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Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd

Exploring the remote lochs and lochans of Caithness is not the same challenge that it once was, but there are few who have visited them all

Weather Watch by Keith Banks

Walking, cycling or gardening is good for our health - but we may need to be cautious about a sudden increase in activity, says our columnist.

Electric lighting in Wick in 1924, Holiday homes plan for Dornoch in 1974 and Safeway prank backfires in 1999

This week’s letters include a response to claims over SSEN Transmission’s planning record, as well as concerns after a series of train cancellations

John Davidson enjoys a morning stroll up the riverside path from Wick, where he finds peaceful paths and a wildlife spotting platform

Gardening on the Edge by Diana Wayland

Comparing secondaries in different parts of the country purely on the Higher results of their cleverest kids tells us nothing new, says our columnist.

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone

CVG UPDATE: Local voluntary sector news by Yvonne Hendry of Caithness Voluntary Group

Wick club rumours, Bid for teachers and defending John O’Groats

I cheered when I read that the flights between Wick and Aberdeen had a very successful second year, thanks to the Public Service Obligation (PSO).

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Making the most of the extraordinary experiences on the doorstep when you live in such a special part of the world

From kayaking to a Caithness castle for afternoon tea to skills development, Pentland Canoe Club’s Emily Kearl celebrates the group’s 40th anniversary

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht

Picturesque Wick procession, Council staff ban over election work and End of the line for health trust

Making connections is key to business success, says Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce

Royal they may be, but they’re people too. Let’s grant them breathing space.

Many Highland homes would struggle to meet new energy efficiency standards.