NEWS

Simpson wins Rusty Cup as Dounreay fly fishers endure tough day at Loch Calder

A dozen weary Dounreay Fly Fishing Association members returned to the Loch Calder dam car park last Saturday afternoon after a hard day bankfishing.

New Caithness plan sets out aspirations of communities across county

Caithness councillors have agreed to adopt the Caithness Area Place Plan and give it consideration along with other strategies impacting the county.

Scrabster welcomes first cruise ship visit of the 2025 season

More than 2500 passengers sailed into Caithness last week as Scrabster Harbour marked the start of the 2025 cruise ship season.

Does this Caithness cave contain remains of ancient giant tree?

The fossilised remains of an ancient giant tree may have been identified inside a cave along the Caithness coast.

Wick group shortlisted in national LGBTQ+ awards

The social group is up against counterparts from across Scotland for the prize, which will be handed out next month.

New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

Helen Crawford says it is a ‘good day for democracy’ as she sought to keep communities informed of the wave of projects planned for the region.

MSP calls out ‘deception’ and ‘minimisation’ of chronic pain impacts ahead of meeting with Public Health minister

A Highland MSP has raised concerns over the Scottish Government downplaying the impact of chronic pain in people’s lives.

Work starts on £308m Tomatin-Moy section of A9 dualling in year the programme was due to be finished

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop says she has her ‘foot to the floor’ and is determined to see it through.

Arrest warrants issued as Wick case witnesses fail to show for trial

A sheriff has ordered the arrests of two key witnesses who failed to turn up for a jury trial which had to be postponed.

Look out for the blue horsebox at Wick harbour selling seafood delights and more

The are no seahorses on the menu at Wick’s latest food outlet despite the business running from a converted horsebox and serving seafood.

Breezy conditions as just two riders break 30 minutes in Wick 10-mile TT

Seven riders took part in Wick Wheelers’ second time trial of the season on a cool night.

Caithness pilot housing scheme sees 18 homes brought back into use

A total of 18 homes that were previously unoccupied have been brought back into use in Caithness under a Highland Council scheme.

Scotland needs a second chamber to benefit our devolved democracy

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

Free travel for military, ex-military and cadets on VE Day

Stagecoach North Scotland is providing free bus travel on May 8, to serving military, veterans, and cadets across its services.

Family history group plans trip to Caithness archives

A Caithness historical research group welcomes new members to join it for a visit to the Nucleus archive centre in Wick.

Birdies aplenty as Efemey leads charge for handicap trophy at Reay

Saturday saw a fantastic entry of 74 golfers competing for glory in the Ronnie Wallace Open, which was once again sponsored by Norbloc Construction.

Get out and about in Caithness for Green Health Week

Caithness projects for Green Health Week (May 3-11) include events at Castletown, Dunnet Forest, Wick and Lybster.

Further jail time ‘inevitable’ for John O’Groats offender who battered man in Wick

A John O’Groats man on remand has yet to be sentenced for his latest offence but is expecting a jail term.

Willie Mackay marks 5 years of Covid-inspired spoon playing

A spoon-playing Highland councillor has been entertaining online audiences around the world every weekend for five years now.

Ex-Castletown pupil will hand over World Snooker Championship trophy

Paul Hamilton, founder and CEO of software company Halo, will be presenting the trophy to the 2025 world snooker champion at the Crucible Theatre.