A renewed call for info on John McGrath, missing since March 2, 2024, from John O’Groats in the Scottish Highlands. Police Renew Appeal After Man Vanishes in Highlands One Year Ago Cops need help finding a missing man. He vanished in the Scottish Highlands a year ago. John McGrath was 52. People last saw him…
Look out for a small brown bird with colourful rings in the Caithness and north Sutherland areas. Ringed Twite Spotted in Caithness and North Sutherland Areas People should watch for small brown birds that have colorful rings on their legs in Caithness and north Sutherland areas. The bird is called a Twite, which Shetlanders know…
Caithness amateur football team, Pentland United, raised over £5000 running for 24 hours to support Sophie’s Story. Pentland United Raises Over £5000 for Sophie’s Story with 24 Hour Run Hey, guess what happened? The Pentland United guys did something cool. They ran for 24 hours to help Sophie’s Story! They raised over £5000, and the…
Fines for cyclists, alcoholism treatment planning & lottery hopes for Pulteney buildings are highlighted. Cycling Fines in Wick plus Alcoholism Treatment and Lottery Hope Let’s check out old news from the John O’Groat Journal! An old postcard from 1948 shows Keiss. Ivy covers buildings. The sender said the weather wasn’t great. In 1925, young men…
Connor Whitelaw will walk the West Highland Way to honor his aunt Gwen, who died from MND, and raise money for MND Scotland. Charity Walk Honors Aunt with MND Who Was Always Smiling Connor Whitelaw’s aunt had MND. Seeing her struggle was very hard. He remembers his aunt Gwen fondly. She always smiled and made…
Offenders revitalized a village hall near a historic harbor through community payback, providing invaluable services and skills. Community Payback Team Transforms Village Hall in Caithness A village hall in Caithness looks brand new now. The community payback team did a fantastic job, and Pat Ramsay said the team is an invaluable resource. Pat and Grant…
Local news covers Thor House respite closure, Caithness wind power issues, and wind farm worries near Unesco site. Thor House Care, Grid Constraints, and Altnabreac Plans Spark Concerns Matthew Towe shared a photo. It showed lifeboats at Scrabster Harbour. A respite center, Thor House, for disabled kids in Thurso closed. It was north of Inverness.…
A young biker was stopped in Wick for weaving. He claimed it was to dodge potholes on Glamis Road. Motorbiker Weaving Through Wick Street Said He Avoided Potholes Hey, guess what I just read? A young guy got in trouble. It all happened in Wick, a town in Caithness. He was riding his motorcycle on…
Sinclair’s Bay Trust serves over 200 lunches. The project offers vital social interaction and support in Caithness communities. Sinclairs Bay Lunches Serve Over 200 by Midpoint in Caithness Project A project helps communities in eastern Caithness. Sinclair’s Bay Trust runs it in three village halls. They already served over 200 lunches, and the project began…
Halkirk United has donated £500 to Mikeysline, a mental health charity, raised through their newly formed 150 club. Halkirk United Donates £500 to Mental Health Charity Mikeysline Halkirk United helped two good causes. The soccer club raised money through a draw. Consequently, a mental health charity and a cancer center benefitted. Mikeysline received a £500…