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Multiple offers of help for Hungarian biker stranded at Thurso

26 September 2024
Multiple offers of help for Hungarian biker stranded at Thurso

Multiple offers of help for Hungarian biker stranded at Thurso

26 September 2024

A Hungarian biker undertaking an NC500 road trip sent out a big ‘thank you’ to Caithness residents who came to his rescue.


Join Caithness Family History Society as it celebrates its 25th anniversary

25 September 2024
Join Caithness Family History Society as it celebrates its 25th anniversary

Join Caithness Family History Society as it celebrates its 25th anniversary

25 September 2024

Caithness Family History Society has reached its 25th anniversary and has members from all over the world, as well as Caithness.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Circular Caithness Fair celebrates recycling and reusing items

25 September 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: Circular Caithness Fair celebrates recycling and reusing items

PICTURE SPECIAL: Circular Caithness Fair celebrates recycling and reusing items

25 September 2024

The centre of Thurso was buzzing with all things eco and sustainable on Saturday (September 21) as the Circular Caithness Fair got underway.


Maree Todd MSP has a ‘constructive’ chat with CHAT – health and maternity issues discussed at Thurso meeting

25 September 2024
Maree Todd MSP has a ‘constructive’ chat with CHAT – health and maternity issues discussed at Thurso meeting

Maree Todd MSP has a ‘constructive’ chat with CHAT – health and maternity issues discussed at Thurso meeting

25 September 2024

Maree Todd MSP met with Iain Gregory from Caithness Health Action Team (CHAT), earlier this month to discuss healthcare issues in the far north.


Move to improve look of Thurso with pictures in empty shop windows

23 September 2024
Move to improve look of Thurso with pictures in empty shop windows

Move to improve look of Thurso with pictures in empty shop windows

23 September 2024

A Thurso Community Council subgroup is leading an initiative to place photographs in derelict/empty shop windows to improve the look of the town.


Windows smashed at Thurso house over weekend

23 September 2024
Windows smashed at Thurso house over weekend

Windows smashed at Thurso house over weekend

23 September 2024

Police officers in Thurso are investigating vandalism at a house on Henderson Street in which windows were allegedly smashed on Saturday night.


Thurso glass artist wins ‘big prize’

23 September 2024
Thurso glass artist wins ‘big prize’

Thurso glass artist wins ‘big prize’

23 September 2024

Thurso glass artist Ian Pearson recently collected one of his biggest awards for a glass sculpture on display in the Big Art Show at Paisley.


Buses available for free Halkirk storytelling event next month

23 September 2024
Buses available for free Halkirk storytelling event next month

Buses available for free Halkirk storytelling event next month

23 September 2024

A free storytelling event at the Ross Institute in Halkirk next month will have buses available to take the public along.


Caithness twins going for gold with YELA riding certificates

23 September 2024
Caithness twins going for gold with YELA riding certificates

Caithness twins going for gold with YELA riding certificates

23 September 2024

Caithness twins Abbie and Sophie Bell achieved their Young Equestrian Leader Awards gold certificates thanks to a Lyth-based stable.


Wick man ‘over the moon’ to scoop coveted care title

21 September 2024
Wick man ‘over the moon’ to scoop coveted care title

Wick man ‘over the moon’ to scoop coveted care title

21 September 2024

A Wick man who works at Seaview House has just been crowned Carer of the Year for a division of the Barchester Care Awards 2024.


‘Life is a Strange Place’ – Caithness professional artist hosts major solo show

21 September 2024
‘Life is a Strange Place’ – Caithness professional artist hosts major solo show

‘Life is a Strange Place’ – Caithness professional artist hosts major solo show

21 September 2024

A Scotscalder man, considered one of the most important painters in Scotland today, will have a solo exhibition in Glasgow next month.


Wick artist’s gift to the local harbour

21 September 2024
Wick artist’s gift to the local harbour

Wick artist’s gift to the local harbour

21 September 2024

Local artist, Ian Charles Scott, gifted a framed print of a former treasurer of Wick Harbour Trust to the Wick Harbour Authority office.


Thurso charity shop urges you to pop in this weekend for ‘Secondhand September’ event

20 September 2024
Thurso charity shop urges you to pop in this weekend for ‘Secondhand September’ event

Thurso charity shop urges you to pop in this weekend for ‘Secondhand September’ event

20 September 2024

Highland Hospice charity shop in Thurso hosts a special ‘Second-hand September’ event tomorrow (Saturday, September 21) at its High Street premises.


Public rage over delayed and cancelled Wick flights – Taxi drivers quids in with £500+ fares

20 September 2024
Public rage over delayed and cancelled Wick flights – Taxi drivers quids in with £500+ fares

Public rage over delayed and cancelled Wick flights – Taxi drivers quids in with £500+ fares

20 September 2024

Multiple complaints have come to the attention of the Groat regarding the reliability of Eastern Airways flights between Wick and Aberdeen.


PICTURES: ‘Wick River Campsite is an absolute gem,’ says Lord Thurso at official opening of new facilities block

19 September 2024
PICTURES: ‘Wick River Campsite is an absolute gem,’ says Lord Thurso at official opening of new facilities block

PICTURES: ‘Wick River Campsite is an absolute gem,’ says Lord Thurso at official opening of new facilities block

19 September 2024

The sun beat down at Wick River Campsite on Wednesday (September 18) for an official ribbon-cutting event with Lord Thurso doing the honours.


Unseasonal warmth but watch for ‘haar’, says Wick weather watcher

18 September 2024
Unseasonal warmth but watch for ‘haar’, says Wick weather watcher

Unseasonal warmth but watch for ‘haar’, says Wick weather watcher

18 September 2024

Caithness basked in “unseasonal warmth” for the time of the year yesterday (September 17), says a local weather pundit.


PICTURES: Roll of honour at Wick High School as awards handed out

18 September 2024
PICTURES: Roll of honour at Wick High School as awards handed out

PICTURES: Roll of honour at Wick High School as awards handed out

18 September 2024

Wick High School held a special event in which prizes and trophies were handed out to some of its most gifted pupils.


Watch: Fire survivor in Castletown soothed by the power of music – Mum seeks ‘empathy and understanding’

18 September 2024
Watch: Fire survivor in Castletown soothed by the power of music – Mum seeks ‘empathy and understanding’

Watch: Fire survivor in Castletown soothed by the power of music – Mum seeks ‘empathy and understanding’

18 September 2024

A mother and her adopted disabled daughter have moved to Castletown in the hope of finding acceptance and peace.


PICTURES: Castletown Mill project reaches milestone – Wind and watertight for first time in decades

17 September 2024
PICTURES: Castletown Mill project reaches milestone – Wind and watertight for first time in decades

PICTURES: Castletown Mill project reaches milestone – Wind and watertight for first time in decades

17 September 2024

The Castletown Mill project has marked a significant milestone in its transformation, becoming wind and watertight for the first time in decades.


Dance the night away for a good cause at Thurso’s Rock n’ Roll Rumble

17 September 2024
Dance the night away for a good cause at Thurso’s Rock n’ Roll Rumble

Dance the night away for a good cause at Thurso’s Rock n’ Roll Rumble

17 September 2024

A forthcoming charity music event in Thurso is billed as a collection of live acts performing upbeat rock n’ roll and soul along with rhythm and blues


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