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Guinness World Record on the cards as 86-year-old finishes gruelling Lejog cycle run – 'there were a few nightmare moments but we're super proud of dad'

20 September 2022
Guinness World Record on the cards as 86-year-old finishes gruelling Lejog cycle run – 'there were a few nightmare moments but we're super proud of dad'

Guinness World Record on the cards as 86-year-old finishes gruelling Lejog cycle run – 'there were a few nightmare moments but we're super proud of dad'

20 September 2022

The Caithness Courier caught up with a sprightly octogenarian at the end of a mammoth cycle ride that is expected to be verified as a world record.


WATCH: A true tale of sewing and 1900s sexting, revealed by Miss Lindsay’s Secret – coming to Lyth Arts Centre

19 September 2022
WATCH: A true tale of sewing and 1900s sexting, revealed by Miss Lindsay’s Secret – coming to Lyth Arts Centre

WATCH: A true tale of sewing and 1900s sexting, revealed by Miss Lindsay’s Secret – coming to Lyth Arts Centre

19 September 2022

A new show coming to Lyth Arts Centre next month is based on a series of real letters written to a Highland seamstress in the early 1900s.


Covers back on at Swartigill as archaeology team assess the latest discoveries at Iron Age site in Caithness – ancient bead highlights possible Caithness connections with the Roman Empire

19 September 2022
Covers back on at Swartigill as archaeology team assess the latest discoveries at Iron Age site in Caithness – ancient bead highlights possible Caithness connections with the Roman Empire

Covers back on at Swartigill as archaeology team assess the latest discoveries at Iron Age site in Caithness – ancient bead highlights possible Caithness connections with the Roman Empire

19 September 2022

The Iron Age site at Swartigill has yielded up its treasures with one artefact showing a possible connection between Caithness and the Roman Empire.


Helping Caithness and Sutherland communities reach sustainability goals – fund offers grants of up to £500 for individual community group projects or £1000 for collaborative projects

19 September 2022
Helping Caithness and Sutherland communities reach sustainability goals – fund offers grants of up to £500 for individual community group projects or £1000 for collaborative projects

Helping Caithness and Sutherland communities reach sustainability goals – fund offers grants of up to £500 for individual community group projects or £1000 for collaborative projects

19 September 2022

The North Highlands and Islands Climate Hub supports communities in Caithness and Sutherland to take Climate Action.


Police appeal after fatal crash on A9

17 September 2022
Police appeal after fatal crash on A9

Police appeal after fatal crash on A9

17 September 2022

Road policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal road crash on the A9 last night.


Lyth animal activist raises money for the dogs of Ukraine – pet Chihuahua walks over 120 miles with her on charity bid

17 September 2022
Lyth animal activist raises money for the dogs of Ukraine – pet Chihuahua walks over 120 miles with her on charity bid

Lyth animal activist raises money for the dogs of Ukraine – pet Chihuahua walks over 120 miles with her on charity bid

17 September 2022

Animal activist and model Natalie Oag has been raising money to help Ukrainian refugees fleeing with their dogs and those left behind in the conflict.


'Thar she blows!' – Humpback whale breaks the waves near Achastle coastline close to Lybster

16 September 2022
'Thar she blows!' – Humpback whale breaks the waves near Achastle coastline close to Lybster

'Thar she blows!' – Humpback whale breaks the waves near Achastle coastline close to Lybster

16 September 2022

A Latheronwheel-based conservationist talked of his delight at seeing a humpback whale pass "within touching distance" off the coastline.


Confusion reigns as NC500 travellers overshoot route at Reiss after sign falls – residents at nearby cul-de-sac say it's like 'living in a car park'

16 September 2022
Confusion reigns as NC500 travellers overshoot route at Reiss after sign falls – residents at nearby cul-de-sac say it's like 'living in a car park'

Confusion reigns as NC500 travellers overshoot route at Reiss after sign falls – residents at nearby cul-de-sac say it's like 'living in a car park'

16 September 2022

A Highland councillor highlighted a North Coast 500 route issue in Caithness where drivers are being confused and locals angered due to a fallen sign.


BBC looking for unsung heroes in the Caithness area

15 September 2022
BBC looking for unsung heroes in the Caithness area

BBC looking for unsung heroes in the Caithness area

15 September 2022

BBC One Scotland is currently seeking Caithness nominations for ‘Scotland’s People 2022’ with Jackie Bird.


