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Making historic hives at Castletown

18 November 2024
Making historic hives at Castletown

Making historic hives at Castletown

18 November 2024

Olrig and District Beekeepers Association recently held a skep making workshop in Castletown.


Road accident at Berriedale – traffic restrictions in place

18 November 2024
Road accident at Berriedale – traffic restrictions in place

Road accident at Berriedale – traffic restrictions in place

18 November 2024

Traffic Scotland has just reported a road accident at Berriedale today (November 18) with road restrictions in place.


Fusion rather than fission for Dounreay says Far North MP who backs ‘ultimate energy solution’ for Caithness nuclear site

18 November 2024
Fusion rather than fission for Dounreay says Far North MP who backs ‘ultimate energy solution’ for Caithness nuclear site

Fusion rather than fission for Dounreay says Far North MP who backs ‘ultimate energy solution’ for Caithness nuclear site

18 November 2024

Jamie Stone MP has asked the UK Government to consider the potential for fusion energy at Dounreay's nuclear site.


More snow and ice for Caithness over next few days

18 November 2024
More snow and ice for Caithness over next few days

More snow and ice for Caithness over next few days

18 November 2024

The Met Office warns of snow and ice for Caithness until Wednesday, which could cause disruptions on roads and rail.


Wick’s Laurandy Centre members make poppies and raise charity cash

16 November 2024
Wick’s Laurandy Centre members make poppies and raise charity cash

Wick’s Laurandy Centre members make poppies and raise charity cash

16 November 2024

Elderly members of a day care centre in Wick donated charity money to the local branch of the Royal British Legion on Wednesday afternoon (Nov 13).


Book-themed show is a must-see experience at Thurso Library’s art gallery

15 November 2024
Book-themed show is a must-see experience at Thurso Library’s art gallery

Book-themed show is a must-see experience at Thurso Library’s art gallery

15 November 2024

A Keiss-based artist has a book-themed solo show at Thurso Art Gallery called ‘War Horse and Other Stories’ fittingly within the town’s library.


Puffin Croft animals want a bite of the big cheque

15 November 2024
Puffin Croft animals want a bite of the big cheque

Puffin Croft animals want a bite of the big cheque

15 November 2024

Animals at a John O’Groats petting farm have plenty of food for thought after receiving over £300 from a local arts and crafts group.


Snow and ice warning for Caithness

15 November 2024
Snow and ice warning for Caithness

Snow and ice warning for Caithness

15 November 2024

The Met Office issued a Yellow Warning for ice and snow affecting Caithness over Sunday and Monday.


Results announced for 34th annual ploughing match at Dixonfield Farm

14 November 2024
Results announced for 34th annual ploughing match at Dixonfield Farm

Results announced for 34th annual ploughing match at Dixonfield Farm

14 November 2024

The North and West Caithness Ploughing Association held its 34th annual ploughing match at Dixonfield Farm, Thurso on Saturday, November 2.


PICTURES: From ‘sad state’ to picture postcard perfection – Lybster lighthouse beams again after paint job

14 November 2024
PICTURES: From ‘sad state’ to picture postcard perfection – Lybster lighthouse beams again after paint job

PICTURES: From ‘sad state’ to picture postcard perfection – Lybster lighthouse beams again after paint job

14 November 2024

The lighthouse at Lybster Harbour is beaming bright thanks to local organisations proactively working together to freshen it up with a lick of paint.


Caithness residents warned of winter payments scam

14 November 2024
Caithness residents warned of winter payments scam

Caithness residents warned of winter payments scam

14 November 2024

Highland Council Trading Standards urges Caithness residents to be aware of a winter payment scam text.


‘I thought I’d maybe get £100’ – Lybster man’s delight at raising well over £2000 for air ambulance charity

13 November 2024
‘I thought I’d maybe get £100’ – Lybster man’s delight at raising well over £2000 for air ambulance charity

‘I thought I’d maybe get £100’ – Lybster man’s delight at raising well over £2000 for air ambulance charity

13 November 2024

A Lybster man that just retired has raised the grand total of £2269 for charity by riding his bicycle around the village area.


PICTURES: Staff shed tears as Thurso charity shop is crowned the best in Scotland

13 November 2024
PICTURES: Staff shed tears as Thurso charity shop is crowned the best in Scotland

PICTURES: Staff shed tears as Thurso charity shop is crowned the best in Scotland

13 November 2024

The delighted staff of a Thurso shop were beaming when they received an award for being Scottish winner of the UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards.


Broch ‘to be preserved’ as part of Spittal Quarry extension

13 November 2024
Broch ‘to be preserved’ as part of Spittal Quarry extension

Broch ‘to be preserved’ as part of Spittal Quarry extension

13 November 2024

An ancient broch within the proposed extension area of a Caithness flagstone quarry is to be preserved, says the company director.


Remembering the animals at Groats event

12 November 2024
Remembering the animals at Groats event

Remembering the animals at Groats event

12 November 2024

The Remembrance Sunday event organised by the John O’Groats Trust included a wreath for animals killed in wars.


Dounreay worker wins ‘Young Chemical Engineer of the Year’

12 November 2024
Dounreay worker wins ‘Young Chemical Engineer of the Year’

Dounreay worker wins ‘Young Chemical Engineer of the Year’

12 November 2024

A young engineer working on Britain’s deepest nuclear clean-up project has been recognised by the Institute of Chemical Engineers.


Dog missing in Scarfskerry after being frightened by fireworks

12 November 2024
Dog missing in Scarfskerry after being frightened by fireworks

Dog missing in Scarfskerry after being frightened by fireworks

12 November 2024

A small dog has been missing in the Scarfskerry area of Caithness after being scared by fireworks on Saturday night.


PICTURES: Parade and public brave the elements for Thurso’s Remembrance Day event

11 November 2024
PICTURES: Parade and public brave the elements for Thurso’s Remembrance Day event

PICTURES: Parade and public brave the elements for Thurso’s Remembrance Day event

11 November 2024

Parade members stood firm despite torrential downpours at yesterday’s Remembrance Sunday event at Thurso’s war memorial.


Scottish Opera’s highlights tour comes to Thurso in March 2025

10 November 2024
Scottish Opera’s highlights tour comes to Thurso in March 2025

Scottish Opera’s highlights tour comes to Thurso in March 2025

10 November 2024

Tickets are now on sale for the playful new production of Scottish Opera’s Opera Highlights, which comes to Thurso High School in March next year.


PICTURES: Community cafe throws a lifeline to those in need from its new premises in Thurso town centre

09 November 2024
PICTURES: Community cafe throws a lifeline to those in need from its new premises in Thurso town centre

PICTURES: Community cafe throws a lifeline to those in need from its new premises in Thurso town centre

09 November 2024

Thurso Community Cafe held a special event this week with guests invited along to see its new premises at Traill Street.


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