Dec 29, 2024 · Surfers and spectators enjoyed “once-in-a-decade conditions” at a national competition in Caithness. There were big waves and sunny skies throughout the 2024 Scottish National Surfing Championships at Thurso East, prompting the women’s open champion Phoebe Strachan to declare: “You literally couldn’t have asked for better.”

Jan 1, 2025 · There are many ways readers can enjoy content from the Caithness Courier and John O’Groat Journal. As well as online news, features and other content, we still curate and produce print copies of both titles every week of the year.

RYDER-DESHPONG Peacefully, in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on 16th January, 2025, Kirstin, aged 39 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Max, mummy of Kate, daughter of Gordon and the late Sarah-Jane, sister of Kim, Suzy and Steven and friend of many.

Over £1.3m for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross arts centres in ‘momentous’ funding package. Maree Todd has said she is thrilled to see more than £1.3 million being awarded to three arts centres in her constituency through Creative Scotland.

Dec 31, 2024 · The conclusions in that report came as no surprise to me or the organisations, charities and individuals who contributed to it. Since its publication, I have tried to gain answers from the SNP Scottish Government on what their reaction is to …

Dec 31, 2024 · There are many ways readers can enjoy content from the Caithness Courier and John O’Groat Journal. As well as online news, features and other content, we still curate and produce print copies of both titles every week of the year. These are also available to all our digital subscribers via our e ...

Jan 2, 2025 · The annual event is organised by a sub-group of the Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council (RBWCC) known as HAPPY – Hogmanay and People’s Party Yearly.Held within the vicinity of the town’s Market Square and High Street, it provides a chance for friends and family to get together and celebrate the new year in the heart of the town.

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 30, 2024 · Frank Stephen’s 174-mile coastal walk raised £35,500 for Alzheimer Scotland. Picture: Alan Hendry. JULY. Women and children in Caithness were being put “at risk” by the present level of healthcare provision, according to a report by a national body.

Farmers’ rescheduled tractor rally over tax plans to go ahead at John O’Groats. A protest by farmers against the UK government’s controversial changes to inheritance tax will go ahead at John O’Groats on Sunday.