News Archive

Public asked for sightings of rare hen harriers

After a successful call for hen harrier sightings last year, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the Heads Up for Harriers project are once more asking people to report sightings of this special bird.   Hen harriers remain one of Scotland's rarest and most spectacular birds of prey.  

Scottish wildlife groups must unite to fight crime

The "alarming distrust" between groups that tackle Scotland's worst wildlife crimes must come to an end, a Committee has warned today.   The Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee has written to the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Roseanna Cunningham today after scrutinising the Scottish Government's Wildlife Crime in Scotland 2015 Annual Report.  

Third Sector Interface Workshop - Book Now For 4th April

For information about the Third Sector Interface go to - http://www.highlandtsi.org.uk/membership-to-the-htsi.html.  

Noss Head Flying Past

Nosshead Lighthouse is now part of the Nosshead Estates offering a unique chance to stay in a place with unrivalled views over the cliffs.   This combined with the fact that it is fast becoming the world centre for information on the clan Sinclair - Clan Sinclair Study Centre In Caithness .  

Castle Sinclair - Girnigoe - A Film From The Air

The books basically tell us that this icon the County were two castles - one being the tower house built between 1476 and 1496 which was called Girnigoe and the other called Sinclair was built on land to the west in 1606 - and that they were partially destroyed by George Sinclair of Keiss who attacked it with cannon in either 1680 or 1690 (depending on the author) to oust John Campbell of Glenorchy to whom it had been given by George 6th Earl of Caithness in lieu of debts.  These ‘facts' have been embellished and embroidered over time by a number of different authors.  

Caithness Science Festival 2017 - The Fun Day Photos

The Caithness Science Festival had its annual showcase for many areas of science both in Caithness and from elsewhere with lots of experts to answer questions from people of all ages.   Lots of photos in the gallery..  

Rev. Alfred Coutts and Elders Photo

A very good photo has been sent to us by Graeme Lyall of the Reverend Alfred Coutts and the elders of the United Free Church, Bridge Street, Wick.   The photo was taken by Johnson Photographers.  

Friends of Annie Charity Event - James Bond Themed Dinner Dance

"Friends of Annie", are a local charity that helps young people who are in care or has previously had care experience, we help when they are finding things tough, say their washing machine broke or they need to travel for a family occasion, such as a funeral south and help can be given with the fare, if a young person had an interview help can be given clothing or other expenses.   The group are holding a "James Bond" themed dinner dance on 1st April in the Park Hotel, Thurso.  

Successful St Johns Pool Work Day

A record number of volunteers turned out on Sunday (12th March 2017) to assist with habitat enhancement work and access improvements at St Johns Pool near Dunnet in Caithness.   Members of the Caithness Countryside Volunteers were joined by representatives from the Caithness Broch Project to create a dynamic team of enthusiastic volunteers.  

Science Festival 2017 - Energy in Caithness

Wednesday 15th March - 7.00pm.