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Academy boss blasts Kirkwood’s departure

Academy boss blasts Kirkwood’s departure

WICK Academy feel that they have been badly let down by manager Davie Kirkwood over his behaviour in his impending move to Brora Rangers as the two sides…


Bid to build on Thurso's surfing kudos

Bid to build on Thurso's surfing kudos

Joan Lawrie believes not enough is being made of this reputation by business or tourism bodies.


Caithness could be set for offshore energy boom

Caithness could be set for offshore energy boom

The prediction comes from Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership’s programme manager Eann Sinclair as Marine Scotland kicks off…


Climbing Ben Hope the hard way

Climbing Ben Hope the hard way

A much more interesting approach, but longer, rougher and largely pathless, is from the Kyle of Tongue and this was my route on a recent day of mixed…


Dancing coach presented with Queen’s rare award

Dancing coach presented with Queen’s rare award

OVER the past 55 years, she has taught thousands of Highland dancers from across Caithness who have gone on to win countless awards in major competitions.


Fairweather and Pollard

Fairweather and Pollard

Siobhan Fairweather and Ryan Pollard, both of College Court, Thurso, were married at Forss House Hotel. Picture: Susan Swanson/SDM Photography


Forss young farmers are kitted out for action

Forss young farmers are kitted out for action

Forss Young Farmers have just received a set of new club tops thanks to the sponsorship of two agricultural firms. Pictured here modelling the tops are…


Golden wedding couple launch new Castletown photo studio

Golden wedding couple launch new Castletown photo studio

Photographer Julie Fraser asked Janet and Donald Calder to perform the ceremony as they were the first proprietors of the premises located near the primary…


Halkirk riding centre given new lease of life

Halkirk riding centre given new lease of life

North Highland College UHI graduates Steph Cowe (22) and Stacey Claxson (21) have started up Achavrole Livery, near Halkirk, on the site of the former…


Hughes praises Wick Academy character

Hughes praises Wick Academy character

The Scorries may have been timid at the start – going 2-0 down by the 20 minute mark – but the setbacks proved to be the vital shock to the…


Mackay and MacDonald

Mackay and MacDonald

Carol Mackay and David MacDonald, both of Bettyhill, were married in Bettyhill Church with a reception at the Weigh Inn Hotel, Thurso. Picture: Duncan…


Reid and MacGregor

Reid and MacGregor

Lynsey Reid and Garry MacGregor, both of Wick, were married at the Assembly Rooms in Wick. Picture: bainphotography@aol.co.uk.


Sinclair and O'Brien

Sinclair and O'Brien


Staffy would make a model pet

Staffy would make a model pet

Max is wary of traffic and loud noises, so he can sometimes get quite scared while out walking. We feel he would be best in a home without young children…


Watt and Little

Watt and Little

Sarah Watt and Kevin Little, both of Dunnett Avenue, Wick were married at Mackay’s Hotel, Wick. Picture: Angus Mackay Photography


Wick dancing festival comes of age

Wick dancing festival comes of age

Judges at the event held in Wick High School were Robyn Kennedy and Elizabeth Milton, both from Inverness. Music was provided by local pipers, brothers…


Falkirk six accused of committing string of assaults in Thurso

Falkirk six accused of committing string of assaults in Thurso

SIX men from Falkirk are to stand trial over 13 alleged assaults in Thurso town centre over the weekend.


Getting married soon? Here’s your chance to appear on Japanese TV

Getting married soon? Here’s your chance to appear on Japanese TV

A JAPANESE TV company is calling on engaged couples in Caithness to let it film the traditional Scottish custom of blackening the groom.


Three Caithness buildings feature in National Open Doors Days

Three Caithness buildings feature in National Open Doors Days

LANDMARK buildings, private homes and work spaces usually off limits to the public are set to open their doors to give people the chance to an exclusive…


North MSPs bicker over fuel prices

North MSPs bicker over fuel prices

HIGHLANDS and Islands MSP Jean Urquhart, has accused Shetland MSP Tavish Scott, of being “detached from reality” over fuel prices.


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