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Slow news day after plague of snails descends on the county – 'Wick needs an escargot embargo!'

02 October 2023
Slow news day after plague of snails descends on the county – 'Wick needs an escargot embargo!'

Slow news day after plague of snails descends on the county – 'Wick needs an escargot embargo!'

02 October 2023

Gardeners in Caithness may be heaving a sigh of relief after a reported plague of slugs and snails seems to be abating with colder weather coming in.


North coast applications for the Species on the Edge Youth Panel are open

02 October 2023
North coast applications for the Species on the Edge Youth Panel are open

North coast applications for the Species on the Edge Youth Panel are open

02 October 2023

A conservation programme announced that it is looking for 14 young people aged 16 to 25 to join its Species on the Edge Youth Panel.


Let’s talk about play! Council ask for Caithness kids' views on play parks

01 October 2023
Let’s talk about play! Council ask for Caithness kids' views on play parks

Let’s talk about play! Council ask for Caithness kids' views on play parks

01 October 2023

The Highland Council is in the process of developing a playpark strategy and would like Caithness children to be at the heart of the conversation.


PICTURES: Pentland Canoe Club paddlers complete season from new Scrabster base

30 September 2023
PICTURES: Pentland Canoe Club paddlers complete season from new Scrabster base

PICTURES: Pentland Canoe Club paddlers complete season from new Scrabster base

30 September 2023

Thurso-based Pentland Canoe Club saw a successful season of outdoor paddling from its new base at Scrabster draw to a close.


Are you looking for a new winter hobby? Caithness Family History Society suggests you try genealogy

30 September 2023
Are you looking for a new winter hobby? Caithness Family History Society suggests you try genealogy

Are you looking for a new winter hobby? Caithness Family History Society suggests you try genealogy

30 September 2023

Caithness Family History Society has an AGM on October 10 and invites the public to come along and learn a bit about genealogy.


Camster road now closed for several months but retired teacher is delighted water will flow smoothly after 20 years

29 September 2023
Camster road now closed for several months but retired teacher is delighted water will flow smoothly after 20 years

Camster road now closed for several months but retired teacher is delighted water will flow smoothly after 20 years

29 September 2023

Retired teacher Peter Darmady feels jubilant that two decades of water supply issues at his home will be over and road restrictions are worth it.


PICTURES: Watten coffee morning raises nearly £6K for charity and there's more to come

28 September 2023
PICTURES: Watten coffee morning raises nearly £6K for charity and there's more to come

PICTURES: Watten coffee morning raises nearly £6K for charity and there's more to come

28 September 2023

A coffee morning at Watten Village Hall in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support has so far raised £5834 with more money to be counted.


Creepy Caithness sun today highlights global issue

28 September 2023
Creepy Caithness sun today highlights global issue

Creepy Caithness sun today highlights global issue

28 September 2023

A strange haze over the sun in the Caithness skies today produced a weird effect connected to smoke from Canadian wildfires brought by Storm Agnes.


Recognise him? Police Scotland wish to speak to this man with regard to unsolved case

28 September 2023
Recognise him? Police Scotland wish to speak to this man with regard to unsolved case

Recognise him? Police Scotland wish to speak to this man with regard to unsolved case

28 September 2023

CCTV images of a man have been released by Police Scotland in relation to the theft of money from an ATM in Alness on Wednesday, April 26.


CAMRA Good Beer Guide highlights Groats brewery

28 September 2023
CAMRA Good Beer Guide highlights Groats brewery

CAMRA Good Beer Guide highlights Groats brewery

28 September 2023

Caithness has only one entry in the newly released Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) Good Beer Guide 2024 – the John O'Groats Brewery and Tap Room.


Toilet humour – Is this Scrabster restaurant sign offensive or just a 'bit of a laugh'?

27 September 2023
Toilet humour – Is this Scrabster restaurant sign offensive or just a 'bit of a laugh'?

Toilet humour – Is this Scrabster restaurant sign offensive or just a 'bit of a laugh'?

27 September 2023

A customer at the Capilla Tapas Restaurant in Scrabster took offence to a sign on its unisex toilet that he calls 'ridiculously insulting'.


It's a Charmed Life at Halkirk with new therapy business

26 September 2023
It's a Charmed Life at Halkirk with new therapy business

It's a Charmed Life at Halkirk with new therapy business

26 September 2023

A Halkirk woman says she can help people turn their lives around with her new business called Charmed Life Therapy.


Broadcaster and journalist Lesley Riddoch comes to Wick on book tour

26 September 2023
Broadcaster and journalist Lesley Riddoch comes to Wick on book tour

Broadcaster and journalist Lesley Riddoch comes to Wick on book tour

26 September 2023

Lesley Riddoch, one of Scotland’s best-known commentators and broadcasters, will be hosting a talk in Wick as part of a book tour.


Following the Scottish Mental Health and Arts Festival around Scotland

26 September 2023
Following the Scottish Mental Health and Arts Festival around Scotland

Following the Scottish Mental Health and Arts Festival around Scotland

26 September 2023

Scrabster resident John Sawkins highlights up and coming local events for the Scottish Mental Health and Arts Festival and how he got involved in it.


Baby loss charity plan 'Tree of Tranquillity' in Thurso

25 September 2023
Baby loss charity plan 'Tree of Tranquillity' in Thurso

Baby loss charity plan 'Tree of Tranquillity' in Thurso

25 September 2023

A planning proposal has been put forward to the council for a sculpted tree to be placed in Thurso to help grieving parents.


Storm Agnes to bring high winds across Caithness midweek

25 September 2023
Storm Agnes to bring high winds across Caithness midweek

Storm Agnes to bring high winds across Caithness midweek

25 September 2023

Strong winds associated with Storm Agnes are expected to move northeast across the UK and bring possible disruption across Caithness this week.


Scottish International Storytelling Festival comes to the Halkirk

24 September 2023
Scottish International Storytelling Festival comes to the Halkirk

Scottish International Storytelling Festival comes to the Halkirk

24 September 2023

The Scottish International Storytelling Festival will host an event at Halkirk next month.


New book from Dunbeath publisher recounts vivid RAF memories

24 September 2023
New book from Dunbeath publisher recounts vivid RAF memories

New book from Dunbeath publisher recounts vivid RAF memories

24 September 2023

The latest title from Dunbeath-based Whittles publishing will appeal to anyone interested in the RAF and the decline of the British Empire.


Caithness features in new BBC travel show episode

23 September 2023
Caithness features in new BBC travel show episode

Caithness features in new BBC travel show episode

23 September 2023

The host of a new BBC Alba programme travels to Caithness to cover some of the highlights the county has to offer.


Council admits glass recycling service in Caithness has been poor and promises improvements

22 September 2023
Council admits glass recycling service in Caithness has been poor and promises improvements

Council admits glass recycling service in Caithness has been poor and promises improvements

22 September 2023

Highland Council today (September 22) issued an update on its glass recycling service and made an apology for its contractor's failures.


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