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‘I just want to tell folk what their true history is’: An Evening with Billy Kay at John O’Groats

‘I just want to tell folk what their true history is’: An Evening with Billy Kay at John O’Groats

‘I just want to tell folk what their true history is’: An Evening with Billy Kay at John O’Groats

13 June 2025

Billy Kay will be telling stories from a small-town childhood and sharing his passion for the Scots language at a John O’Groats Book Festival event.


Prof. John Curtice tells Inverness Courier event what is behind the rise of Reform UK

Prof. John Curtice tells Inverness Courier event what is behind the rise of Reform UK

Prof. John Curtice tells Inverness Courier event what is behind the rise of Reform UK

13 June 2025

The respected political scientist also divulged why Nigel Farage is his most admired politician at the exclusive Highland News and Media event.


Early Pictish stone discovered in Caithness to be unveiled in Thurso

Early Pictish stone discovered in Caithness to be unveiled in Thurso

Early Pictish stone discovered in Caithness to be unveiled in Thurso

13 June 2025

A Pictish stone unearthed in Caithness nearly three years ago will go on display in Thurso from today after undergoing conservation work in Edinburgh.


PODCAST: Ukraine - On the Front Line

PODCAST: Ukraine - On the Front Line

PODCAST: Ukraine - On the Front Line

13 June 2025

Listen to the full story of a mechanic's trip from Inverness to the Ukraine front lines


Watten earth does that mean? Confusing road sign seems a strange mix of English and Gaelic

Watten earth does that mean? Confusing road sign seems a strange mix of English and Gaelic

Watten earth does that mean? Confusing road sign seems a strange mix of English and Gaelic

11 June 2025

Some drivers around Watten were perplexed over road signs showing a strange mix of English and Gaelic.


Lyth Arts Centre celebrates the sandy shores of Caithness

Lyth Arts Centre celebrates the sandy shores of Caithness

Lyth Arts Centre celebrates the sandy shores of Caithness

11 June 2025

Lyth Arts Centre’s ‘Between Two Beaches’ programme celebrates the centre's unique location between two of the county's most beautiful beaches.


Altnabreac station saga highlights issues around rural realities

Altnabreac station saga highlights issues around rural realities

Altnabreac station saga highlights issues around rural realities

11 June 2025

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess


Fiona Macintosh: What Kung Fu Panda taught me about leadership

Fiona Macintosh: What Kung Fu Panda taught me about leadership

Fiona Macintosh: What Kung Fu Panda taught me about leadership

11 June 2025

Fiona Macintosh of More than Motivation shares her insights on leadership.


‘A rogue and a rascal’: John Gow, the Wick-born pirate

‘A rogue and a rascal’: John Gow, the Wick-born pirate

‘A rogue and a rascal’: John Gow, the Wick-born pirate

11 June 2025

A look at the eventful life of John Gow, the Wick-born pirate who was hanged at London’s Execution Dock 300 years ago today.


Clearer clearway sign needed on Caithness/Sutherland boundary

Clearer clearway sign needed on Caithness/Sutherland boundary

Clearer clearway sign needed on Caithness/Sutherland boundary

07 June 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers have their say on the latest issues and topics important to them


Caithness mill renewals show a positive future for heart and soul of county

Caithness mill renewals show a positive future for heart and soul of county

Caithness mill renewals show a positive future for heart and soul of county

07 June 2025

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht


PODCAST: Pride for all Generations

PODCAST: Pride for all Generations

PODCAST: Pride for all Generations

06 June 2025

Listen to the round table representing pride from different generations.


Wick town centre funding is a welcome boost for High Street

Wick town centre funding is a welcome boost for High Street

Wick town centre funding is a welcome boost for High Street

04 June 2025

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant


Exhibition by Caithness artist explores boatbuilding techniques and tools

Exhibition by Caithness artist explores boatbuilding techniques and tools

Exhibition by Caithness artist explores boatbuilding techniques and tools

03 June 2025

Joanne B Kaar’s Shipshape exhibition, looking at the techniques and tools used in traditional boatbuilding, opens this Friday at Strathnaver Museum.


Highland woman shares her experience of alcoholism and addiction in book soon to be on sale in Waterstones

Highland woman shares her experience of alcoholism and addiction in book soon to be on sale in Waterstones

Highland woman shares her experience of alcoholism and addiction in book soon to be on sale in Waterstones

03 June 2025

Lorna Munro (62) has published a memoir titled Living in 3D: Drink, Drugs and Denial.


PODCAST: Life After Cancer

PODCAST: Life After Cancer

PODCAST: Life After Cancer

30 May 2025

We hear of the powerful journeys of five individuals from the Highlands who have transformed their lives following cancer diagnoses.


Assisted dying bill should be ‘booted out’ of Scottish parliament

Assisted dying bill should be ‘booted out’ of Scottish parliament

Assisted dying bill should be ‘booted out’ of Scottish parliament

28 May 2025

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain


Fred and Mary Barclay’s Thurso pottery inspired Caithness folk with its Japanese connection

Fred and Mary Barclay’s Thurso pottery inspired Caithness folk with its Japanese connection

Fred and Mary Barclay’s Thurso pottery inspired Caithness folk with its Japanese connection

28 May 2025

Thurso’s Heritage by a Thirsa Loon


‘Brand Scotland’ must have integrity and North coast emergency services praised

‘Brand Scotland’ must have integrity and North coast emergency services praised

‘Brand Scotland’ must have integrity and North coast emergency services praised

24 May 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on the issues and topics important to them


Cruise ship levy could deter visits to smaller ports like Scrabster

Cruise ship levy could deter visits to smaller ports like Scrabster

Cruise ship levy could deter visits to smaller ports like Scrabster

24 May 2025

Powers to introduce a cruise ship levy have been proposed at Holyrood. Trudy Morris of Caithness Chamber of Commerce warns of unintended consequences


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