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‘I think one day Britain will rejoin’: Brexit is topic of conversation at John O’Groats Book Festival
Britain’s departure from the European Union provided a number of talking points at a book festival event held in John O’Groats Mill on Friday night.
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Reminders of war continued to appear around Scrabster
Thurso’s Heritage by a Thirsa Loon
Brora heritage hub trip for Caithness Family History Society
For its June event, Caithness Family History Society has organised a visit to the community heritage hub at the Old Clyne School in Brora.
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Highland Council unveils sweeping new public transport strategy for 2026 to 2036
It includes plans for more bus lanes, services, routes, and cheaper fares.
Caithness historic house gets involved in £1.5m bid to set up national ‘heritage hub’ in Edinburgh’s Old Town
A historic house on the north coast is playing its part in a £1.5 million campaign to establish Scotland’s first national heritage hub in Edinburgh.
Plea to help find missing man last seen in Wick
Police are looking for help tracing a man from North Yorkshire who was last seen in Wick.
Thurso art exhibition will showcase ‘creativity, intellect and determination’ of Barrogill Keith
An exhibition in Thurso next month will celebrate the “extraordinary character and experiences” of local artist David Barrogill Keith.
World’s shortest street gets Scotland’s fastest broadband as historic Wick hotel gets access to full fibre connection
The owner of a world-famous Wick hotel has described the difference switching to full-fibre broadband has made to the business as “night and day”.
Scots endurance athlete aims to beat women’s North Coast 500 cycling record
A bid to break the fastest women’s time to cycle the North Coast 500 is planned for next month as part of a child education fundraiser.
Thurso professor wins ‘outstanding contribution’ award for ‘sector-leading’ work including the Flow Country
A leading Caithness academic has been recognised with a national award for his contribution to education.
Rewarding careers and quality of life come together in north Highlands
Trudy Morris, chief executive of North Highland Chamber of Commerce, on the benefits of balancing work and life in the far north
Small but mighty: Dunnet event to celebrate Caithness’ rare small blue butterfly
Dunnet Community Forest will host a celebration on May 30 for the rare small blue butterfly, marking years of vital habitat work in Caithness.
‘No Scotland, No Party’ Tartan Army anthem tour on way to Caithness primary schools ahead of World Cup
Primary school pupils in Caithness will be getting into the World Cup spirit next week.
Energy firm’s controversial track, questions on maternity and the potholes compensation bill
Letters to the editor of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier
Young Thurso band set for ‘mind-blowing’ European tour
Caithness indie-rock band Faeda has announced a run of major European festival appearances this summer.
Football league to be formed, crab factory smell fears and anglers’ joy as Watten reopens
News from pages of the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear.
Far north primary school one of three national prize winners for naming of nature space
Pupils at Melvich Primary School have been recognised in a nationwide challenge.
£100m Thurso investment must be for the whole community
Thurso PoD update: Highland Council leader Raymond Bremner is determined to get the £100m investment in Thurso right – and that means working together
South-North adventuring foursome still ‘waiting for the weather’ in Thurso to complete charity marathon
The final leg of a unique charity marathon between the south and north extremities of the UK remains on hold.
Highland Council ready to shun the bright lights with ‘dark skies’ policy
Highland Council could adopt a new ‘dark skies’ policy if proposals in front of a key committee are endorsed.