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Dounreay: New snake-like robot to access off-limits areas

17 September 2024
Dounreay: New snake-like robot to access off-limits areas

Dounreay: New snake-like robot to access off-limits areas

17 September 2024

A new robot has been trialled at Dounreay in order to reach “severely restricted” areas at the former experimental nuclear plant.


WATCH: Which Caithness village will host one of only 20 special Paddington benches ahead of new film?

16 September 2024
WATCH: Which Caithness village will host one of only 20 special Paddington benches ahead of new film?

WATCH: Which Caithness village will host one of only 20 special Paddington benches ahead of new film?

16 September 2024

People wanting to take a breather at the end of the road in John O’Groats will soon be able to sit down with their favourite bear.


Two-day Caithness ram sale attracts strong entry of quality stock

15 September 2024
Two-day Caithness ram sale attracts strong entry of quality stock

Two-day Caithness ram sale attracts strong entry of quality stock

15 September 2024

The annual ram sales hosted by Aberdeen and Northern Marts will see a total entry of 295 rams and 1500 gimmers destined for Caithness Livestock Centre


WATCH: Highland volunteers maintain paths in Cairngorms with Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland

15 September 2024
WATCH: Highland volunteers maintain paths in Cairngorms with Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland

WATCH: Highland volunteers maintain paths in Cairngorms with Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland

15 September 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson joins volunteers in the Cairngorms National Park as they help keep mountain paths in good working order


Caithness KLICS and Wick Development Trust praised in voluntary sector awards

12 September 2024
Caithness KLICS and Wick Development Trust praised in voluntary sector awards

Caithness KLICS and Wick Development Trust praised in voluntary sector awards

12 September 2024

A Caithness charity that supports young carers and a Wick organisation that has developed the town’s campsite were winners at a recent awards event.


Wick firm sells millionth snack pack – and launches new flavour

11 September 2024
Wick firm sells millionth snack pack – and launches new flavour

Wick firm sells millionth snack pack – and launches new flavour

11 September 2024

A Wick business is celebrating selling its millionth packet of seaweed chips in just 12 months – by launching a new flavour.


Trophy time as prizes handed out at Reiss Gardening Club’s annual show

11 September 2024
Trophy time as prizes handed out at Reiss Gardening Club’s annual show

Trophy time as prizes handed out at Reiss Gardening Club’s annual show

11 September 2024

Reiss Gardening Club’s annual show was well supported, with the usual colourful display of plants, flowers, fruit and vegetables.


‘Noss pupils deserve a medal!’ – Praise for children’s efforts at flower show

11 September 2024
‘Noss pupils deserve a medal!’ – Praise for children’s efforts at flower show

‘Noss pupils deserve a medal!’ – Praise for children’s efforts at flower show

11 September 2024

Pupils at Noss Primary were given medals by a local gardening club as a token of appreciation for all the effort they put into its annual flower show.


Store lambs ‘keenly bid for’ at Caithness sheep sale

11 September 2024
Store lambs ‘keenly bid for’ at Caithness sheep sale

Store lambs ‘keenly bid for’ at Caithness sheep sale

11 September 2024

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday, September 9, sold 3577 prime and store sheep, feeding ewes and rams.


End of the road for Caithness village’s ‘Carbuncle’ tag

10 September 2024
End of the road for Caithness village’s ‘Carbuncle’ tag

End of the road for Caithness village’s ‘Carbuncle’ tag

10 September 2024

A village lambasted as a “bleak outpost” and a “ghost town” just a year after a transformation plan was launched has turned its fortunes around.


PICTURES: Thurso care home residents go Cycling Without Age!

08 September 2024
PICTURES: Thurso care home residents go Cycling Without Age!

PICTURES: Thurso care home residents go Cycling Without Age!

08 September 2024

Care home residents in Thurso have been feeling the wind in their hair as they enjoy cruising about the town on a trishaw.


Thurso to host event for people living with Parkinson’s

08 September 2024
Thurso to host event for people living with Parkinson’s

Thurso to host event for people living with Parkinson’s

08 September 2024

People living with Parkinson’s and their families and carers are being invited to an event in Thurso to learn more about support that is available.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cairngorms pine forests are backdrop to short mountain bike journey

08 September 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cairngorms pine forests are backdrop to short mountain bike journey

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cairngorms pine forests are backdrop to short mountain bike journey

08 September 2024

John Davidson finds time for a nice circuit on the mountain bike, visiting some fine features of the national park


Seven-year-old from Halkirk beats her mum to second place in Caithness flower show

07 September 2024
Seven-year-old from Halkirk beats her mum to second place in Caithness flower show

Seven-year-old from Halkirk beats her mum to second place in Caithness flower show

07 September 2024

In a break with tradition, exhibitors who won trophies at the Caithness County Show received their silverware during a floral art demonstration.


Stonehenge Altar Stone really could have come from Caithness, leading professor says

07 September 2024
Stonehenge Altar Stone really could have come from Caithness, leading professor says

Stonehenge Altar Stone really could have come from Caithness, leading professor says

07 September 2024

More research could help to discover whether a central part of the world-famous prehistoric monument at Stonehenge really did come from Caithness.


More than 1000 ‘top-draw’ Caithness cattle sold at Quoybrae

05 September 2024
More than 1000 ‘top-draw’ Caithness cattle sold at Quoybrae

More than 1000 ‘top-draw’ Caithness cattle sold at Quoybrae

05 September 2024

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday, September 2, sold 1067 store & breeding cattle at their anniversary show and sale.


PICTURES: Caithness and north Sutherland schools’ new Primary 1 intake for 2024

01 September 2024
PICTURES: Caithness and north Sutherland schools’ new Primary 1 intake for 2024

PICTURES: Caithness and north Sutherland schools’ new Primary 1 intake for 2024

01 September 2024

See the latest photos of Primary 1 pupils starting the new school year in 2024 across the far north


Thurso crofter among new directors at Scottish Crofting Federation

01 September 2024
Thurso crofter among new directors at Scottish Crofting Federation

Thurso crofter among new directors at Scottish Crofting Federation

01 September 2024

An experienced crofter from Thurso is among a new quartet joining the board of the Scottish Crofting Federation.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: What it’s like to run through the night at the Loch Ness 24

01 September 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: What it’s like to run through the night at the Loch Ness 24

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: What it’s like to run through the night at the Loch Ness 24

01 September 2024

John Davidson and his wife Meg took on the 24-hour running challenge for the first time - and came out smiling


‘Fierce competition for future show winners’ – Caithness heifer makes third-top price at Thainstone Spectacular

31 August 2024
‘Fierce competition for future show winners’ – Caithness heifer makes third-top price at Thainstone Spectacular

‘Fierce competition for future show winners’ – Caithness heifer makes third-top price at Thainstone Spectacular

31 August 2024

A Caithness cow was sold for the third-best price of the day at a spectacular sale near Aberdeen.


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