News Archive

Meet the Charity Regulator – Wick

Wednesday 1st May, 10.00am-12.15pm, Pulteney Centre.   You will have the opportunity to hear about the latest developments in charity regulation, and in areas such as equality and fundraising.  

Success of breast cancer drive

A groundbreaking breast cancer campaign has seen a 50 per cent increase in the number of women consulting their GP for breast cancer symptoms.   The Scottish Government’s breast cancer drive, featuring Elaine C Smith, launched in September last year and was the first advert in the UK to show real pictures of women’s breasts with visible signs of breast cancer.  

Caithness Science Festival 2013 - Family Fun Day Attracts Big Crowds

Caithness Science Festival 2013 has been another great success with more people than ever attending the Family Fun Day to end the week of events in schools throughout the county.   The family fun day show-cased many scientific ideas and groups.  

Wild Northern Skies - Article on The e-Astronomer

This article recently published on e-Astronomer web site gives an impression of what our skies are like from a man who was recently here.   See the link below - Wild Northern Skies .  

Peatlands Partnership Wants Your Help

The Peatlands Partnership is seeking input from local residents on multi-million pound Flows project.   The Peatlands Partnership is looking for your views on how the peatlands of the Flow Country should be promoted to local people and visitors to the area.  

First Minister Snubs First Lady Of Scottish Wild Land

Alex Salmond has refused an invitation to accept a petition from Rhona Weir, the 94-year old environmental campaigner and widow of Tom Weir.  The petition which contains close on 4500 signatures from people in 43 different countries calls on Alex Salmond to ‘Stop the Reckless Siting of Wind Turbines in Scotland's Scenic Landscapes’ http://chn.ge/14WzCGZ The organisor of the petition, Harley Keisch of American internet radio station Wind Wise Radio has written twice to the First Minister inviting him to accept it in person at Eden Court from a delegation led by Rhona Weir, widow of celebrated climber, author and broadcaster Tom Weir (photo of Rhona at the Perth anti-wind protest in October attached).  

Could Your Car Buy You Lunch?

Hi there, It seems like fuel prices are always going up – and as we all know, filling up the car costs a small fortune these days.   The good news is, we can help you do something about it.  

Can You Help Answer This Old Book Question?

Noel Donaldson contacted to help solve a mystery...........   AN amateur historian is trying to solve a century-plus Caithness mystery which has Scots hero Robert the Bruce at its centre.  

How Can Wind Farm Benefits Best Be Used In Caithness?

How can funding from onshore wind farms be used to benefit Caithness and its communities? RWE npower renewables (RWE NRL) is encouraging people in Caithness to take part in the Caithness Conversation, a discussion about how the community funds linked to wind farms can best be used to support the area.   RWE NRL, one of the UK’s leading renewable energy developers, invests more than £75,000 per annum in Caithness through community funds associated with its wind farms.  

Extending the referendum franchise

A Bill that will give every 16 and 17 year old the right to add their voice to the most important decision made in Scotland in 300 years has been introduced to the Scottish Parliament.   The Scottish Referendum (Franchise) Bill will ensure that everyone aged 16 and above on the day of the referendum in 2014 will be able to participate in the historic vote, and help decide what type of country they want Scotland to be.