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Caithness butcher boasts new Scotch Butchers Club branding

Caithness butcher boasts new Scotch Butchers Club branding

As part of the relaunch of the Scotch Butchers Club, Harrold Brothers, located in Wick, will be showcasing the club’s new branding.


Thurso cops investigate human bones found on Highland estate

Thurso cops investigate human bones found on Highland estate

A human skull and other bones have been unearthed by workmen on a Sutherland estate and investigated by Thurso police.


Seventeen new registered Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area

Seventeen new registered Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area

There have been 17 additional confirmed coronavirus cases in the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours, new figures have shown.


NC500 seeking to strike the right balance in getting tourism back on track

NC500 seeking to strike the right balance in getting tourism back on track

The North Coast 500 organisation says it will be vital to achieve a balance between public safety and economic recovery.


Local writer has book launch in his Lochshell café

Local writer has book launch in his Lochshell café

A prolific Caithness writer is planning to have his next book launch in his own café at Lochshell called The Rumblin’ Tum.


Fernie says increase in cancelled ops in the north is 'extremely disappointing'

Fernie says increase in cancelled ops in the north is 'extremely disappointing'

Significant increase in the number of cancelled operations in the Highlands due to the coronavirus disappoints Caithness campaigner


£30m Pentland Firth East cable replacement project completed

£30m Pentland Firth East cable replacement project completed

A £30 million project to replace one of the two submarine electricity distribution cables connecting Orkney to Caithness has been completed.


Anglers can take plenty of positives from battling display at Invergordon as they face St Duthus

Anglers can take plenty of positives from battling display at Invergordon as they face St Duthus

Halkirk United can take a lot of encouragement from their battling display at Invergordon last weekend as they prepare to take on St Duthus.


Onshore wind turbines enhance the landscape, says Caithness renewable energy researcher

Onshore wind turbines enhance the landscape, says Caithness renewable energy researcher

Caithness renewable energy researcher Magnus Davidson has told a TV documentary that he feels onshore wind turbines enhance the landscape.


Vikings aiming to kick-start their North Caledonian campaign in return fixture against Golspie

Vikings aiming to kick-start their North Caledonian campaign in return fixture against Golspie

Thurso will look to kick-start their North Caledonian campaign on Saturday when they take on Golspie for the second time in just over three weeks.


Paddleboarder to attempt 'treacherous' 100km Moray Firth crossing to Wick

Paddleboarder to attempt 'treacherous' 100km Moray Firth crossing to Wick

Charlie Head will be trying to complete the arduous feat of the first ever crossing of the Moray Firth on a stand up paddleboard this Saturday.


Threat to Wick's Argos store

Threat to Wick's Argos store

After fears over the future of Argos' Wick branch during the summer, a fresh announcement could eventually seal its fate.


Service with a smile as mobile post office starts in Wick

Service with a smile as mobile post office starts in Wick

It was all smiles from the postmaster of the temporary mobile post office service that started this week in Wick at the riverside car park.


Further 18 confirmed coronavirus cases in NHS Highland area

Further 18 confirmed coronavirus cases in NHS Highland area

An additional 18 confirmed coronavirus cases have been recorded in the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours.


Councillors reject 'astonishing' bid to impose two-year ban on path users at Caithness wind farm site

Councillors reject 'astonishing' bid to impose two-year ban on path users at Caithness wind farm site

A bid to ban walkers from using a footpath during the construction of a wind farm has been rejected after one councillor called it “astonishing”.


Public Health Scotland dashboard shows Covid-19 in one Caithness neighbourhood

Public Health Scotland dashboard shows Covid-19 in one Caithness neighbourhood

Covid-19 was reported in one part of Caithness – Wick North – in the latest seven-day period shown by Public Health Scotland’s interactive dashboard.


Extra town centre funding for Wick and Thurso

Extra town centre funding for Wick and Thurso

Highland Council announced yesterday that extra funds are being made available across the region that will benefit Wick and Thurso.


Highland League announce the starting date for 2020/21 campaign

Highland League announce the starting date for 2020/21 campaign

Clubs agree when campaign will kick off.


Councillors agree £2000 for Castletown Community Council

Councillors agree £2000 for Castletown Community Council

Caithness members of Highland Council have allocated £2000 to Castletown Community Council to help with the purchase of a mower and strimmer.


Plans to allow fans back at Wick Academy along with Highland and Moray clubs

Plans to allow fans back at Wick Academy along with Highland and Moray clubs

Ross County already allowed 300 fans for Friday night game.


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