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PICTURE SPECIAL: Vintage vehicle club honours stalwart David Green with memorial tour through Sutherland

PICTURE SPECIAL: Vintage vehicle club honours stalwart David Green with memorial tour through Sutherland

PICTURE SPECIAL: Vintage vehicle club honours stalwart David Green with memorial tour through Sutherland

07 November 2022

A far north vintage motoring club held a special event in memory of the late David Green who helped organise its annual rallies at John O'Groats.


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 November 2022

Wick water rate dispute in 1922, Girls' gift to National Library in 1972 and Secrecy concern over rethink in 1997


Scottish supergroup Mànran set for Wick gig

Scottish supergroup Mànran set for Wick gig

Scottish supergroup Mànran set for Wick gig

04 November 2022

Scottish supergroup Mànran will be bringing their unique brand of traditional music to Caithness next month.


Monday Club's Halloween party ahead of 30th anniversary dinner dance

Monday Club's Halloween party ahead of 30th anniversary dinner dance

Monday Club's Halloween party ahead of 30th anniversary dinner dance

01 November 2022

There was a great turnout at Thurso Monday Club's Halloween party held in the rugby club pavilion, with members dressing up in a variety of costumes.


PICTURES: Wick care home residents come face to face with friendly alpacas

PICTURES: Wick care home residents come face to face with friendly alpacas

PICTURES: Wick care home residents come face to face with friendly alpacas

31 October 2022

Residents at Seaview House in Wick made some new furry friends on Saturday with a visit by Storm, Sam and Troubadour from Ulbster Alpaca Trekking.


Thurso skies are lit up by Rotary Club fireworks display

Thurso skies are lit up by Rotary Club fireworks display

Thurso skies are lit up by Rotary Club fireworks display

31 October 2022

Photographer Mel Roger captured the skies above Thurso being lit up by a spectacular fireworks display organised by the town's Rotary Club.


Christine honoured to receive quaich and medal at Royal National Mod

Christine honoured to receive quaich and medal at Royal National Mod

Christine honoured to receive quaich and medal at Royal National Mod

31 October 2022

Christine Stone won the Ailsa Quaich and the Lewis and Harris Gold Medal in the literary awards as part of the 2022 Royal National Mod in Perth.


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

29 October 2022

Ex-soldier on assault charge in 1922, Building boom in county in 1972 and Fishing ban near Dounreay in 1997


Thurso toilets closed once again due to 'ongoing vandalism'

Thurso toilets closed once again due to 'ongoing vandalism'

Thurso toilets closed once again due to 'ongoing vandalism'

28 October 2022

Highland Council said it regrets closing the public toilets at Riverside Road in Thurso due to 'ongoing vandalism'.


After top award nomination, Wick optometrist is now recognised for 'clinical excellence'

After top award nomination, Wick optometrist is now recognised for 'clinical excellence'

After top award nomination, Wick optometrist is now recognised for 'clinical excellence'

27 October 2022

A Wick optician has now been honoured by the founders of Specsavers after recently being nominated for a top optometry industry award.


Wick care home resident gets 100th birthday card from the King

Wick care home resident gets 100th birthday card from the King

Wick care home resident gets 100th birthday card from the King

26 October 2022

There was a special delivery for Wick care home resident Cathie Christian today as she received her 100th birthday card from King Charles III.


Have a hearty bowl of soup at Wick church

Have a hearty bowl of soup at Wick church

Have a hearty bowl of soup at Wick church

24 October 2022

Volunteers will be providing a soup lunch free of charge at Wick Baptist Church on Fridays starting this week.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Challenging conditions for plough championships at Stanstill

PICTURE SPECIAL: Challenging conditions for plough championships at Stanstill

PICTURE SPECIAL: Challenging conditions for plough championships at Stanstill

24 October 2022

The Scottish Ploughing Championships returned to Caithness this weekend after a very successful event in 2013 and three locals won awards.


Cafe One, the number one stop for good food

Cafe One, the number one stop for good food

Cafe One, the number one stop for good food

24 October 2022

If you are looking for good food in Inverness, then look no further than Cafe 1.


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

23 October 2022

News of the demolition of a High Street building, and the retention of the baby unit, were making the headlines in the past editions of the Groat,


Thurso community advocate's delight at new play equipment for town's children

Thurso community advocate's delight at new play equipment for town's children

Thurso community advocate's delight at new play equipment for town's children

22 October 2022

A Thurso-based community advocate said it was 'excellent to see a coherent play area strategy pay dividends' after new equipment erected.


PICTURES: Tesco £10K charity cheque benefits elderly at Wick lunch club

PICTURES: Tesco £10K charity cheque benefits elderly at Wick lunch club

PICTURES: Tesco £10K charity cheque benefits elderly at Wick lunch club

21 October 2022

Following on from Saturday's charity event at Wick Tesco, the supermarket delivered its promised £10,000 cheque to the local beneficiary.


Thurso letter writer put landlords in their place

Thurso letter writer put landlords in their place

Thurso letter writer put landlords in their place

19 October 2022

Thurso's Heritage by a Thirsa Loon


PICTURES: Fire services called out to incident in Watten

PICTURES: Fire services called out to incident in Watten

PICTURES: Fire services called out to incident in Watten

19 October 2022

Fire services were seen yesterday afternoon extinguishing the remains of a fire in a building beside the children's playpark in the village.


DAN MACKAY: Countdown to moon mission is a blow to dad's own efforts

DAN MACKAY: Countdown to moon mission is a blow to dad's own efforts

DAN MACKAY: Countdown to moon mission is a blow to dad's own efforts

15 October 2022

The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay


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