Community

Thurso town centre is in an “absolutely atrocious” state, according to a community councillor.

Wick is to take part in the first National Fishing Remembrance Day, with the Seafarers Memorial as a focal point almost a year after it was unveiled.

The Society of Caithness Artists recently held its AGM in the Pentland Hotel in Thurso and saw a good turnout of members of the public.

An artist who lived in Caithness before moving south is delighted her first solo exhibition in London is getting “a very positive response”.

A film about Britain’s first Labour prime minister, Ramsay MacDonald, is to be screened in Castlehill Heritage Centre on May 20.

Wick Players drama group has been engaging with the community on various projects and now invites the public to attend a special fundraising event.

Intriguing finds emerge from an archaeological dig in Caithness including a piece of school slate that can be traced to its original owner.

Retired vet Frank Stephen, whose wife Moira has vascular dementia, is to walk the 147-mile John O’Groats Trail this month for Alzheimer Scotland.

The talented actors from Wick Players gathered together to celebrate National Drama Day.

A plea has been made to Castletown community council to oppose a plan to build two wind turbines and a battery storage system between Bower and Durran

Parents at a Thurso primary school have helped purchase a long-lasting container to store the pupils’ outdoor toys.

Caithness Beach Cleans eco group took a trip over the Ord to Sutherland for some well-needed coastal cleaning.

Thurso’s Heritage by a Thirsa Loon

A convoy of vintage lorries and other commercial vehicles is set to hit the streets en route to Thurso this Saturday.

The new president of Rosebank Bowling Club in Wick welcomed members to witness the throwing of the first jack of the season on Saturday afternoon.

Healthcare campaigners are preparing for a wellbeing festival in Wick next month that will feature around 40 exhibitors as well as guest speakers.

The annual salaries for newly appointed Highland Council assistant chief executives has been revealed - each earning £124,787.

A Wick-based amateur dramatic group paid a visit to the local archives near the town’s airport on April 10.

Wick Players drama group gifted a historic Highland Dancing Cup, dating back over 50 years, to the local community.

Local drama group, Wick Players, says it is 'putting community centre stage’ and has donated 81 items of vintage clothing to Wick Heritage Museum.