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Irish band take honours at Caithness music club award

Irish band take honours at Caithness music club award

The Joe Davitt Band from County Wexford, Ireland have won the Caithness Triple C Country Music Club Band of the Year award for 2024.


PICTURES: Stunning images shared by Pentland Canoe Club of expedition around Greek coast

PICTURES: Stunning images shared by Pentland Canoe Club of expedition around Greek coast

Members of Pentland Canoe Club shared stunning pictures from an ‘unforgettable’ seven-day sea kayaking expedition in Greece.


Caithness school marks 50 years with special celebration

Caithness school marks 50 years with special celebration

Past and present pupils at Canisbay Primary celebrated the school’s 50th anniversary with a special open day.


Energy proposals are ‘destroying fabric of rural life’

Energy proposals are ‘destroying fabric of rural life’

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on the latest issues affecting the far north


Winchester memorial to Halkirk man, Travel help for nurses and Mother and father of family trees

Winchester memorial to Halkirk man, Travel help for nurses and Mother and father of family trees

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Competitors journey from far and wide for Thurso Festival of Highland Dancing

Competitors journey from far and wide for Thurso Festival of Highland Dancing

The ever-popular Thurso Festival of Highland Dancing was held in Keiss Hall on Sunday, June 8.


Writer and broadcaster Billy Kay had a ‘braw nicht’ at John O’Groats Book Festival

Writer and broadcaster Billy Kay had a ‘braw nicht’ at John O’Groats Book Festival

Billy Kay said it was an honour to have been invited to give a book festival talk at the newly refurbished John O’Groats Mill on Friday night.


Strathnaver project picks out stories behind family samplers

Strathnaver project picks out stories behind family samplers

A researcher from a Canadian university is delving into the rich heritage of family samplers in the collection held by Strathnaver Museum, Bettyhill.


Historic environment body accused of ‘turning a blind eye’ over Mey battery storage plans

Historic environment body accused of ‘turning a blind eye’ over Mey battery storage plans

Historic Environment Scotland has been accused of “turning a blind eye” to plans for a major battery energy storage scheme near the Castle of Mey.


Wick Academy ‘definitely capable of getting into top half’, says new signing Euan Kennedy

Wick Academy ‘definitely capable of getting into top half’, says new signing Euan Kennedy

Eighteen-year-old forward Euan Kennedy has signed a three-year deal with Wick Academy after spending five years in the Ross County youth set-up.


Thurso NFU branch sponsorship hook-up with Black Isle Show 2025

Thurso NFU branch sponsorship hook-up with Black Isle Show 2025

It’s the fourth year they have sponsored the event declared “a real highlight in the farming calendar for many within our area”.


Rolls-Royce staff take part in clean-up across Caithness

Rolls-Royce staff take part in clean-up across Caithness

Staff from Rolls-Royce at Vulcan did their bit for the environment when they took part in a Clean Up Your Caithness community event.


Dale plays host to Caithness Pony Club summer working hunter show and arena event

Dale plays host to Caithness Pony Club summer working hunter show and arena event

Caithness Pony Club held its annual summer working hunter show and an arena event at the UHI North, West and Hebrides equestrian campus at Dale.


Highland railway station building hits market — for only £50,000

Highland railway station building hits market — for only £50,000

A ‘unique opportunity’ to snap up a traditional Highland railway station property on the NC500 is being flagged up at a knock-down price.


Fresh call for the Scottish Government to drop its block on new nuclear power

Fresh call for the Scottish Government to drop its block on new nuclear power

Liberal Democrats want the far north in contention after the UK government pledged to invest £2.5 billion in small reactors.


Keiss top of the table for fair play in Caithness first division

Keiss top of the table for fair play in Caithness first division

Keiss may be propping up Division One in the county league but they are leading the way in the Caithness AFA fair play standings.


First ever Pride parade will be an emotional moment

First ever Pride parade will be an emotional moment

Organisers have worked for months to make Pride a reality in Thurso, and now the moment has finally arrived.


EXCLUSIVE: Fergus Ewing Runs In 2026 Election

EXCLUSIVE: Fergus Ewing Runs In 2026 Election

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1.7 million miles a year: ‘Far too many Caithness patients forced to go to Inverness’

1.7 million miles a year: ‘Far too many Caithness patients forced to go to Inverness’

CHAT has insisted that the need to expand local healthcare is “undeniable” after compiling figures on the travel commitments for Caithness patients.


Surfers in crowdfunding plea ahead of Euros in Portugal

Surfers in crowdfunding plea ahead of Euros in Portugal

Three members of North Shore Surf Club are seeking support with funding as they prepare to represent their country in the European championships.


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