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It’s a good time to see puffins along the Caithness coast, says local touring company

It’s a good time to see puffins along the Caithness coast, says local touring company

It’s a good time to see puffins along the Caithness coast, says local touring company

09 May 2024

A Caithness company says, with the nesting season underway, it can guarantee you sightings of puffins along the county’s coastline.


Caithness rhythmic gymnasts put on dynamic display at Gymfest

Caithness rhythmic gymnasts put on dynamic display at Gymfest

Caithness rhythmic gymnasts put on dynamic display at Gymfest

08 May 2024

A group of rhythmic gymnasts from Caithness gave a dynamic performance as part of Scottish Gymfest weekend at Ravenscraig sports centre.


PICTURES: Daring gyrocopter bid to cross Atlantic heads out from Wick airport

PICTURES: Daring gyrocopter bid to cross Atlantic heads out from Wick airport

PICTURES: Daring gyrocopter bid to cross Atlantic heads out from Wick airport

08 May 2024

Two French aviators touched down at Wick airport as part of their daring, record-breaking bid to cross the Atlantic in a small gyrocopter.


Wick primary pupils take part in British finals of First Lego Challenge

Wick primary pupils take part in British finals of First Lego Challenge

Wick primary pupils take part in British finals of First Lego Challenge

06 May 2024

A group of Wick pupils put their Lego skills to the test when they took part in the British finals of a global educational competition.


Special fundraiser for Wick Players

Special fundraiser for Wick Players

Special fundraiser for Wick Players

04 May 2024

Wick Players drama group has been engaging with the community on various projects and now invites the public to attend a special fundraising event.


Halkirk pupils reach Scottish final of Euroquiz challenge

Halkirk pupils reach Scottish final of Euroquiz challenge

Halkirk pupils reach Scottish final of Euroquiz challenge

02 May 2024

A team of pupils from Halkirk Primary School have earned a place in the final of a Scotland-wide competition through their knowledge of Europe.


Thurso primary Mount Pleasant celebrates new toy storage unit thanks to parent council

Thurso primary Mount Pleasant celebrates new toy storage unit thanks to parent council

Thurso primary Mount Pleasant celebrates new toy storage unit thanks to parent council

02 May 2024

Parents at a Thurso primary school have helped purchase a long-lasting container to store the pupils’ outdoor toys.


Caithness beach cleaners head over the Ord on a mission – 30 creels and a huge pile of fenders removed at Helmsdale

Caithness beach cleaners head over the Ord on a mission – 30 creels and a huge pile of fenders removed at Helmsdale

Caithness beach cleaners head over the Ord on a mission – 30 creels and a huge pile of fenders removed at Helmsdale

02 May 2024

Caithness Beach Cleans eco group took a trip over the Ord to Sutherland for some well-needed coastal cleaning.


Erridge helps Caithness to victory on football pitch… the day after rugby triumph

Erridge helps Caithness to victory on football pitch… the day after rugby triumph

Erridge helps Caithness to victory on football pitch… the day after rugby triumph

02 May 2024

Carly Erridge helped the Krakens secure rugby’s National Plate on Saturday, then scored on the football pitch on Sunday as Caithness won at Nairn.


Courtroom setting as Thurso teams go head-to-head in debating competition

Courtroom setting as Thurso teams go head-to-head in debating competition

Courtroom setting as Thurso teams go head-to-head in debating competition

01 May 2024

Two pupils from Thurso High School have qualified for the semi-final of a speechmaking challenge – having progressed by beating another Thurso team.


OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Escaping the A9 for high hill above Ralia pitstop

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Escaping the A9 for high hill above Ralia pitstop

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Escaping the A9 for high hill above Ralia pitstop

30 April 2024

Exploring a hidden route up a fine hill is a wonderful way to break up any journey south


Heroic display by Caitlin in Krakens’ Silver Saturday success

Heroic display by Caitlin in Krakens’ Silver Saturday success

Heroic display by Caitlin in Krakens’ Silver Saturday success

30 April 2024

A heroic display by Caitlin Harvey helped Caithness Krakens battle their way to victory in Scottish Rugby’s end-of-season club showpiece on Saturday.


Celebrating our small blue butterflies in Caithness

Celebrating our small blue butterflies in Caithness

Celebrating our small blue butterflies in Caithness

29 April 2024

The small blue butterfly will be celebrated and work done to preserve its habitat highlighted at an event at Castlehill Heritage Centre on May 12.


Sewers learn skills at workshops

Sewers learn skills at workshops

Sewers learn skills at workshops

29 April 2024

Craft from the Croft Caithness, has been running workshops for beginners and lapsed sewers with the aim of getting people into sewing.


Roads firm BEAR Scotland drives life-saving blood bikes charity onwards with cash donation

Roads firm BEAR Scotland drives life-saving blood bikes charity onwards with cash donation

Roads firm BEAR Scotland drives life-saving blood bikes charity onwards with cash donation

28 April 2024

A lifesaving charity that transports vital medical supplies across the Highlands and Islands free of charge for the NHS has received a funding boost.


Wick hotel raises funds for Scotland’s air ambulance charity

Wick hotel raises funds for Scotland’s air ambulance charity

Wick hotel raises funds for Scotland’s air ambulance charity

28 April 2024

The Nethercliffe Hotel held a series of fundraising events over March for Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance.


Thurso showing for George Gunn film that focuses on Caithness

Thurso showing for George Gunn film that focuses on Caithness

Thurso showing for George Gunn film that focuses on Caithness

27 April 2024

A film about Caithness, its people and landscape is to be screened in Thurso next week.


One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

25 April 2024

A woman moved by the plight of patients who spend prolonged periods at the Highlands’ only mental health hospital is setting up a charity for them.


Sister’s 500-mile dog-walking challenge raises £4000 in memory of Marelle

Sister’s 500-mile dog-walking challenge raises £4000 in memory of Marelle

Sister’s 500-mile dog-walking challenge raises £4000 in memory of Marelle

25 April 2024

Wick woman Sarah Sturrock has raised thousands of pounds for a dog welfare charity in memory of her sister Marelle, a year after her tragic death.


Norscot to showcase its expertise at Homebuilding and Renovating Show

Norscot to showcase its expertise at Homebuilding and Renovating Show

Norscot to showcase its expertise at Homebuilding and Renovating Show

24 April 2024

Bower-based Norscot is set to showcase its expertise at a prestigious show in Glasgow.


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