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PICTURES: Former Inverness Caley Thistle boss attends two-day kids coaching event in Thurso

Former ICT boss John Robertson was joined by ex-Hearts player Jose Quitongo for an “SPFL Legends Event”.

MAREE TODD: Working together can help Caithness and Scotland thrive

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd

PICTURES: Oink! Oink! John O’Groats send off for pig-themed Citroen called Pigasso

A young farmer set out from John O’Groats with his support team on Sunday and is heading to Land’s End in a pig-themed car aptly named Pigasso.

Thurso pupil earns prize in name of Labour stalwart Arthur Yates

Callum Prideaux has been awarded the Arthur Yates Memorial Shield at a presentation which took place at Thurso High School.

Why Thurso boy (5) with extremely rare disease is searching for a Ross County kit

A Highland boy (5) with an extremely rare genetic disease is searching for a Ross County FC kit in time for his “best day ever” as club mascot.

Thurso and Wick high schools show dramatic drop in predicted pupil rolls

Within 15 years Caithness will have about the same number of pupils in secondary education as just one school in Inverness, according to new figures.

Trio win at Rosebank Bowling Club

Club hold first competition of the season.

Thurso Netball Club are on a flyer in impressive victory

Change of venue doesn’t impact performance.

Lybster hit Lochbroom with six of the best in Highland Amateur Cup

Lybster set up date with Shetland opposition.

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Cruise liner at Scrabster dwarfs my kayak!

A gentle paddle is a small adventure after a difficult few weeks for getting out and about

Wick Swimming Club splash their way to success in Orkney

Terrific performances in Kirkwall.

Gun charge ‘not proven’ at Wick court

A Westerdale man has been cleared of a charge that he left a shotgun outside his gun cabinet at his home.

Warning that Dounreay could be facing ‘prolonged’ industrial action over pay dispute

Two unions at Dounreay are to strike on Wednesday after rejecting a new pay offer from management.

Annie’s Bakery is voted as finalist in major Scottish awards

An Upper-Gills bakery is a finalist in the prestigious Scottish Baker of the Year Awards, it has just been announced.

Book fair in Murkle Hall this Saturday

Local author Glyn Salisbury is hosting what he thinks may be the first-ever book fair at Murkle Hall this Saturday (May 18).

Highland nature walks group signs up to SAMH mental health charter

A network of walking groups which operates in Thurso, Castletown and Wick has become the 700th organisation to sign up to a mental health charter.

Watch out for killer whales as John O’Groats set to be base of Orca Watch 2024

Wildlife watchers are gearing up to look out for orcas and other marine creatures around the Caithness coast at a special event.

PICTURES: Movie-themed BBQ and quiz at Brough Bay

A movie-themed barbecue and quiz event set the scene at Brough Bay on Saturday, May 4.

Second half turnaround ‘showed what we’re made of’, says High Ormlie co-manager

High Ormlie Hotspur co-manager Liam Sutherland lauded the character of his players after they came back to win 3-2.

Pentland United boss laments ‘poor decision making’ despite second half comeback

Pentland United co-manager Michael Gray reserved praise for his opposition number after his side were held for over an hour on Saturday.