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Volunteers and visitors celebrate 30 years of Mary Ann's Cottage

Volunteers and visitors celebrate 30 years of Mary Ann's Cottage

Volunteers and visitors celebrate 30 years of Mary Ann's Cottage

10 August 2023

Volunteers were joined by almost 100 members of the public this week to mark the 30th anniversary of Mary Ann's Cottage as a heritage attraction.


PICTURES: Tall ships adventure for north Highland young crew

PICTURES: Tall ships adventure for north Highland young crew

PICTURES: Tall ships adventure for north Highland young crew

10 August 2023

Young sailors from across Caithness and Sutherland made their way across the North Sea as part of the Tall Ships Races


Caithness brothers’ Edinburgh charity challenge to honour dad who died from Motor Neurone Disease

Caithness brothers’ Edinburgh charity challenge to honour dad who died from Motor Neurone Disease

Caithness brothers’ Edinburgh charity challenge to honour dad who died from Motor Neurone Disease

09 August 2023

Two Thurso exiles are gearing up to carry out a gruelling charity fundraiser in memory of their father.


PICTURES: King Charles III visits Canisbay kirk to plant coronation tree

PICTURES: King Charles III visits Canisbay kirk to plant coronation tree

PICTURES: King Charles III visits Canisbay kirk to plant coronation tree

09 August 2023

THERE were smiles all round at a right royal Canisbay occasion attended by the King at the weekend.


Plans under way for Duncansby Head lighthouse centenary events

Plans under way for Duncansby Head lighthouse centenary events

Plans under way for Duncansby Head lighthouse centenary events

08 August 2023

Preparations are getting under way for a series of public events to mark the centenary of Duncansby Head lighthouse in March 2024.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Basking in the sunshine at Mey Highland Games 2023 – 'It's been the best games ever'

PICTURE SPECIAL: Basking in the sunshine at Mey Highland Games 2023 – 'It's been the best games ever'

PICTURE SPECIAL: Basking in the sunshine at Mey Highland Games 2023 – 'It's been the best games ever'

07 August 2023

Record crowds turned up at John O'Groats to see King Charles III acting as chieftain of the Mey Highland Games 2023.


Caithness young carers benefit from £1000 donation from BEAR Scotland

Caithness young carers benefit from £1000 donation from BEAR Scotland

Caithness young carers benefit from £1000 donation from BEAR Scotland

06 August 2023

A young carers charity has benefited from a donation from trunk road operator BEAR Scotland.


Improving picture for Thor House care facility in Thurso

Improving picture for Thor House care facility in Thurso

Improving picture for Thor House care facility in Thurso

06 August 2023

A service providing care for children with learning disabilities, additional or complex needs has made a number of improvements inspectors have said.


Public meeting in Thurso to look at setting up dementia community hub

Public meeting in Thurso to look at setting up dementia community hub

Public meeting in Thurso to look at setting up dementia community hub

06 August 2023

The possibility of a new dementia community hub is to be explored at a public meeting taking place in Thurso's Pentland Hotel on August 21.


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

05 August 2023

Welcome news for ratepayers in 1923, Craft shop go-ahead in 1973 and Cinema plan funding boost in 1998


Finalists for the Highland Business Women Awards

Finalists for the Highland Business Women Awards

Finalists for the Highland Business Women Awards

05 August 2023

The Highland Business Women Awards are fast approaching, and the judges have now decided on a shortlist.


Pet of the Week: SPCA Caithness and Sutherland Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre

Pet of the Week: SPCA Caithness and Sutherland Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre

Pet of the Week: SPCA Caithness and Sutherland Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre

05 August 2023

Blue is a sensitive dog looking for his forever family.


Newly published pictorial book was Wick surgeon's 'last ambition'

Newly published pictorial book was Wick surgeon's 'last ambition'

Newly published pictorial book was Wick surgeon's 'last ambition'

05 August 2023

Internationally renowned surgeon Pradip Datta would have been delighted with a new book capturing the "happy times" he spent living in Caithness.


Family fun walk up Wick river

Family fun walk up Wick river

Family fun walk up Wick river

03 August 2023

Join the High Life Highland countryside rangers on a 'fun wee wander' up Wick river on Tuesday, August 8 from 10.30am to 11.30am.


Call for action over the 'ludicrous' lack of public toilets in centre of Thurso

Call for action over the 'ludicrous' lack of public toilets in centre of Thurso

Call for action over the 'ludicrous' lack of public toilets in centre of Thurso

03 August 2023

Public feeling on the issue is "so strong," says community councillor


'Draconian' parking restrictions in centre of Thurso need to be reviewed, say community councillors

'Draconian' parking restrictions in centre of Thurso need to be reviewed, say community councillors

'Draconian' parking restrictions in centre of Thurso need to be reviewed, say community councillors

03 August 2023

Businesses, local people and visitors being affected by the "crazy" rules, it is claimed


Council's electric vehicle team helps in move towards fleet decarbonisation – 19 to 92 charging points growth in 5 years

Council's electric vehicle team helps in move towards fleet decarbonisation – 19 to 92 charging points growth in 5 years

Council's electric vehicle team helps in move towards fleet decarbonisation – 19 to 92 charging points growth in 5 years

03 August 2023

Highland Council is taking 'huge strides' toward the decarbonisation of its fleet to help tackle the ecological and climate emergency.


Walkers face ban during Highland spaceport rocket launches

Walkers face ban during Highland spaceport rocket launches

Walkers face ban during Highland spaceport rocket launches

02 August 2023

People could be banned from an area covering more than 50 sq km when a rocket is launched from a new Highland spaceport.


Caithness and Sutherland nature events – SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODES INCLUDED

Caithness and Sutherland nature events – SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODES INCLUDED

Caithness and Sutherland nature events – SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODES INCLUDED

02 August 2023

High Life Highland rangers have a roster of family-friendly, nature events lined up throughout August. NB: DISCOUNT CODES IN ARTICLE.


SQA outlines support to young people across Highlands ahead of results day

SQA outlines support to young people across Highlands ahead of results day

SQA outlines support to young people across Highlands ahead of results day

02 August 2023

On results day, SQA will open its helpline at 8am to answer learners’ questions about their certificates.


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