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Farmer wins Evan Sutherland Retired Members Cup at Reay

Farmer wins Evan Sutherland Retired Members Cup at Reay

Reay Golf Club's senior section held its annual competition for the Evan Sutherland Retired Members Cup.


North Highland conference to look at responsible tourism

North Highland conference to look at responsible tourism

The largest tourism conference staged in the north is to focus on responsible tourism and the opportunities created by the North Coast 500 route.


Young artists exhibit at Lybster gallery

Young artists exhibit at Lybster gallery

A new exhibition by talented young locals has just opened at the North Lands Creative gallery in Lybster.


Beatrice shortlisted three times in Scottish Green Energy Awards

Beatrice shortlisted three times in Scottish Green Energy Awards

The Beatrice offshore wind farm off the coast coast of Caithness is in contention for three honours at this year's Scottish Green Energy Awards.


Wheezers are given a £1000 boost by Subsea 7

Wheezers are given a £1000 boost by Subsea 7

Wick Wheezers have received a donation of £1000 from Subsea 7 and will use the funds to support anyone who suffers from chronic breathing problems.


HOYS organiser praises local champion

HOYS organiser praises local champion

The owner of Grandstand Media, the company that runs the Horse of the Year Show, was delighted to see a Caithness-owned pony taking the supreme title.


Specialists from 26 countries gather at Dounreay for technical talk

Specialists from 26 countries gather at Dounreay for technical talk

Dounreay shared its knowledge of nuclear decommissioning with more than 50 specialists who attended an International Atomic Energy Agency meeting.


Record turnout for Magi's Causewaymire collection

Record turnout for Magi's Causewaymire collection

Over 150 people travelled from far and wide to Magi Sinclair's art exhibition opening night in Thurso and an incredible 16 pieces were sold.


Wick lifeboat recruits complete training

Wick lifeboat recruits complete training

Three of Wick lifeboat's latest recruits have been put through their paces during training at the RNLI College in Poole.


From Russia with love for Caithness

From Russia with love for Caithness

Professional artist Tatiana Kireeva-Cameron takes a taste of Russia to Caithness with a selection of her paintings at the Pentland Hotel on Sunday.


Grin and 'bear' it for science Mr Teddy

Grin and 'bear' it for science Mr Teddy

Computing science pupils at Wick High School learned about cyber security by knocking the stuffing out of a teddy.


Dunnet Bay toasting success after Scottish Gin Distillery of the Year triumph

Dunnet Bay toasting success after Scottish Gin Distillery of the Year triumph

The Caithness business behind the acclaimed Rock Rose brand has been toasting its success after being named the Scottish Gin Distillery of the Year.


£4m project at Dunnet to maintain bathing water quality

£4m project at Dunnet to maintain bathing water quality

Work has started on a £4 million Scottish Water project which will help maintain the bathing water quality at Dunnet beach.


Time running out over public payphones in Caithness

Time running out over public payphones in Caithness

Civic leader Willie Mackay is urging anyone who hasn't yet made their feelings known about payphone closures to have their say before the deadline.


Shining a light on forgotten Caithness artist

Shining a light on forgotten Caithness artist

Thurso historian Alan McIvor talks about the life and legacy of Scrabster born artist George Bain - 'the forgotten son of Caithness'.


Firefighters raise over £10,000 for good causes

Firefighters raise over £10,000 for good causes

Thurso members of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have been overwhelmed by the generosity shown in their latest fundraising campaign.


 Brochtober talks at Lyth

Brochtober talks at Lyth

This week Lyth Arts Centre hosts talks on a forgotten Scrabster artist, sculpted stones and the Scottish roots of Game of Thrones


Scorries can't rely on one Gunn to fire in goals

Scorries can't rely on one Gunn to fire in goals

Wick boss McKenna urges rest of squad to join striker Craig on the goal trail


Woman on a mission for fishermen

Woman on a mission for fishermen

The Fisherman's Mission in Scrabster welcomed its new mission port officer and has just launched its first online auction.


Land reform is focus of public meeting in Wick

Land reform is focus of public meeting in Wick

A public meeting is to be held in the Pulteney Centre as part of a series of events highlighting how communities can benefit from land reform.


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