Dec 28, 2024 · Vital funding from the Scottish Government for the Wick/Aberdeen air link was to remain in place. Communities along the route of the proposed new pylon line through the north Highlands were “powerless” and needed strong voices in parliament to stop industrialisation of the landscape, a public meeting in Caithness heard.

Dec 20, 2024 · One of the onlookers recording a video clip of the pipe band at last year’s bonfire. Picture: Alan Hendry. For just £10 for the first year you can get unlimited access to the Groat online and on our app, including access to the e-editions of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier every week.

Nov 28, 2024 · A 'whole life' approach aims to benefit everyone from young to old. Ambitious proposals equating to billions of pounds of investment over two decades for local roads, schools, housing, services and generating money from renewables were set out by Highland Council earlier this year.

Dec 21, 2024 · YOUR CAITHNESS: Looking across Dunnet Bay towards Dunnet Head. Caithness midwives deserve recognition for excellent work. It was extremely positive to see the recent reports and press highlighting some of the issues faced by women in Caithness when accessing gynaecological and maternity services.

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Elderly Castletown man says he will move out his damp house and live in his van due to cost of living . An elderly Castletown man with major health issues says he will make himself homeless and live in a van due to the cost of heating his damp home.

Nov 10, 2024 · The 2025 Caithness Calendar, published by the John O'Groat Journal and Caithness Courier, is now available to buy. The photographs were selected from hundreds submitted by readers of scenes and occasions across the county.

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Dec 28, 2024 · Cover image for The Other Landscape by Neil M Gunn. Gunn wrote over a period of 30 years, starting in 1926 and ending in 1956 with his so-called spiritual autobiography The Atom of Delight.

Dec 21, 2024 · Hundreds have taken to social media to post their tributes describing him as a legend and recalling his bakery creations including the famous Dream Ring.