News Archive

Opinions sought from Thurso Residents

Thurso Community Development Trust is continuing in its efforts to understand the needs of Thurso Residents while moving forward in identifying early projects for the Trust to complete for the development of the town.   A successful public meeting was held earlier this month where round table discussions brought out many positive opinions of the town and needs for improvement.  

Leading Female Politicians Back GIRLGUIDING SCOTLAND & WOMEN 50:50'S New Campaign

SCOTLAND'S LEADING FEMALE POLITICIANS BACK GIRLGUIDING SCOTLAND & WOMEN 50:50'S NEW CAMPAIGN TO EMPOWER GIRLS TO LEAD.   Girlguiding Scotland, the leading charity for girls in Scotland, has joined forces with leading equality campaign group Women 50:50 to launch Citizen Girl, a new initiative to inspire the next generation of female leaders.  

Volunteers Wanted To Record Plants

How would you or one of your group members like to be part of a UK wide project to record how our native plant species are changing over time? The National Plant Monitoring Scheme (NPMS) http://www.npms.org.uk/ is looking for volunteers to adopt a one km square in your area that you can visit twice a year.  The scheme is supported by Scottish Natural Heritage and will help us gain a greater understanding of plant communities in Scotland.  

Caithness Field Club - Events March to May 2018

Caithness Field Club Winter programme 2018.   Tuesday 20th March at 7-30pm: A talk Iain MacLean of Caithness Broch Builders Project on latest findings: in Pentland Hotel, Thurso.  

HiMRA - Highland Migrant & Refugee Advocacy - A New Volunteering Opportunity

This new project has a focus on empowering migrants and refugees to speak out and seek support.   Building on the findings from Birchwood Highland's 'Migrant Matters' research, this project will seek to fulfil the need for support services to be enduring, community based and community led.  

Caithness Science Festival 2018 - John O Groats - Science Festival Exhibit

Caithness International Science Festival John O'Groats Events John O'Groats Interactive Map Wick Voices The Groatie Buckie Gift Shop Sat 24 Feb - Fri 16 Mar 10am - 4pm In 2016 Wick Voices, the Wick Society's Oral History Section, embarked on an ambitious, long-term project aimed at collecting and preserving memories and information from the past.  During the Caithness International Science Festival, through the use of ‘Talking Tiles,’ the aim is to create an interactive map giving information and stories about the history and heritage of John O’Groats.  

Caithness Countryside Volunteers Work Day and AGM

CCV work day and AGM..  

Caithness Health Action Team (CHAT) At Scottish Parliament

Five members of CHAT formed the delegation to meet with the health minister Shona Robison on Wednesday 7th February 2018.   The team from CHAT each took different elements of health concerns in Caithness to present to those present.  

Winter Advice on Protecting Your Skin

It's set to be the coldest week of the year! Harley Street Dermatologist tells you exactly how to protect your skin from central heating this week The coldest week in winter is upon us, but keeping warm at home can come at a cost on a more personal level.  Cranking up the central heating can be a damaging problem for your skin.  

Community groups celebrate after being awarded funding following public vote

Your Cash Your Caithness.   Local people in Caithness cast their votes on Saturday (27th January 2018) at a Highland Council participatory budgeting event held in Thurso High School.