A Wick optician who has looked after the sight of local residents for the past six years, has been nominated for a top optometry industry award.
The fabled Stone of Destiny on which British kings and queens were crowned is a medieval fake, according to author Andrew Neil MacLeod.
A new photography and sound exhibition which has just opened at the North Coast Visitor Centre in Thurso documents tattoo stories from Caithness.
Lybster-based landscape artist Magi Sinclair says she is delighted to have a piece of work shortlisted for a prestigious award in London.
With Halloween coming up soon, Forse of Nature will be hosting spooky music sessions for families with young children on Thursday, October 20.
A man who set off last week on a walk from John O'Groats to Land's End says that his journey has 'only just begun and it’s life long'.
Lyth Arts Centre is hosting a screening of a new environmental film, The Dreaming Bog, tomorrow evening that features poetry from George Gunn.
Shoppers at Wick's Tesco store can take part in a lucky dip to find specially created gold versions of its iconic blue voting token this Saturday.
The conveners of a vintage tractor ploughing match at Stirkoke Mains farm were delighted with the conditions for the event on Saturday (October 8).
Ferries linking Caithness and Orkney have reported disruptions to services today (Monday, October 10) due to adverse weather conditions.
Crossroads Primary School and Scallywags Early Learning Centre held a MacMillan Coffee morning on Wednesday, October 5 and raised over £250.
Results of this year’s Big Butterfly Count reveals that some species thrive but a general decline continues
The Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) north region held a special Agri Competitions Day at Caithness Livestock Centre
The Highland Council supports World Mental Health Day on Monday (October 10) and encourages people to reach out for help.
The Flow Country of Caithness and Sutherland may achieve national park status after the launch of a consultation today.
Eight crew members have been rescued after a fishing vessel sank following a collision with another vessel in the North Sea.
Bower-based company Norscot is delighted to have achieved the Gold Membership of the Structural Timber Association.
A selfless volunteer with 1st Thurso Boys' Brigade has received a Saltire Summit certificate for his dedicated endeavours.
Watten Village Hall had people travel from far and wide for a coffee morning event on Saturday morning in aid of the Macmillan Cancer Support charity.
Conditions were favourable on Sunday morning for a special Fun Day organised by Wick Yachties on its first official outing from the town's marina.