Army veteran looks to new era and says 'God bless the King!' – Moving moments captured at service of prayer and reflection for the Queen in Wick church

14 September 2022
Army veteran looks to new era and says 'God bless the King!' – Moving moments captured at service of prayer and reflection for the Queen in Wick church

Army veteran looks to new era and says 'God bless the King!' – Moving moments captured at service of prayer and reflection for the Queen in Wick church

14 September 2022

A special service of prayer and reflection on the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was held at St Fergus Church in Wick last night.


High Life Highland to close all locations as a mark of respect for Queen's funeral

14 September 2022
High Life Highland to close all locations as a mark of respect for Queen's funeral

High Life Highland to close all locations as a mark of respect for Queen's funeral

14 September 2022

High Life Highland which operates numerous services in Caithness says it will close all locations on Monday (September 19) for the Queen's funeral.


Wick church transforms itself into music venue for celebratory concert

13 September 2022
Wick church transforms itself into music venue for celebratory concert

Wick church transforms itself into music venue for celebratory concert

13 September 2022

A church in Wick transformed itself from a place of worship into a concert venue with seating for over 60 at a special celebratory event last week.


Your police, you decide – Caithness funding project invites local groups to apply for share of £32K

12 September 2022
Your police, you decide – Caithness funding project invites local groups to apply for share of £32K

Your police, you decide – Caithness funding project invites local groups to apply for share of £32K

12 September 2022

Police Scotland and the Caithness Voluntary Group are inviting local groups to apply for a share of a new £32,000 fund for Caithness.


Selfless butterfly lovers plant food for rare species at Dunnet

12 September 2022
Selfless butterfly lovers plant food for rare species at Dunnet

Selfless butterfly lovers plant food for rare species at Dunnet

12 September 2022

Members of the Caithness Environment Volunteers met at the Dunnet Forest car park last week to plant more than 200 kidney vetch plants.


Strange creature seen snaking across road near Watten

12 September 2022
Strange creature seen snaking across road near Watten

Strange creature seen snaking across road near Watten

12 September 2022

An unusual animal that has been mistaken by some UK residents as a snake was seen making its way across a byroad near Watten.


£90K council spend on Whaligoe Steps car park – NC500 tourist facilities previously described as a 'chaotic nightmare'

28 August 2022
£90K council spend on Whaligoe Steps car park – NC500 tourist facilities previously described as a 'chaotic nightmare'

£90K council spend on Whaligoe Steps car park – NC500 tourist facilities previously described as a 'chaotic nightmare'

28 August 2022

A local resident who campaigned for better tourist facilities at a Caithness tourist attraction has welcomed a Highland Council funding initiative.


Wick cemetery lodge house brought back from brink of destruction and modernised – now on sale at offers over £145K

27 August 2022
Wick cemetery lodge house brought back from brink of destruction and modernised – now on sale at offers over £145K

Wick cemetery lodge house brought back from brink of destruction and modernised – now on sale at offers over £145K

27 August 2022

A Victorian building at the entrance to Wick's old cemetery that had been repeatedly vandalised has been modernised and is now for sale.


'Slow tour' production kicks off at Lyth – Though This Be Madness by award-winning writer and performer Skye Loneragan

27 August 2022
'Slow tour' production kicks off at Lyth – Though This Be Madness by award-winning writer and performer Skye Loneragan

'Slow tour' production kicks off at Lyth – Though This Be Madness by award-winning writer and performer Skye Loneragan

27 August 2022

Award-winning writer and performer Skye Loneragan continues her Scottish tour of Though This Be Madness at Lyth Arts Centre next month.


'Devastating impact on many' – Ofgem energy price cap announcement

26 August 2022
'Devastating impact on many' – Ofgem energy price cap announcement

'Devastating impact on many' – Ofgem energy price cap announcement

26 August 2022

Ofgem has today confirmed the energy price cap will rise by 80 per cent from October – taking the average gas and electricity bill to £3,549 a year.


Avonlea children's home in Wick is set to close, council confirms

26 August 2022
Avonlea children's home in Wick is set to close, council confirms

Avonlea children's home in Wick is set to close, council confirms

26 August 2022

Highland Council has announced it is planning to close its children's home in Wick and is involved in 'sensitive discussions' with staff and children.


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