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Mystery of dead otter near ‘selkie grave’ at Olrig Cemetery – most haunted place in Caithness

23 October 2024
Mystery of dead otter near ‘selkie grave’ at Olrig Cemetery – most haunted place in Caithness

Mystery of dead otter near ‘selkie grave’ at Olrig Cemetery – most haunted place in Caithness

23 October 2024

The mystery of why a young dead otter was laid out on a grave at Olrig Cemetery adds to the ominous feel of Caithness’ most haunted site.


PICTURES: Caithness Book Festival success despite organiser being hospitalised

22 October 2024
PICTURES: Caithness Book Festival success despite organiser being hospitalised

PICTURES: Caithness Book Festival success despite organiser being hospitalised

22 October 2024

The Caithness Book Festival saw authors travel from near and far to take part in the event at its new venue of Murkle Hall.


‘It’s an accident waiting to happen’ – Councillor’s battle to get road markings reinstated on NC500 route at Keiss

22 October 2024
‘It’s an accident waiting to happen’ – Councillor’s battle to get road markings reinstated on NC500 route at Keiss

‘It’s an accident waiting to happen’ – Councillor’s battle to get road markings reinstated on NC500 route at Keiss

22 October 2024

A Caithness councillor has blasted the local authority’s ‘poor excuses’ for failing to add road markings at a potential accident blackspot for kids.


SNP Government announces changes to attendance allowance for elderly

21 October 2024
SNP Government announces changes to attendance allowance for elderly

SNP Government announces changes to attendance allowance for elderly

21 October 2024

A new benefit will be replacing attendance allowance for state pension age Caithness residents living with disabilities or long-term health issues.


Thurso ‘Rumble’ raises cash for local dementia support

20 October 2024
Thurso ‘Rumble’ raises cash for local dementia support

Thurso ‘Rumble’ raises cash for local dementia support

20 October 2024

The ‘Rock N Roll Rumble’ music event at the Park Hotel on Saturday, September 28 raised £1420.11 for Alzheimer Scotland with more cash to come too.


Mushroom season in Caithness can be deadly for dogs

20 October 2024
Mushroom season in Caithness can be deadly for dogs

Mushroom season in Caithness can be deadly for dogs

20 October 2024

With mushrooms abundant in places like Dunnet Forest in Caithness, local dog owners are warned about the potential dangers for their pets.


Discussion of creating new ‘art trail’ from Wick boating shed to harbour

19 October 2024
Discussion of creating new ‘art trail’ from Wick boating shed to harbour

Discussion of creating new ‘art trail’ from Wick boating shed to harbour

19 October 2024

The possibility of creating an art trail from Wick riverside to the harbour was discussed at a community council meeting.


Can you ride your jet ski on Loch Watten? Matter discussed at village meeting

17 October 2024
Can you ride your jet ski on Loch Watten? Matter discussed at village meeting

Can you ride your jet ski on Loch Watten? Matter discussed at village meeting

17 October 2024

The legalities of jet skiing on Loch Watten were discussed at a meeting of Watten Community Council on Monday (October 14).


PICTURES and VIDEO: Perfect day for a vintage ploughing match at Knockdee Farm in Caithness

17 October 2024
PICTURES and VIDEO: Perfect day for a vintage ploughing match at Knockdee Farm in Caithness

PICTURES and VIDEO: Perfect day for a vintage ploughing match at Knockdee Farm in Caithness

17 October 2024

Conditions could not have been better for the annual vintage tractor ploughing match held this year at Knockdee Farm near Gillock.


Could library croc and other artefacts feature in new Wick museum?

16 October 2024
Could library croc and other artefacts feature in new Wick museum?

Could library croc and other artefacts feature in new Wick museum?

16 October 2024

Community councillors in Wick questioned the future of the town’s former Carnegie Public Library and the viability of a new museum at the location.


Warning of high winds across Caithness

16 October 2024
Warning of high winds across Caithness

Warning of high winds across Caithness

16 October 2024

The Met Office has issued a warning of high winds across Caithness over Sunday and Monday.


Swartigill archaeology event in Wick

16 October 2024
Swartigill archaeology event in Wick

Swartigill archaeology event in Wick

16 October 2024

Yarrows Heritage is staging an exhibition of its recent archaeological work in Wick’s Nucleus Centre from Friday, October 18 to November 1.


Wick Tesco and local mum set the goalposts for Hillhead Play Park

16 October 2024
Wick Tesco and local mum set the goalposts for Hillhead Play Park

Wick Tesco and local mum set the goalposts for Hillhead Play Park

16 October 2024

A Wick supermarket and a local mum went over and above to help children score better goals with football nets and more.


'All we want is a decent house to live in' – Thurso dad battles council over mouldy house making his three-year-old ill

16 October 2024
'All we want is a decent house to live in' – Thurso dad battles council over mouldy house making his three-year-old ill

'All we want is a decent house to live in' – Thurso dad battles council over mouldy house making his three-year-old ill

16 October 2024

A Thurso dad with a three-year-old son condemns Highland Council as ‘uncaring’ after failing to secure his home from damp mould.


Mystery police operation in Wick town centre

15 October 2024
Mystery police operation in Wick town centre

Mystery police operation in Wick town centre

15 October 2024

Police Scotland explained the nature of the operation in Wick town centre yesterday (October 14) that had some residents confused.


Criminal alert for Caithness – Beware of fake texts from fictional government office offering ‘winter subsidy payments’

15 October 2024
Criminal alert for Caithness – Beware of fake texts from fictional government office offering ‘winter subsidy payments’

Criminal alert for Caithness – Beware of fake texts from fictional government office offering ‘winter subsidy payments’

15 October 2024

Residents in Caithness have reported receiving scam texts from a fake government department offering winter subsidy payments.


Aim to tackle Wick eyesore shops hampered by absentee landlords

14 October 2024
Aim to tackle Wick eyesore shops hampered by absentee landlords

Aim to tackle Wick eyesore shops hampered by absentee landlords

14 October 2024

After developments in Thurso led to empty shops displaying heritage pictures, Wick’s community council discussed a similar venture.


Memorial charity bingo for Wick boy at Harper’s Bar

14 October 2024
Memorial charity bingo for Wick boy at Harper’s Bar

Memorial charity bingo for Wick boy at Harper’s Bar

14 October 2024

A special bingo event with many prizes will be held in Wick dedicated to the memory of a young boy who tragically passed away 17 years ago.


Thurso church to host harp and electronica event

14 October 2024
Thurso church to host harp and electronica event

Thurso church to host harp and electronica event

14 October 2024

Lyth Arts Centre is delighted to welcome FitkinWall to the West Church in Thurso later this month.


Caithness residents warned of ‘Little Mermaid’ AI Scam – phone calls mimic loved ones voices

13 October 2024
Caithness residents warned of ‘Little Mermaid’ AI Scam – phone calls mimic loved ones voices

Caithness residents warned of ‘Little Mermaid’ AI Scam – phone calls mimic loved ones voices

13 October 2024

A global IT company warns Caithness residents to be wary of an insidious scam that mimics the voices of friends and relatives to extort money.


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