News Archive
1/7/2013
Funding Opportunity - Community Covenant Grant Scheme
Highland Council, along with its Partners, have signed up to an Armed Forces Community Covenant for Highland. The Community Covenant is a voluntary statement of support between a civilian community and its local Armed Forces community.30/6/2013
The Axiophytes and Habitats in Caithness by Ken Butler
A newly published work available as a Pdf has been produced by Caithness plant recorder Ken Butler who has for many years compiled data and photographs of Caithness plants and their habitats. His latest work "The Axiophytes and Habitats in Caithness" has been pubished in Pdf format on the web site of the Botanical Society of the British Isles.
30/6/2013
Marie Curie To Set Up New Fund Raising Group In Thurso
I am writing to call on all Thurso people to help Marie Curie Cancer Care to set up a new volunteer Fundraising Group for Thurso. Fundraising Groups make an enormous difference locally by helping to raise the vital funds we need so that Marie Curie Nurses can continue to provide free care to people with terminal cancer and other illnesses in their own homes.30/6/2013
Castletown Gala 2013
Castletown Gala 2013 photos are now in..
30/6/2013
New Measures To Deter Wildlife Crime
New measures have been introduced to further deter those involved in wildlife crime. There have been a number of recent reports and court cases that suggest wildlife crime is still on-going through the use of poisons, illegal trapping and shooting.
30/6/2013
65 years of the NHS
Start of celebrations as 65 Scots give thanks. Sixty five Scots whose lives have been transformed by the NHS joined forces today to mark its 65th anniversary.30/6/2013
New patient safety initiative on medicines launched 
A new patient safety initiative focussing on medicines and dehydration has been launched by NHS Highland in a bid to let patients know about the risks dehydration can cause when taking certain medicines. New patient information cards detailing which medicines should be temporarily stopped are being distributed to pharmacies, GP Practices and Hospitals across Highland.
30/6/2013
Two communities successful in bid for Council’s Challenge Fund
Two Highland groups have responded to The Highland Council’s ‘Community Challenge’ and will be providing enhanced services for their communities at no greater cost than the present Council-run provision. Kyle and Lochalsh Community Trust and Fort Augustus Community Company are the first two organisations in the Highlands to benefit through applications to the Council’s Community Challenge Fund.30/6/2013
Wind farm wind falls should bring socio-economic benefits to Caithness
Youth employment opportunities, tourism initiatives, improved transport links and support for businesses came out top in a recent survey to find out what wind farm windfalls should be spent on in Caithness in the future. Not surprisingly, the Caithness Conversation Community Profile suggests that a high percentage of the funds should be spent on communities nearest the wind farm but the idea of setting aside a smaller pot of funds for county-wide initiatives was also supported.30/6/2013
Babies will begin to be protected against rotavirus from today 1st July
Rotavirus vaccine programme begins Protection against severe diarrhoea and vomiting for babies and young children. All babies in Scotland born on or after May 1 this year are being offered vaccination against rotavirus, a severe diarrhoea and vomiting bug affecting in babies and young children that can lead to dehydration and hospital treatment.29/6/2013
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe - Malcolm Caithness
CASTLE SINCLAIR GIRNIGOE, CAITHNESS Much has been written on the history of this spectacular ruin dramatically situated on cliffs projecting into Sinclair Bay about three miles north of Wick. 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.
29/6/2013
Armed Forces Day - Thurso
The most northerly Armed Forces Day celebration on the British Mainland was held by the Royal British Legion Scotland Thurso Branch at their Riverside Clubrooms on Saturday. Various events including a coffee morning, exhibition, illustrated talk and a flag lowering ceremony were held throughout the day..
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27/6/2013HomeStart Caithness Gain Volunteer Friendly Award
Home Start Caithness were presented with a Volunteer Friendly Award at a gathering in Thurso recently. Lord Lieutenant of Caithness, Anne Dunnet presented the award to Home-Start Caithness staff, Rachel & Dorothy and Linda who is one of the volunteers that visit families..
27/6/2013
Carrier Bag Tax Will Start in 2014
By 2014 Scottish retailers will charge a minimum of 5p per bag in a bid to reduce carrier bag use. Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead announced the move today which follows a consultation that was held last year to gauge public opinion.
27/6/2013
The real story behind the Lost Spitfires of Burma comes free to view online
Caithness.org knows that there are many people interested n the Second World War not least due to the connections with many service people located in the far north for the duration. This short film now relased on Youtube give information about the project.
27/6/2013
175 Countryside Rangers walks and events on offer this summer
The Highland Council Countryside Rangers are running 175 guided walks and events across the Highlands during the Scottish and English school summer holidays. The bumper programme is not just for school pupils, however.
26/6/2013
DISABLED YOUNG PEOPLE FROM CAITHNESS SHARE IDEAS WITH MSPS
A group of disabled local young people from Caithness were invited to the Scottish Parliament to attend, ‘Young Scot: Agents of Change’ parliamentary reception to discuss how services can be improved to support the needs of disabled young people in their local area. A group of disabled young people aged 16-21 years from Caithness have been involved in the national project, ‘Young Scot: Agents of Change.
25/6/2013
New research shows great crested newts are Highlanders
New research released today has found that great crested newts are native to the Scottish Highlands. Most experts had assumed that the newts had been introduced into the Highlands from other parts of the UK.
25/6/2013
New Angler's Lodge At St John's Loch
Members and friends gathered at St Johns Loch for the trophy presentation following their Annual Member’s Competition. The competition was won by Wick angler Pat Nicol who took the Trophies for Heaviest Basket and Heaviest Fish.
25/6/2013
Watch Our Wildlife In Summer
The seabird colonies are in full swing at Holborn head, Dunnet, Duncansby and cliffs south of Wick. July is the best month to watch their young being fed.
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