News Archive

Latheron Show 2017

The Latheron Show 2017 returned to its usual place at Occumster after going to Lybster last year due to wet weather.   See the Photo Gallery link above for lots of photos.  

Lybster Gala 2017

A dull evening but the rain stayed away for the Lybster Gala 2017 Saturday evening crowning etc.   See the Photo Gallery above..  

Replica Red Phone Box By Dounreay Apprentices For Memory Garden

Apprentices at Dounreay have designed and made a life-size replica red telephone box for the Town and County hospital therapy garden in Wick.   It was designed and built at Dounreay, near Thurso, in Caithness with the help of experienced tradesmen at the site.  

See A Guide To North Coast 500 Just Published

The North Coast 500 is a 516-mile scenic route around the north coast of Scotland, starting and ending at Inverness Castle.   See a guide to the North Coast 500 HERE North Coast 500 Web Site.  

Thurso Town Improvements (TTIA) Tia The Big Arrival

Thurso Town Improvements Association (TTIA) are proud to introduce to you our mascot - TIA.  Tia was designed by young creative genius Scott Hughes from Miller Academy primary school.  

Bloodhound Rocket Car Competition Won By Tain Team

A team of students has won the Scottish Championship in the Bloodhound Rocket Car Competition after qualifying in a heat held at North Highland College UHI, Thurso.   The team of four girls, from Tain Royal Academy, set the fastest speed out of 32 teams from across the country at the Scottish Finals held at Perth College UHI.  Molly Mackay, Mollie Lauritsen, Orla Young and Aimee Milne, were one of only two all-girl teams competing.  They had spent the semester improving their understanding of engineering as it applies to automotive aerodynamics and power, and designing their car, under the guidance of their teachers, Iain Carlton and Tanya Marshall, and with support from engineering curriculum leader, Peter Hylton, at North Highland College UHI.  

Wick Voices Tell Their Stories On Aspects Of Life Gone By

The Wick Society's oral history section, Wick Voices, is generating a lot of interest in the community.  The project was launched in 2016 with the aim of preserving local voices for posterity.  

An Appeal for Carers Week

This month we mark Carer's Week, a chance to recognise and celebrate unpaid carers right across the UK.  With an estimated 6.8 million carers known to be looking after a loved one in the UK alone, it's likely that as you're reading this letter, a carer is too.  

Are You Eating Too Much sugar? - National Smile Month

Storm in a teacup, as new poll reveals how much sugar Brits are adding to tea and coffee - and why it could be spelling bad news for our teeth! www.nationalsmilemonth.org/ • Brits consume around four cups of tea and coffee per day with a one in seven adding at least two teaspoons of sugar to each mug.   • An estimated 15 million adults in the UK are adding at least one teaspoon of sugar to their tea and coffee, making up almost half their advised daily sugar intake.  

Volunteer Mentors Sought by Action for Children in Highlands

A leading children's charity are seeking volunteer mentors across the Highlands to work with young people.   The volunteers will be supported by a project Action for Children have just launched in Inverness and Ross shire - Caithness and Sutherland are next!   Action for Children in the Highlands have begun delivering ‘Intandem', a needs led volunteer mentoring service funded by Inspiring Scotland, for young people aged 8-14 who face complicated and challenging situations.    Intandem has been set up to support young people coming into, or leaving the care system, and provide a positive adult role model.