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PICTURES: Wick care home residents enjoy a splendid Sunday at Horsin Around stables in Lyth

PICTURES: Wick care home residents enjoy a splendid Sunday at Horsin Around stables in Lyth

Horsewoman extraordinaire, Natalie Oag, put on an Easter display of her Lusitano Legends for care home residents at her Lyth stables on Sunday.


Energy support scheme provided ‘significant financial relief’ for Highland social housing tenants of almost £200k

Energy support scheme provided ‘significant financial relief’ for Highland social housing tenants of almost £200k

The Affordable Warmth Highland scheme has secured £194,268 in total financial gains for tenants.


Halkirk United trio in North Caledonian League team of the season

Halkirk United trio in North Caledonian League team of the season

Three players from runners-up Halkirk United have been named in the North Caledonian League’s team of the season for 2024/25.


Sophie (11) makes Caithness badminton history with national title treble

Sophie (11) makes Caithness badminton history with national title treble

Sophie Mackay (11) from Dunnet has made history by becoming the first junior or senior badminton player from Caithness to win a national title.


New Lyth honey business starts up thanks to busy bee Bear Fableman

New Lyth honey business starts up thanks to busy bee Bear Fableman

A branding designer and former DJ-turned-beekeeper is creating a buzz with the launch of a small-batch honey business in Caithness


‘It was very moving’: Operation Freshman victims remembered at Skitten ceremony

‘It was very moving’: Operation Freshman victims remembered at Skitten ceremony

A rededication ceremony at the Skitten airfield memorial was hailed as “a really fitting tribute” to the 41 men who died in Operation Freshman.


Thurso Bowling Club set for ‘come and try’ afternoon

Thurso Bowling Club set for ‘come and try’ afternoon

Thurso Bowling Club opened for the 2025 season on Saturday with members enjoying their first game of bowls in beautiful sunshine.


Plug-in hybrid sets ‘exceptional record’ on Land’s End to John O’Groats journey

Plug-in hybrid sets ‘exceptional record’ on Land’s End to John O’Groats journey

Three friends made the 863-mile end-to-end trip with a fuel consumption figure of 376 miles per gallon using a plug-in hybrid Volkswagen Golf GTE.


International hit play about dementia comes to Lyth Arts Centre this May

International hit play about dementia comes to Lyth Arts Centre this May

Following award-winning, five-star performances around the world, In Other Words comes to Caithness as part of a tour of England and Scotland.


Highland Council assistant chief-exec says ‘alternative ways’ to fund autism information service were offered in bid to prevent closure

Highland Council assistant chief-exec says ‘alternative ways’ to fund autism information service were offered in bid to prevent closure

Assistant chief-exec Kate Lackie says the local authority had continued to fund the service ‘without fail’ and would have continued to do so.


Wick Academy manager will target greater consistency next season

Wick Academy manager will target greater consistency next season

Wick manager Gary Manson made it clear that “you never stop planning” as he confirmed that preparations are well in hand for the 2025/26 campaign.


‘Exceptional’ young Scorries crowned as SHFL Under 18 North champions

‘Exceptional’ young Scorries crowned as SHFL Under 18 North champions

Wick Academy U18s were hailed as an “exceptional group” after securing the SHFL Under 18 North title. They now face a play-off with the East winners.


18-month wait for trains is over as Altnabreac Station reopens to public

18-month wait for trains is over as Altnabreac Station reopens to public

Trains are once again calling at Altnabreac Station in the Flow Country, bringing the request stop’s 18-month long closure to an end.


Highland Council in-house bus service set to launch first Caithness service with Wick to Berriedale route

Highland Council in-house bus service set to launch first Caithness service with Wick to Berriedale route

Highland Council’s in-house bus team will begin delivering the 918 Wick to Berriedale service from next Monday.


Wildfires being treated as deliberate as police launch hunt for culprits

Wildfires being treated as deliberate as police launch hunt for culprits

Two wildfires close to homes on the outskirts of Thurso are being treated as deliberate by police.


EnerQuip on track for $10m quarter in landmark year

EnerQuip on track for $10m quarter in landmark year

An Aberdeenshire-based oilfield equipment firm with premises in Caithness has begun its 10th anniversary year with record levels of new business.


New rural action group for young people in Highlands

New rural action group for young people in Highlands

Young people from across the Highlands are being given a chance to play their part in improving opportunities in rural areas.


Singles success for Ava in North of Scotland U17 championships

Singles success for Ava in North of Scotland U17 championships

Caithness player Ava Cook won the girls’ singles in the 2025 North of Scotland junior U17 championships in Aberdeen, beating Riya Bhaskar the final.


PICTURES: Thurso fire station visit for Wick care home residents

PICTURES: Thurso fire station visit for Wick care home residents

Residents of Wick’s Seaview House care home have been finding out what it’s like to be part of the fire and rescue service on a visit to Thurso.


Keeping bugs at bay with Caithness crop rotation

Keeping bugs at bay with Caithness crop rotation

Gardening on the Edge by Diana Wayland


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