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Mey Games PICTURES and VIDEO Special: 'Patchy showers didn't dampen our spirits' – welcome return for Mey Games and Wounded Highlanders along with Prince Charles a real draw for the public at Groats venue

Mey Games PICTURES and VIDEO Special: 'Patchy showers didn't dampen our spirits' – welcome return for Mey Games and Wounded Highlanders along with Prince Charles a real draw for the public at Groats venue

Mey Games PICTURES and VIDEO Special: 'Patchy showers didn't dampen our spirits' – welcome return for Mey Games and Wounded Highlanders along with Prince Charles a real draw for the public at Groats venue

08 August 2022

The sun may have failed to have materialise for Saturday's Mey Highland Games 2022 but the event broke new ground with adaptive events.


Dragon or unicorn? Image caught at Wick Gala Week bonfire night event appears like a mythical creature

Dragon or unicorn? Image caught at Wick Gala Week bonfire night event appears like a mythical creature

Dragon or unicorn? Image caught at Wick Gala Week bonfire night event appears like a mythical creature

08 August 2022

Alisdair Mackechnie was going through his snaps of the celebration evening at the end of Wick Gala Week when he saw a mythical creature in the bonfire


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

06 August 2022

Water required at Bilbster School in 1922, Dornoch Firth bridge plans in 1972 and Museums plea amid fears of cuts in 1997


Local pet owners rage at late night fireworks display for Wick wedding – 'Shocking and inconsiderate'

Local pet owners rage at late night fireworks display for Wick wedding – 'Shocking and inconsiderate'

Local pet owners rage at late night fireworks display for Wick wedding – 'Shocking and inconsiderate'

05 August 2022

Some local pet owners were angry about a late night fireworks display in Wick with some saying it took hours to calm down the terrified animals.


Prince Charles enjoys Society of Caithness Artists exhibition before fishing on River Naver

Prince Charles enjoys Society of Caithness Artists exhibition before fishing on River Naver

Prince Charles enjoys Society of Caithness Artists exhibition before fishing on River Naver

05 August 2022

Prince Charles enjoyed two of his favourite pastimes during his current stay in the far north.


It's 'adios' to life in Caithness as TV couple find their place in the sun

It's 'adios' to life in Caithness as TV couple find their place in the sun

It's 'adios' to life in Caithness as TV couple find their place in the sun

05 August 2022

A Thurso couple have said “adios” to the UK and embarked on a new life in Spain after appearing on A Place in the Sun, the popular Channel 4 series.


WATCH: New organ and tissue donation campaign urges people in Caithness not to leave loved ones in doubt

WATCH: New organ and tissue donation campaign urges people in Caithness not to leave loved ones in doubt

WATCH: New organ and tissue donation campaign urges people in Caithness not to leave loved ones in doubt

04 August 2022

FREE ARTICLE: A new campaign encourages people in Caithness not to leave loved ones in doubt when it comes to their organ and tissue donation decision


Prince wonders how Wick floral volunteers cope with midges

Prince wonders how Wick floral volunteers cope with midges

Prince wonders how Wick floral volunteers cope with midges

03 August 2022

Prince Charles has praised the floral displays that brighten up Wick – while wondering how the volunteers manage to cope with the midges.


Tuesday was warmest day of the year so far in Wick area

Tuesday was warmest day of the year so far in Wick area

Tuesday was warmest day of the year so far in Wick area

03 August 2022

The Wick area experienced its warmest day of 2022 so far on Tuesday – and its hottest day of any August in 16 years.


Good causes will benefit from Caithness tractor run this weekend

Good causes will benefit from Caithness tractor run this weekend

Good causes will benefit from Caithness tractor run this weekend

02 August 2022

Members of Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club are hoping for a good turnout for a tractor run this Saturday in aid of local charities.


Wick Lifeboat called out to paddleboard incident in Sinclair's Bay – Reaper responds to Pan Pan alert and captures dramatic images

Wick Lifeboat called out to paddleboard incident in Sinclair's Bay – Reaper responds to Pan Pan alert and captures dramatic images

Wick Lifeboat called out to paddleboard incident in Sinclair's Bay – Reaper responds to Pan Pan alert and captures dramatic images

02 August 2022

A series of images taken by a fishing vessel (Reaper) capture Wick lifeboat going into action to locate a missing paddleboarder in Sinclair's Bay.


PICTURES: A final fiery farewell to Wick Gala Week – 'back at its brilliant best'. Community event pulls in over £13K in donations and there's still more to count

PICTURES: A final fiery farewell to Wick Gala Week – 'back at its brilliant best'. Community event pulls in over £13K in donations and there's still more to count

PICTURES: A final fiery farewell to Wick Gala Week – 'back at its brilliant best'. Community event pulls in over £13K in donations and there's still more to count

02 August 2022

Wick Gala Week reached its conclusion on Saturday night with a bonfire and fireworks display that drew out hundreds of locals and visitors.


Care home residents get a warm welcome at Wick Academy

Care home residents get a warm welcome at Wick Academy

Care home residents get a warm welcome at Wick Academy

01 August 2022

Four residents of Wick's Seaview House care home had a "fantastic" day out supporting their local Highland League football team at the weekend.


Census survey reminder for people in Caithness

Census survey reminder for people in Caithness

Census survey reminder for people in Caithness

01 August 2022

Households in Caithness are being encouraged to respond to invitations to take part in a follow-up survey for Scotland’s Census.


Derailment between Forsinard and Altnabreac – replacement buses in operation

Derailment between Forsinard and Altnabreac – replacement buses in operation

Derailment between Forsinard and Altnabreac – replacement buses in operation

01 August 2022

An incident between Forsinard and Altnabreac today has led to a disruption to rail services on the far north line.


Cruise ship with 1100 passengers is largest vessel to berth at Scrabster

Cruise ship with 1100 passengers is largest vessel to berth at Scrabster

Cruise ship with 1100 passengers is largest vessel to berth at Scrabster

01 August 2022

The Holland America Line cruise ship Zaandam became the largest vessel ever to berth at Scrabster harbour when it visited at the weekend.


Caithness brochs: The latest airbnb destinations?

Caithness brochs: The latest airbnb destinations?

Caithness brochs: The latest airbnb destinations?

29 July 2022

Could Iron Age brochs become the new des res of the airbnb scene in Scotland?


Belladrum 2022: Interview with Forgetting the Future

Belladrum 2022: Interview with Forgetting the Future

Belladrum 2022: Interview with Forgetting the Future

29 July 2022

After playing at Belladrum, the Thurso band took time out to chat with Margaret Chrystall


Limited-edition Highland Games gin is inspired by Halkirk botanicals

Limited-edition Highland Games gin is inspired by Halkirk botanicals

Limited-edition Highland Games gin is inspired by Halkirk botanicals

28 July 2022

Organisers of the Halkirk Highland Games reckon a limited-edition gin created by Forss-based North Point Distillery will go down a treat.


QUIZ: Belladrum theme myths and legends

QUIZ: Belladrum theme myths and legends

QUIZ: Belladrum theme myths and legends

27 July 2022

Belladrum is back this year with the theme of myths and legends, so see how much you know about them by taking our quiz!


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