News Archive

Dounreay sponsors employment course

Seven students have successfully completed the Ready Steady Work course sponsored by Dounreay and North Highland College.   The course gives the students an opportunity to prepare themselves for employment by giving them the skills and knowledge they need to secure the job they want.  

Over 28,000 Scottish applicants placed in higher education through UCAS; up 5% on results day last year

28,300 Scottish applicants have been accepted to higher education so far this year; an increase of 1,300 people, up 5% compared to SQA results day in 2015.  Almost all of these (27,400) have been placed at a Scottish university or college.  

North Highland College UHI Evening Classes 2016

North Highland College UHI's evening classes and short courses are a great way for you to learn a new skill, turn a hobby into a money earner or even take the first step on the road to achieving a new qualification With ILA funding available, you might be able to learn a whole new skill without it costing you a penny! From Digital Photography to Working With Wood, there's something for everyone.   Apply now by www.northhighland.uhi.ac.uk before your favourite class fills up! See the full prospectus at https://www.northhighland.uhi.ac.uk/study-at-nhc/prospectus/evening-classes North Highland College is based in Thurso..  

Old Wick High School Buffet Ball - The Last Dance

Wick High School Parent Council are preparing to hold a walk around and the Old High School and a last dance prior to the move to the new Campus in October..   On Friday the 9th of September 2016 from 6.30 pm on there will be an opportunity for members of the public to come along and have a look around for one last time prior to the schools closure.  

Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) - Meetings In Caithness

Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) is a national campaign group that fights the injustice done to women born in the 1950s (on or after 6 April 1951) regarding the changes to their state pension age A recently formed Caithness WASPI group has been set up by Aileen Shanks (Thurso) and Lorna Simpson (Wick).   They are holding meetings in Wick and Thurso to raise awareness of the issue and would like to encourage women born in the 1950s to come along and hear what has been happening with the national WASPI campaign.  

Over 270 Land Rovers Arriving at John OGroats at Noon On Sunday 31st July

Here it is! Lands end (Cornwall) to John O Groats (highland) In aid of (Air Ambulance - RNLI - UK Homes 4 Heroes) Admission is £20 per vehicle and all funds raised will go to the charities as mentioned above.  The convoy will run over 4 days to give people time to rest.  

Childrens Fancy Dress At Wick Gala 2016

INTERMITTENT rain failed to dampen the imaginative enthusiasm of entrants at the fancy dress competition at Braehead - one of the most popular events in Wick Gala Week's packed programme..  

Wick Gala 2016 - A Very Colourful Gala

The weather cleared away the mist and the Wick Gala 2016 saw a great parade with amazing costumes.   See over 500 photo in the galery above.  

Turbines For Lochend Wind Farm Unloaded At Wick Harbour

The four turbines bound for Lochend Wind Farm at Barrock, Caithness have been unloaded at Wick Harbour awaiting transportation.   Lochend Wind Farm comprises 4 x 2300Kw Wind Turbines With A Height To Tip Of 99.5M, Height Hub Of 64M, Rotor Diameter Of 71M.  

Caithness County Show 2016

The 175th Caithness County Show got off to a wonderful Saturday morning and rain only came in by the afternoon.  Nothing could stop the event by then.