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£250,000 plans brewing to create new visitor experience at John O’Groats

£250,000 plans brewing to create new visitor experience at John O’Groats

£250,000 plans brewing to create new visitor experience at John O’Groats

01 November 2019

Ambitious plans are being drawn up by John O’Groats Brewery to transform the village's landmark Last House into a visitor attraction.


Pentland Ferries' new catamaran set to make inaugural voyage across firth

Pentland Ferries' new catamaran set to make inaugural voyage across firth

Pentland Ferries' new catamaran set to make inaugural voyage across firth

01 November 2019

The new £14 million Pentland Ferries catamaran which will operate between Caithness and Orkney is to make its inaugural voyage today.


Advice sessions on accessing wind farm community funding

Advice sessions on accessing wind farm community funding

Advice sessions on accessing wind farm community funding

31 October 2019

Advice for communities interested in accessing wind farm funds will be available at special sessions on Thursday.


Wick author shortlisted for Saltire Award

Wick author shortlisted for Saltire Award

Wick author shortlisted for Saltire Award

30 October 2019

Wick-born writer Ewan Morrison has been nominated for a prestigious book award for his novel Nina X.


MSP Gail Ross seeking feedback on bill to safeguard rural areas

MSP Gail Ross seeking feedback on bill to safeguard rural areas

MSP Gail Ross seeking feedback on bill to safeguard rural areas

29 October 2019

North MSP Gail Ross has launched a consultation on a bill to address the needs of rural areas and is calling for feedback before the end of January.


Councillors comment on parking charges

Councillors comment on parking charges

Councillors comment on parking charges

28 October 2019

Councillors in Wick and Thurso comment on the future imposition of car parking charges in Caithness.


Volunteers help elderly and disabled with new technology

Volunteers help elderly and disabled with new technology

Volunteers help elderly and disabled with new technology

26 October 2019

Volunteers are now helping the elderly and disabled of the far north get to grips with modern technology and avoid feeling isolated.


Electric bus hits the rural roads

Electric bus hits the rural roads

Electric bus hits the rural roads

25 October 2019

A new low-emission vehicle is busily making its way along the country roads of the county thanks to Caithness Rural Transport.


Wickers make plans with Sustrans

Wickers make plans with Sustrans

Wickers make plans with Sustrans

23 October 2019

A charity group is helping Wickers realise the potential of the town by holding open sessions with the public and with more planned for November.


The benchmark for a new Wick

The benchmark for a new Wick

The benchmark for a new Wick

23 October 2019

The vibrant touches provided by a colourful bench and flowers point towards a bigger transformation in the future.


North tour business gains five-star status

North tour business gains five-star status

North tour business gains five-star status

16 October 2019

VisitScotland chairman Lord Thurso has praised the owners of a locally based tour guide business after presenting them with a five-star grading.


North Highland conference to look at responsible tourism

North Highland conference to look at responsible tourism

North Highland conference to look at responsible tourism

16 October 2019

The largest tourism conference staged in the north is to focus on responsible tourism and the opportunities created by the North Coast 500 route.


Beatrice shortlisted three times in Scottish Green Energy Awards

Beatrice shortlisted three times in Scottish Green Energy Awards

Beatrice shortlisted three times in Scottish Green Energy Awards

16 October 2019

The Beatrice offshore wind farm off the coast coast of Caithness is in contention for three honours at this year's Scottish Green Energy Awards.


Specialists from 26 countries gather at Dounreay for technical talk

Specialists from 26 countries gather at Dounreay for technical talk

Specialists from 26 countries gather at Dounreay for technical talk

16 October 2019

Dounreay shared its knowledge of nuclear decommissioning with more than 50 specialists who attended an International Atomic Energy Agency meeting.


From Russia with love for Caithness

From Russia with love for Caithness

From Russia with love for Caithness

15 October 2019

Professional artist Tatiana Kireeva-Cameron takes a taste of Russia to Caithness with a selection of her paintings at the Pentland Hotel on Sunday.


Dunnet Bay toasting success after Scottish Gin Distillery of the Year triumph

Dunnet Bay toasting success after Scottish Gin Distillery of the Year triumph

Dunnet Bay toasting success after Scottish Gin Distillery of the Year triumph

15 October 2019

The Caithness business behind the acclaimed Rock Rose brand has been toasting its success after being named the Scottish Gin Distillery of the Year.


Noss Head aims for award glory

Noss Head aims for award glory

Noss Head aims for award glory

11 October 2019

Competition for the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards is fierce but Noss Head lighthouse aims to bring a coveted prize to Caithness.


Former Caithness care home sold

Former Caithness care home sold

Former Caithness care home sold

10 October 2019

A former Caithness residential home has been sold, it has been confirmed.


Pentland Ferries' new £14m MV Alfred arrives after 9000-mile trip

Pentland Ferries' new £14m MV Alfred arrives after 9000-mile trip

Pentland Ferries' new £14m MV Alfred arrives after 9000-mile trip

10 October 2019

The new £14m Pentland Ferries catamaran which will operate between Caithness and Orkney is expected to make her first crossing early next month.


James is gold winner at PR awards ceremony

James is gold winner at PR awards ceremony

James is gold winner at PR awards ceremony

09 October 2019

Wick-born James Donaldson, director at Aberdeen-based communications agency Engage PR, has won a gold accolade at a major awards ceremony.


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