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Thurso artist's glass puffins taking flight to America

Thurso artist's glass puffins taking flight to America

Thurso artist's glass puffins taking flight to America

05 June 2019

Thurso glass artist Ian Pearson has been creating a range of glass puffins in readiness for his trip to a prestigious gathering in the USA.


Icelandic tapestry panels handed over at Wick

Icelandic tapestry panels handed over at Wick

Icelandic tapestry panels handed over at Wick

04 June 2019

Copies of five intricate panels that represent Iceland's contribution to the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry are now on display at Wick's museum.


Grand old warplanes stop off at Wick John O’Groats Airport

Grand old warplanes stop off at Wick John O’Groats Airport

Grand old warplanes stop off at Wick John O’Groats Airport

04 June 2019

A Douglas DC-3 heading to Normandy for this week’s D-Day 75th anniversary commemorations stopped off at Wick John O’Groats Airport.


Caithness birds on song for Eurovision entry?

Caithness birds on song for Eurovision entry?

Caithness birds on song for Eurovision entry?

04 June 2019

Caithness could be winging its way into a Eurovision contest next year if community councillors from the north-east of the county get their way.


Caithness skipper lands lifetime achievement award

Caithness skipper lands lifetime achievement award

Caithness skipper lands lifetime achievement award

04 June 2019

A Caithness skipper who has had a fishing career spanning 50 years was presented with a lifetime achievement award at a ceremony in Aberdeen.


Bowl achieves highest electricity output for renewables in Scotland

Bowl achieves highest electricity output for renewables in Scotland

Bowl achieves highest electricity output for renewables in Scotland

04 June 2019

The Beatrice wind farm off the Caithness coast has generated the highest output of electricity from any renewable source in Scotland.


'Onwards and upwards' as Wetherspoon pub stays open in Wick

'Onwards and upwards' as Wetherspoon pub stays open in Wick

'Onwards and upwards' as Wetherspoon pub stays open in Wick

03 June 2019

News that Wick's Wetherspoon pub is no longer up for sale and will stay open has been welcomed by civic leader Willie Mackay as a boost for the town.


Washed-up whale had become entangled in ropes from Nova Scotia

Washed-up whale had become entangled in ropes from Nova Scotia

Washed-up whale had become entangled in ropes from Nova Scotia

03 June 2019

A young humpback whale washed up at Scrabster died after becoming entangled in fishing ropes which have been traced to Nova Scotia in Canada.


Ormlie play park revamp gets under way

Ormlie play park revamp gets under way

Ormlie play park revamp gets under way

03 June 2019

A play park in Thurso is being given a new lease of life thanks to a team effort.


Riverside car park resurfacing should be completed by end of year

Riverside car park resurfacing should be completed by end of year

Riverside car park resurfacing should be completed by end of year

03 June 2019

The resurfacing of Wick's riverside car park – said to be crucial to plans to regenerate the town centre – should be completed by the end of 2019.


Funding on offer from Co-op for Caithness groups

Funding on offer from Co-op for Caithness groups

Funding on offer from Co-op for Caithness groups

02 June 2019

Caithness groups are being encouraged to apply for the Co-op's Local Community Fund.


Abseiling Thurso mum is just super after Dunrobin fundraiser

Abseiling Thurso mum is just super after Dunrobin fundraiser

Abseiling Thurso mum is just super after Dunrobin fundraiser

01 June 2019

A mum from Thurso descended from the roof of one of the north's most famous buildings to raise £1769 for the Archie Foundation.


Skerray ceilidh will celebrate Kitty Ann's life

Skerray ceilidh will celebrate Kitty Ann's life

Skerray ceilidh will celebrate Kitty Ann's life

31 May 2019

A ceilidh open to the public is being held at Skerray to celebrate the life of the late Kitty Ann MacQueen and her unique link to Eilean nan Ron.


Caithness misses out in Scottish Beach Award list

Caithness misses out in Scottish Beach Award list

Caithness misses out in Scottish Beach Award list

31 May 2019

Eight Sutherland beaches – but none in Caithness – have been given Scottish Beach Award status by the environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful.


Joanne is thinking out of the box with portable museum concept

Joanne is thinking out of the box with portable museum concept

Joanne is thinking out of the box with portable museum concept

31 May 2019

Dunnet-based artist Joanne B Kaar has returned from a stint in Newfoundland in Canada after promoting her museum box idea.


Thurso fur and feather demise brings cash boost for local groups

Thurso fur and feather demise brings cash boost for local groups

Thurso fur and feather demise brings cash boost for local groups

31 May 2019

The demise of Thurso Ornithological Society has brought a windfall for three good causes operating in Caithness.


Wick family to meet with top lawyer over son's death

Wick family to meet with top lawyer over son's death

Wick family to meet with top lawyer over son's death

31 May 2019

A Caithness couple whose son's body was found in Wick harbour 22 years ago are to meet former Lord Advocate of Scotland.


Lybster man's bagpipe tribute to WWI casualty

Lybster man's bagpipe tribute to WWI casualty

Lybster man's bagpipe tribute to WWI casualty

31 May 2019

A Lybster man paid tribute to his granduncle buried in a World War I grave in France with a piping lament.


Fifth consecutive Highland Rally title for Bower YFC

Fifth consecutive Highland Rally title for Bower YFC

Fifth consecutive Highland Rally title for Bower YFC

30 May 2019

Bower came out on top for a fifth consecutive time at the annual Highland Rally organised by SAYFC, held at Quoybrae mart.


Scout groups join together for Jamboree on the Trail

Scout groups join together for Jamboree on the Trail

Scout groups join together for Jamboree on the Trail

30 May 2019

Members of 1st Wick Scout Group joined up with 1st Dunnet Bay to take part in the annual Jamboree on the Trail.


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