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Alexander Bain hosts real ale fest

Alexander Bain hosts real ale fest

FAR north drinkers are in for a treat next week as a 19-day real ale festival arrives in Wick.


Reay golf coach honoured

Reay golf coach honoured

A CAITHNESS golf coach has won an award in a competition run by High Life Highland and sportscotland.


Building in line for award

Building in line for award

A BUILDING in Caithness has a chance to win a north design award. The Centre for Energy and Environment at North Highland College in Thurso has reached…


Wick Academy's cup dreams crushed at final hurdle

Wick Academy's cup dreams crushed at final hurdle

Wick: Shearer (76).


All systems go for Wave North festival

All systems go for Wave North festival

THIS time next week the far north should be in the middle of a tidal outpouring of support for a premier surfing event.


Serco to cut 36 jobs in far north

Serco to cut 36 jobs in far north

SERCO Northlink is to axe up to 36 jobs in the wake of the news that it is to cut sailings across the Pentland Firth.


Top Mod honour for Castletown woman

Top Mod honour for Castletown woman

A PASSIONATE supporter of the Gaelic language from Castletown has won the top singing award at this year’s Royal National Mod in Dunoon.


Far north forests go under the hammer for £3m

Far north forests go under the hammer for £3m

ONE of the biggest sales of commercial forestry in many years is about to take place in the far north.


Friends pay tribute to Barrock farmer killed in tragic roof fall

Friends pay tribute to Barrock farmer killed in tragic roof fall

AN investigation is being carried out by the Health and Safety Executive after a Caithness farmer died following a roof fall.


Wind turbines could sound death knell for peat firm

Wind turbines could sound death knell for peat firm

A COMMERCIAL peat-cutting business in Caithness could go up in smoke if plans for a large-scale wind farm get the go-ahead.


Arty pupils get their hands dirty

Arty pupils get their hands dirty

MELVICH Primary’s senior pupils were recently invited to take part in the Big Draw which formed part of the Wild North Festival.


Caithness cow comes of age

Caithness cow comes of age

FOLLOWING the article in last week’s Caithness Courier about old-style crofter Andrew Cumming, from Lybster, a reader has got in touch to say that…


Catalonia can follow Scotland on road to ‘day of destiny’

Catalonia can follow Scotland on road to ‘day of destiny’

ON the day we returned from a week’s break in the sun in Barcelona, the Edinburgh Agreement was being signed. In Catalunya they, too, await an election…


Centenary tales of Melvich hall

Centenary tales of Melvich hall

WHAT may now resemble a dilapidated blue tin shack in Melvich was once the heart and soul of a thriving north-coast community.


Far north forests go under the hammer

Far north forests go under the hammer

ONE of the biggest sales of commercial forestry in many years is about to take place in the far north.


Gardening club's tribute to treasurer

Gardening club's tribute to treasurer

WICK and District Gardening Club has donated £400 to Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of Christine Scott, the club’s treasurer for 13 years…


Halkirk heifer tops the Quoybrae calf show

Halkirk heifer tops the Quoybrae calf show

SANDY Murdoch extended his run of success at Aberdeen and Northern Marts’ annual show and sale of weaned calves at Quoybrae on Monday.


Heart specialist’s stark health warning

Heart specialist’s stark health warning

‘DON’T wait ‘til it’s too late" – that’s the stark message from a leading Highland cardiac specialist to people who…


Helping hands needed to tackle tide of trash

Helping hands needed to tackle tide of trash

VOLUNTEERS are needed to help clean up Thurso beach ahead of the UK Pro Surfing Tour arriving for the Wave North festival next weekend.


Highland dancers shine at festival

Highland dancers shine at festival

THE third Violet Leitch Festival of Highland Dancing was staged in Canisbay Hall.


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