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Day of celebration at Halkirk Primary School for new canopy

Day of celebration at Halkirk Primary School for new canopy

Day of celebration at Halkirk Primary School for new canopy

17 June 2025

Halkirk Primary School celebrated a significant milestone on June 6 with the grand opening of a new canopy at the school.


Wick distillery tour for Spittal SWI

Wick distillery tour for Spittal SWI

Wick distillery tour for Spittal SWI

17 June 2025

Members of Spittal SWI had a visit to Pulteney Distillery, the home of Old Pulteney whisky, and were given a tour by Daniel Ross.


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.


Fiddle players from near and far take part in Thurso annual rally

Fiddle players from near and far take part in Thurso annual rally

Fiddle players from near and far take part in Thurso annual rally

17 June 2025

A good crowd turned out for the annual rally of Thurso and District Strathspey and Reel Society, held at the town’s Royal British Legion on Saturday.


Thurso academic points to ‘global lead’ Scotland is taking thanks to work in Flow Country

Thurso academic points to ‘global lead’ Scotland is taking thanks to work in Flow Country

Thurso academic points to ‘global lead’ Scotland is taking thanks to work in Flow Country

17 June 2025

A Thurso-based professor says that Scotland is becoming a global leader in monitoring blanket bog that is vital in the battle to curb climate change.


Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

17 June 2025

More than 300 people attended a packed Beauly convention to demand a moratorium on new developments.


Caithness communities to get £335k benefit from SSEN’s Shetland subsea link

Caithness communities to get £335k benefit from SSEN’s Shetland subsea link

Caithness communities to get £335k benefit from SSEN’s Shetland subsea link

17 June 2025

More than £335,000 coming to Caithness from a major energy infrastructure project will make a real difference to communities, it has been stated.


Caithness support group gives a helping hand with £23k worth of health equipment

Caithness support group gives a helping hand with £23k worth of health equipment

Caithness support group gives a helping hand with £23k worth of health equipment

16 June 2025

A dedicated group of fundraisers has donated equipment worth nearly £23,000 to health practitioners in Caithness over the last 12 months.


Wick street cordoned off and properties lose power after explosion blows out manhole cover

Wick street cordoned off and properties lose power after explosion blows out manhole cover

Wick street cordoned off and properties lose power after explosion blows out manhole cover

16 June 2025

Witnesses say a manhole cover in Wick “blew 45ft in the air” during an incident in Wick on Sunday afternoon (June 15).


PICTURE SPECIAL: Pictish stone unveiled in Thurso expected to be a major draw for tourists

PICTURE SPECIAL: Pictish stone unveiled in Thurso expected to be a major draw for tourists

PICTURE SPECIAL: Pictish stone unveiled in Thurso expected to be a major draw for tourists

16 June 2025

Invited guests watched as Lord Thurso unveiled the North Coast Visitor Centre’s latest acquisition, a Pictish stone that had undergone restoration.


Illuminating history on how power was brought to Highlands is revealed

Illuminating history on how power was brought to Highlands is revealed

Illuminating history on how power was brought to Highlands is revealed

16 June 2025

The Highland Grid was unique massive undertaking starting out from Abernethy in 1930s


MBE for Ulbster mountaineer living with terminal prostate cancer who turned tragedy into a life of rescue service

MBE for Ulbster mountaineer living with terminal prostate cancer who turned tragedy into a life of rescue service

MBE for Ulbster mountaineer living with terminal prostate cancer who turned tragedy into a life of rescue service

16 June 2025

Charlie Macleod (67) was named in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list.


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.


PICTURES: Giant towhead makes slow but steady progress through Wick

PICTURES: Giant towhead makes slow but steady progress through Wick

PICTURES: Giant towhead makes slow but steady progress through Wick

15 June 2025

A giant yellow towhead was transported through Wick on Sunday as part a Subsea 7 contract, with residents turning out to watch its progress.


Caithness community councils join Highland-wide call for pause on major infrastructure developments

Caithness community councils join Highland-wide call for pause on major infrastructure developments

Caithness community councils join Highland-wide call for pause on major infrastructure developments

15 June 2025

Representatives from Halkirk, Dunbeath and Dunnet were among those heard.


Indie band Forgetting The Future return to Thurso for ‘biggest hometown show ever’

Indie band Forgetting The Future return to Thurso for ‘biggest hometown show ever’

Indie band Forgetting The Future return to Thurso for ‘biggest hometown show ever’

15 June 2025

Thurso band Forgetting The Future are looking forward to an unforgettable night when they return to their hometown for a packed gig on Saturday.


‘Take that to government, and crack on!’ – 53 community councils unite to demand pause on energy projects across Highlands

‘Take that to government, and crack on!’ – 53 community councils unite to demand pause on energy projects across Highlands

‘Take that to government, and crack on!’ – 53 community councils unite to demand pause on energy projects across Highlands

15 June 2025

Over 350 community councillors and members of the public attended the convention in Beauly yesterday.


Changing attitudes have helped make first ever Caithness Pride possible

Changing attitudes have helped make first ever Caithness Pride possible

Changing attitudes have helped make first ever Caithness Pride possible

15 June 2025

An LGBTQ+ Pride parade will take place in Thurso for the first time next weekend.


‘All the positivity makes it worthwhile’ for Caithness Music Festival organisers

‘All the positivity makes it worthwhile’ for Caithness Music Festival organisers

‘All the positivity makes it worthwhile’ for Caithness Music Festival organisers

15 June 2025

Convener Marjory Richard was “blown away” by the quality of some of the performances at this year’s Caithness Music Festival in Wick Assembly Rooms.


Prison warning for Wick man who took images of people in toilets

Prison warning for Wick man who took images of people in toilets

Prison warning for Wick man who took images of people in toilets

15 June 2025

A sheriff has warned a Wick man who spied on users of communal toilets that he faces jail if he does not improve his performance on a community order.


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