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Caithness jobs fair offers link to local and national industry leaders

25 January 2025
Caithness jobs fair offers link to local and national industry leaders

Caithness jobs fair offers link to local and national industry leaders

25 January 2025

People delving into the world of work or looking for a career change or training opportunities will have a chance to connect with industry leaders.


Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

22 January 2025
Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

22 January 2025

John Davidson takes his family for a wild night at a lonely shelter in Torridon, where they enjoyed a night stargazing and awoke to glorious sunshine


Bower and Sinclair’s Bay look to form community councils in Highland elections

21 January 2025
Bower and Sinclair’s Bay look to form community councils in Highland elections

Bower and Sinclair’s Bay look to form community councils in Highland elections

21 January 2025

Two communities in Caithness are looking to set up local councils to represent people in their areas.


Thurso and Wick improvement works ‘will make towns safer and more enjoyable’

21 January 2025
Thurso and Wick improvement works ‘will make towns safer and more enjoyable’

Thurso and Wick improvement works ‘will make towns safer and more enjoyable’

21 January 2025

Active travel projects in Thurso and improvements to Wick town centre were welcomed by Caithness councillors who received a progress report this week.


We’ll do our best with roads but we don’t have enough – Caithness councillors agree road spending priorities in county

20 January 2025
We’ll do our best with roads but we don’t have enough – Caithness councillors agree road spending priorities in county

We’ll do our best with roads but we don’t have enough – Caithness councillors agree road spending priorities in county

20 January 2025

Caithness will spend more than £3 million on road maintenance and repairs in the coming financial year, but it won’t be enough, say councillors.


Caithness senior pupils get access to wide range of UHI courses

20 January 2025
Caithness senior pupils get access to wide range of UHI courses

Caithness senior pupils get access to wide range of UHI courses

20 January 2025

Senior pupils in Caithness are being given the opportunity to expand their subject choice while still at school thanks to a tie-in with UHI.


Former Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross SNP election candidate lands role at government agency

19 January 2025
Former Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross SNP election candidate lands role at government agency

Former Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross SNP election candidate lands role at government agency

19 January 2025

The former SNP candidate for the the far north seat in last year’s general election has landed a new role with a Scottish Government agency.


Winter wonderland makes 2025 Strathpuffer one to remember

19 January 2025
Winter wonderland makes 2025 Strathpuffer one to remember

Winter wonderland makes 2025 Strathpuffer one to remember

19 January 2025

John Davidson returns to take part in the Strathpuffer for the first time since 2016 – and finds it’s just as tough as ever in special snowy year


‘Time is running out’ – Last chance for Caithness folk to submit tax returns

18 January 2025
‘Time is running out’ – Last chance for Caithness folk to submit tax returns

‘Time is running out’ – Last chance for Caithness folk to submit tax returns

18 January 2025

Traders and others are being reminded that there is less than two weeks left to submit online tax returns and pay any tax owed to HMRC.


A9 Inverness to Scrabster road closed for TWO WEEKS over last three years

16 January 2025
A9 Inverness to Scrabster road closed for TWO WEEKS over last three years

A9 Inverness to Scrabster road closed for TWO WEEKS over last three years

16 January 2025

Figures from Transport Scotland show the extent of closures on vital route for Caithness folk to access centralised services


Caithness jobs fair returns to Thurso in 2025

12 January 2025
Caithness jobs fair returns to Thurso in 2025

Caithness jobs fair returns to Thurso in 2025

12 January 2025

Employers across Caithness are being encouraged to mark their calendars for the far north’s largest jobs, training and recruitment event.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

12 January 2025
ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

12 January 2025

John Davidson speaks out against plans for a massive pumped storage hydro electric scheme in the Central Highlands


Caithness mart: Vendors well rewarded for making winter trip to Quoybrae

07 January 2025
Caithness mart: Vendors well rewarded for making winter trip to Quoybrae

Caithness mart: Vendors well rewarded for making winter trip to Quoybrae

07 January 2025

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts sold 1449 sheep on Monday, January 6.


Wick financial firm’s new adviser adds up to team of four in Caithness

06 January 2025
Wick financial firm’s new adviser adds up to team of four in Caithness

Wick financial firm’s new adviser adds up to team of four in Caithness

06 January 2025

A Wick-based financial services firm has expanded its team with a new appointment to kick-start the new year.


Highland people could get thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025 – are you eligible?

06 January 2025
Highland people could get thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025 – are you eligible?

Highland people could get thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025 – are you eligible?

06 January 2025

Unpaid carers, disabled people and people on low incomes are being encouraged to see if they are entitled to thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025.


Groat and Courier front pages – December 2024

05 January 2025
Groat and Courier front pages – December 2024

Groat and Courier front pages – December 2024

05 January 2025

Check out the front pages from our print and e-editions over the past year


Groat and Courier front pages – November 2024

05 January 2025
Groat and Courier front pages – November 2024

Groat and Courier front pages – November 2024

05 January 2025

Check out the front pages from our print and e-editions over the past year


NC500 chairman’s air-raid drama in Ukraine charity drive

05 January 2025
NC500 chairman’s air-raid drama in Ukraine charity drive

NC500 chairman’s air-raid drama in Ukraine charity drive

05 January 2025

The chairman of the North Coast 500 had to spend time sheltering in an air-raid shelter in Lviv during a mercy mission to war-torn Ukraine.


Plea for Caithness crofters and farmers to get involved with bird count

04 January 2025
Plea for Caithness crofters and farmers to get involved with bird count

Plea for Caithness crofters and farmers to get involved with bird count

04 January 2025

Farming and crofting families are being urged to help show how conservation efforts on their land are making a difference.


Groat and Courier front pages – October 2024

04 January 2025
Groat and Courier front pages – October 2024

Groat and Courier front pages – October 2024

04 January 2025

Check out the front pages from our print and e-editions over the past year


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