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Sustainable tourism aim for Flow Country World Heritage Site

Efforts are under way to develop the Flow Country World Heritage Site as a visitor destination in the hope it will benefit far north communities.

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‘Outstanding’ efforts of Thurso and Wick pupils praised on exam results day

Caithness pupils have been praised for their achievements after they received their exam results on Tuesday.

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Wick’s community council welcomes £2.4m flight boost for local airport

Wick community council has hailed a £2.4m funding boost for Wick airport, securing vital flight links to Aberdeen and Glasgow.

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Wick couple’s joy at Belladrum wedding after Caithness band ‘blown away’ at opening main stage

Organisers of the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival have thanked the thousands who came through the gates – with tickets set to go on sale for 2027.

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Highland pupils achieve rise in exam pass rates – with “encouraging progress” in deprived areas

Education chiefs say Highland pupils have continued to raise attainment in exam results - with “significant gains” in S6.

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Author will tell of Caithness artist ‘Uncle Barr’ at book festival event in Lybster

An author who is a great-niece of the celebrated Caithness artist David Barrogill Keith will be giving a talk at Waterlines on Friday, August 21.

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Church service at Canisbay in presence of the King ‘was so, so beautiful’

The Canisbay minister admitted she had been moved to tears as worshippers were joined by a visiting choir in the presence of King Charles on Sunday.

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Glasgow singer-songwriter GAÏA to join Lyth Arts’ free Summer Sessions festival at Wick this weekend

Musician will join others as part of a free festival involving four days of live music, theatre, art and family fun at Wick’s Rosebank Playing Fields.

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Caithness SWI whist drives raise money for ‘two very worthwhile causes’

Donations totalling £881 have been handed over to two charities following SWI fundraising whist drives held in both the west and east of Caithness.

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Wick paths lighting and access improvements at Castletown’s Drill Hall among successful fund applicants

More than £230,000 has been approved for community projects at Monday’s meeting of Highland Council’s Caithness committee.

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Royal recognition and new base for Assynt Mountain Rescue Team

Fifty years of saving lives: Assynt Mountain Rescue’s milestone weekend.

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King Charles congratulates German couple in historic first Mey Games wedding

With tight security and rigid schedules, the odds were heavily stacked against the newlyweds meeting the King but a dream came true at the Mey Games.

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‘You have options’ - School leaver’s advice on coping with stresses of exam results day

A school leaver has provided advice on dealing with the stresses of exam results day.

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Animal encounters and ice-cream treats for Thurso care home residents

Residents at Pentland View made friends with a snake, a gecko and an assortment of other creatures when Caithness Animal Farm Park paid a visit.

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Young people urged to get meningitis vaccine as Highland drop-in clinics open

Drop-in clinics are now open across the Highlands for young people to get their meningitis vaccine.

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Legally Speaking: Make sure you’re in control of who makes decisions on your behalf

In a new column for the John O’Groat Journal, Wick solicitor Thomas McGahie looks at some of the pressing legal matters we should all be aware of

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MSP David Green wants Scottish Government accountability over Cairngorm wildfire

He fears the ‘threat’ of a similar fire in the Flow Country – and it just ‘doesn't get more serious’ than that.

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Caithness club set to host Highland Challenge photography competition

Final preparations are being made as Wick is due to host a prestigious north photography competition next month.

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Four-year deal gives Wick PSO services ‘greater certainty’ as Glasgow flights added

Highland Council says its decision to award a four-year contract for PSO services from Wick “demonstrates its confidence” in their future.

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YOUR VIEWS: No thought given to oncology move, cancer research branch closures and reading for the blind

YOUR VIEWS: Letters to the editor of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier