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Orkney visitor is fastest in Caithness 10-mile time trial

Orkney visitor is fastest in Caithness 10-mile time trial

Orkney visitor is fastest in Caithness 10-mile time trial

16 August 2022

Orkney visitor Torquil Clyde was fastest in Caithness Cycling Club’s weekly 10-mile time trial, clocking a fine 23 min 27 sec for a two-second PB.


Highland Council invites new applications for the Nature Restoration Fund that could improve the biodiversity of Caithness

Highland Council invites new applications for the Nature Restoration Fund that could improve the biodiversity of Caithness

Highland Council invites new applications for the Nature Restoration Fund that could improve the biodiversity of Caithness

16 August 2022

The Highland Council is inviting communities to apply for a share of the 2022/23 allocation of the Nature Restoration Fund.


Plea to revisit Armadale wind farm plan as sea eagles spotted in area

Plea to revisit Armadale wind farm plan as sea eagles spotted in area

Plea to revisit Armadale wind farm plan as sea eagles spotted in area

16 August 2022

Recent sightings of white-tailed sea eagles in a north Sutherland village have led to calls for a planned wind farm to be put on hold.


Police will be 'reaching out' to community councils after Wick complaints

Police will be 'reaching out' to community councils after Wick complaints

Police will be 'reaching out' to community councils after Wick complaints

16 August 2022

Scotland's national police force says it will be "reaching out" to all community councils in Caithness following concerns about a lack of engagement.


Wick and District Gardening Club set for weekend fundraising event

Wick and District Gardening Club set for weekend fundraising event

Wick and District Gardening Club set for weekend fundraising event

15 August 2022

Wick and District Gardening Club will be holding a plant sale and tombola stall with tea and coffee in the Nethercliffe Hotel from 11am on Saturday.


Children at Thurso and across Highlands take part in Gaelic summer activities

Children at Thurso and across Highlands take part in Gaelic summer activities

Children at Thurso and across Highlands take part in Gaelic summer activities

15 August 2022

A programme of Gaelic medium summer activities was offered to pupils during the school summer holidays.


Two medals for Mackay at European Senior Championships

Two medals for Mackay at European Senior Championships

Two medals for Mackay at European Senior Championships

15 August 2022

A silver and a bronze have been added to the collection of international silverware secured by Mark Mackay on the senior badminton circuit.


A warm Highland welcome for probationer teachers

A warm Highland welcome for probationer teachers

A warm Highland welcome for probationer teachers

15 August 2022

The Highland Council warmly welcomed this year’s new cohort of probationer teachers to the Highlands at Millburn Academy in Inverness.


Police scotch rumours related to weekend incident on Wick street and give the facts

Police scotch rumours related to weekend incident on Wick street and give the facts

Police scotch rumours related to weekend incident on Wick street and give the facts

15 August 2022

Police said they are aware of inaccurate information circulating on social media related to an incident in Wick in the small hours on Sunday morning.


PICTURE AND VIDEO SPECIAL: Family fun for all at Thrumster Game Fair – SEE ferret racing, tug of war, kids' races, terrier racing and much more in this special feature

PICTURE AND VIDEO SPECIAL: Family fun for all at Thrumster Game Fair – SEE ferret racing, tug of war, kids' races, terrier racing and much more in this special feature

PICTURE AND VIDEO SPECIAL: Family fun for all at Thrumster Game Fair – SEE ferret racing, tug of war, kids' races, terrier racing and much more in this special feature

15 August 2022

The annual game fair at Thrumster was back at the weekend and proved a great success for the organisers and public who attended.


Wick manager Manson wants to make Harmsworth Park a 'fortress'

Wick manager Manson wants to make Harmsworth Park a 'fortress'

Wick manager Manson wants to make Harmsworth Park a 'fortress'

15 August 2022

Gary Manson insisted there is much more to come from Wick Academy as they picked up three points and a clean sheet for the second home game in a row.


RMT Network Rail strike set to shut down Far North Line later this week as ScotRail cuts services

RMT Network Rail strike set to shut down Far North Line later this week as ScotRail cuts services

RMT Network Rail strike set to shut down Far North Line later this week as ScotRail cuts services

15 August 2022

There will be no rail services across the Highlands – including on the Far North Line – on Thursday and Saturday due to strike action.


Shield win for Wick Groats overshadowed by Bremner injury

Shield win for Wick Groats overshadowed by Bremner injury

Shield win for Wick Groats overshadowed by Bremner injury

15 August 2022

Wick Groats secured their first silverware of the 2022 campaign – but the achievement was overshadowed by a leg-break suffered by Liam Bremner.


Caithness residents warned about cost-of-living cons – Scottish ScamWatch Fortnight campaign hammers the scammers

Caithness residents warned about cost-of-living cons – Scottish ScamWatch Fortnight campaign hammers the scammers

Caithness residents warned about cost-of-living cons – Scottish ScamWatch Fortnight campaign hammers the scammers

15 August 2022

Consumers in Caithness have been urged to be aware of new cost-of-living scams as national ScamWatch Fortnight gets underway.


Health secretary Humza Yousaf on way to Wick to hear Caithness Health Action Teams concerns

Health secretary Humza Yousaf on way to Wick to hear Caithness Health Action Teams concerns

Health secretary Humza Yousaf on way to Wick to hear Caithness Health Action Teams concerns

15 August 2022

Humza Yousaf, the Scottish health secretary, is due to visit Caithness later today to hear campaigners' concerns over maternity care and other issues.


People handing over dogs due to cost of living crisis. Dogs Trust warns of a looming housing problem for dogs and is urgently seeking fosterers – 38 per cent of dog owners in Scotland think it is now more difficult to give their dog all they need

People handing over dogs due to cost of living crisis. Dogs Trust warns of a looming housing problem for dogs and is urgently seeking fosterers – 38 per cent of dog owners in Scotland think it is now more difficult to give their dog all they need

People handing over dogs due to cost of living crisis. Dogs Trust warns of a looming housing problem for dogs and is urgently seeking fosterers – 38 per cent of dog owners in Scotland think it is now more difficult to give their dog all they need

14 August 2022

The sky high cost of essentials, such as eating and heating, is leaving many dog owners unable to provide for their dogs.


Police appeal after death of motorcyclist

Police appeal after death of motorcyclist

Police appeal after death of motorcyclist

14 August 2022

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died in a three-vehicle crash on Friday.


New Caithness info bulletin aims to improve mental wellbeing in the county

New Caithness info bulletin aims to improve mental wellbeing in the county

New Caithness info bulletin aims to improve mental wellbeing in the county

12 August 2022

A one-stop online facility shares the latest news, training opportunities, job vacancies and articles pertinent to mental health and well-being.


Boy trapped in Wick North School store room for four days and 'little the worse' for it. Find out more stories such as this and old school photos from Caithness in a new online picture exhibition from Highland Archive Service

Boy trapped in Wick North School store room for four days and 'little the worse' for it. Find out more stories such as this and old school photos from Caithness in a new online picture exhibition from Highland Archive Service

Boy trapped in Wick North School store room for four days and 'little the worse' for it. Find out more stories such as this and old school photos from Caithness in a new online picture exhibition from Highland Archive Service

12 August 2022

The impact on Scotland’s children of the Education (Scotland) Act 1872 is highlighted in a new online picture exhibition.


INVERNESS SHERIFF COURT: Man appears in court facing murder charge after death on Skye

INVERNESS SHERIFF COURT: Man appears in court facing murder charge after death on Skye

INVERNESS SHERIFF COURT: Man appears in court facing murder charge after death on Skye

12 August 2022

Finlay MacDonald (39) appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court.


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