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21/10/2015
CHARITY BALL BRINGS ‘BOND' FEVER TO CAITHNESS 
A Bond themed charity ball taking place in Wick this November is set to raise hundred of pounds for local causes. The event at Mackays Hotel on 7th November has been arranged to mark the launch of the latest Bond movie 'Spectre' and will see all monies raised going to SiMBA (Simpson's Memory Box Appeal), Wick RNLI and Caithness and Sutherland Women's Aid.
20/10/2015
Take A Fantastic Christmas Meal On The Strathspey Railway
Brand New For 2015 - Christmas Fine Dining aboard our steam trains at The Strathspey Railway! Looking for a truly unique festive dining experience with friends, colleagues and family this December? You can enjoy a delicious traditional Christmas menu as you steam through the stunning, wintry Scottish Highlands between Aviemore, Boat of Garten and Broomhill. For more information and to book online please visit - http://www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk/christmas-lunch-specials/ A day trip or couple of days at Aviemore in December can make a great getaway and perhaps magical if there is snow around.
20/10/2015
Highland Apple Day - Saturday 24th October
The preparations for the Highland's second Apple Day are almost complete. For those attending the delights of pin the maggot on the apple, who can peel the longest peel and freshly squeezed apple juice await.
19/10/2015
Snapshop of Bridge Street and High Street, Wick - Sunday 18 October 2015
The changes of business can be seen and there is no hiding one or two buildings that badly need either demolished or serious upgrading by owners. New businesses that will open in October include Sams furniture moving into the old D R Simpsons shop.
19/10/2015
New Wick High School Construction Latest
Latest progress photos of the new Wick High school under construction..
19/10/2015
New group to explore ways to reduce reliance on foodbanks.
The scourge of food poverty and possible solutions to Scotland's increasing reliance on foodbanks will be investigated by a new group. Representatives from poverty organisations and charities will convene on Monday for the first meeting of the short life working group, to identify the issues which push people into food poverty and discuss how they can be addressed.18/10/2015
Damage - Old Free Church, Sinclair Terrace, Wick
Police in Wick are investigating damage at the former Free Church, Sinclair Terrace, Wick whereby persons have gained entry by forcing the front door open. It is believed this happened between Friday 9th October 2015 and Tuesday 13th October 2015.
18/10/2015
Additional graduates for nurseries in most deprived areas
Every nursery in Scotland's most deprived areas will have an additional qualified childcare graduate to work with children by 2018, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. The new approach will begin now and will see 25,000 children benefit from more face to face time with graduates, helping them reach their full potential whatever their background.18/10/2015
Wm. Ronaldson & Sons - Harvesting Winter Wheat 
Wm. Ronaldson & Sons - Harvesting Winter Wheat - September 2015.
18/10/2015
Harvest time at West Greenland Farm, Caithness, Scotland
The guys working the machines to bring in the crop at West Greenland Farm in Caithness, Scotland. End of summer 2015..
18/10/2015
Castlehill Harbour in Caithness Sunrise
Castlehill Harbour in Caithness Sunrise, September 2015. Video by Highland Aerial Views..
18/10/2015
Wick, Caithness from the South side of the town September 2015
Wick, Caithness from the South side of the town September 2015. Video by Highland Aerial Views..
18/10/2015
Wick from North Baths aerial video
Wick from North Baths aerial video. Highland Aerial Views..
18/10/2015
Walk Up Morven In Winter
A walk up morven in Winter..
17/10/2015
Wide variation in life expectancy between areas in Scotland
Life expectancy for men and women continues to improve, according to a report published today by the Registrar General for Scotland. Based on statistics covering 2012-2014, the report breaks down further the estimates published at Scotland level on 20 August 2015 which showed that life expectancy is now 77.1 years for men and 81.1 years for women in Scotland.15/10/2015
Royal Regiment of Scotland parades
The Royal Regiment of Scotland will parade through Inverness today 15 October 3pm, and tomorrow 16 October at Wick 10:30am; Fort William 11:20am; and Dingwall at 3pm. The parades mark will mark the conferral of the Freedom of the Highland Region upon the Royal Regiment of Scotland by The Highland Council.15/10/2015
UK Government will be hosting commemorative events in the Orkney Islands
Government plans to commemorate the Battle of Jutland, the great naval battle of the First World War. The Culture Secretary today announced the Government's plans to commemorate the Battle of Jutland, which brought together the two most powerful naval forces of the time in the largest naval battle of the First World War.14/10/2015
Launch of a new public artwork at John O'Groats
31st October 2015. 3:00 pm - Illustrated talk by artists Dalziel and Scullion (booking essential).
13/10/2015
Highland Council update on refugees
Highland Council is working with COSLA and community planning partners to plan and prepare for welcoming Syrian refugees to the Highlands. The Council has agreed with COSLA to take up to 25 - 30 families, over the period of the national re-settlement programme, subject to the confirmation of available housing.12/10/2015
Local schools join forces during beach clean
Mount Pleasant Primary School P5 class (+ Eco committee) joined Miller Academy Primary School P6 class to undertake a clean-up at Thurso Beach in Caithness on Tuesday 6 October. Mr Harper from Mount Pleasant and Mrs Phares from Miller Academy brought fifty eight children in total to join forces with Paul Castle and Sam Watson the Highland Council Countryside Rangers and other helpers including Mrs Urquhart, Mr Boyter and Mrs Morris.
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