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The impact on Scotland’s children of the Education (Scotland) Act 1872 is highlighted in a new online picture exhibition.

The Met Office has issued a warning for Sunday evening and into Monday for the far north of thunderstorms bringing heavy rain and possible disruption.

After the visit of HRH Prince Charles, several community organisations have reflected on the significance of his annual stay in Caithness.

A painting of Celtic's manager Ange Postecoglou by Davie Greig from Thurso is being auctioned off for charity.

Liz Ritchie and Stephen Dawson made the decision after a holiday in Thurso

The popular Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair returns on Saturday and all are welcome to attend the free entry event.

On Monday (August 15), the covers come off the "remarkable community excavation" at Swartigill in preparation for this year’s archaeological dig.

Jane Coll from Thurso has just released a companion piece to her walkers guidebook on saintly pilgrim routes through the far north.

A rare ostracod – a tiny crustacean around 1mm in size – has been discovered at Smoo Cave.

Police Scotland have just issued an update on the apparent case of dognapping in which a Wick dog was recovered from a car near Kinross.

An apparent case of dognapping came to light this week after a routine police vehicle stop in the Perth area.

Prince Charles spent part of his last day in Caithness on Sunday planting a tree at Canisbay church after attending the annual royal service there.

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

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

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

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

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.

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