EDUCATION

Caithness school launches appeal for old photographs ahead of 150th anniversary

Castletown Primary is preparing to mark an important milestone in 2025 as the school reaches its 150th year.

Keiss businesswoman sets up free mentoring scheme for teenage animal lovers

An animal care professional from Keiss has launched a new mentorship programme to help animal-loving teenagers learn about careers in pet care.

Caithness stone festival carves a route to success across the county

Cally Maxwell from local charity Sìdh C Art was busy with the latest Caithness Art and Stone Festival 2025 held at the Ross Institute in Halkirk.

‘I’d just say go for it’ – Dounreay apprentice recognised as role model for female engineers

Engineering is “not as scary as it seems” according to an award-winning young female Dounreay worker who has just won a top industry award.

‘A wonderful surprise’: Highland champion honoured with honorary doctorate

A leading council and business figure is to receive one of a university’s highest honours for his decades of public service in the Highlands.

PICTURE SPECIAL: Kind-hearted Noss Primary School kids spread festive cheer with 128 shoebox gifts for those in need

Pupils from Noss Primary School in Wick helped bring joy to impoverished families across Europe with boxes of gifts.

WATCH: Primary pupils across the Highlands set for tasty challenge in bid to find hospitality talent

Primary school pupils across the Highlands are in for a tasty challenge as a new region-wide competition has re-launched this week.

PICTURES: See how a mental health charity helps people express themselves at drama workshop in Wick’s Discovery College

A special arts initiative invited the Groat to visit one of its workshops in Wick to witness how participants were creating their own play.

Family fun at Lyth Art Centre’s Christmas shows

Lyth Arts Centre is bringing festive magic back to Caithness this December with the return of its much-loved family Christmas show.

Wick provost delighted to visit children at Watten ELC after their recent eco award

Wick’s provost, Jan McEwan, said she was delighted to visit the children and staff at Watten ELC.

Paid trainee opportunities at Lyth Arts Centre

Lyth Arts Centre is looking for two creative young people (aged 18–25) to join its Young Music Makers programme.

‘Not the usual Johnston Collection’ – Wick photographic studio’s work discussed at free talk by Caithness family history group

At its November meeting, the Caithness Family History Society will feature Donald Henderson of the Wick Society as its speaker.

From unexploded bombs to effects on surfing and plankton – Thurso academic publishes damning scientific paper highlighting 10 negative consequences of offshore wind farms

A retired Thurso academic has just published a peer-reviewed paper about the negative consequences of offshore wind farms.

Thurso celebration of success as UHI graduates recognised for ‘determination, adaptability and resilience’

Graduates and award winners at UHI North, West and Hebrides celebrated their academic achievements at a ceremony in Thurso.

PICTURES: Caithness primary pupils take a tour on the ‘Wick Coast 500’

A group of 46 pupils put their study of tourism and the North Coast 500 into practice as they ventured on their own mini version, the ‘Wick Coast 500’

PICTURE SPECIAL: Hollywood celebrities, 80s pop sensations and local artists celebrate launch of ‘Langwell’ book at Berriedale

The village of Berriedale played host to the great and the good, along with a few celebrities, for the launch of a book on the Langwell Estate.

Highland school abuse and violence rockets 500% in five years sparking bid for protections for teachers

But officials worry about pupils ‘marginalised as a result of their behaviour’ amid demand for council to recognise ‘serious problem’.

EDUCATION

Caithness school launches appeal for old photographs ahead of 150th anniversary

Keiss businesswoman sets up free mentoring scheme for teenage animal lovers

Keiss businesswoman sets up free mentoring scheme for teenage animal lovers

Caithness stone festival carves a route to success across the county

Caithness stone festival carves a route to success across the county

‘I’d just say go for it’ – Dounreay apprentice recognised as role model for female engineers

‘I’d just say go for it’ – Dounreay apprentice recognised as role model for female engineers

‘A wonderful surprise’: Highland champion honoured with honorary doctorate

‘A wonderful surprise’: Highland champion honoured with honorary doctorate

PICTURE SPECIAL: Kind-hearted Noss Primary School kids spread festive cheer with 128 shoebox gifts for those in need

PICTURE SPECIAL: Kind-hearted Noss Primary School kids spread festive cheer with 128 shoebox gifts for those in need

WATCH: Primary pupils across the Highlands set for tasty challenge in bid to find hospitality talent

WATCH: Primary pupils across the Highlands set for tasty challenge in bid to find hospitality talent

PICTURES: See how a mental health charity helps people express themselves at drama workshop in Wick’s Discovery College

PICTURES: See how a mental health charity helps people express themselves at drama workshop in Wick’s Discovery College

Family fun at Lyth Art Centre’s Christmas shows

Family fun at Lyth Art Centre’s Christmas shows

Wick provost delighted to visit children at Watten ELC after their recent eco award

Wick provost delighted to visit children at Watten ELC after their recent eco award

Paid trainee opportunities at Lyth Arts Centre

Paid trainee opportunities at Lyth Arts Centre

‘Not the usual Johnston Collection’ – Wick photographic studio’s work discussed at free talk by Caithness family history group

‘Not the usual Johnston Collection’ – Wick photographic studio’s work discussed at free talk by Caithness family history group

From unexploded bombs to effects on surfing and plankton – Thurso academic publishes damning scientific paper highlighting 10 negative consequences of offshore wind farms

From unexploded bombs to effects on surfing and plankton – Thurso academic publishes damning scientific paper highlighting 10 negative consequences of offshore wind farms

Thurso celebration of success as UHI graduates recognised for ‘determination, adaptability and resilience’

Thurso celebration of success as UHI graduates recognised for ‘determination, adaptability and resilience’

PICTURES: Caithness primary pupils take a tour on the ‘Wick Coast 500’

PICTURES: Caithness primary pupils take a tour on the ‘Wick Coast 500’

PICTURE SPECIAL: Hollywood celebrities, 80s pop sensations and local artists celebrate launch of ‘Langwell’ book at Berriedale

PICTURE SPECIAL: Hollywood celebrities, 80s pop sensations and local artists celebrate launch of ‘Langwell’ book at Berriedale

Highland school abuse and violence rockets 500% in five years sparking bid for protections for teachers

Highland school abuse and violence rockets 500% in five years sparking bid for protections for teachers

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