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Watten volunteers celebrate 25 years of fundraising

16 October 2019
Watten volunteers celebrate 25 years of fundraising

Watten volunteers celebrate 25 years of fundraising

16 October 2019

A team of volunteers raised £7581 at a recent coffee morning in Watten and after 25 years of charity fundraising have pulled together over £50,000.


Young artists exhibit at Lybster gallery

16 October 2019
Young artists exhibit at Lybster gallery

Young artists exhibit at Lybster gallery

16 October 2019

A new exhibition by talented young locals has just opened at the North Lands Creative gallery in Lybster.


Record turnout for Magi's Causewaymire collection

16 October 2019
Record turnout for Magi's Causewaymire collection

Record turnout for Magi's Causewaymire collection

16 October 2019

Over 150 people travelled from far and wide to Magi Sinclair's art exhibition opening night in Thurso and an incredible 16 pieces were sold.


From Russia with love for Caithness

15 October 2019
From Russia with love for Caithness

From Russia with love for Caithness

15 October 2019

Professional artist Tatiana Kireeva-Cameron takes a taste of Russia to Caithness with a selection of her paintings at the Pentland Hotel on Sunday.


Grin and 'bear' it for science Mr Teddy

15 October 2019
Grin and 'bear' it for science Mr Teddy

Grin and 'bear' it for science Mr Teddy

15 October 2019

Computing science pupils at Wick High School learned about cyber security by knocking the stuffing out of a teddy.


Shining a light on forgotten Caithness artist

14 October 2019
Shining a light on forgotten Caithness artist

Shining a light on forgotten Caithness artist

14 October 2019

Thurso historian Alan McIvor talks about the life and legacy of Scrabster born artist George Bain - 'the forgotten son of Caithness'.


Brochtober talks at Lyth

14 October 2019
 Brochtober talks at Lyth

Brochtober talks at Lyth

14 October 2019

This week Lyth Arts Centre hosts talks on a forgotten Scrabster artist, sculpted stones and the Scottish roots of Game of Thrones


Woman on a mission for fishermen

14 October 2019
Woman on a mission for fishermen

Woman on a mission for fishermen

14 October 2019

The Fisherman's Mission in Scrabster welcomed its new mission port officer and has just launched its first online auction.


Noss Head aims for award glory

11 October 2019
Noss Head aims for award glory

Noss Head aims for award glory

11 October 2019

Competition for the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards is fierce but Noss Head lighthouse aims to bring a coveted prize to Caithness.


Dunbeath publishing company's new book explores Cold War Britain

11 October 2019
Dunbeath publishing company's new book explores Cold War Britain

Dunbeath publishing company's new book explores Cold War Britain

11 October 2019

The latest book from Whittles Publishing – Britain and the Bomb, by WJ Nuttall – tells of remarkable technological ambition in the Cold War period.


Castle coast clean-up by Caithness volunteers

11 October 2019
Castle coast clean-up by Caithness volunteers

Castle coast clean-up by Caithness volunteers

11 October 2019

The coastline near the Castle of Mey was given a tidy-up thanks to a group of community-minded volunteers.


Brochtober kicks off with art show

10 October 2019
Brochtober kicks off with art show

Brochtober kicks off with art show

10 October 2019

A broch-themed art show was launched at Lyth Arts Centre on Saturday. The works are being auctioned off for the Caithness Broch Project.


Big-hearted Chloe cuts locks for sick kids

10 October 2019
Big-hearted Chloe cuts locks for sick kids

Big-hearted Chloe cuts locks for sick kids

10 October 2019

Eleven-year-old Chloe Begg from Wick donated her lovely long locks for charity and raised a staggering £647 too.


Vandalism on Thurso High Street

10 October 2019
Vandalism on Thurso High Street

Vandalism on Thurso High Street

10 October 2019

Police are appealing for information on vandalism caused to a defibrillator unit situated outside the Red Cross shop on Thurso's High Street.


Trucker's big rig send-off

09 October 2019
Trucker's big rig send-off

Trucker's big rig send-off

09 October 2019

A family mourning the passing of a loved one chose a fitting tribute in the shape of a massive American truck emblazoned with Elvis Presley artwork.


Giant Bertie raises charity cash

08 October 2019
Giant Bertie raises charity cash

Giant Bertie raises charity cash

08 October 2019

If you're driving up to John O'Groats beware of multicoloured giants seen in the Quoys of Reiss area.


Vintage show ploughs ahead this Saturday

07 October 2019
Vintage show ploughs ahead this Saturday

Vintage show ploughs ahead this Saturday

07 October 2019

A charity vintage ploughing match is set for Saturday (September 12) at Dixonfield Farm near Thurso.


Magi draws inspiration from the Caithness wilds

07 October 2019
Magi draws inspiration from the Caithness wilds

Magi draws inspiration from the Caithness wilds

07 October 2019

Magi Sinclair is holding her first solo exhibition in Thurso with a preview on Friday evening of art inspired by the wild beauty of the Causewaymire.


Music videos play part in Skerries grounding

07 October 2019
Music videos play part in Skerries grounding

Music videos play part in Skerries grounding

07 October 2019

The findings of an investigation report into the reasons why a Dutch cargo vessel ran aground on the Pentland Skerries last year have been concluded.


Incredible 5.3 tons of rubbish picked up by Caithness beach cleaners

07 October 2019
Incredible 5.3 tons of rubbish picked up by Caithness beach cleaners

Incredible 5.3 tons of rubbish picked up by Caithness beach cleaners

07 October 2019

The Caithness Beach Cleans group has removed tons of plastic pollution from the coastline.


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