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Highlands may have tourist tax 'by 2021'

Highlands may have tourist tax 'by 2021'

PLANS for a tourist tax in the Highlands could take a big step forward next week when councillors vote on whether to further explore the idea.


Beatrice wind farm takes renewable energy industry award

Beatrice wind farm takes renewable energy industry award

The £2.5bn Beatrice offshore wind farm off the east Caithness coast has capped a momentous year by winning a top renewable energy industry award.


Timescale set for bringing John O'Groats Mill back into public use

Timescale set for bringing John O'Groats Mill back into public use

The historic mill at John O'Groats could be back in public use in the next two years.


Politicians desperately need to get back to the day-to-day issues

Politicians desperately need to get back to the day-to-day issues

ELECTION PROFILE: Andrew Sinclair, Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross


60-year-old cuttings are a lasting reminder of Wick family link to trawler disaster

60-year-old cuttings are a lasting reminder of Wick family link to trawler disaster

Press cuttings on the loss of the George Robb off the Caithness coast 60 years ago today have a special significance for Allan Tait and his family.


McKenna would be happy to consign recent form to history with scrappy win

McKenna would be happy to consign recent form to history with scrappy win

Manager Tom McKenna insists Wick Academy's previous good form against Strathspey Thistle will count for nothing when the sides meet this weekend.


Grounds for complaint are nil for Anglers boss

Grounds for complaint are nil for Anglers boss

Halkirk United boss Ewan McElroy said his team could have no complaints after being well beaten at home by Invergordon in the North Caledonian League.


Cool, calm Vikings refuse to panic at Bunillidh

Cool, calm Vikings refuse to panic at Bunillidh

Thurso hold off determined Bunillidh Thistle challenge to win 4-1


Relegation may be an act of mercy for beleaguered Greens

Relegation may be an act of mercy for beleaguered Greens

Demotion to the Caledonia League looms large as Caithness suffer 114-0 thrashing at Ardrossan


Kevin independent review is a police first

Kevin independent review is a police first

The independent review into the death of Wick man Kevin McLeod is the first requested by Police Scotland since it was formed six years ago.


Fishing boats add to Wick memorial fundraising effort

Fishing boats add to Wick memorial fundraising effort

The Seafarers Memorial Group in Wick has received another major boost thanks to the generosity of two fishing boats, the Reaper and the Opportune.


Wick Players exhibition at Nucleus

Wick Players exhibition at Nucleus

A display of props, costumes and other memorabilia from Christmas pantos past and present is currently on at the Nucleus archive in Wick.


Shipbuilding book launched by Dunbeath publisher

Shipbuilding book launched by Dunbeath publisher

Whittles Publishing, based in Dunbeath, has launched a new book about the shipbuilding industry.


Motocross ace Morgan celebrates his first Scottish title

Motocross ace Morgan celebrates his first Scottish title

Motocross ace Morgan Robertson, of Barrock Mill, Lyth, has been crowned as 2019 MK2 Scottish champion after five hard-fought rounds of racing.


Wick Society boat stalwart receives volunteer award at Greenwich

Wick Society boat stalwart receives volunteer award at Greenwich

Wick Society stalwart Malcolm Bremner received a Marsh Volunteer Award from National Historic Ships UK during a ceremony in London.


Thurso and Wick meetings to focus on electronic cattle identification system

Thurso and Wick meetings to focus on electronic cattle identification system

Farmers are being reminded that ScotEID meetings are being held in Caithness next week to highlight a new electronic cattle identification system.


Supermarket sweeps in to help Caithness Foodbank

Supermarket sweeps in to help Caithness Foodbank

The Caithness Foodbank in Wick benefited from from the generosity of staff and customers of a local supermarket.


Thurso Scouts set for Christmas card deliveries

Thurso Scouts set for Christmas card deliveries

The 1st and 2nd Thurso Scout groups are gearing up for their annual Christmas card deliveries in the town.


Two in a tangle at Dunnet beach

Two in a tangle at Dunnet beach

The recent death of a sperm whale on the west coast was foremost in the minds of two Caithness beach cleaners who tackled a mass of rope at Dunnet.


Macgregor and Perry take Angus Ross memorial honours at Wick

Macgregor and Perry take Angus Ross memorial honours at Wick

Kevin Macgregor (Seaview) and Freda Perry (Queen’s) were the winners in Wick and District Darts League’s Angus Ross memorial competition.


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