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Long-term plan needed for strategic assets, says Caithness councillor

Long-term plan needed for strategic assets, says Caithness councillor

Long-term plan needed for strategic assets, says Caithness councillor

02 March 2023

Struan Mackie says "joined up vision" needed for key infrastructure


Blooming marvellous at Wick bulb show this Saturday

Blooming marvellous at Wick bulb show this Saturday

Blooming marvellous at Wick bulb show this Saturday

02 March 2023

Wick Assembly Rooms will be a riot of colour this Saturday afternoon when the East Caithness Women's Institute Bulb Show takes place.


Caithness says a fond farewell to mental health stalwart

Caithness says a fond farewell to mental health stalwart

Caithness says a fond farewell to mental health stalwart

01 March 2023

Colleagues and friends of Julie Marker wished her all the best as she moves south after making a significant impact on mental health services.


ARIANE BURGESS: Good management of our waters benefits us all

ARIANE BURGESS: Good management of our waters benefits us all

ARIANE BURGESS: Good management of our waters benefits us all

01 March 2023

Some months ago, a faded photograph of layers of fishing boat sails in Wick harbour caught my attention.


Award boost for Thurso Beaver Scout

Award boost for Thurso Beaver Scout

Award boost for Thurso Beaver Scout

01 March 2023

A Thurso Beaver Scout has received a top Scouting award during his last meeting with the group.


Thurso quiz night for women's mental health support group

Thurso quiz night for women's mental health support group

Thurso quiz night for women's mental health support group

01 March 2023

The Join and Natter (JaN) women's mental health support group will be hosting a fundraising quiz night in Thurso on March 16.


Fears over bigger wind turbines at Golticlay: 'They are going to be seen from most of Caithness'

Fears over bigger wind turbines at Golticlay: 'They are going to be seen from most of Caithness'

Fears over bigger wind turbines at Golticlay: 'They are going to be seen from most of Caithness'

01 March 2023

A Caithness woman has voiced her anger at the prospect of a "massive" increase in a wind farm that will dominate the skyline close to her home.


Watten girl receives gold equestrian award – was inspired by Lyth rescue horse saved from knacker's yard

Watten girl receives gold equestrian award – was inspired by Lyth rescue horse saved from knacker's yard

Watten girl receives gold equestrian award – was inspired by Lyth rescue horse saved from knacker's yard

28 February 2023

A Watten teenager is celebrating after receiving a special equestrian gold award last week and thanked the Lyth stable owner whose horse inspired her.


Typical Caithness home faces 20 per cent energy bill increase – advice is at hand

Typical Caithness home faces 20 per cent energy bill increase – advice is at hand

Typical Caithness home faces 20 per cent energy bill increase – advice is at hand

28 February 2023

Caithness households are facing an increase in energy bills after Ofgem’s announcement yesterday.


LGBT+ organisations call on candidates to honour commitments

LGBT+ organisations call on candidates to honour commitments

LGBT+ organisations call on candidates to honour commitments

28 February 2023

Scotland's LGBT+ organisations have joined together to call on all three First Ministerial candidates to honour existing commitments to the community.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Sunny Sunday provides perfect conditions for Snowdrop Day at Thrumster House

PICTURE SPECIAL: Sunny Sunday provides perfect conditions for Snowdrop Day at Thrumster House

PICTURE SPECIAL: Sunny Sunday provides perfect conditions for Snowdrop Day at Thrumster House

28 February 2023

The gentle sunny conditions at Sunday's Snowdrop Day event at Thrumster House made it feel like the first day of spring.


Craft visit for Banniskirk SWI

Craft visit for Banniskirk SWI

Craft visit for Banniskirk SWI

27 February 2023

Banniskirk SWI had their monthly meeting and welcomed Fiona MacFarlane from Lighthouse Crafts.


Entries are now open for the 2023 Nature of Scotland Awards

Entries are now open for the 2023 Nature of Scotland Awards

Entries are now open for the 2023 Nature of Scotland Awards

27 February 2023

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Scotland is now accepting applications for this year’s prestigious conservation awards.


Weigh Inn bowlers raise funds for lifeboat service and Blood Bikes

Weigh Inn bowlers raise funds for lifeboat service and Blood Bikes

Weigh Inn bowlers raise funds for lifeboat service and Blood Bikes

27 February 2023

Weigh Inn Indoor Bowling Club held an open event that raised £540, to be divided between the RNLI and the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes.


Jamie Stone calls on politicians, community leaders and public to work together on post office for Wick

Jamie Stone calls on politicians, community leaders and public to work together on post office for Wick

Jamie Stone calls on politicians, community leaders and public to work together on post office for Wick

27 February 2023

Far north MP Jamie Stone has called for politicians, community leaders and the public to work together to bring back a post office branch to Wick.


Wick oral history volunteers join Archive Afternoon session at Nucleus

Wick oral history volunteers join Archive Afternoon session at Nucleus

Wick oral history volunteers join Archive Afternoon session at Nucleus

26 February 2023

Oral history added an extra dimension to the latest in an ongoing series of Archive Afternoons at Nucleus: The Nuclear and Caithness Archives.


Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

26 February 2023

Every week, we ask readers to submit their own photographs of Caithness in all its glory.


Rangers to deliver wildflower project in schools and online across Caithness

Rangers to deliver wildflower project in schools and online across Caithness

Rangers to deliver wildflower project in schools and online across Caithness

25 February 2023

The High Life Highland Countryside Rangers are helping Caithness teachers and pupils make space for nature this spring


Castletown woman's business is 'on point'

Castletown woman's business is 'on point'

Castletown woman's business is 'on point'

25 February 2023

After her own mission to better health, Kerry Harrison decided to set up On Point, where she provides a range of therapies. Read her story here.


Caithness fiddler, Gordon Gunn, has many strings to his bow

Caithness fiddler, Gordon Gunn, has many strings to his bow

Caithness fiddler, Gordon Gunn, has many strings to his bow

25 February 2023

He is a respected musician and composer and has his own studio in Wick


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