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ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Glenfinnan Viaduct Trail is magical walk for Harry Potter fans – but muggles need to plan for parking problems

07 August 2022
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Glenfinnan Viaduct Trail is magical walk for Harry Potter fans – but muggles need to plan for parking problems

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Glenfinnan Viaduct Trail is magical walk for Harry Potter fans – but muggles need to plan for parking problems

07 August 2022

A lovely walk under the spectacular Glenfinnan Viaduct is just reward for John Davidson, who advises checking ahead to avoid the parking chaos


Police warn dog owners over sheep worrying

06 August 2022
Police warn dog owners over sheep worrying

Police warn dog owners over sheep worrying

06 August 2022

Police Scotland are calling on dog owners to keep their dogs under control around livestock.


Harry Hennem joins Wick Academy on loan from Inverness Caledonian Thistle

06 August 2022
Harry Hennem joins Wick Academy on loan from Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Harry Hennem joins Wick Academy on loan from Inverness Caledonian Thistle

06 August 2022

Wick Academy's new loan signing Harry Hennem will go straight into the squad for today's Highland League game at Fraserburgh.


Offshore wind farm developer needs larger site at Dounreay

04 August 2022
Offshore wind farm developer needs larger site at Dounreay

Offshore wind farm developer needs larger site at Dounreay

04 August 2022

A larger site close to the Dounreay and Vulcan sites will be needed as part of plans to develop a 100MW offshore wind farm off the Caithness coast.


Plea to hillwalkers to check ahead about deer stalking activity on Highland estates

02 August 2022
Plea to hillwalkers to check ahead about deer stalking activity on Highland estates

Plea to hillwalkers to check ahead about deer stalking activity on Highland estates

02 August 2022

Hillwalkers should check for information about deer stalking before setting out during the busiest part of the season.


St John's Episcopal Church in Wick swaps pews for cushioned chairs

02 August 2022
St John's Episcopal Church in Wick swaps pews for cushioned chairs

St John's Episcopal Church in Wick swaps pews for cushioned chairs

02 August 2022

New comfortable chairs have replaced pews in a historic Wick church.


More time to enter our 2023 Caithness Calendar photography competition

30 July 2022
More time to enter our 2023 Caithness Calendar photography competition

More time to enter our 2023 Caithness Calendar photography competition

30 July 2022

Amateur photographers now have a little extra time to send in their photographs for our 2023 Caithness Calendar competition.


Fuel costs hitting home for furthest flung businesses relying on visitors

28 July 2022
Fuel costs hitting home for furthest flung businesses relying on visitors

Fuel costs hitting home for furthest flung businesses relying on visitors

28 July 2022

The rising cost of fuel and other living costs is starting to have a real impact on businesses in the far north.


Missing Caithness man traced after police appeal

28 July 2022
Missing Caithness man traced after police appeal

Missing Caithness man traced after police appeal

28 July 2022

A man reported missing from Caithness earlier this week has been found safe and well.


Saturday booking service could benefit NHS Highland patients

27 July 2022
Saturday booking service could benefit NHS Highland patients

Saturday booking service could benefit NHS Highland patients

27 July 2022

Patients trying to book appointments with NHS Highland services will be able to call at the weekend as part of a new trial.


MISSING PERSON: Enquiries over James Alexander Hunnisett from Caithness who travelled to Inverness

26 July 2022
MISSING PERSON: Enquiries over James Alexander Hunnisett from Caithness who travelled to Inverness

MISSING PERSON: Enquiries over James Alexander Hunnisett from Caithness who travelled to Inverness

26 July 2022

Police in the Highlands are appealing for help tracing James Alexander Hunnisett, who has been reported missing from Caithness.


Investment fund aims to help more Highland businesses

07 July 2022
Investment fund aims to help more Highland businesses

Investment fund aims to help more Highland businesses

07 July 2022

Funding which helped a young Caithness business is being made available to more companies through the region's development agency.


Caithness RFC’s Anja Johnston takes on Royal Bank RugbyForce Young Ambassador role

06 July 2022
Caithness RFC’s Anja Johnston takes on Royal Bank RugbyForce Young Ambassador role

Caithness RFC’s Anja Johnston takes on Royal Bank RugbyForce Young Ambassador role

06 July 2022

Caithness RFC’s Anja Johnston has been appointed to an ambassadorial role as part of a drive to develop a new generation of grassroots rugby leaders.


Resurfacing works to begin on A99 at Lybster

05 July 2022
Resurfacing works to begin on A99 at Lybster

Resurfacing works to begin on A99 at Lybster

05 July 2022

Works to improve the road surface on the A99 at Lybster are due to get under way on Wednesday morning.


Charity event planned to mark 30th anniversary of Caithness Livestock Centre

05 July 2022
Charity event planned to mark 30th anniversary of Caithness Livestock Centre

Charity event planned to mark 30th anniversary of Caithness Livestock Centre

05 July 2022

Caithness staff at a local livestock centre will celebrate their 30th anniversary with a charity barbecue and dance.


EmergenSea Duo leave Wick after sheltering in outer harbour during rowing challenge around Britain's coast

05 July 2022
EmergenSea Duo leave Wick after sheltering in outer harbour during rowing challenge around Britain's coast

EmergenSea Duo leave Wick after sheltering in outer harbour during rowing challenge around Britain's coast

05 July 2022

A married couple who are rowing their way around the coast of Britain were delighted to get a chat with the crew of the Wick lifeboat.


NHS 24 launches 'Hello Summer' health campaign

05 July 2022
NHS 24 launches 'Hello Summer' health campaign

NHS 24 launches 'Hello Summer' health campaign

05 July 2022

People are being offered advice on how to stay safe, healthy and happy throughout the summer holiday period.


School Age Payment can help families and carers with cost of starting Primary 1

05 July 2022
School Age Payment can help families and carers with cost of starting Primary 1

School Age Payment can help families and carers with cost of starting Primary 1

05 July 2022

Families and carers in the far north are being urged to check if they are eligible for the Scottish Government’s School Age Payment.


Pigeon club's birds return from Peterborough to Wick

04 July 2022
Pigeon club's birds return from Peterborough to Wick

Pigeon club's birds return from Peterborough to Wick

04 July 2022

Wick and District Pigeon Club held an old bird race from Peterborough, a distance of 421 miles.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Unearthing the fascinating world of the brochs

01 July 2022
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Unearthing the fascinating world of the brochs

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Unearthing the fascinating world of the brochs

01 July 2022

As the Caithness Broch Project creates a series of new itineraries for visitors the the far north, John Davidson looks at a few of the best sites


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