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PICTURES: From Highland mountain tops to woodland walks, step out with Active Outdoors

22 December 2024
PICTURES: From Highland mountain tops to woodland walks, step out with Active Outdoors

PICTURES: From Highland mountain tops to woodland walks, step out with Active Outdoors

22 December 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back at some of the best bits from Active Outdoors during 2024 – and finds plenty of fond memories to recall


Thurso Beavers celebrate at Christmas party

21 December 2024
Thurso Beavers celebrate at Christmas party

Thurso Beavers celebrate at Christmas party

21 December 2024

Reay Beavers held their Christmas party with eight Beavers attending to play games and win prizes, as well as receive gifts from Santa.


King Charles gifts ‘hot chocolate’ Christmas cake to pupils near Castle of Mey

19 December 2024
King Charles gifts ‘hot chocolate’ Christmas cake to pupils near Castle of Mey

King Charles gifts ‘hot chocolate’ Christmas cake to pupils near Castle of Mey

19 December 2024

It’s a Christmas cake fit for a king – and it should be, as it was a gift from Charles himself.


Armed forces charity pays tribute to Wick stalwart who died aged 75

17 December 2024
Armed forces charity pays tribute to Wick stalwart who died aged 75

Armed forces charity pays tribute to Wick stalwart who died aged 75

17 December 2024

A former chair of the Caithness branch of Scotland’s armed forces charity has been described as a “powerhouse”.


SSE confirms Strathy South wind farm to go ahead

17 December 2024
SSE confirms Strathy South wind farm to go ahead

SSE confirms Strathy South wind farm to go ahead

17 December 2024

Work will start on the Strathy South wind farm in spring next year, SSE has confirmed.


Highland patients reminded to get ready for Christmas

17 December 2024
Highland patients reminded to get ready for Christmas

Highland patients reminded to get ready for Christmas

17 December 2024

People who rely on repeat medication are being reminded that they need to plan ahead for the upcoming holiday season.


New start for jewellery store in Thurso

15 December 2024
New start for jewellery store in Thurso

New start for jewellery store in Thurso

15 December 2024

A jewellery and gift shop in Thurso is being taken over by the store manager.


Deer stalkers’ route to silver summit of Sgurr an Airgid

15 December 2024
Deer stalkers’ route to silver summit of Sgurr an Airgid

Deer stalkers’ route to silver summit of Sgurr an Airgid

15 December 2024

Heading for a quick trip to the hills, John Davidson ventures to a bealach below the silver peak to enjoy magnificent views across Kintail


Crossroads pupils give Mey seniors some festive entertainment

15 December 2024
Crossroads pupils give Mey seniors some festive entertainment

Crossroads pupils give Mey seniors some festive entertainment

15 December 2024

Pupils at Crossroads Primary School attended the Mey and District Senior Citizens Club earlier this month, to entertain the members.


Scottish and UK news organisations come together as stronger voice for publishers

15 December 2024
Scottish and UK news organisations come together as stronger voice for publishers

Scottish and UK news organisations come together as stronger voice for publishers

15 December 2024

Two trade bodies that represent news publishers in Scotland and the UK have joined forces to strengthen the voice of the industry.


Caithness wildlife to benefit from volunteers’ efforts

14 December 2024
Caithness wildlife to benefit from volunteers’ efforts

Caithness wildlife to benefit from volunteers’ efforts

14 December 2024

A group of volunteers have been helping to build new homes for wildlife in Caithness, with help from High Life Highland countryside rangers.


Thurso campaigner says help is out there for women after 16-day swim challenge

14 December 2024
Thurso campaigner says help is out there for women after 16-day swim challenge

Thurso campaigner says help is out there for women after 16-day swim challenge

14 December 2024

Women suffering from domestic abuse and other forms of sexual violence need to know they can get help, a Thurso campaigner has said.


Scallywags ELC pair thanked for 46 years’ service to community

13 December 2024
Scallywags ELC pair thanked for 46 years’ service to community

Scallywags ELC pair thanked for 46 years’ service to community

13 December 2024

Big Karen and Little Karen, as they are affectionately known by pupils at Crossroads Primary, received gifts for their combined 46 years of service.


PICTURES: Mill is taking shape after ‘crazy’ decision to create whisky distillery in Castletown ruin

13 December 2024
PICTURES: Mill is taking shape after ‘crazy’ decision to create whisky distillery in Castletown ruin

PICTURES: Mill is taking shape after ‘crazy’ decision to create whisky distillery in Castletown ruin

13 December 2024

A “crazy” decision to buy a ruined mill and turn it into a destination whisky distillery on the north coast is finally taking shape.


‘Inspiring’ Wick engineering graduate receives memorial award

10 December 2024
‘Inspiring’ Wick engineering graduate receives memorial award

‘Inspiring’ Wick engineering graduate receives memorial award

10 December 2024

An award-winning female engineering student from Wick has praised Dounreay for promoting equality during her work at the former nuclear site.


Rural areas like Caithness ‘will be worse off’ after Scottish Budget

08 December 2024
Rural areas like Caithness ‘will be worse off’ after Scottish Budget

Rural areas like Caithness ‘will be worse off’ after Scottish Budget

08 December 2024

A Caithness business leader has given a mixed reaction to last week’s Scottish Budget, which crofters say leaves people in rural areas worse off.


Thurso Beavers blown away by glass studio visit!

08 December 2024
Thurso Beavers blown away by glass studio visit!

Thurso Beavers blown away by glass studio visit!

08 December 2024

Beaver Scouts in Thurso enjoyed a visit to a glass studio – owned by one of the group’s leaders.


Get help from the Highlands with cost of winter fuel bills

08 December 2024
Get help from the Highlands with cost of winter fuel bills

Get help from the Highlands with cost of winter fuel bills

08 December 2024

Expert advisers based in the Highlands say they are able to offer help to householders who are facing rising energy bills this winter.


Bright idea to ride through the darkness in Grantown woodland

08 December 2024
Bright idea to ride through the darkness in Grantown woodland

Bright idea to ride through the darkness in Grantown woodland

08 December 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Even in the winter, there are ways of enjoying the dark evenings, John Davidson finds as he heads to the Cairngorms National Park


Caithness and Welsh slate top off £4m Castletown mill conversion

08 December 2024
Caithness and Welsh slate top off £4m Castletown mill conversion

Caithness and Welsh slate top off £4m Castletown mill conversion

08 December 2024

The owners of a 19th-century Caithness mill are holding a topping out ceremony to celebrate a renovation that is bringing new life to the building.


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