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Blowing their own trumpets! Big donation of instruments sets Pentland Brass Band up to attract new members

14 March 2023
Blowing their own trumpets! Big donation of instruments sets Pentland Brass Band up to attract new members

Blowing their own trumpets! Big donation of instruments sets Pentland Brass Band up to attract new members

14 March 2023

Thurso-based Pentland Brass Band has recently received a large donation of instruments and is now seeking new recruits to try them out.


Staxigoe swimmers mark International Women's Day by raising cash for Women's Aid group

13 March 2023
Staxigoe swimmers mark International Women's Day by raising cash for Women's Aid group

Staxigoe swimmers mark International Women's Day by raising cash for Women's Aid group

13 March 2023

A group of Caithness swimmers celebrated International Women's Day last week with a buffet lunch and wild swim.


'Safe space' art club for LGBTQ+ young people set to launch

13 March 2023
'Safe space' art club for LGBTQ+ young people set to launch

'Safe space' art club for LGBTQ+ young people set to launch

13 March 2023

An art club for LGBTQ+ young people aged 13-19 living in Caithness and north Sutherland is set to get under way this week.


Reiss bulb show pushes on through the snow!

13 March 2023
Reiss bulb show pushes on through the snow!

Reiss bulb show pushes on through the snow!

13 March 2023

Despite heavy snowfall last Tuesday, the members of Reiss Gardening Club braved the elements to show off their spring blooms.


Latheron SWI members enjoy spring bulb show

12 March 2023
Latheron SWI members enjoy spring bulb show

Latheron SWI members enjoy spring bulb show

12 March 2023

Latheron SWI president Carol Grant welcomed members to the group's March bulb show meeting.


Wonderful displays at East of Caithness SWI bulb show

09 March 2023
Wonderful displays at East of Caithness SWI bulb show

Wonderful displays at East of Caithness SWI bulb show

09 March 2023

The 2023 East of Caithness SWI bulb show was held on Saturday at Wick Assembly Rooms.


Pupils at Keiss celebrate World Book Day

08 March 2023
Pupils at Keiss celebrate World Book Day

Pupils at Keiss celebrate World Book Day

08 March 2023

Keiss Primary School and nursery celebrated World Book Day on Thursday when children brought in their favourite books.


'Wonderful' teachers make World Book Day a treat for Bower pupils

08 March 2023
'Wonderful' teachers make World Book Day a treat for Bower pupils

'Wonderful' teachers make World Book Day a treat for Bower pupils

08 March 2023

Children from Bower Primary School took part in some fun reading activities to mark World Book Day last Thursday.


Records smashed at Caithness sale of store cattle

08 March 2023
Records smashed at Caithness sale of store cattle

Records smashed at Caithness sale of store cattle

08 March 2023

Caithness, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday, March 6, sold 742 store cattle.


Consultation on merger of UHI colleges launches

07 March 2023
Consultation on merger of UHI colleges launches

Consultation on merger of UHI colleges launches

07 March 2023

A formal consultation into the merger of three UHI colleges across the north has been launched.


Big buzz ahead of SWI bulb shows in Caithness

05 March 2023
Big buzz ahead of SWI bulb shows in Caithness

Big buzz ahead of SWI bulb shows in Caithness

05 March 2023

West of Caithness Bulb Show are looking forward to beautiful splash of colour at their Spring Show at the Thurso Royal British Legion.


Apprenticeship opportunities in the pipeline for Scottish Water

05 March 2023
Apprenticeship opportunities in the pipeline for Scottish Water

Apprenticeship opportunities in the pipeline for Scottish Water

05 March 2023

Scottish Water is launching a recruitment campaign to employ 60 apprentices across the country.


PICTURES: World Book Day fun at Miller primary

04 March 2023
PICTURES: World Book Day fun at Miller primary

PICTURES: World Book Day fun at Miller primary

04 March 2023

Miller Academy Primary School in Thurso was a sea of colourful book characters on Thursday when pupils celebrated World Book Day.


Wick airport will operate as normal during strike action – but Loganair cancels flights between Inverness and islands

03 March 2023
Wick airport will operate as normal during strike action – but Loganair cancels flights between Inverness and islands

Wick airport will operate as normal during strike action – but Loganair cancels flights between Inverness and islands

03 March 2023

Wick John O'Groats Airport is expected to operate as normal during industrial action this month, but Inverness Airport will be closed on two dates.


Caithness careers event offers chance to find far north jobs

01 March 2023
Caithness careers event offers chance to find far north jobs

Caithness careers event offers chance to find far north jobs

01 March 2023

People looking for work, volunteering opportunities or training options across the far north can meet industry representatives at a unique event.


Award boost for Thurso Beaver Scout

01 March 2023
Award boost for Thurso Beaver Scout

Award boost for Thurso Beaver Scout

01 March 2023

A Thurso Beaver Scout has received a top Scouting award during his last meeting with the group.


'Brisk trade' at Caithness sheep sale

27 February 2023
'Brisk trade' at Caithness sheep sale

'Brisk trade' at Caithness sheep sale

27 February 2023

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday, February 27, sold 976 sheep.


Craft visit for Banniskirk SWI

27 February 2023
Craft visit for Banniskirk SWI

Craft visit for Banniskirk SWI

27 February 2023

Banniskirk SWI had their monthly meeting and welcomed Fiona MacFarlane from Lighthouse Crafts.


Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

26 February 2023
Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

26 February 2023

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


NHS Highland to deliver vaccinations under national 'transformation programme'

22 February 2023
NHS Highland to deliver vaccinations under national 'transformation programme'

NHS Highland to deliver vaccinations under national 'transformation programme'

22 February 2023

Routine vaccinations for those heading overseas on holiday and childhood immunisations are being centralised through the health board.


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