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Councillors Andrew Jarvie and Karl Rosie elected new joint chairs of Caithness Committee

The new joint chairs of the Caithness Committee were elected today, and successful funding applications for the last financial year were listed.

MSP hopeful urges Highland Council to halt ‘damaging’ motorhome pass scheme

LibDem candidate David Green fears the council is ‘effectively driving business away’ from local operators.

£250k Caithness fund boost offers hope for more graduate and apprenticeship roles in far north

A quarter of a million pounds has been pledged to help create further jobs and training opportunities in the far north.

Wellbeing centre to open in Thurso offering pilates, massage and sauna

Based at Ormlie Industrial Estate, Revival has been founded by Oonagh Corcoran.

GRAPE SCOT! Former Wick couple raise a glass to new vineyard venture

A former Wick couple have popped the cork on a new wine-making business in England.

Full ringside at Caithness Livestock Centre for ‘fantastic’ store cattle sale

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts, on Monday sold 332 store cattle.

Who is your rock? Nominate your colleague, mentor or boss for Caithness art festival show

A Halkirk art organisation is looking for nominations of people's ‘rock of support’ at work to be photographed and displayed at an exhibition.

Graham recognised for his ‘incredible achievement’ at Wick-based company

A Wick man has retired from the specialist engineering company Imenco UK Limited after nearly 47 years of service.

Thousands without power after electric cut to 730 homes

The outage is affecting more than 700 homes and businesses across parts of Thurso, Castletown and Dunnet.

Stone champions British steel and its importance for the future of Caithness

With government moves to save British steel production, Far north MP Jamie Stone highlighted its importance to Caithness at a House of Commons debate.

Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

Entries are now open for the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards (HITA) 2025.

‘Vital’ Far North Line railway loop campaign wins backing of election hopeful

The campaign for a vital railway project that could sharply improve train reliability on the Far North Line has won the backing of a Holyrood hopeful.

Arrival of copper stills marks ‘defining moment’ in renovation of 19th-century Castletown Mill turned whisky distillery

The transformation of the historic Castletown Mill into a “world-class” whisky distillery reached a new milestone this week.

Arrival of copper stills marks ‘defining moment’ in renovation of 19th-century Castletown Mill turned whisky distillery

The transformation of the historic Castletown Mill into a “world-class” whisky distillery reached a new milestone this week.

Durness family business changes hands after 100 years

Richard Mackay & Son has been run by Robbie Mackay for the last 40 years and is the most north-westerly grocery shop in Britain.

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

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.

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Councillors Andrew Jarvie and Karl Rosie elected new joint chairs of Caithness Committee

MSP hopeful urges Highland Council to halt ‘damaging’ motorhome pass scheme

MSP hopeful urges Highland Council to halt ‘damaging’ motorhome pass scheme

£250k Caithness fund boost offers hope for more graduate and apprenticeship roles in far north

£250k Caithness fund boost offers hope for more graduate and apprenticeship roles in far north

Wellbeing centre to open in Thurso offering pilates, massage and sauna

Wellbeing centre to open in Thurso offering pilates, massage and sauna

GRAPE SCOT! Former Wick couple raise a glass to new vineyard venture

GRAPE SCOT! Former Wick couple raise a glass to new vineyard venture

Full ringside at Caithness Livestock Centre for ‘fantastic’ store cattle sale

Full ringside at Caithness Livestock Centre for ‘fantastic’ store cattle sale

Who is your rock? Nominate your colleague, mentor or boss for Caithness art festival show

Who is your rock? Nominate your colleague, mentor or boss for Caithness art festival show

Graham recognised for his ‘incredible achievement’ at Wick-based company

Graham recognised for his ‘incredible achievement’ at Wick-based company

Thousands without power after electric cut to 730 homes

Thousands without power after electric cut to 730 homes

Stone champions British steel and its importance for the future of Caithness

Stone champions British steel and its importance for the future of Caithness

Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

‘Vital’ Far North Line railway loop campaign wins backing of election hopeful

‘Vital’ Far North Line railway loop campaign wins backing of election hopeful

Arrival of copper stills marks ‘defining moment’ in renovation of 19th-century Castletown Mill turned whisky distillery

Arrival of copper stills marks ‘defining moment’ in renovation of 19th-century Castletown Mill turned whisky distillery

Arrival of copper stills marks ‘defining moment’ in renovation of 19th-century Castletown Mill turned whisky distillery

Arrival of copper stills marks ‘defining moment’ in renovation of 19th-century Castletown Mill turned whisky distillery

Durness family business changes hands after 100 years

Durness family business changes hands after 100 years

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

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

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

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