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PICTURE SPECIAL: Vintage delights at John O'Groats for classic rally

PICTURE SPECIAL: Vintage delights at John O'Groats for classic rally

PICTURE SPECIAL: Vintage delights at John O'Groats for classic rally

13 June 2023

The public turned out in sizeable numbers for the annual Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club rally at John O'Groats on Sunday.


Carol goes up a size with blankets for Fishermen's Mission at Scrabster

Carol goes up a size with blankets for Fishermen's Mission at Scrabster

Carol goes up a size with blankets for Fishermen's Mission at Scrabster

12 June 2023

Carol Phillips from Smerlie has stepped up her crochet-making efforts for local organisations with her latest donation to the Fishermen's Mission.


Castletown film-maker shares UHI challenge prize

Castletown film-maker shares UHI challenge prize

Castletown film-maker shares UHI challenge prize

12 June 2023

A Caithness photographer and film-maker has won a top prize in a University of the Highlands and Islands contest.


A new way to dial up Wick's oral history recordings

A new way to dial up Wick's oral history recordings

A new way to dial up Wick's oral history recordings

11 June 2023

Wick's online oral history project has found a new way to call up memories of life in years gone by – thanks to local teacher Chris Aitken.


It's about more than mountains for rescue team

It's about more than mountains for rescue team

It's about more than mountains for rescue team

10 June 2023

John Davidson spent a day training with Assynt Mountain Rescue Team in Lochinver and learned more about what this group of volunteers does


Pet of the week – Scottish SPCA Caithness and Sutherland Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre

Pet of the week – Scottish SPCA Caithness and Sutherland Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre

Pet of the week – Scottish SPCA Caithness and Sutherland Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre

10 June 2023

Rogue is a boisterous bulldog looking for her forever family.


Highland Games fun for Crossroads and Bower youngsters

Highland Games fun for Crossroads and Bower youngsters

Highland Games fun for Crossroads and Bower youngsters

10 June 2023

Crossroads and Bower primary schools and their early learning centres joined forces for a morning of Highland Games fun and competitions.


UPDATED: You'd think they had won the World Cup! Pupils buzzing at Caithness Music Festival

UPDATED: You'd think they had won the World Cup! Pupils buzzing at Caithness Music Festival

UPDATED: You'd think they had won the World Cup! Pupils buzzing at Caithness Music Festival

09 June 2023

The 2023 Caithness Music Festival has been an exciting new experience for younger primary pupils who missed out during the Covid lockdown.


Ex-soldier Kev set for battlefield cycling tour in aid of Legion

Ex-soldier Kev set for battlefield cycling tour in aid of Legion

Ex-soldier Kev set for battlefield cycling tour in aid of Legion

09 June 2023

Kev Stewart is set for a 300km charity cycling trip to war locations in France and Belgium, having come through some tough ordeals in his own life.


Thurso Lifeboat Summer Fayre sets new record with over £13,000 raised

Thurso Lifeboat Summer Fayre sets new record with over £13,000 raised

Thurso Lifeboat Summer Fayre sets new record with over £13,000 raised

08 June 2023

The 2023 Thurso Lifeboat Summer Fayre at Scrabster raised a five-figure sum for the RNLI – setting a new record for the second year in a row.


Thurso youth coach says Caley Thistle tie-up is 'massive' boost to leadership scheme

Thurso youth coach says Caley Thistle tie-up is 'massive' boost to leadership scheme

Thurso youth coach says Caley Thistle tie-up is 'massive' boost to leadership scheme

08 June 2023

Alyn Gunn says it is a "massive" boost to have the backing of Inverness Caley Thistle for a Highland-wide leadership scheme aimed at young people.


UPDATED: Caithness Music Festival adjudicators praise schools for going 'out of their way'

UPDATED: Caithness Music Festival adjudicators praise schools for going 'out of their way'

UPDATED: Caithness Music Festival adjudicators praise schools for going 'out of their way'

08 June 2023

Two adjudicators at the Caithness Music Festival have praised local schools for giving so many children the chance to take part in the annual event.


Family history presentation will look at 'women living ordinary and extraordinary lives'

Family history presentation will look at 'women living ordinary and extraordinary lives'

Family history presentation will look at 'women living ordinary and extraordinary lives'

07 June 2023

Caithness Family History Society’s June meeting will include "stories of joy and stories of heartbreak" centred around women from the Highlands.


Caithness Pride season set to be a celebration of LGBT community in far north

Caithness Pride season set to be a celebration of LGBT community in far north

Caithness Pride season set to be a celebration of LGBT community in far north

07 June 2023

The host of a new Pride event taking place in Caithness hopes it will promote acceptance and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in the far north.


Wildfire warning issues with parts of the Highlands at 'extreme' risk

Wildfire warning issues with parts of the Highlands at 'extreme' risk

Wildfire warning issues with parts of the Highlands at 'extreme' risk

07 June 2023

PARTS of the Highlands will be at extreme or very high risk of wildfires this week as a new warning is issued.


Castletown shop re-opens as a SPAR after temporary closure for a refit

Castletown shop re-opens as a SPAR after temporary closure for a refit

Castletown shop re-opens as a SPAR after temporary closure for a refit

07 June 2023

Store was closed for five weeks


Councillor pays tribute to former Thurso firefighters' dedication and commitment

Councillor pays tribute to former Thurso firefighters' dedication and commitment

Councillor pays tribute to former Thurso firefighters' dedication and commitment

07 June 2023

Ron Gunn said it was a privilege to mark the dedication and commitment of four ex-firefighters who clocked up 106 years of service between them.


Caithness and Sutherland community projects share in £13m lottery win

Caithness and Sutherland community projects share in £13m lottery win

Caithness and Sutherland community projects share in £13m lottery win

07 June 2023

A series of community projects around Caithness and Sutherland are counting themselves lucky after winning funding awards through the National Lottery


Climate group seeks public contributions over devastating impact of wildfire on Highland communities after dramatic wildfire near Cannich

Climate group seeks public contributions over devastating impact of wildfire on Highland communities after dramatic wildfire near Cannich

Climate group seeks public contributions over devastating impact of wildfire on Highland communities after dramatic wildfire near Cannich

07 June 2023

A HIGHLAND climate initiative is calling for people to share their personal experience on the impact of wildfires on the region's communities.


All revved up at John O'Groats for annual rally of the Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club

All revved up at John O'Groats for annual rally of the Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club

All revved up at John O'Groats for annual rally of the Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club

07 June 2023

A range of old vehicles dated from 1913 onwards will be on show at a popular annual rally this weekend.


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