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Wick’s ‘Mastermind’ Denis has made his last trophy after 55 years

Wick’s ‘Mastermind’ Denis has made his last trophy after 55 years

Wick’s ‘Mastermind’ Denis has made his last trophy after 55 years

22 May 2025

A Caithness artist who has created a masterpiece a year to be awarded to the winner of the Mastermind TV show has made his last trophy.


It’s exciting to keep the Caithness/Patagonia connection, says Martina

It’s exciting to keep the Caithness/Patagonia connection, says Martina

It’s exciting to keep the Caithness/Patagonia connection, says Martina

21 May 2025

Links between Caithness and Patagonia have been strengthened after a visit to the county by a direct descendant of a noted 19th-century sheep farmer.


Rural areas in north Highland need immigration rules that support communities

Rural areas in north Highland need immigration rules that support communities

Rural areas in north Highland need immigration rules that support communities

21 May 2025

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd


Archive centre to host second Caithness Football Memories session

Archive centre to host second Caithness Football Memories session

Archive centre to host second Caithness Football Memories session

18 May 2025

Nucleus is to host another evening of football reminiscences at the start of next month, following the success of the first event held in March.


What can be done to reverse Wick’s fortunes?

What can be done to reverse Wick’s fortunes?

What can be done to reverse Wick’s fortunes?

18 May 2025

Is Wick in the final death throes of a terminal decline? Can anything be done to avert its ailing fortunes?


Caithness psychologist reveals ‘why ordinary people kill’ in latest true crime book

Caithness psychologist reveals ‘why ordinary people kill’ in latest true crime book

Caithness psychologist reveals ‘why ordinary people kill’ in latest true crime book

18 May 2025

A Wick-raised author has topped the Amazon bestseller charts this week with a chilling new book about Scotland’s most shocking murders.


Community has the power to support good mental wellbeing

Community has the power to support good mental wellbeing

Community has the power to support good mental wellbeing

17 May 2025

As we navigate modern life, the role of community in fostering a supportive environment for mental health has become increasingly evident.


Concerns over ‘imported labour’ for Caithness wind projects are well-founded

Concerns over ‘imported labour’ for Caithness wind projects are well-founded

Concerns over ‘imported labour’ for Caithness wind projects are well-founded

17 May 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on the latest issues


MeyGen tidal scheme growth ‘no threat to seals’ report says

MeyGen tidal scheme growth ‘no threat to seals’ report says

MeyGen tidal scheme growth ‘no threat to seals’ report says

14 May 2025

The potential threat to harbour seals from tidal energy developments in the Pentland Firth has been deemed to be hypothetical rather than realistic.


Rural housing picture needs to change

Rural housing picture needs to change

Rural housing picture needs to change

14 May 2025

Whether it’s the rising cost of energy, lack of affordable options, or challenges of damp, people know good housing isn’t just bricks and mortar.


Highland Council turns up the heat on potholes and other road repairs with seven-figure deal

Highland Council turns up the heat on potholes and other road repairs with seven-figure deal

Highland Council turns up the heat on potholes and other road repairs with seven-figure deal

14 May 2025

Highland Council has awarded a new seven-figure contract aimed at tackling potholes and other road repairs.


1970s psychological thriller shot in Caithness to be screened in Thurso

1970s psychological thriller shot in Caithness to be screened in Thurso

1970s psychological thriller shot in Caithness to be screened in Thurso

11 May 2025

A rarely seen psychological thriller made in Caithness almost half a century ago is to be screened in Thurso at the end of this month.


Caithness residents issued with key advice as new heating systems roll out

Caithness residents issued with key advice as new heating systems roll out

Caithness residents issued with key advice as new heating systems roll out

11 May 2025

Advice Direct Scotland urges consumers to familiarise themselves with heat networks, which deliver warmth from a central source to multiple homes.


Caithness Business Fund is creating opportunities that are vital to future of the north Highlands

Caithness Business Fund is creating opportunities that are vital to future of the north Highlands

Caithness Business Fund is creating opportunities that are vital to future of the north Highlands

11 May 2025

Fifteen months since the launch of its FutureSkills initiative, the fund is celebrating the transformative impact on businesses and young people


Caithness writer tells of ‘living in the world of Bonnie Prince Charlie’ to create new audio series

Caithness writer tells of ‘living in the world of Bonnie Prince Charlie’ to create new audio series

Caithness writer tells of ‘living in the world of Bonnie Prince Charlie’ to create new audio series

11 May 2025

Colin MacDonald, from Wick, has revealed the two key questions that drove him on in his new documentary/drama project about the 1745 Jacobite Rising.


Wick darts event on target and Scrabster’s wonderful welcome

Wick darts event on target and Scrabster’s wonderful welcome

Wick darts event on target and Scrabster’s wonderful welcome

10 May 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Inverness Courier have their say on the latest issues and events in the far north


‘It was something he always wanted to do’: Stephen’s recollections of working at Dounreay

‘It was something he always wanted to do’: Stephen’s recollections of working at Dounreay

‘It was something he always wanted to do’: Stephen’s recollections of working at Dounreay

09 May 2025

Six months after Stephen Cashmore passed away, aged 76, a booklet full of his uniquely wry observations about working at Dounreay is to go on sale.


Wick airport sees drop of almost 25% in passenger numbers over last year

Wick airport sees drop of almost 25% in passenger numbers over last year

Wick airport sees drop of almost 25% in passenger numbers over last year

08 May 2025

New figures show a drop of nearly 25 per cent in passenger numbers using Wick airport largely as a result of changes to subsidised flight timetables.


How the Flow Country can boost rural economy and benefit nature

How the Flow Country can boost rural economy and benefit nature

How the Flow Country can boost rural economy and benefit nature

07 May 2025

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant


Blessed by the Pope’s humility and grace – regardless of my Protestant upbringing

Blessed by the Pope’s humility and grace – regardless of my Protestant upbringing

Blessed by the Pope’s humility and grace – regardless of my Protestant upbringing

06 May 2025

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone


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