News

Living Well Event

If you are living with any long term condition in the Highland area this event is for YOU! Specialist talks on Self Management, Living with Fatigue, Pain Management and Hope will be available via video link to all venues.   Exhibitors at each venue will offer you the opportunity to find out more about local services.  

The McDonald Collection - Wick photo exhibition

HUNDREDS of photographs of Wick life spanning more than half a century are to go on show during the town's gala week.   They will form an exhibition called The McDonald Collection being held at the St Fergus Church Hall for one day only on Wednesday, 31st July 2019.  

Caithness County Show 2019 - Horse Winners Parade

See the link above to start the horse and pony parade in the main county show gallery..  

COMMUNITY FUND AWARDS OVER £70K TO SUPPORT LEISURE ACTIVITIES!

The Caithness & North Sutherland Fund has committed over £70k to six community projects in its latest round of grant awards.   CNSFund Chairperson David Glass said "This latest investment supports improvements to recreational amenities and events in Caithness & North Sutherland, helping to ensure that people living and visiting our area can enjoy a high standard of leisure activities.  

Highlands and Islands MSP raises concerns about cancelled operations

Operations had to be cancelled across NHS Highland because hospitals simply could not cope, new figures reveal.   Data published by ISD Scotland shows that 45 operations were cancelled in May 2019 due to non-clinical reasons such as not having enough staff or unclean equipment.  

Three Eminent Speakers Go FULL FLOW

Events set out reasons to support UNESCO World Heritage Site Status for The Flow Country.   TV historian and archaeologist Neil Oliver and geology's ‘rock star' Professor Iain Stewart will be joined by UNESCO expert Professor Barry Gilbertson in a series of talks in the Highlands this summer that answer the question Why make The Flow Country a World Heritage Site? The ‘Full Flow' events, which will take place in Lairg, Thurso and Inverness on 5, 6, and 7 July respectively, invite audiences to hear about the environmental and cultural importance of The Flow Country in Sutherland and Caithness, addressing Scotland's climate emergency, the need to protect the spectacular beauty and wildlife of the area’s unique habitat and the part it plays in the lives of people who live here.  

Budding Engineers Crowdfunding to To Increase Children's Access to 3D Design and Architecture

We are currently in the process of trying to raise enough money through crowdfunding for a 3D Community printer here in Caithness.  In addition we are also looking to purchase several Architectural Modelling Kits to introduce into Primary Education, some of these are available for children as young as 4 years.  

Have You Got The Skills To Assist The Caithness Broch Project Reach Its Goals

Wanted: Volunteers with project and contract management skills and enthusiasm to join management committee of the Caithness Broch Project.   Computer literacy a must, interest in archaeology and/or heritage an advantage.  

The Lost Village of Badryrie

A walk with the Rangers to see the village.   See poster for details and how to book.  

Thurso Grows

Thurso Grows is at the start of their fanatic new project in Thurso funded by the Climate Challenge Fund.  I just wanted to send you an email to give you some information as what we are trying to achieve and how you may like to get involved.