Author - David G Scott

Call out for volunteers at Thurso facility that provides support for people and families affected by cancer – 'It opens up the door to friendships and companionships'

A Thurso drop-in centre seeks volunteers to help it in its aim to provide a cosy informal atmosphere for people and families affected by cancer

Make it 'fun not fatal' – Be safe this summer around the Caithness coast and inland watercourses

Make it 'fun not fatal' – Be safe this summer around the Caithness coast and inland watercourses

A national charity urges the public to be brush up on water safety knowledge after last July witnessed 49 accidental drownings in just two weeks.

Two years after closing its theatre doors Lyth Arts Centre announces a new spring programme

Two years after closing its theatre doors Lyth Arts Centre announces a new spring programme

With the theatre doors closed for almost two years, Lyth Arts Centre has this week announced its new spring programme is to take place indoors.

Accident on Causewaymire road near Latheron this morning

Accident on Causewaymire road near Latheron this morning

A crash on the A9, Causewaymire road, near Latheron this morning led to a man being taken to Raigmore hospital due to his injuries.

Town Hall meeting kickstarts a new vision of Wick – £2.678m investment in the town

Town Hall meeting kickstarts a new vision of Wick – £2.678m investment in the town

A meeting in Wick Town Hall provided a chance for the council to update the public with its progress on the redesign of Wick town centre.

Advice issued about Census scams in Caithness as population count gets underway

Advice issued about Census scams in Caithness as population count gets underway

Caithness residents are warned not to get caught out by Census scammers as the official count of Scotland’s population begins this week.

Weekend of disturbances in Wick

Weekend of disturbances in Wick

Police were kept busy in Wick over the weekend with incidents reported in Kennedy Terrace and Glamis Road with a 27-year-old man being arrested.

PICTURE SPECIAL: Snowdrop Day at Thrumster House – a chance to witness the first flowers of spring in all their glory

PICTURE SPECIAL: Snowdrop Day at Thrumster House – a chance to witness the first flowers of spring in all their glory

Temperate conditions over the weekend provided the perfect opportunity for visitors to enjoy a walk around the gardens of Thrumster House.

Further £5.5m proposed in Highland Council budget would bring total additional investment in roads to £31m

Further £5.5m proposed in Highland Council budget would bring total additional investment in roads to £31m

The Highland Council is set to consider an additional £5.5m investment in the roads infrastructure as part of its £10m investment plan for 2022-23.

Caithness residents can become 'citizen scientists' for annual Star Count to map light pollution in our skies – stargazing can also improve mental health, say the experts

Caithness residents can become 'citizen scientists' for annual Star Count to map light pollution in our skies – stargazing can also improve mental health, say the experts

A countryside charity, is calling on Caithness residents to take part in Star Count, the country’s biggest annual citizen science project of its kind.

Wick supermarket shows its passion for Fairtrade Fortnight – 'Food production is so linked to the environment now that it’s vital that we do it in a sustainable manner'

Wick supermarket shows its passion for Fairtrade Fortnight – 'Food production is so linked to the environment now that it’s vital that we do it in a sustainable manner'

A Wick supermarket has shown it is passionate about providing shoppers with high quality and ethically produced products with its Fairtrade Fortnight.

Update to face covering guidance in Caithness secondary schools

Update to face covering guidance in Caithness secondary schools

From today, pupils and staff in secondary schools will no longer be required to wear face coverings in classrooms.

'Original and beautifully staged' event comes to Lyth Arts Centre

'Original and beautifully staged' event comes to Lyth Arts Centre

Lyth Arts Centre will host a live theatre event – 'a funny and poignant look at love and communication in human (and not so human) relationships'

Janeology talk on Caithness and Orkney genealogy

Janeology talk on Caithness and Orkney genealogy

Caithness Family History’s online talk on Wednesday March 9 at 7pm is entitled, Stroma to Waas and Rosie to Ross.

ScotRail proposes to slash hours by one-third at Wick's ticket office – Labour MSP 'disappointed' with plans

ScotRail proposes to slash hours by one-third at Wick's ticket office – Labour MSP 'disappointed' with plans

A Labour MSP has condemned the planned changes to rail ticket office opening times, with hours slashed at Wick by a third, as 'a cost saving exercise'

Bower company receives seal of approval for recycling

Bower company receives seal of approval for recycling

A Caithness company has received a prestigious certificate to prove its commitment to recycling.

Call for Caithness people to help feed hungry children with Mary’s Meals Highlands and Islands group

Call for Caithness people to help feed hungry children with Mary’s Meals Highlands and Islands group

People in Caithness can help to feed hungry children living in the world’s poorest countries by becoming a Mary’s Meals volunteer.

PICTURES: 'We are the voice for these voiceless animals' – Caithness model and her chihuahua brave wintry mountain climb for animal charity

PICTURES: 'We are the voice for these voiceless animals' – Caithness model and her chihuahua brave wintry mountain climb for animal charity

A Lyth-based model and her tiny dog braved a Wester Ross winter mountain climb in aid of a global animal charity and have so far raised £170.

Van driver crashes at Ousdale – gets arrested after hospital treatment

Van driver crashes at Ousdale – gets arrested after hospital treatment