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Call for improvements at Wick airport to safeguard its future

Call for improvements at Wick airport to safeguard its future

Call for improvements at Wick airport to safeguard its future

16 August 2019

Improvements should be made to Wick John O' Groats Airport to safeguard its future, according to far north MP, Jamie Stone.


Caithness pals get active for local kids

Caithness pals get active for local kids

Caithness pals get active for local kids

09 August 2019

A Caithness trio have just launched their new business venture and are hoping to improve opportunities for local children.


Planned housing development site at Castletown up for sale

Planned housing development site at Castletown up for sale

Planned housing development site at Castletown up for sale

09 August 2019

The site of a planned housing development on the outskirts of Castletown has been put up for sale, it has emerged.


Three million pound award for Scrabster harbour is hailed as 'tremendous news'

Three million pound award for Scrabster harbour is hailed as 'tremendous news'

Three million pound award for Scrabster harbour is hailed as 'tremendous news'

02 August 2019

The award of £3 million towards a major redevelopment project at Scrabster harbour was described as "tremendous news".


Prince Charles hails offshore wind farm as 'remarkable engineering feat'

Prince Charles hails offshore wind farm as 'remarkable engineering feat'

Prince Charles hails offshore wind farm as 'remarkable engineering feat'

31 July 2019

A royal occasion for the official opening of the Beatrice offshore wind farm in Wick.


£2.5bn Beatrice offshore wind farm officially opened in Wick by Duke of Rothesay

£2.5bn Beatrice offshore wind farm officially opened in Wick by Duke of Rothesay

£2.5bn Beatrice offshore wind farm officially opened in Wick by Duke of Rothesay

29 July 2019

As the Beatrice offshore wind farm had its royal opening in Wick today, SSE Renewables promised that the benefits will be felt for decades to come.


Safe arrival of last four containers built by JGC

Safe arrival of last four containers built by JGC

Safe arrival of last four containers built by JGC

25 July 2019

The four remaining containers constructed by Caithness firm JGC for the £2.6bn Moray East offshore wind farm have been transported to Belgium.


Caithness plays host to chamber of commerce forum

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.


Beatrice wind farm brings billions to the UK

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.


Prince to visit new Beatrice offices at Wick

Prince to visit new Beatrice offices at Wick

Prince to visit new Beatrice offices at Wick

24 July 2019

Prince Charles will be in Caithness next week to mark the official opening of the Beatrice offshore wind farm.


MeyGen could power battery trains in Caithness

MeyGen could power battery trains in Caithness

MeyGen could power battery trains in Caithness

24 July 2019

Electricity produced at the MeyGen tidal energy scheme could power battery-operated trains between Wick and Thurso.


Construction work on Thurso Premier Inn hotel gets under way

Construction work on Thurso Premier Inn hotel gets under way

Construction work on Thurso Premier Inn hotel gets under way

19 July 2019

Building work on a new Thurso hotel began this week and could be a catalyst for further development of the former mart area.


Caithness firm JGC has key role in Moray East wind farm

Caithness firm JGC has key role in Moray East wind farm

Caithness firm JGC has key role in Moray East wind farm

19 July 2019

Local business JGC has constructed eight of the 12 massive containers which will form substation platforms at the Moray East offshore wind farm site.


A rare yarn about sheep and flowers in Houstry

A rare yarn about sheep and flowers in Houstry

A rare yarn about sheep and flowers in Houstry

19 July 2019

Graeme Bethune of Caithness Yarns is committed to ethical standards for farming that also benefits the land.


MeyGen producing record amount of energy from Pentland Firth

MeyGen producing record amount of energy from Pentland Firth

MeyGen producing record amount of energy from Pentland Firth

12 July 2019

The MeyGen tidal energy project in the Pentland Firth has produced enough electricity to meet the annual consumption needs of 2200 homes.


Legal advice available at Caithness Show

Legal advice available at Caithness Show

Legal advice available at Caithness Show

12 July 2019

A Caithness-born solicitor is set to return home to offer legal advice and guidance to visitors at the this year's County Show in Wick.


Wick John O'Groats Airport will be open during strike action later this month

Wick John O'Groats Airport will be open during strike action later this month

Wick John O'Groats Airport will be open during strike action later this month

09 July 2019

Passengers flying from Wick will not be affected by industrial action scheduled to take place later this month.


Caithness surveyor takes up new role

Caithness surveyor takes up new role

Caithness surveyor takes up new role

04 July 2019

A Caithness woman has been appointed to a senior position with a company of chartered surveyors.


Wick club sale 'progressing as planned' says liquidator

Wick club sale 'progressing as planned' says liquidator

Wick club sale 'progressing as planned' says liquidator

03 July 2019

The sale of a Wick club which closed at the start of the year after encountering financial difficulties is said to be 'progressing as planned'.


Thurso batteries help power UK's first hydrogen train

Thurso batteries help power UK's first hydrogen train

Thurso batteries help power UK's first hydrogen train

28 June 2019

A Thurso based company is at the forefront of helping create a greener, cleaner and more efficient rail network.


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