18 May 2024
News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear
16 May 2024
A UK motorbike club, endorsed by the family of the late Evel Knievel, is seeking a bagpiper to play at the start of their UK trek from John O’Groats.
15 May 2024
A young farmer set out from John O’Groats with his support team on Sunday and is heading to Land’s End in a pig-themed car aptly named Pigasso.
15 May 2024
Club hold first competition of the season.
14 May 2024
Local author Glyn Salisbury is hosting what he thinks may be the first-ever book fair at Murkle Hall this Saturday (May 18).
13 May 2024
Intense solar activity on Friday evening and then on Saturday led to some spectacular sightings of the Aurora Borealis above Caithness.
12 May 2024
When the 2nd Thurso Beavers first met, the weekly “subs” were just 20 pence – and the town’s provost was among the young Scouts earning their badges!
12 May 2024
Places of interest around Sandside, Reay, have been highlighted in a new illustrated sign thanks to Caithness West Community Council.
11 May 2024
Wick-born author Dorothy Stewart (née Miller) is celebrating her 75th birthday with the publication of her 15th book, entitled Loose Ends.
11 May 2024
Residents at a Thurso care home enjoyed a nostalgic day out when they ventured along the coast to make the most of good weather at John O’Groats.
11 May 2024
News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear
11 May 2024
Aurora hunters were in force last night after the intense solar activity resulted in an incredible northern lights display.
10 May 2024
Police Scotland is investigating what appears to be a deliberate fire on moorland near Thurso on Thursday (May 8).
07 May 2024
Thirty-one golfers took part in the Mackays’ Golf Challenge, an annual gathering of family and friends in Wick which is now in its 20th year.
07 May 2024
Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club has supported a group from Ireland who are travelling the length of the UK mainland in vintage tractors.
05 May 2024
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.
04 May 2024
News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear
04 May 2024
Residents and staff at two Caithness care showed their quizzing abilities in a nationwide test of general knowledge.
03 May 2024
Wick Academy’s Rob McLean has taken on the role of quizmaster, giving his team-mates something to focus on during long bus journeys to away matches.
02 May 2024
A moorland fire was witnessed to be still active along the Sibster road this afternoon after two days.