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Two Caithness artists reach final shortlist for major art prize

16 October 2023
Two Caithness artists reach final shortlist for major art prize

Two Caithness artists reach final shortlist for major art prize

16 October 2023

The final shortlist for the 2023 Highland Art Prize has been announced and two Caithness artists are featured.


Mystery Dunnet beach barrel contents analysed at Dounreay – just what was in it?

16 October 2023
Mystery Dunnet beach barrel contents analysed at Dounreay – just what was in it?

Mystery Dunnet beach barrel contents analysed at Dounreay – just what was in it?

16 October 2023

When a drum filled with bags of powder was found on Dunnet beach in January speculation was rife that it could be toxic waste or illicit drugs.


PICTURE SPECIAL: What a Croc! The strange fairytale story of a lost and found clog on the Caithness coast

13 October 2023
PICTURE SPECIAL: What a Croc! The strange fairytale story of a lost and found clog on the Caithness coast

PICTURE SPECIAL: What a Croc! The strange fairytale story of a lost and found clog on the Caithness coast

13 October 2023

Fairytale ending for wild swimmer who saw her Croc clog wash out to sea – like Cinderella she is reunited with her lost shoe.


SSEN Transmission sets out next phase of far north developments including controversial Spittal plan

12 October 2023
SSEN Transmission sets out next phase of far north developments including controversial Spittal plan

SSEN Transmission sets out next phase of far north developments including controversial Spittal plan

12 October 2023

SSEN Transmission has set out its network development plan including a controversial overhead power line with "mega pylons" from Spittal to Beauly.


Police appeal for witnesses after assault in Thurso

12 October 2023
Police appeal for witnesses after assault in Thurso

Police appeal for witnesses after assault in Thurso

12 October 2023

Police Scotland sent out an appeal for witnesses after five youths assaulted a male in Thurso town centre on the evening of Saturday, September 30.


Scottish Mental Health and Arts Festival event at Thurso's E'Shed raises £300

12 October 2023
Scottish Mental Health and Arts Festival event at Thurso's E'Shed raises £300

Scottish Mental Health and Arts Festival event at Thurso's E'Shed raises £300

12 October 2023

Local events for the current Scottish Mental Health and Arts Festival included an evening of musical performances at the E'Shed in Thurso.


'Animals will suffer' – Caithness councillors make their views heard on Balmore closure

12 October 2023
'Animals will suffer' – Caithness councillors make their views heard on Balmore closure

'Animals will suffer' – Caithness councillors make their views heard on Balmore closure

12 October 2023

Three of the county's Highland councillors added their voices to the growing concerns around the imminent closure of the SSPCA rescue centre.


Last House pub in John O’Groats celebrates its Good Beer Guide credentials

11 October 2023
Last House pub in John O’Groats celebrates its Good Beer Guide credentials

Last House pub in John O’Groats celebrates its Good Beer Guide credentials

11 October 2023

Campaign for Real Ale officials travelled to John O'Groats to congratulate the Last House pub for making it into this year's Good Beer Guide.


Wick woman's double whammy pothole plight costs close to £300

11 October 2023
Wick woman's double whammy pothole plight costs close to £300

Wick woman's double whammy pothole plight costs close to £300

11 October 2023

A young mum spoke about the damage caused to her car after two pothole incidents on Wick's streets in the space of a few weeks.


Review of Scottish Opera's performance at Thurso – 'the ensemble bought class to the stage'

10 October 2023
Review of Scottish Opera's performance at Thurso – 'the ensemble bought class to the stage'

Review of Scottish Opera's performance at Thurso – 'the ensemble bought class to the stage'

10 October 2023

Well-known Caithness disability campaigner Louise Smith turned her skills to reviewing an operatic performance at Thurso High School.


Climate councillor Karl Rosie highlights savings and eco benefits from new heating policy

09 October 2023
Climate councillor Karl Rosie highlights savings and eco benefits from new heating policy

Climate councillor Karl Rosie highlights savings and eco benefits from new heating policy

09 October 2023

Thurso and Northwest Caithness councillor Karl Rosie talked about the financial and Net Zero benefits gained from careful management of heating.


Caithness residents – don't miss out on £150 towards energy bills

09 October 2023
Caithness residents – don't miss out on £150 towards energy bills

Caithness residents – don't miss out on £150 towards energy bills

09 October 2023

Vulnerable people in Caithness have been urged not to miss out on £150 worth of help for their energy bills.


WATCH: Wick man has major win as cage boxer

09 October 2023
WATCH: Wick man has major win as cage boxer

WATCH: Wick man has major win as cage boxer

09 October 2023

Luke McDowall from Wick had an impressive championship win in a field of sport he normally doesn't involve himself in – cage boxing.


Surge in solar panel thefts prompts security warning

07 October 2023
Surge in solar panel thefts prompts security warning

Surge in solar panel thefts prompts security warning

07 October 2023

A rise in solar crime should act as a call to action for eco-conscious homeowners to check their security and insurance, an expert has warned.


Red Sea comes to Caithness – Mystery of blood-coloured beach at Dunnet

06 October 2023
Red Sea comes to Caithness – Mystery of blood-coloured beach at Dunnet

Red Sea comes to Caithness – Mystery of blood-coloured beach at Dunnet

06 October 2023

A Barrock woman sent photographs taken during a walk on Dunnet beach yesterday as the sea and sand were tainted with a mysterious blood-red substance.


Five Caithness artists shortlisted for the 2023 Highland Art Prize

05 October 2023
Five Caithness artists shortlisted for the 2023 Highland Art Prize

Five Caithness artists shortlisted for the 2023 Highland Art Prize

05 October 2023

The Society of Caithness Artists has five members taking part in the 2023 Highland Art Prize which takes place in Glasgow and Paisley.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Scenic moments as vintage motoring club heads along Caithness and Sutherland coast

04 October 2023
PICTURE SPECIAL: Scenic moments as vintage motoring club heads along Caithness and Sutherland coast

PICTURE SPECIAL: Scenic moments as vintage motoring club heads along Caithness and Sutherland coast

04 October 2023

Members of Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club turned out in great numbers for a special memorial run on Sunday.


Caithness estate agency shortlisted for major award

04 October 2023
Caithness estate agency shortlisted for major award

Caithness estate agency shortlisted for major award

04 October 2023

Yvonne Fitzgerald Properties, which has offices in Wick and Thurso, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Negotiator Awards.


'Rising Artists of Caithness' events at Halkirk

03 October 2023
'Rising Artists of Caithness' events at Halkirk

'Rising Artists of Caithness' events at Halkirk

03 October 2023

The Sìdh Chailleann Art team has a new series of events coming up as part of the Rising Artists of Caithness programme.


Author's new book inspired by bone found on Caithness beach

03 October 2023
Author's new book inspired by bone found on Caithness beach

Author's new book inspired by bone found on Caithness beach

03 October 2023

An author who lives between Caithness and the United States is launching her new book at an event in Thurso Library on Friday, October 13 at 5-6.30pm


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