk

28 January 2025

Forest trails lead off from the Rogie Falls car park, where John Davidson goes in search of a route beyond the dramatic river crossing


PICTURES: Pupils make the most of Caithness countryside by embracing the outdoors

28 January 2025
PICTURES: Pupils make the most of Caithness countryside by embracing the outdoors

PICTURES: Pupils make the most of Caithness countryside by embracing the outdoors

28 January 2025

Children at a Caithness primary school and nursery have been bringing their learning to life by escaping the classroom.


Wick mum’s ‘shock’ that driver avoided jail over crash that killed boy (2)

27 January 2025
Wick mum’s ‘shock’ that driver avoided jail over crash that killed boy (2)

Wick mum’s ‘shock’ that driver avoided jail over crash that killed boy (2)

27 January 2025

The mother of a Wick toddler killed in a devastating car crash in Caithness has said it is “shocking” that the driver was not jailed.


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