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Puffin Croft hen transitions sex to become a rooster and fathers chicks

29 August 2024
Puffin Croft hen transitions sex to become a rooster and fathers chicks

Puffin Croft hen transitions sex to become a rooster and fathers chicks

29 August 2024

A Caithness petting farm has an unusual tale to tell of a hermaphrodite chicken who changed sex from a female hen to a male rooster.


Read about the Night Pixie’s fear of ‘dandelion farts’ in Thurso author’s new kids’ book

28 August 2024
Read about the Night Pixie’s fear of ‘dandelion farts’ in Thurso author’s new kids’ book

Read about the Night Pixie’s fear of ‘dandelion farts’ in Thurso author’s new kids’ book

28 August 2024

A Scottish Book Trust award winner from Thurso has a new illustrated children’s book available for pre-order.


Leap to success in 2024 for Wick-based gymnastics club as it seeks sponsors

28 August 2024
Leap to success in 2024 for Wick-based gymnastics club as it seeks sponsors

Leap to success in 2024 for Wick-based gymnastics club as it seeks sponsors

28 August 2024

A Wick-based gymnastics club says that 2024 is shaping up to be its most successful year so far and is now looking for sponsors.


‘Wonderful intimate atmosphere’ as jazz duo set for Reay Village Hall next month

28 August 2024
‘Wonderful intimate atmosphere’ as jazz duo set for Reay Village Hall next month

‘Wonderful intimate atmosphere’ as jazz duo set for Reay Village Hall next month

28 August 2024

A special treat is in store for the people of Reay with a jazz duo set to visit the village on September 25.


Family history talk on researching National Library of Scotland resources

28 August 2024
Family history talk on researching National Library of Scotland resources

Family history talk on researching National Library of Scotland resources

28 August 2024

On September 10, the Caithness Family History Society hosts an online presentation on using the National Library of Scotland resources for research.


Sweet smell of success as Caithness Aromatics gains international deal

27 August 2024
Sweet smell of success as Caithness Aromatics gains international deal

Sweet smell of success as Caithness Aromatics gains international deal

27 August 2024

A Halkirk-based company is delighted to have secured a wholesale American stockist for a range of its home fragrances.


Inspection report says Castletown Primary helps children be ‘confident individuals and responsible citizens’

27 August 2024
Inspection report says Castletown Primary helps children be ‘confident individuals and responsible citizens’

Inspection report says Castletown Primary helps children be ‘confident individuals and responsible citizens’

27 August 2024

Castletown Primary School’s glowing inspection report issued today (August 27) highlights key strengths with pupils and teaching staff.


Thurso High School teacher receives award for transforming classics department

27 August 2024
Thurso High School teacher receives award for transforming classics department

Thurso High School teacher receives award for transforming classics department

27 August 2024

The ‘infectious enthusiasm’ of a Thurso High School teacher has seen a major rise in pupils studying classics with 70 per cent achieving an A grade.


Find out about Camster regeneration plans at public events

26 August 2024
Find out about Camster regeneration plans at public events

Find out about Camster regeneration plans at public events

26 August 2024

A new charity organisation that intends to restore blanket bogs and develop land in the Camster area is holding public consultation events.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Family fun for all at Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair

26 August 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: Family fun for all at Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair

PICTURE SPECIAL: Family fun for all at Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair

26 August 2024

Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair returned with an array of demonstrations, local food and drink stands along with many family activities.


Ambitious development plan for Camster area incorporates Flow Country restoration with recreation

10 August 2024
Ambitious development plan for Camster area incorporates Flow Country restoration with recreation

Ambitious development plan for Camster area incorporates Flow Country restoration with recreation

10 August 2024

Blanket bog at Camster will be restored and land developed for recreational and educational purposes, thanks to a new charity organisation.


‘Happy 150th Wick Railway Station,’ says local artist

09 August 2024
‘Happy 150th Wick Railway Station,’ says local artist

‘Happy 150th Wick Railway Station,’ says local artist

09 August 2024

Caithness artist Ian Charles Scott has donated one of his works to Wick Railway Station to celebrate its 150th birthday.


Nuclear 1203 Team climb high to raise cash for good causes in Caithness

09 August 2024
Nuclear 1203 Team climb high to raise cash for good causes in Caithness

Nuclear 1203 Team climb high to raise cash for good causes in Caithness

09 August 2024

Two Caithness charities have benefited thanks to cheques from 1203 Team nuclear workers after a sponsored climb.


Crash at Occumster

09 August 2024
Crash at Occumster

Crash at Occumster

09 August 2024

Witnesses saw police and ambulance attend the scene of a one-vehicle crash on the A99 near Lybster yesterday afternoon (August 8).


Stemster Mains man hailed a hero for helping fix water crisis in Canadian city

08 August 2024
Stemster Mains man hailed a hero for helping fix water crisis in Canadian city

Stemster Mains man hailed a hero for helping fix water crisis in Canadian city

08 August 2024

A Caithness man now living in the United States was hailed as a hero by the people of Calgary for helping fix a major water crisis in the city.


Road safety device on Dounreay straight breaks loose and rips into car

08 August 2024
Road safety device on Dounreay straight breaks loose and rips into car

Road safety device on Dounreay straight breaks loose and rips into car

08 August 2024

Instead of his car being damaged by one of the many Caithness potholes a driver almost came a cropper due to cables from a road safety device.


Crowning glory for Wick Gala Queen with exams triumph – Caithness pupils praised for academic achievements

07 August 2024
Crowning glory for Wick Gala Queen with exams triumph – Caithness pupils praised for academic achievements

Crowning glory for Wick Gala Queen with exams triumph – Caithness pupils praised for academic achievements

07 August 2024

Anna Durrand will remember 2024 not only for being voted Wick Gala Queen but also for her exceptional exam results.


‘It’s good news!’ Back from the brink as Aaron’s of Wick retains bus operator’s licence

06 August 2024
‘It’s good news!’ Back from the brink as Aaron’s of Wick retains bus operator’s licence

‘It’s good news!’ Back from the brink as Aaron’s of Wick retains bus operator’s licence

06 August 2024

A Caithness bus operator was delighted to share a good news story with the Groat as he announced this week that he has retained his operating licence.


Thurso eyesore/hazard fence removed after pensioner falls – community activist foresaw ambulance access issue

06 August 2024
Thurso eyesore/hazard fence removed after pensioner falls – community activist foresaw ambulance access issue

Thurso eyesore/hazard fence removed after pensioner falls – community activist foresaw ambulance access issue

06 August 2024

An obstructive fence which held back an ambulance from accessing Thurso’s precinct when an elderly woman was injured has finally been removed.


MEY GAMES PICTURE SPECIAL: King looks ‘healthier and happier’ – takes walkabout tour of Groats venue to meet public

05 August 2024
MEY GAMES PICTURE SPECIAL: King looks ‘healthier and happier’ – takes walkabout tour of Groats venue to meet public

MEY GAMES PICTURE SPECIAL: King looks ‘healthier and happier’ – takes walkabout tour of Groats venue to meet public

05 August 2024

Despite tight security, the annual Mey Highland Games held at John O’Groats allowed the public to get up close to King Charles III.


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