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Resident praises community effort put into Thrumster's festive lights

Resident praises community effort put into Thrumster's festive lights

Resident praises community effort put into Thrumster's festive lights

19 December 2023

A Thrumster resident sent in a selection of images to highlight her appreciation of the colourful displays of Christmas lights in the village.


Maree Todd wants north to 'reap the benefits' of increased renewables

Maree Todd wants north to 'reap the benefits' of increased renewables

Maree Todd wants north to 'reap the benefits' of increased renewables

18 December 2023

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd has highlighted the need for Highland communities to "reap the benefits" of increased green energy.


BBC Peat and Diesel documentary follows the band's 'challenging but triumphant' year

BBC Peat and Diesel documentary follows the band's 'challenging but triumphant' year

BBC Peat and Diesel documentary follows the band's 'challenging but triumphant' year

18 December 2023

The two-part documentary airing over the festive season follows the folk-rock band's road to musical success over a challenging but triumphant year.


Noss kids make donations of food and cash to the needy in Wick this Christmas

Noss kids make donations of food and cash to the needy in Wick this Christmas

Noss kids make donations of food and cash to the needy in Wick this Christmas

16 December 2023

Children at Noss Primary School in Wick showed kindness and consideration towards local families struggling to make ends meet at Christmas.


Big-hearted Wick three donate £4400 to charity

Big-hearted Wick three donate £4400 to charity

Big-hearted Wick three donate £4400 to charity

12 December 2023

Three selfless Wick women raised £4400 for various local charities and handed over cheques at an event in the town's Seaforth Club.


Thurso crafting stalwart thanked for her years of charitable service

Thurso crafting stalwart thanked for her years of charitable service

Thurso crafting stalwart thanked for her years of charitable service

11 December 2023

Saturday morning's queue outside the Christmas craft fair at the Royal British Legion Scotland in Thurso stood testament to its popularity.


Caithness makes top 10 list in most 'Instagrammable’ filming locations of The Crown

Caithness makes top 10 list in most 'Instagrammable’ filming locations of The Crown

Caithness makes top 10 list in most 'Instagrammable’ filming locations of The Crown

11 December 2023

New data published has shown Scotland’s most Instagram-worthy filming locations of The Crown, with three locations in the Caithness making the list.


From Wick High School's class of 1980 to a class Christmas banger

From Wick High School's class of 1980 to a class Christmas banger

From Wick High School's class of 1980 to a class Christmas banger

08 December 2023

A Wick man shared his jaunty Christmas song and talked about the heady days of the late 1970s when he went to see live bands at the Rosebank Hotel.


James Arthur, Ocean Colour Scene and Jake Bugg added to Belladrum 2024 line-up

James Arthur, Ocean Colour Scene and Jake Bugg added to Belladrum 2024 line-up

James Arthur, Ocean Colour Scene and Jake Bugg added to Belladrum 2024 line-up

08 December 2023

They have been added to the bill for the annual entertainment extravaganza alongside the likes of Deacon Blue and Sugababes.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Happy faces all around for festive Thurso Food and Craft Fair

PICTURE SPECIAL: Happy faces all around for festive Thurso Food and Craft Fair

PICTURE SPECIAL: Happy faces all around for festive Thurso Food and Craft Fair

06 December 2023

Thurso Food and Craft Fair proved to be a successful addition to the the town's special Christmas Fun Day on Saturday.


8 Doors Distillery owners 'absolutely thrilled' with Tourism Destination of the Year award

8 Doors Distillery owners 'absolutely thrilled' with Tourism Destination of the Year award

8 Doors Distillery owners 'absolutely thrilled' with Tourism Destination of the Year award

02 December 2023

The owners of 8 Doors Distillery at John O'Groats were delighted to be among the winners in the annual Scottish Whisky Awards held in Glasgow.


We need to continue educating people, says Wick litter-pick organiser

We need to continue educating people, says Wick litter-pick organiser

We need to continue educating people, says Wick litter-pick organiser

01 December 2023

There is an ongoing need to educate people about disposing of their rubbish responsibly, according to Wick community councillor Allan Bruce.


It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Macdonald Aviemore resort

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Macdonald Aviemore resort

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Macdonald Aviemore resort

01 December 2023

Macdonald Aviemore's Santa Weekends are promising to be an experience the whole family can enjoy.


Coffee With a Cop sessions planned for Thurso and Wick

Coffee With a Cop sessions planned for Thurso and Wick

Coffee With a Cop sessions planned for Thurso and Wick

30 November 2023

Police officers in Caithness have reported "positive feedback" since starting a programme of drop-in events allowing the public to raise concerns.


NHS Highland criticised for investing in Gaelic rebrand

NHS Highland criticised for investing in Gaelic rebrand

NHS Highland criticised for investing in Gaelic rebrand

29 November 2023

The NHS Highland Gaelic Language Plan has drawn criticism from the public including NHS staff and Gaelic speakers who believe it is a waste of money.


Santa, live music and festive offers at John O'Groats fun day

Santa, live music and festive offers at John O'Groats fun day

Santa, live music and festive offers at John O'Groats fun day

28 November 2023

Santa will be at John O'Groats on Sunday, December 3, as local businesses join forces for the village's inaugural Christmas fun day.


Elderly Castletown man says he will move out his damp house and live in his van due to cost of living

Elderly Castletown man says he will move out his damp house and live in his van due to cost of living

Elderly Castletown man says he will move out his damp house and live in his van due to cost of living

28 November 2023

An elderly Castletown man with major health issues says he will make himself homeless and live in a van due to the cost of heating his damp home.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Caring Noss primary kids have fun while raising charity cash

PICTURE SPECIAL: Caring Noss primary kids have fun while raising charity cash

PICTURE SPECIAL: Caring Noss primary kids have fun while raising charity cash

25 November 2023

Pupils at Noss Primary School and ELC organised events and activities to support the Blythswood Appeal and Children in Need.


Wick town centre lanes project offers 'a taste of what is to come'

Wick town centre lanes project offers 'a taste of what is to come'

Wick town centre lanes project offers 'a taste of what is to come'

24 November 2023

Members of the project team seeking to revitalise Wick's High Street lanes are "delighted" with the way the public has engaged with the process.


Dunbeath primary kids raise Children in Need charity cash

Dunbeath primary kids raise Children in Need charity cash

Dunbeath primary kids raise Children in Need charity cash

21 November 2023

Dunbeath Primary School raised £43.09 for BBC's Children in Need appeal on Friday (November 17).


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