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Christmas bonus for Caithness business

Christmas bonus for Caithness business

Christmas bonus for Caithness business

17 December 2019

A Caithness cyber security firm is in contention for another award as well as winning lucrative contract.


Ganseys donated to Wick museum

Ganseys donated to Wick museum

Ganseys donated to Wick museum

15 December 2019

Beautifully crafted gansey jumpers based on patterns worn by local fishermen have been donated to Wick Heritage Museum.


STEM award for hydrogeologist Rhona

STEM award for hydrogeologist Rhona

STEM award for hydrogeologist Rhona

13 December 2019

A Caithness woman who is a hydrogeologist in the mining industry in Australia has won an award for encouraging children to get involved in science.


Thurso among streaming venues for science lecture

Thurso among streaming venues for science lecture

Thurso among streaming venues for science lecture

09 December 2019

Thurso is one of the venues at which youngsters and their families can experience the world’s longest-running science lecture series this week.


Shipbuilding book launched by Dunbeath publisher

Shipbuilding book launched by Dunbeath publisher

Shipbuilding book launched by Dunbeath publisher

05 December 2019

Whittles Publishing, based in Dunbeath, has launched a new book about the shipbuilding industry.


Councillor welcomes transition plans for Gaelic medium pupils

Councillor welcomes transition plans for Gaelic medium pupils

Councillor welcomes transition plans for Gaelic medium pupils

23 November 2019

Raymond Bremner has backed plans for the transition of Gaelic medium primary pupils in Thurso to high school education at the end of this school year.


Kirsty and Grace share citizenship cup honour at Halkirk

Kirsty and Grace share citizenship cup honour at Halkirk

Kirsty and Grace share citizenship cup honour at Halkirk

06 November 2019

Kirsty May and Grace Campbell were joint winners of the Peter Murchison Citizenship Cup – a new trophy awarded to pupils of Halkirk Primary School.


Theatrical Thursdays at Lyth

Theatrical Thursdays at Lyth

Theatrical Thursdays at Lyth

04 November 2019

A double taster of theatre is coming to Lyth Arts Centre this November as two of Scotland’s leading drama companies venture north.


Advice sessions on accessing wind farm community funding

Advice sessions on accessing wind farm community funding

Advice sessions on accessing wind farm community funding

31 October 2019

Advice for communities interested in accessing wind farm funds will be available at special sessions on Thursday.


Pictish tales and ancient crafts at Lyth fun day

Pictish tales and ancient crafts at Lyth fun day

Pictish tales and ancient crafts at Lyth fun day

31 October 2019

A broch-themed fun day at Lyth Arts Centre inspired many children to learn a variety of Neolithic crafts and hear stories from a Pictish storyteller.


Wick author shortlisted for Saltire Award

Wick author shortlisted for Saltire Award

Wick author shortlisted for Saltire Award

30 October 2019

Wick-born writer Ewan Morrison has been nominated for a prestigious book award for his novel Nina X.


Prepare for Christmas with Lybster glass workshops

Prepare for Christmas with Lybster glass workshops

Prepare for Christmas with Lybster glass workshops

30 October 2019

North Lands Creative glass studio in Lybster has just announced an early festive programme of workshops over November.


MSP Gail Ross seeking feedback on bill to safeguard rural areas

MSP Gail Ross seeking feedback on bill to safeguard rural areas

MSP Gail Ross seeking feedback on bill to safeguard rural areas

29 October 2019

North MSP Gail Ross has launched a consultation on a bill to address the needs of rural areas and is calling for feedback before the end of January.


Councillors comment on parking charges

Councillors comment on parking charges

Councillors comment on parking charges

28 October 2019

Councillors in Wick and Thurso comment on the future imposition of car parking charges in Caithness.


Volunteers help elderly and disabled with new technology

Volunteers help elderly and disabled with new technology

Volunteers help elderly and disabled with new technology

26 October 2019

Volunteers are now helping the elderly and disabled of the far north get to grips with modern technology and avoid feeling isolated.


Learn ancient skills at Lyth fun day

Learn ancient skills at Lyth fun day

Learn ancient skills at Lyth fun day

24 October 2019

Caithness Broch Project is holding a family-friendly Archaeological Arts and Crafts Fun Day at Lyth Arts Centre on Sunday.


Wick man a step ahead with first novel

Wick man a step ahead with first novel

Wick man a step ahead with first novel

23 October 2019

Wick born Ian MacDonald goes from butcher's boy to novelist with his debut science fiction work.


Young artists exhibit at Lybster gallery

Young artists exhibit at Lybster gallery

Young artists exhibit at Lybster gallery

16 October 2019

A new exhibition by talented young locals has just opened at the North Lands Creative gallery in Lybster.


Grin and 'bear' it for science Mr Teddy

Grin and 'bear' it for science Mr Teddy

Grin and 'bear' it for science Mr Teddy

15 October 2019

Computing science pupils at Wick High School learned about cyber security by knocking the stuffing out of a teddy.


In defence of teenagers: Rhiannon wins Thurso speechmaking contest

In defence of teenagers: Rhiannon wins Thurso speechmaking contest

In defence of teenagers: Rhiannon wins Thurso speechmaking contest

07 October 2019

A defence of teenagers took the accolades in a Thurso speechmaking competition for young people.


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