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EDWARD MOUNTAIN: More to learn across Highlands after election fallout

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Staxigoe to Sarclet paddle takes simple planning compared to others

Shuttles are a necessary part of A to B kayak trips, but some are more complex than others

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Fighting for the right to roam on Kinder Scout

John Davidson heads for Derbyshire to enjoy a blustery run in the High Peak district – 92 years after the Kinder Mass Trespass

BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: The tropical fruit that endured a long and fascinating journey

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle

YOUR VIEWS: Toilet stops on Caithness to Inverness route, election fallout continues and praise for BT

Readers share their views on the hot topics in Caithness and the Highlands this week

Looking Back: Brora hotel blaze, ‘Customs post’ at the Ord and Caithness freezer company’s hot new product

News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear

We must stop our communities becoming nothing more than retirement villages

Business Focus by David Richardson

MAREE TODD: Time to reflect on difficult election defeat for SNP

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd

YOUR VIEWS: Canada’s Caithness roots and looking back at the General Election

John O’Groat Jounal and Caithness Courier readers respond to the news this week.

WEATHER WATCH: Getting to grips with ‘soft hail’

Snow pellets, (known as graupel or soft hail), are distinctive,opaque grains of ice created when small supercooled water droplets collide and freeze.

TRUDY MORRIS: Awards are a nod to fresh Caithness talent

In the North Highlands, we are not known for celebrating our successes, for standing up proud and shouting about our achievements.

LOOKING BACK: Thurso footballer's holiday mishap, Boy rescued from drowning and Jobs on the line

News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear

THE REAL MACKAY: Change on all fronts after 2024 General Election

The people have spoken. And how! Oucha.

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: A privileged look round an abandoned island

Choppy waters are worth it for a visit to Eilean Nan Roan.

YOUR VIEWS: Highland Council social values charter, heating changes and NHS Highland staff costs

John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier readers respond to the news this week.

Looking Back: Lively dispute at Dunbeath, Harbours study mooted and Supermarket plan for Thurso

News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear

Would you be able to recognise ‘The Real Mackay’?

The other night I could not fall asleep. Rather than take my phone out…I pulled out my sketchbook and drew a rose I had picked outside my front door.

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EDWARD MOUNTAIN: More to learn across Highlands after election fallout

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Staxigoe to Sarclet paddle takes simple planning compared to others

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Staxigoe to Sarclet paddle takes simple planning compared to others

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Fighting for the right to roam on Kinder Scout

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Fighting for the right to roam on Kinder Scout

BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: The tropical fruit that endured a long and fascinating journey

BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: The tropical fruit that endured a long and fascinating journey

YOUR VIEWS: Toilet stops on Caithness to Inverness route, election fallout continues and praise for BT

YOUR VIEWS: Toilet stops on Caithness to Inverness route, election fallout continues and praise for BT

Looking Back: Brora hotel blaze, ‘Customs post’ at the Ord and Caithness freezer company’s hot new product

Looking Back: Brora hotel blaze, ‘Customs post’ at the Ord and Caithness freezer company’s hot new product

We must stop our communities becoming nothing more than retirement villages

We must stop our communities becoming nothing more than retirement villages

MAREE TODD: Time to reflect on difficult election defeat for SNP

MAREE TODD: Time to reflect on difficult election defeat for SNP

YOUR VIEWS: Canada’s Caithness roots and looking back at the General Election

YOUR VIEWS: Canada’s Caithness roots and looking back at the General Election

WEATHER WATCH: Getting to grips with ‘soft hail’

WEATHER WATCH: Getting to grips with ‘soft hail’

TRUDY MORRIS: Awards are a nod to fresh Caithness talent

TRUDY MORRIS: Awards are a nod to fresh Caithness talent

LOOKING BACK: Thurso footballer's holiday mishap, Boy rescued from drowning and Jobs on the line

LOOKING BACK: Thurso footballer's holiday mishap, Boy rescued from drowning and Jobs on the line

THE REAL MACKAY: Change on all fronts after 2024 General Election

THE REAL MACKAY: Change on all fronts after 2024 General Election

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: A privileged look round an abandoned island

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: A privileged look round an abandoned island

YOUR VIEWS: Highland Council social values charter, heating changes and NHS Highland staff costs

YOUR VIEWS: Highland Council social values charter, heating changes and NHS Highland staff costs

Looking Back: Lively dispute at Dunbeath, Harbours study mooted and Supermarket plan for Thurso

Looking Back: Lively dispute at Dunbeath, Harbours study mooted and Supermarket plan for Thurso

Would you be able to recognise ‘The Real Mackay’?

Would you be able to recognise ‘The Real Mackay’?

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