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The charity behind a planned long-distance walking route along the north coast is aiming to have the Caithness section up and running by next summer.

Wick historian Harry Gray will be remembered for his “encyclopaedic” knowledge of local heritage and his willingness to share it with others.

Ceilidhs galore and a broad range of artists lined up for event credited with generating at least £8m for the Highland economy since launched.

Wick Players has decided to run a brand new five-session drama workshop aimed at all youngsters between the ages of 11 and 16.

The public has been having their say on whether or not they agree Highland Council has the worst public services in mainland Scotland.

The SWI tent saw a big rise in baking entries, while secretary Alison Hill also pointed to encouraging signs of rising membership in some institutes.

Flower exhibitors managed to produce a dazzling display of colour, with convener Avril Henderson saying: “It’s excellent – everybody is happy.”

The 2024 County Show is thought to have attracted a record-breaking attendance, with president Iain Miller saying: ‘It is beyond my wildest dreams.’

A round-up of results and trophies from the open industrial section of the 181st Caithness County Show held at Thurso East at the weekend.

Highland Council has said an analysis that ranks it as the worst local authority in Scotland ‘does not reflect the true picture of Highland’.

A rural Caithness post office that has been in the same family for more than 110 years is marking another milestone.

After overnight rain, nobody could deny there was a sense of trepidation in the air as to how the weather would unfold for today’s County Show.

Residents and staff at two care homes in Wick and Thurso are celebrating after a successful fundraising drive by one of their employees.

Two years on from a visit by the future King, the Healing Hub is continuing to help people with a range of health issues – and there’s room for more.

A wartime flying boat called in at Wick this week as part of an 80th anniversary tour honouring two pilots who each received the Victoria Cross.

Over the coming weeks, each category will be revealed – with an array of cutting-edge businesses and leaders making it to the finals.

Homes across Caithness are set to benefit from a UK wide electric distribution fund.

A Scottish crofting campaign has been launched in a bid to raise awareness of the important role that crofters play in their local community.

Wick John O'Groats Airport has not been impacted by the current worldwide IT outage.

A new Sunday Times analysis has revealed Highland Council has the worst public services in Scotland.