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NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

27 March 2024

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


Edward Mountain: Eco standards for Highland homes could hit us all in the pocket

Edward Mountain: Eco standards for Highland homes could hit us all in the pocket

Edward Mountain: Eco standards for Highland homes could hit us all in the pocket

25 March 2024

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


DAVID RICHARDSON: Sutherland young entrepreneur shows talent needed to boost business in the Highlands

DAVID RICHARDSON: Sutherland young entrepreneur shows talent needed to boost business in the Highlands

DAVID RICHARDSON: Sutherland young entrepreneur shows talent needed to boost business in the Highlands

24 March 2024

Business Focus by David Richardson


Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

23 March 2024

Flu tragedy at Altnabreac, Good Food accolade for local hotels and Safety plea after tanker drama.


‘Cursed’ ship was wrecked on its way from Russia

‘Cursed’ ship was wrecked on its way from Russia

‘Cursed’ ship was wrecked on its way from Russia

20 March 2024

For this article, I am venturing beyond the confines of Thurso parish into Dunnet, uncovering shipwreck connections that tie back to the town.


NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

20 March 2024

If anything is worth investing in as we try to save our planet, it’s our long-term economic future.


MAREE TODD: Work continues to secure future of far north air service

MAREE TODD: Work continues to secure future of far north air service

MAREE TODD: Work continues to secure future of far north air service

20 March 2024

The announcement that the Scottish Government is to continue its support for the Wick-Aberdeen air service for another year, was very welcome.


Weather Watch: Striking clouds are evidence of harm to environment

Weather Watch: Striking clouds are evidence of harm to environment

Weather Watch: Striking clouds are evidence of harm to environment

17 March 2024

Keith Banks on how events high up in the sky can be evidence of our own actions on Earth.


Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

16 March 2024

North Sea cruiser mystery, Two new factories for Caithness and Herbal potion proving a real turn-on


NICKY MARR: Collaboration can mean learning from each other

NICKY MARR: Collaboration can mean learning from each other

NICKY MARR: Collaboration can mean learning from each other

13 March 2024

“If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”


OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Kyle of Tongue offers enough shelter for an early spring sea paddle

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Kyle of Tongue offers enough shelter for an early spring sea paddle

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Kyle of Tongue offers enough shelter for an early spring sea paddle

12 March 2024

The shallow waters of the Kyle offer a perfect place to enjoy the delights of the north coast, well protected from the forecast swell


JOANNE HOWDLE: Medieval 'saviour' was used to heal many conditions

JOANNE HOWDLE: Medieval 'saviour' was used to heal many conditions

JOANNE HOWDLE: Medieval 'saviour' was used to heal many conditions

10 March 2024

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle


Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

09 March 2024

Whooping cough in Thurso, 'Restrictive trend' on development and Council in dark over Bignold bid


NICKY MARR: Mikeysline founder Ron Williamson remembered for being the change for mental health

NICKY MARR: Mikeysline founder Ron Williamson remembered for being the change for mental health

NICKY MARR: Mikeysline founder Ron Williamson remembered for being the change for mental health

06 March 2024

What a legacy Ron has left.


RHODA GRANT: Signs of hope in recent moves – but is it enough?

RHODA GRANT: Signs of hope in recent moves – but is it enough?

RHODA GRANT: Signs of hope in recent moves – but is it enough?

06 March 2024

Spring is trying its hardest to break through. The slightly warmer weather and longer days give an air of positivity and hope.


RHODA GRANT: rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

RHODA GRANT: rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

RHODA GRANT: rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

05 March 2024

The Labour MSP says 'local benefit from these developments has not improved and communities are losing out.'


Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

02 March 2024

Scandal of shebeening in Wick, Council agrees to fly the flag and Dounreay workshop to close


TRUDY MORRIS: Caithness and Sutherland are leading way to net zero future – Wick flights boost is a welcome step in that journey

TRUDY MORRIS: Caithness and Sutherland are leading way to net zero future – Wick flights boost is a welcome step in that journey

TRUDY MORRIS: Caithness and Sutherland are leading way to net zero future – Wick flights boost is a welcome step in that journey

02 March 2024

Trudy Morris welcomes the funding announcement for the Wick-Aberdeen flights, but calls for stability to allow the north Highlands to progress


Making the leap into spring with the sounds of Caithness

Making the leap into spring with the sounds of Caithness

Making the leap into spring with the sounds of Caithness

01 March 2024

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht


NICKY MARR: Hit pause on new national parks

NICKY MARR: Hit pause on new national parks

NICKY MARR: Hit pause on new national parks

28 February 2024

Can we press pause on more National Parks? Just till we’re back on track with the vital stuff?


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