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Sea eagles attack payouts to farmers and crofters soars towards £1m

Sea eagles attack payouts to farmers and crofters soars towards £1m

The bill to taxpayers for crofters and farmers combating sea eagles attacking their lambs is now set to reach almost £1m.


Shield triumph for Caithness under-14 boys after runaway win

Shield triumph for Caithness under-14 boys after runaway win

The under-14 boys’ section of Caithness Rugby Club lifted silverware after scoring a runaway 61-0 win against Mackie at Millbank at the weekend.


Veg oil powered trains could be running to Caithness soon

Veg oil powered trains could be running to Caithness soon

Caithness stations may soon see hydrotreated vegetable oil powered trains arriving as the rail operator researches the possibility.


Thurso woman wins major award as part of PhD research thesis

Thurso woman wins major award as part of PhD research thesis

A Thurso woman has won a prestigious Lantra Scotland ALBAS award for her research project based around sheep farming.


Young Scorries four points away from title after victory over Balloan

Young Scorries four points away from title after victory over Balloan

Wick Academy need four points from their last two games to secure the SHFL Under 18 North title after a 2-1 victory over Balloan Thistle on Sunday.


Vintage diesel locomotive and carriages to visit Wick

Vintage diesel locomotive and carriages to visit Wick

A diesel locomotive from the 1960s and historic carriages will visit Wick Railway Station at the weekend for a charity fundraising trip.


Loss of power led to collision between wind farm vessel and fishing boat in Wick

Loss of power led to collision between wind farm vessel and fishing boat in Wick

More details have emerged about Thursday’s collision between an offshore wind farm crew transfer vessel and a fishing boat in Wick harbour.


Campervan voluntary charge scheme misses target by miles

Campervan voluntary charge scheme misses target by miles

A voluntary scheme to get campervan owners to pay towards upkeep of facilities has raised just £20,000 - against an annual target of £500,000.


Wick keeper plays last Highland League game 20 years on from debut

Wick keeper plays last Highland League game 20 years on from debut

James More paid tribute to successive Wick Academy managers who showed faith in him after making his last Highland League appearance for the club.


Wick Paths Group map of walking routes ‘for visitors and locals alike’

Wick Paths Group map of walking routes ‘for visitors and locals alike’

Tourists and locals will be encouraged to explore Wick by using a handy new map setting out six walking routes around the town and surrounding area.


Caithness Bikers on a bunny hop around the county for Easter charity event

Caithness Bikers on a bunny hop around the county for Easter charity event

The Caithness Bikers group is back on the road again for a charity run at Easter after a successful trip around care homes at Christmas.


Drag queens step out in style at Wick venue

Drag queens step out in style at Wick venue

A drag act is heading to the Seaforth Highlanders’ Club in Wick that will be headlined by Miss Scarlett Ruby with support from Emerald Versace.


Highland and Islands League launch 2025 season

Highland and Islands League launch 2025 season

Far north rivals Sutherland and Caithness will meet on the opening day of the new SWF Highlands and Islands league campaign on Sunday, March 30.


Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

Businesses across the north of Scotland are being encouraged to enter this year’s Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards.


WATCH: Dramatic moment of impact as two vessels collide in Wick harbour

WATCH: Dramatic moment of impact as two vessels collide in Wick harbour

A video was posted publicly on social media showing the moment two vessels collided in Wick harbour last week.


Volunteers wanted for Thurso litter-pick event this Saturday

Volunteers wanted for Thurso litter-pick event this Saturday

Volunteers are being sought for a clean-up event around High Ormlie in Thurso on Saturday (March 22).


Henderson eager to add to his tally for Wick after second hat-trick against Lossie

Henderson eager to add to his tally for Wick after second hat-trick against Lossie

Kyle Henderson took his goal tally for the season to 15 with a treble against Lossiemouth at the weekend – and he is eager to add a few more.


Caithness birthrate remains static as MSP raises ‘serious concerns’ over maternity model

Caithness birthrate remains static as MSP raises ‘serious concerns’ over maternity model

Rhoda Grant has raised serious concerns over the birthrate in Caithness – there has been little change in the number of babies born locally.


‘We just all need to do our bit’: Highland firm steps up for blood drive

‘We just all need to do our bit’: Highland firm steps up for blood drive

The blood transfusion service is actively seeking to welcome local companies as part of its corporate blood donation programme.


Inverness charity that supports 160 people in the community is winner at Highland Heroes Awards 2025

Inverness charity that supports 160 people in the community is winner at Highland Heroes Awards 2025

Special Needs Action Project (SNAP) was founded nearly 30 years ago to improve the lives of young people with additional needs.


Caithness woman dedicates award win to late best friend

Caithness woman dedicates award win to late best friend

A Caithness woman won Fundraiser of the Year at Highland Heroes for her project in tribute to her late best friend, Julie.


‘This is for all parents and carers like me’ - proud dad is named Carer of the Year

‘This is for all parents and carers like me’ - proud dad is named Carer of the Year

It was an emotional night for an Inverness-based dad who was named Carer of the Year at Friday’s Highland Heroes Awards 2025.


Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

Encouraging slow, sustainable tourism from the heart of a visitor hotspot saw a Loch Ness initiative scoop a prestigious Highland Heroes accolade.


Mikeysline scoop Highland Heroes award at prestigious ceremony

Mikeysline scoop Highland Heroes award at prestigious ceremony

A suicide prevention charity has won the Emergency Services or Crisis Support Service of the Year at Highland Heroes 2025.


Wick Players to host training event on safeguarding and child protection

Wick Players to host training event on safeguarding and child protection

Wick Players will host a training session on safeguarding and child protection, delivered by Fiona Mackintosh of Highland Child Protection Committee.


‘We do it for the rewarding feeling you get’ - selfless Inverness volunteer recognised at awards night

‘We do it for the rewarding feeling you get’ - selfless Inverness volunteer recognised at awards night

An Inverness teenager was named Volunteer of the year at Friday’s Highland Heroes Awards.


Next phase of small business units for Wick Business Park

Next phase of small business units for Wick Business Park

A further phase of development is getting underway at Wick Business Park that will support economic growth and strengthen population retention.


Thurso lifeboat responds to emergency call of boat in difficulty at Dunnet Bay

Thurso lifeboat responds to emergency call of boat in difficulty at Dunnet Bay

Thurso RNLI and local Coastguard teams responded to an emergency call, yesterday (March 15).


Boy (10) wins primary school pupil of the year at Highland Heroes for his compassion, dedication and teamwork

Boy (10) wins primary school pupil of the year at Highland Heroes for his compassion, dedication and teamwork

Angus MacDonald was announced as primary school pupil of the year at the packed out Highland Heroes awards at the Drumossie Hotel on Friday night.


Top marks for Watten ELC after unannounced inspection visit

Top marks for Watten ELC after unannounced inspection visit

A Caithness nursery is celebrating after a recent positive inspection praised the service and the staff.


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