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Thurso design challenge for Millennium Milepost marker

27 July 2019
Thurso design challenge for Millennium Milepost marker

Thurso design challenge for Millennium Milepost marker

27 July 2019

A design and colouring competition has been launched by Thurso Community Development Trust as part of a tie-up with Sustrans.


Pulteneytown church volunteers gearing up for holiday club week

27 July 2019
Pulteneytown church volunteers gearing up for holiday club week

Pulteneytown church volunteers gearing up for holiday club week

27 July 2019

Preparations are under way for an action-packed week of fun and learning at the holiday club run by Pulteneytown Parish Church, starting on August 12.


Reay golfers making the most of open season

26 July 2019
Reay golfers making the most of open season

Reay golfers making the most of open season

26 July 2019

It has been "open season" at Reay Golf Club in July with the course hosting a number of open events.


Henderson, Reid and Main take Thurso club championship titles

26 July 2019
Henderson, Reid and Main take Thurso club championship titles

Henderson, Reid and Main take Thurso club championship titles

26 July 2019

It was club championship finals week at Thurso Golf Club as members battled it out for scratch, nett and senior honours.


Love is fastest in Caithness 10-mile time trial

26 July 2019
Love is fastest in Caithness 10-mile time trial

Love is fastest in Caithness 10-mile time trial

26 July 2019

Aiden Love had the fastest time in Caithness Cycling Club’s weekly 10-mile time trial, ahead of Rhoda Kennedy.


Caithness plays host to chamber of commerce forum

25 July 2019
Caithness plays host to chamber of commerce forum

Caithness plays host to chamber of commerce forum

25 July 2019

Chamber of commerce chief executives from across Scotland gathered in Caithness this week to discuss issues affecting businesses.


Portskerra fishing competitors land a good catch of prizes

25 July 2019
Portskerra fishing competitors land a good catch of prizes

Portskerra fishing competitors land a good catch of prizes

25 July 2019

The Portskerra fishing competition and specimen hunt took place in good conditions on Sunday with 12 boats, crewed by 33 fishers, taking part.


Beatrice wind farm brings billions to the UK

24 July 2019
Beatrice wind farm brings billions to the UK

Beatrice wind farm brings billions to the UK

24 July 2019

The development, construction and 25-year lifetime operation of the Beatrice wind farm is expected to generate £2.4bn of value for the UK economy.


Thurso BB group set for East Highland Way challenge

24 July 2019
Thurso BB group set for East Highland Way challenge

Thurso BB group set for East Highland Way challenge

24 July 2019

Four young officers from 1st Thurso Boys’ Brigade are setting out this weekend on an 82-mile fundraising walk from Fort William to Aviemore.


Cyclists will remember Rachel on 209-mile fundraiser

23 July 2019
Cyclists will remember Rachel on 209-mile fundraiser

Cyclists will remember Rachel on 209-mile fundraiser

23 July 2019

Four Moray men are embarking on a fundraising cycling challenge from John O'Groats to Hopeman with the aim of covering the 209 miles in a single day.


Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail celebrating 20th anniversary

23 July 2019
Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail celebrating 20th anniversary

Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail celebrating 20th anniversary

23 July 2019

The Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail is marking its 20th anniversary with a summer tour featuring almost 100 performances, including a few far north dates.


Rolls-Royce surprise for diamond wedding couple

19 July 2019
Rolls-Royce surprise for diamond wedding couple

Rolls-Royce surprise for diamond wedding couple

19 July 2019

Mac and Liz Swanson were surprised when a 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom turned up to chauffeur them to their diamond wedding anniversary celebration.


Shetland anglers have the edge over DFFA in inter-club bank event

19 July 2019
Shetland anglers have the edge over DFFA in inter-club bank event

Shetland anglers have the edge over DFFA in inter-club bank event

19 July 2019

Six members of Dounreay Fly Fishing Association travelled to Shetland for the annual inter-club bank competition with Shetland Anglers Association.


Reid and Gray hit 41 points in summer league at Thurso

19 July 2019
Reid and Gray hit 41 points in summer league at Thurso

Reid and Gray hit 41 points in summer league at Thurso

19 July 2019

The Newsbeat summer league at Thurso is at round 16 and Cameron Reid (17) continued his fine form with 41 points after recording nine pars.


Ali and John keep up their good form in Thurso 2-4-2 final

19 July 2019
Ali and John keep up their good form in Thurso 2-4-2 final

Ali and John keep up their good form in Thurso 2-4-2 final

19 July 2019

Thurso Bowling Club held its 2-4-2 pairs, sponsored by Henderson Opticians, last Saturday with victory going to Ali Gray and John Harris.


Chance to learn about volunteer work at Caithness animal centre

18 July 2019
Chance to learn about volunteer work at Caithness animal centre

Chance to learn about volunteer work at Caithness animal centre

18 July 2019

Animal lovers are being invited to the Scottish SPCA’s Caithness centre next month to learn all about the important role of its volunteers.


Anna strikes the right note for Bettyhill gala

18 July 2019
Anna strikes the right note for Bettyhill gala

Anna strikes the right note for Bettyhill gala

18 July 2019

This year’s Bettyhill gala queen is 16-year-old Anna Magee, a fourth-year pupil at Farr High School.


NHS Highland to open up hospital visiting times

17 July 2019
NHS Highland to open up hospital visiting times

NHS Highland to open up hospital visiting times

17 July 2019

NHS Highland is to open up hospital visiting times across the region – including at Caithness General – so that patients can have more flexibility.


Thurso Grows project cooks up series of food workshops

17 July 2019
Thurso Grows project cooks up series of food workshops

Thurso Grows project cooks up series of food workshops

17 July 2019

A series of cooking workshops will be held this summer as part of Thurso Grows, the new project from Thurso Community Development Trust.


Emily's end-to-end motorbike challenge to inspire deaf children

17 July 2019
Emily's end-to-end motorbike challenge to inspire deaf children

Emily's end-to-end motorbike challenge to inspire deaf children

17 July 2019

An inspirational deaf woman has completed a motorcycling trip from Land’s End to John O’Groats to show deaf children “anything is possible”.


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