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WATCH: Wick boat Isabella Fortuna at heart of Scottish Traditional Boat Festival

WATCH: Wick boat Isabella Fortuna at heart of Scottish Traditional Boat Festival

SCOTTISH Traditional Boat Festival back with a bang.


Farms and crofts in Highlands urged to take part in agritourism survey

Farms and crofts in Highlands urged to take part in agritourism survey

Results from a newly launched survey could help to shape future support for those starting out in Scotland's agritourism sector.


Plea for people in Highland to help with next stage of Scotland's Census

Plea for people in Highland to help with next stage of Scotland's Census

People in the Highland Council area are being encouraged to take part in the next phase of Scotland’s Census.


Huge demand for Royal Highland Show with only a few hundred tickets remaining for Friday and Saturday

Huge demand for Royal Highland Show with only a few hundred tickets remaining for Friday and Saturday

The Royal Highland Show is urging visitors to snap up remaining tickets as demand soars for the event, which gets underway on Thursday.


WEATHER WATCH: Milder May in Wick but rain remains average

WEATHER WATCH: Milder May in Wick but rain remains average

Weather Watch by Keith Banks


Fine for Wicker who forgot to renew car insurance

Fine for Wicker who forgot to renew car insurance

Forgetting to renew his insurance policy cost Calum Shields a £300 fine.


Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Loan debacle delays house lets in 1922, Housewives to aid Pulteney plan in 1972 and Probe into contract wrangle in 1997


Launch of 24-hour agricultural freephone helpline

Launch of 24-hour agricultural freephone helpline

The Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution has launched a free helpline number for emotional, financial and practical support.


Recipe of the week: Easy Scotch Lamb pilaf

Recipe of the week: Easy Scotch Lamb pilaf

A delicious, lightly-spiced dish that everyone will want to tuck into.


When crossing the Causewaymire brought a risk of sinking into the bog

When crossing the Causewaymire brought a risk of sinking into the bog

Author Alastair Mitchell looks at the experiences of early travellers, mapmakers and road-builders in The Immeasurable Wilds (Whittles Publishing).


Sharpshooters travel from near and far for Caithness open competition

Sharpshooters travel from near and far for Caithness open competition

Top shots travelled from across the country to take part in the sharpshooter competition at Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association's open shoot.


Thurso lifeboat involved in rescue of yacht at Loch Erribol

Thurso lifeboat involved in rescue of yacht at Loch Erribol

The Thurso lifeboat was involved in a major operation off Sutherland when a yacht with three people on board was rescued.


PICTURE AND VIDEO SPECIAL: Circus Montini comes to Wick – see the human slinky and audience participation pics and video

PICTURE AND VIDEO SPECIAL: Circus Montini comes to Wick – see the human slinky and audience participation pics and video

Big top thrills and spills were the order of the evening last night for the first performance of Circus Montini's family friendly show in Wick.


Caithness podiatry expert Sandra Jones takes a step back after 46 years on her toes

Caithness podiatry expert Sandra Jones takes a step back after 46 years on her toes

A Caithness-based health worker is ready to put her feet up after 46 years in the profession.


Caithness United to compete in Highland Academy Festival at Ross County

Caithness United to compete in Highland Academy Festival at Ross County

The best of young footballing talent from across the Highlands and Islands will play a festival at the Highland Football Academy at the start of July.


Scottish Water joins calls to prevent wildfire damage

Scottish Water joins calls to prevent wildfire damage

Scottish Water has joined calls to raise awareness of wildfire risks to prevent damage and help protect the environment and water supplies.


NHS Highland given funding boost for staff

NHS Highland given funding boost for staff

Under the plans, staff will hope to have a better day at work.


Wick man drove car without insurance or test certificate on A99

Wick man drove car without insurance or test certificate on A99

An unqualified driver was fined £400 this week when he admitted using his car without insurance and a test certificate.


The Highland Business Women Awards are back for 2022

The Highland Business Women Awards are back for 2022

The celebration of business women across the region returns this August at the Kingsmills Hotel.


Call for water safety for Drowning Prevention Week

Call for water safety for Drowning Prevention Week

AN initiative to raise awareness on the risks associated with water will be running from tomorrow.


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