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Family history group plans trip to Caithness archives

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.

Get out and about in Caithness for Green Health Week

Get out and about in Caithness for Green Health Week

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.

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

It is understood Alness Academy, Wick High, Inverness Royal Academy and Charleston Academy have gender neutral toilets.

Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

Two Highland secondary schools were among the most improved in ranking across Scotland, according to a list published by The Times today.

£250k Caithness fund boost offers hope for more graduate and apprenticeship roles in far north

£250k Caithness fund boost offers hope for more graduate and apprenticeship roles in far north

£250k Caithness fund boost offers hope for more graduate and apprenticeship roles in far north

A quarter of a million pounds has been pledged to help create further jobs and training opportunities in the far north.

History-making moment is highlight of school pupils’ football careers to date

History-making moment is highlight of school pupils’ football careers to date

History-making moment is highlight of school pupils’ football careers to date

The North of Scotland senior boys’ team were presented with the Scottish Cup trophy at Ross County’s stadium.

Wick police reveal that ‘alcohol related violence and domestic violence’ are still major issues in the town

Wick police reveal that ‘alcohol related violence and domestic violence’ are still major issues in the town

Wick police reveal that ‘alcohol related violence and domestic violence’ are still major issues in the town

A police report for February shows alcohol related violence and domestic violence were the main local issues being tackled by officers.

PICTURES: Eel discovery is highlight of Canisbay pupils’ mill pond visit

PICTURES: Eel discovery is highlight of Canisbay pupils’ mill pond visit

PICTURES: Eel discovery is highlight of Canisbay pupils’ mill pond visit

Science lessons during the past term at Canisbay Primary School have been inspired by the renovations in and around the historic John O’Groats Mill.

‘A great way to start the day’: Noss cycle-to-school initiative returns

‘A great way to start the day’: Noss cycle-to-school initiative returns

‘A great way to start the day’: Noss cycle-to-school initiative returns

The Noss Primary School bike train is back, with 118 pupils, staff, family members and friends having taken part on Friday ahead of the Easter break.

Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

But the stats draw a blank on assaults of teachers or pupils and drugs or weapons.

Whole of Caithness will benefit from Thurso ‘POD’ investment

Whole of Caithness will benefit from Thurso ‘POD’ investment

Whole of Caithness will benefit from Thurso ‘POD’ investment

Raymond Bremner says the £100m investment aimed at creating a community facility based around a new Thurso High School will benefit the whole county.

PICTURES: Pupils praised for ‘huge commitment’ after Noss express litter-pick

PICTURES: Pupils praised for ‘huge commitment’ after Noss express litter-pick

PICTURES: Pupils praised for ‘huge commitment’ after Noss express litter-pick

Pupils at Noss Primary School were praised for their willingness to “get stuck in” as they took part in their first express litter-pick this week.

Highland land use conference hears of biodiversity crisis challenge

Highland land use conference hears of biodiversity crisis challenge

Highland land use conference hears of biodiversity crisis challenge

Effective management of land to protect biodiversity is “arguably one of the most important challenges we face”, conference delegates have been told.

Caithness history talk on Davidson family from 1700s to 1940s

Caithness history talk on Davidson family from 1700s to 1940s

Caithness history talk on Davidson family from 1700s to 1940s

Caithness Family History Society’s next meeting will feature a presentation on April 8 by Valerie Amin of Nucleus: the Nuclear and Caithness Archives.

Future Bright award recognises ‘shining example’ shown by Camster panel

Future Bright award recognises ‘shining example’ shown by Camster panel

Future Bright award recognises ‘shining example’ shown by Camster panel

A Caithness wind farm funding panel has been praised by energy company RWE for setting “a shining example of community spirit in action”.

Latest Avonlea revelations cast doubt on the council’s version of events and spark call for leader’s resignation

Latest Avonlea revelations cast doubt on the council’s version of events and spark call for leader’s resignation

Latest Avonlea revelations cast doubt on the council’s version of events and spark call for leader’s resignation

The latest information undermines the council’s narrative leading to calls for Raymond Bremner to step down.

Five councillors slam Highland Council’s closure of Avonlea children’s home

Five councillors slam Highland Council’s closure of Avonlea children’s home

Five councillors slam Highland Council’s closure of Avonlea children’s home

They say the local authority officials ‘decided to protect their positions and status’ and ‘quash discontent’.

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