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Royal British Legion Scotland mark Armistice with short service in Wick

11 November 2022
Royal British Legion Scotland mark Armistice with short service in Wick

Royal British Legion Scotland mark Armistice with short service in Wick

11 November 2022

The Wick branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland held a short remembrance service at the town's war memorial at 11am on Friday.


Wildlife photographer Gordon Rae is guest at Spittal SWI

10 November 2022
Wildlife photographer Gordon Rae is guest at Spittal SWI

Wildlife photographer Gordon Rae is guest at Spittal SWI

10 November 2022

Jessie Allan, vice-president of Spittal SWI, welcomed members – alongside those from from Harpsdale SWI – to the October meeting.


Trees lit up red at war memorial in Wick ahead of Remembrance weekend

09 November 2022
Trees lit up red at war memorial in Wick ahead of Remembrance weekend

Trees lit up red at war memorial in Wick ahead of Remembrance weekend

09 November 2022

Trees around the war memorial outside Caithness General Hospital have been lit up in red this week ahead of Armistice Day on Friday.


Dorrery winner at Lairg Hill North Country Cheviot show

09 November 2022
Dorrery winner at Lairg Hill North Country Cheviot show

Dorrery winner at Lairg Hill North Country Cheviot show

09 November 2022

The Lairg Hill North Country Cheviot show made a welcome return on Saturday, and was well attended by competitors and spectators.


PICTURES: SWI ladies mark 100 years of Caithness Federation

09 November 2022
PICTURES: SWI ladies mark 100 years of Caithness Federation

PICTURES: SWI ladies mark 100 years of Caithness Federation

09 November 2022

Caithness Federation of the SWI celebrated their 100th anniversary with a dinner in the Norseman Hotel, Wick, last Wednesday.


Cross-party support for Flow Country's Unesco World Heritage Site bid

08 November 2022
Cross-party support for Flow Country's Unesco World Heritage Site bid

Cross-party support for Flow Country's Unesco World Heritage Site bid

08 November 2022

Far north MP Jamie Stone has joined politicians from across the spectrum in backing the Flow Country's bid for World Heritage Site status.


UHI college merger approved unanimously by boards

07 November 2022
UHI college merger approved unanimously by boards

UHI college merger approved unanimously by boards

07 November 2022

UHI North Highland college will become part of a wider Highlands and Islands establishment after plans for a merger were approved.


Halkirk Heritage and Vintage Motor Centre to host open afternoon

07 November 2022
Halkirk Heritage and Vintage Motor Centre to host open afternoon

Halkirk Heritage and Vintage Motor Centre to host open afternoon

07 November 2022

The Halkirk Heritage and Vintage Motor Society is holding a final event of the year to allow people to see its exhibits.


Delegates gather in Thurso to celebrate a decade of peatland research in the Flow Country

06 November 2022
Delegates gather in Thurso to celebrate a decade of peatland research in the Flow Country

Delegates gather in Thurso to celebrate a decade of peatland research in the Flow Country

06 November 2022

Delegates from around the UK and Europe gathered in Thurso for a scientific conference organised by the Environmental Research Institute (ERI).


Repaired slipway reopened in style thanks to Brough Bay Association

05 November 2022
Repaired slipway reopened in style thanks to Brough Bay Association

Repaired slipway reopened in style thanks to Brough Bay Association

05 November 2022

A celebration to mark the successful repair of a storm-damaged slipway took place at the Lighthouse Store in Brough Bay.


Crofters – are your Register of Crofts details up to date?

05 November 2022
Crofters – are your Register of Crofts details up to date?

Crofters – are your Register of Crofts details up to date?

05 November 2022

Crofters are being urged to ensure their details are up to date on the Register of Crofts ahead of the 2023 census.


Railway strikes suspended as RMT secures 'unconditional talks' with Network Rail

04 November 2022
Railway strikes suspended as RMT secures 'unconditional talks' with Network Rail

Railway strikes suspended as RMT secures 'unconditional talks' with Network Rail

04 November 2022

Rail strikes planned for Saturday, Monday and Wednesday have been called off, the RMT union has said.


Young farmers look to mark 100 years of organisation which began life in Caithness

03 November 2022
Young farmers look to mark 100 years of organisation which began life in Caithness

Young farmers look to mark 100 years of organisation which began life in Caithness

03 November 2022

Young farmers are planning a series of events in Caithness next year to celebrate a milestone anniversary of a club which began life in the county.


Book sale at Wick church

02 November 2022
Book sale at Wick church

Book sale at Wick church

02 November 2022

A Wick church is holding a booksale to help fund improvement works on a toilet extension.


Seabed surveys complete for 125-turbine West of Orkney wind farm

01 November 2022
Seabed surveys complete for 125-turbine West of Orkney wind farm

Seabed surveys complete for 125-turbine West of Orkney wind farm

01 November 2022

Offshore surveys have been completed as part of work by developers proposing to build up to 125 turbines off the north coast of Sutherland.


Watch Commander retires from Wick fire station after 36 years

01 November 2022
Watch Commander retires from Wick fire station after 36 years

Watch Commander retires from Wick fire station after 36 years

01 November 2022

Wick Community Fire Station's Watch Commander Colin Gunn has retired after more than 36 years in the fire and rescue service.


UHI North Highland graduates from last three years celebrate at graduation ceremony

31 October 2022
UHI North Highland graduates from last three years celebrate at graduation ceremony

UHI North Highland graduates from last three years celebrate at graduation ceremony

31 October 2022

Students who had graduated from UHI North Highland College since the pandemic began gathered for a mass celebration to mark their achievements.


Dates for Caithness and North Sutherland Fund 2023 announced

31 October 2022
Dates for Caithness and North Sutherland Fund 2023 announced

Dates for Caithness and North Sutherland Fund 2023 announced

31 October 2022

The Caithness and North Sutherland Fund has announced provisional dates for its quarterly funding applications for its final year.


Can you help out with UK's biggest winter food drive in Thurso and Wick?

31 October 2022
Can you help out with UK's biggest winter food drive in Thurso and Wick?

Can you help out with UK's biggest winter food drive in Thurso and Wick?

31 October 2022

People in Caithness are being urged to help food banks and charities by taking part in the UK's biggest food donation drive.


New benches on Thurso river walk thanks to £6000 Rotary Club project

31 October 2022
New benches on Thurso river walk thanks to £6000 Rotary Club project

New benches on Thurso river walk thanks to £6000 Rotary Club project

31 October 2022

A £6000 community project to replace damaged and rotten benches on a popular walking route in Thurso has been completed.


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