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Casting call for Caithness film

Casting call for Caithness film

BUDDING actors in Caithness could have the chance to star in a new film.


£1m fund could help groups develop historic ruins as visitor attractions

£1m fund could help groups develop historic ruins as visitor attractions

COMMUNITY groups which want to take over historic ruins in the Highlands and develop them as tourism attractions will be invited to bid from a £1…


Russell urges Gaelic speakers to ‘use or lose’ language

Russell urges Gaelic speakers to ‘use or lose’ language

GAELIC speakers are being urged to make the most of their language skills to ensure a key part of Scottish heritage continues to grow for future generations.


Caithness man spat at police

Caithness man spat at police

A CAITHNESS man spat on two police officers after they detained him, Wick Sheriff Court heard on Friday.


Man confronted police with heavy chain

Man confronted police with heavy chain

A METAL chain was used by a 27-year-old Caithness man to try and strike two police officers.


£4m windfall to restore Flow Country

£4m windfall to restore Flow Country

EUROPE’S largest intact expanse of blanket bog is in line to receive major funding to go towards its restoration which could lead to it becoming…


Biggest ever local entry at Dunoon Mod

Biggest ever local entry at Dunoon Mod

CAITHNESS is set to see its biggest-ever representation at a festival which celebrates the music and culture of Scots Gaelic with entries said to have…


Caithness has lost a champion of the arts

Caithness has lost a champion of the arts

THE phone rings. I pick it up. It’s either a song or the unmistakable greeting: "David here!" It is hard to believe I will hear neither again.


Exploring the world of undersea robotics

Exploring the world of undersea robotics

A GROUP of Caithnessians recently had the opportunity to get to grips with the world of undersea robotics.


Farmer’s death a ‘sad reminder’ of industry dangers

Farmer’s death a ‘sad reminder’ of industry dangers

THE tragic death of a 64-year-old Caithness farmer should act as "a sad reminder" of the hazardous and dangerous nature of the agricultural industry.


Fearless drivers in full throttle banger challenge

Fearless drivers in full throttle banger challenge

A RECORD 60 competitors from as far away as Staxigoe, Berriedale, Brora and Skerray turned up in glorious sunshine for the third annual Colin Sinclair…


From music and dance to strupag and scones, Wild North had it all

From music and dance to strupag and scones, Wild North had it all

THE first phase of the Wild North Festival swept across north Sutherland last weekend, accompanied by appropriately wild weather and bringing something…


Lewis scrambles to motocross win after rush repair job

Lewis scrambles to motocross win after rush repair job

Although entries were on the low side, the racing was very entertaining in the Caithness Home Furnishers-sponsored competition in which the 65cc race…


Lights rays create oil platform mirage

Lights rays create oil platform mirage

The mirage was visible from the town from at least 7.45am to 8.30am.


McCartney's on song in Reay season finale

McCartney's on song in Reay season finale

The Reay Medal saw several low scores recorded with players enjoying the bright and calm conditions.


Pupils switch to mobile apps

Pupils switch to mobile apps

STUDENTS at Wick High have become among the first in Scotland to take part in an initiative which challenges teenagers to come up with ideas for digital…


Small-scale turbine plan being ‘slipped under the radar’

Small-scale turbine plan being ‘slipped under the radar’

HIGHLAND Council planners have been accused of trying to slip small-scale wind farms under the radar in an effort to meet Scottish Government targets…


Sponsor presents new strips to Thurso Gers

Sponsor presents new strips to Thurso Gers

Thurso Gers are seen here in their new strip and team jackets which were gifted to them by club sponsor Robbie Fraser. Robbie’s nephew Dougie Fraser…


The past in pictures

The past in pictures

Mary Lyall, of ‘Swinton’, George Street, Halkirk, submitted this photo of Thurso West Church young women’s group taken in April 1975.…


Triple triumph for Thurso motocross rider Troy

Triple triumph for Thurso motocross rider Troy

While the racing surface was damp but fast, the biting cold day made it less comfortable for the parents and spectators.


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