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Karen to give workshop in Thurso before heading to North Atlantic Fiddle Convention

Karen Steven will be giving a three-hour workshop in Thurso on Saturday, June 20, coordinated by Thurso and District Strathspey and Reel Society.

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King George VI Land Rover reigns supreme at Halkirk motor centre

An ex-royal Land Rover, originally ordered by King George VI, is being showcased at Halkirk Heritage and Vintage Motor Centre until late August.

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Walk through history: Yarrows Heritage unveils major facelift of 50-year-old archaeological trail

Come and enjoy a guided family walk on Sunday, June 15, to celebrate the six-month renovation of the historic Yarrows Trail.

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Caithness Music Festival hailed as ‘a celebration of the future of music in our community’

Adjudicator says it’s “a joy” to be part of 70th anniversary music festival as council apologises for any inconvenience caused by roadworks.

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Almost 10km of overhead line set for Caithness village

A decision not to object to the plans was made at Wednesday’s meeting.

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Councillor ‘fully supports’ objection of SSEN plans

The committee was recommend to raise an objection the to plans over environmental concerns.

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Caithness football champions offer deepest condolences to Sophie’s family

Caithness amateur football champions Pentland United have expressed their sadness at the passing of three-year-old Sophie Mason from Inverness.

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Man raped boy (6) before sex assault on teenage girl in Caithness

A sex offender raped a young boy before sexually assaulting a teenage girl a year later in Caithness.

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Dangerous driver sent to prison over A9 crash that left car spinning out of control

A Wick man who seriously injured a doctor has been sentenced to 18 months in jail.

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Fraud awareness event to mark first year of Wick banking hub

Wick’s banking hub is marking its first anniversary by holding a fraud awareness event this Friday, with Police Scotland on hand to provide guidance.

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‘Young people are being targeted’: Caithness nurse warns of vaping ‘epidemic’

NHS Highland smoking cessation nurse Lesley Anne Bremner is keen to tell as many Caithness school pupils as possible about the harm caused by vaping.

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From bankruptcy at 22 to national recognition: How one Highland entrepreneur turned failure into fuel for success

A Highland car dealership has earned national recognition, with its owner reflecting on his journey to success.

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PICTURES: Eco volunteers delight as nearly 20 very rare butterflies spotted at Dunnet forest event

Volunteers gathered at Dunnet Community Forest on Saturday (May 30) to mark a major conservation milestone for the UK’s smallest and rarest butterfly.

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Sponsors proud to give their support to Highland Business Women Awards

Sponsors praise awards for celebrating and honouring the outstanding business women across the Highlands

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Moorland blaze tackled by fire services at hill near John O’Groats

Fire services needed to increase their crew members to help tackle a moorland blaze at Stroupster Hill near John O’Groats yesterday evening (June 8).

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Wick Business Park extension recommended for approval

Phase one of the business park was completed in 2001.

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Support from The Archie Foundation helped Thurso mum ‘survive the worst of times’

A mum who completed the Kiltwalk at the weekend in memory of her baby girl says she can never fully repay the charity who helped in time of crisis.

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Roadworks set to coincide with 70th anniversary Caithness Music Festival

Organisers of the 70th anniversary Caithness Music Festival are hoping nearby roadworks don’t prove too disruptive during the five-day event in Wick.

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Musicians join together to put on varied programme at Thurso Fiddlers’ Rally

The annual Fiddlers’ Rally held by Thurso and District Strathspey and Reel Society attracted a large audience on Saturday night.

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PICTURES: Rescuing a Scottish icon – Guidebest breeder celebrates arrival of ultra-rare Skye Terrier litter

A conservation success story is unfolding in the heart of Caithness, where a litter of seven ultra-rare puppies has been born at Guidebest.