News Archive

Thinking About Joining The Army Reserves?

7 SCOTS - Royal Regiment of Scotland.  The Army Reserves in Caithness and the North of Scotland.  

More than 100,000 bowel screening tests returned

Scots galvanised to join the bowel movement.   People across Scotland answered Detect Cancer Early call to join the ‘bowel movement with new statistics highlighting that an additional 3,000 bowel screening tests were returned during September and October, compared to the same period the previous year.  

SCOTTISH ENGINEERING HALL OF FAME CELEBRATES JOHN LOGIE BAIRD

John Logie Baird, the man who was the first in the world to televise objects in motion has been inducted into the Scottish Engineering Hall of Fame.   Professor Malcolm Baird, the son of John Logie Baird, provided some original material for the Hall of Fame website and said Scotlands contributions to engineering are so great that it came as a surprise to me that the Scottish Engineering Hall of Fame has only been in existence for a few years.  The descendants of John Logie Baird in Scotland and Canada are delighted that he has been included and we hope that the SEHF will inspire bright young people to continue Scotland's great tradition of engineering and innovation.  

Whats On At Caithness Horizons: December 2015

Cafe Exhibition Christmas Local Artists Exhibition 1st December 2015 - 31st January 2016 An exhibition of work by local artists providing a great opportunity to purchase a special and unique Christmas gift or simply treat yourself.   Gallery Exhibition Christmas Local Artists Exhibition 1st December 2015 - 31st January 2016 An exhibition of work by local artists providing a great opportunity to purchase a special and unique Christmas gift or simply treat yourself.  

Wick Fun Day Gets Christmas Season Started With Brollies Parade

IT was a day of weather in which brollies might have come in handy.   But the rain stopped, to signal the start of of Wicks festive season with a stunning display of decorated umbrellas centre-piece of the annual Fun Day.  

Honour for North MSP

North MSP David Stewart has been selected by the International Diabetes Federation to represent Scotland at the Parliamentary Champions for Diabetes conference in Canada at the end of the month.  David Stewart, who chairs the Scottish Parliaments Cross Party Group on diabetes said he was greatly honoured to speak at the conference in front of over 100 Parliamentarians from across the globe.  

Opposition to devastating funding cuts

Calls to protect Big Lottery Fund.   Potential UK Government cuts to the Big Lottery Fund could have a devastating impact on projects and communities across Scotland, Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil has said.  

Christmas Trees and Santa At Dunnet Forest

Yes its that time of year again.   We will be holding Log Sales on Saturday 5th and 12th December 2015 from 10.00am - 1.00pm.  

Local community group bid to save towns Christmas lights

A volunteer for Thurso Town Improvements Association is trying to gee up some Christmas community spirit in aid of Thursos Christmas lights.   Marion OBrien is encouraging residents in Thurso from shops, offices, bars , cafes and schools to get involved with the fundraiser.  

Your Cash Your Caithness - chance to vote for local projects you would like to see receive funding

Following the initial bidding process 20 projects now have a chance to put their idea to the public vote.  There is £30k on offer with applications totalling £46k.