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Is Matt Damon making an ‘Odyssey’ to Thrumster for Hollywood epic?

Is Matt Damon making an ‘Odyssey’ to Thrumster for Hollywood epic?

Is Matt Damon making an ‘Odyssey’ to Thrumster for Hollywood epic?

03 July 2025

Local speculation is rife over whether Matt Damon will make an appearance in Caithness this weekend with film crews seen in the Thrumster area.


WATCH: Fireball meteor explodes over Highlands and Islands skies

WATCH: Fireball meteor explodes over Highlands and Islands skies

WATCH: Fireball meteor explodes over Highlands and Islands skies

03 July 2025

Dramatic video footage has emerged of a fireball meteor which streaked across Highland skies in the early hours of this morning.


Caithness residents smell smoky fumes from wildfire blaze 100 miles south

Caithness residents smell smoky fumes from wildfire blaze 100 miles south

Caithness residents smell smoky fumes from wildfire blaze 100 miles south

30 June 2025

Caithness residents woke up today to a strong smell of smoke that appears to be coming from the ongoing wildfires over 100 miles south.


What's next for Ward 4?

What's next for Ward 4?

What's next for Ward 4?

27 June 2025

Listen to the discussion


First Minister announces formal apology for injustices of Tinker Experiment that affected Caithness travellers

First Minister announces formal apology for injustices of Tinker Experiment that affected Caithness travellers

First Minister announces formal apology for injustices of Tinker Experiment that affected Caithness travellers

26 June 2025

After the Scottish Government’s apology, a retired academic said it is high time a memorial should be built to address the racist Tinker Experiment.


Dramatic moment captured of lightning bolt hitting former bank in Lybster

Dramatic moment captured of lightning bolt hitting former bank in Lybster

Dramatic moment captured of lightning bolt hitting former bank in Lybster

25 June 2025

The owner of a former bank and church manse in Lybster shared the ‘one in a million’ image of lightning hitting his property.


EXCLUSIVE: 'Get me out of here' - 89 year old woman's plea after six months of delayed discharge

EXCLUSIVE: 'Get me out of here' - 89 year old woman's plea after six months of delayed discharge

EXCLUSIVE: 'Get me out of here' - 89 year old woman's plea after six months of delayed discharge

25 June 2025

Hear the thoughts from their family


PICTURES: Wild swimmers brave the elements for solstice dip and catch glimpse of sunrise

PICTURES: Wild swimmers brave the elements for solstice dip and catch glimpse of sunrise

PICTURES: Wild swimmers brave the elements for solstice dip and catch glimpse of sunrise

23 June 2025

Two groups of wild swimmers took to the cold Caithness waters around the Wick area to celebrate the rising of the summer solstice sun.


Comedy duo visiting Highland pubs to highlight the industry’s crisis

Comedy duo visiting Highland pubs to highlight the industry’s crisis

Comedy duo visiting Highland pubs to highlight the industry’s crisis

23 June 2025

Thinking Drinkers Tom Sandham and Ben McFarland are visiting 25 Scottish pubs on a 1000-mile journey.


EXCLUSIVE: Fergus Ewing Runs In 2026 Election

EXCLUSIVE: Fergus Ewing Runs In 2026 Election

EXCLUSIVE: Fergus Ewing Runs In 2026 Election

20 June 2025

Listen to the latest update


PICTURES: Knockout publicity for Caithness as boxing legend Tyson Fury hits Groats on busy filming schedule

PICTURES: Knockout publicity for Caithness as boxing legend Tyson Fury hits Groats on busy filming schedule

PICTURES: Knockout publicity for Caithness as boxing legend Tyson Fury hits Groats on busy filming schedule

18 June 2025

Boxing legend Tyson Fury dropped into John O’Groats for a no-frills car camping stay last night as part of a filming schedule for a new Netflix series


Business women will be ready to party!

Business women will be ready to party!

Business women will be ready to party!

18 June 2025

Support from local firms helps make Highland Business Women Awards so special.


Unlucky Friday 13th turned out to be Caithness’ warmest day

Unlucky Friday 13th turned out to be Caithness’ warmest day

Unlucky Friday 13th turned out to be Caithness’ warmest day

17 June 2025

Friday the 13th is seen as unlucky, but many Caithness residents experienced the warmest day of the year so far, according to a local weather pundit.


Higher brown bin costs will NOT be passed to taxpayers

Higher brown bin costs will NOT be passed to taxpayers

Higher brown bin costs will NOT be passed to taxpayers

16 June 2025

Highland Council hopes the move with retain customers and attract more.


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


Thriller starring Outlander actress Sophie Skelton and filmed in Caithness set for world premiere

Thriller starring Outlander actress Sophie Skelton and filmed in Caithness set for world premiere

Thriller starring Outlander actress Sophie Skelton and filmed in Caithness set for world premiere

03 June 2025

A movie filmed on location in the far north is scheduled to get its world premiere later this month at a long-running independent film festival.


How will the vape ban work?

How will the vape ban work?

How will the vape ban work?

01 June 2025

Selling ‘single-use’ vapes now illegal.


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.


Additional Support Needs - Are the Resources Fair?

Additional Support Needs - Are the Resources Fair?

Additional Support Needs - Are the Resources Fair?

23 May 2025

In light of a 13 year-old boy’s letter to the Highland Council requesting for his support to be reinstated.


Highland MP calls for VAT to be removed from tourism levy to avoid concerning “tax on a tax”

Highland MP calls for VAT to be removed from tourism levy to avoid concerning “tax on a tax”

Highland MP calls for VAT to be removed from tourism levy to avoid concerning “tax on a tax”

21 May 2025

A Highland MP has called for a controversial tourism levy to be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) if it is introduced.


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