Education

The Caithness Book Festival saw authors travel from near and far to take part in the event at its new venue of Murkle Hall.

A dozen youngsters proved an asset to the far north after taking part in a confidence-building weekend in the Cairngorms.

Museums from across the Highlands have collaborated to a new digital 3D scanning project in a bid to capture historical artefacts.

Members from across Caithness and the north competed in the Young Farmers’ North Regional Agri Competitions Day held at Quoybrae auction mart.

Young people got a chance to go behind the dock at Wick Sheriff Court - but they weren’t facing the judgement of the sheriff.

Primary seven children at Castletown have been doing their bit for the Blythswood Shoebox Appeal, helping people in need in parts of eastern Europe.

There was a strong focus on promoting mental wellbeing as pupils, families and staff gathered for the end-of-term assembly at Noss Primary School.

On Saturday (October 12) there will be a storytelling event in Halkirk for all ages.

MCR Pathways, a national award-winning mentoring charity, is appealing for volunteer mentors to inspire young people in Wick.

Highland Council confirmed more than 402 laptops need work in August – a 35 per spike compared to last year.

Pupils at a north primary got a chance to learn more about the science behind turbines during a visit with a developer of a local offshore wind farm.

A project to build a rowing boat for communities along the north coast culminated in its ceremonial launch last Saturday.

MSP Maree Todd has hailed Noss primary in Wick as “a standout example” of how schools can promote physical activity in accessible and enjoyable ways.

Thurso High School pupils have been enjoying a busy spell of extracurricular activities, including football and netball tournaments.

A Dounreay engineer has earned a prestigious industry award for his work on pioneering machinery being used as part of the decommissioning process.

Topics ranging from aliens to allergies were explored at Thurso Rotary Club’s annual speechmaking competition for young people.

Graduates and award winners celebrated their achievements at the UHI North, West and Hebrides’ graduation and achievement ceremony in Thurso.

Thurso High School pupils have had their Gaelic short film shortlisted in this year’s Scottish Youth Film Festival.

Noss Primary School’s weekly bike train has set a new record with 92 cyclists taking part, and MSP Maree Todd is expected to join in next time.

Caithness Family History Society has reached its 25th anniversary and has members from all over the world, as well as Caithness.