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What Caithness shop owners need to know about the impending single-use vape ban

What Caithness shop owners need to know about the impending single-use vape ban

What Caithness shop owners need to know about the impending single-use vape ban

12 April 2025

Caithness shop owners are reminded that from June 1, the sale and supply of single-use vapes will be banned across the UK.


‘No strike’ at Wick distillery despite union walkout at parent company

‘No strike’ at Wick distillery despite union walkout at parent company

‘No strike’ at Wick distillery despite union walkout at parent company

11 April 2025

A pay dispute did not result in any strike action at a Caithness distillery during a wider walk out at its parent company, the company has said.


Caithness distillery workers strike in row over pay

Caithness distillery workers strike in row over pay

Caithness distillery workers strike in row over pay

10 April 2025

Whisky workers at a Caithness distillery were on the picket lines today [Thursday] after pay talks broke down.


New battery storage plan for Limekiln wind farm near Reay

New battery storage plan for Limekiln wind farm near Reay

New battery storage plan for Limekiln wind farm near Reay

10 April 2025

A 24-turbine wind farm in Caithness is looking to add a battery storage system to the development.


Tanya and her team dance with joy as Halkirk ends its reputation for having UK’s worst internet connections

Tanya and her team dance with joy as Halkirk ends its reputation for having UK’s worst internet connections

Tanya and her team dance with joy as Halkirk ends its reputation for having UK’s worst internet connections

09 April 2025

Halkirk has ended its reputation for having the worst internet connection in the UK, claims a broadband provider.


Impacts of Dounreay radioactive discharges to be focus of new research

Impacts of Dounreay radioactive discharges to be focus of new research

Impacts of Dounreay radioactive discharges to be focus of new research

09 April 2025

A Scottish research team is gearing up to carry out the latest study on what impact radioactive discharges from Dounreay have on local habits.


Store cattle sale at Quoybrae livestock centre hits £3000 top price

Store cattle sale at Quoybrae livestock centre hits £3000 top price

Store cattle sale at Quoybrae livestock centre hits £3000 top price

08 April 2025

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 1313 store cattle at the show and sale sponsored by the publisher of the John O’Groat Journal.


Caithness mart has ‘buzzing ringside’ for Young Farmers competition

Caithness mart has ‘buzzing ringside’ for Young Farmers competition

Caithness mart has ‘buzzing ringside’ for Young Farmers competition

08 April 2025

The annual Young Farmers overwintering competition hosted by Aberdeen & Northern Marts took place at Caithness Livestock Centre, Quoybrae, on Monday.


Historic 18th century laird’s house could be yours for just £350,000

Historic 18th century laird’s house could be yours for just £350,000

Historic 18th century laird’s house could be yours for just £350,000

08 April 2025

A handsome and historic 18th century laird’s house could be yours for just £350,000!


Successful Thurso hotel goes up for sale

Successful Thurso hotel goes up for sale

Successful Thurso hotel goes up for sale

08 April 2025

A thriving hotel business in Thurso has gone on the market.


Farmers and crofters seek help to improve mental health

Farmers and crofters seek help to improve mental health

Farmers and crofters seek help to improve mental health

08 April 2025

A lack of sleep and work-life balance were among the areas impacting the mental health of farmers and crofters, according to a new survey.


Bus ticket price rises on the way?

Bus ticket price rises on the way?

Bus ticket price rises on the way?

07 April 2025

Stagecoach North confirms its ticket prices will change at the end of April, but does not provide details as to new costs or if any will be lower.


£45m investment for Caithness and Sutherland to get future power into homes and businesses

£45m investment for Caithness and Sutherland to get future power into homes and businesses

£45m investment for Caithness and Sutherland to get future power into homes and businesses

07 April 2025

More than £45 million will be spent across Caithness and Sutherland to help get homes and businesses set up to receive more power.


The Highlands declared as the Scottish Liberal Democrats priority at Inverness conference

The Highlands declared as the Scottish Liberal Democrats priority at Inverness conference

The Highlands declared as the Scottish Liberal Democrats priority at Inverness conference

06 April 2025

Leader Alex Cole-Hamilton says ‘People in the Highlands know we are best placed to beat the SNP’.


Caithness author reveals his incredible story of creating costumes for rock and movie stars from The Beatles and Slade to Peaky Blinders and Captain America

Caithness author reveals his incredible story of creating costumes for rock and movie stars from The Beatles and Slade to Peaky Blinders and Captain America

Caithness author reveals his incredible story of creating costumes for rock and movie stars from The Beatles and Slade to Peaky Blinders and Captain America

06 April 2025

From being penniless and arriving in London with £5, a Caithness man went on to create costumes for rock and movie stars - a true rags to riches story


Family-friendly adventures in the Cairngorms this Easter

Family-friendly adventures in the Cairngorms this Easter

Family-friendly adventures in the Cairngorms this Easter

04 April 2025

Keeping the kids busy and entertained over the Easter holidays can be a bit of a challenge, but you don’t have to look too far for some fantastic fun.


Highland workforce summit looks to unlock billions of pounds in growth

Highland workforce summit looks to unlock billions of pounds in growth

Highland workforce summit looks to unlock billions of pounds in growth

03 April 2025

A multi-billion pound investment in the Highlands and Islands will be discussed by key players in the region’s economy at a summit tomorrow (Friday).


Award-winning Wickers World cafe for sale at offers over £510k as owners retire

Award-winning Wickers World cafe for sale at offers over £510k as owners retire

Award-winning Wickers World cafe for sale at offers over £510k as owners retire

03 April 2025

The owners of a hugely popular cafe at Wick harbour have put their business on the market at offers over £510K after announcing their retirement.


Feedback wanted on experience of Wick John O’Groats and other Highland airports

Feedback wanted on experience of Wick John O’Groats and other Highland airports

Feedback wanted on experience of Wick John O’Groats and other Highland airports

03 April 2025

Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd is looking for feedback from customers who use any of its 11 airports, including Wick John O’Groats.


Young Farmers contest at Caithness Livestock Centre to be held alongside cattle sale

Young Farmers contest at Caithness Livestock Centre to be held alongside cattle sale

Young Farmers contest at Caithness Livestock Centre to be held alongside cattle sale

02 April 2025

The annual Young Farmers overwintering competition at Caithness Livestock Centre, Quoybrae will be followed by the show and sale of 1200 store cattle.


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