News Archive - July
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31 July 2015
Duke of Rothesay Tours Dunnet Bay Distillery![Duke of Rothesay visits Dunnet Bay Distillery](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2015/charlesgin_s.jpg)
29 July 2015
Pulteneytown Academy Primary School From Above![Pulteneytown Aacademy Primary School -16 July 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/pulteneytown_academy/pulteneytown_academy_s.jpg)
28 July 2015
Wick Gala 2015 - Children's Fancy Dress![Fancy Dress](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/wick_gala_2015_fancy_dress/SAM_4934_s.jpg)
![Fancy Dress](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/wick_gala_2015_fancy_dress/SAM_4964_s.jpg)
![Fancy Dress](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/wick_gala_2015_fancy_dress/SAM_4958_s.jpg)
Wick Gala 2015 - Cycle Races
![Wick Gala Cycle Races](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/wick_gala_2015_cycle_races/SAM_4933_s.jpg)
![Wick ~Gala 2015 Cycle Races](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/wick_gala_2015_cycle_races/SAM_4923_s.jpg)
![Wick Gala 2015 Cycle Races](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/wick_gala_2015_cycle_races/SAM_4924_s.jpg)
![Wick Gala 2015 Cycle Races](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/wick_gala_2015_cycle_races/SAM_4929_s.jpg)
27 July 2015
More Wick Gala 2015 Photos![More Wick Gala 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/wick_gala_2015/1_s.jpg)
![More Wick Gala 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/wick_gala_2015/3_s.jpg)
![More Wick Gala 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/wick_gala_2015/4_s.jpg)
![More Wick Gala 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/wick_gala_2015/11_s.jpg)
![More Wick Gala 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/wick_gala_2015/19_s.jpg)
Latest Wick Gala 2015 From Noel Donaldson
See all Wick Gala 2015 from the start HERE
Dunnet Beach Clean - Can You Spare One Hour?
![Dunnet Beach Clean 29 July 2015](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2015/dun_s.jpg)
26 July 2015
Wick Academy 0 Clachnacuddin 3![Wick Academy 0 Clachnacuddin 3 - 25 July 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/academy_clachnacuddin/1_s.jpg)
Halkirk Highland Games 2015
![Halkirk Highland Games 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/halkirk_highland_games_2015/SAM_4481_s.jpg)
![Halkirk highland Games 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/halkirk_highland_games_2015/SAM_4522_s.jpg)
![Halkirk Highland Games 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/halkirk_highland_games_2015/SAM_4653_s.jpg)
![Halkirk Highland Games 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/halkirk_highland_games_2015/SAM_4693_s.jpg)
![Halkirk highland Games 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/halkirk_highland_games_2015/SAM_4716_s.jpg)
The weather turned out to be
much better than expected with no rain and ended with sunshine.
The clans
Gunn and Sinclair had their gatherings which happen every few years and
this year coincided. Heavy athletes came from
several countries.
Mey Highland Games Cancelled
The committee of the Canisbay and District RBLS have decided to cancel the Mey Highland Games due to be held on 1st August. The fields are waterlogged and another suitable venue could not be found.
25 July 2015
Wick Gala 2015 - All Photos Now In![Wick Gala 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/wick_gala_2015/SAM_4775_s.jpg)
![Wick Gala 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/wick_gala_2015/SAM_4776_s.jpg)
![Wick Gala 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/wick_gala_2015/SAM_4777_s.jpg)
![Wick Gala 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/wick_gala_2015/SAM_4779_s.jpg)
24 July 2015
Naval Reactor Test Establishment At Vulcan in Caithness has been officially shut downThe test nuclear reactor at the
Naval Reactor Test Establishment in Caithness has been officially shut
down having safely completed its work.
The Shore Test Facility (STF) reactor was closed down last night. As
part of the Establishment, was used as a prototype to give advance
notice of any potential issues or problems that might occur on board a
submarine.
After more than 13 years of operation, the STF reactor is no longer
needed and so has been shut down in preparation for future
decommissioning of the facility.
Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - Update
Fast Look at 'e Groat an 'e Courier
Wick Green Gym - Volunteer and get fit for free!
![Green Gym at Wick](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2015/green_gym_s.jpg)
23 July 2015
Watch out for telephone ‘disconnection scam' warns Highland Council Trading Standards![Phone Scam](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2015/scamphone_s.jpg)
Communities leading on development of Local Area Plans for LEADER Programme
Communities across the Highlands are in the process of developing Action Plans outlining local priorities for the LEADER 2014-2020 Programme expected to launch in late Autumn 2015. LEADER is an EU Fund aimed at promoting economic and community development within rural areas. The fund is community led with decision making on local development priorities taken by local groups. The programme will be delivered at a local level through seven Local Area Partnerships: Caithness; Sutherland; Skye; Wester Ross, Strathpeffer & Lochalsh; Lochaber; Inner Moray Firth North; and Inner Moray Firth South. Community Index
Biology workshop for children at Caithness Horizons
![Biology for kids at Caithness Horizons](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2015/biologykids_s.jpg)
Thursday 6th August, 10.30am-12.30pm Suitable for children ages between 7 &12 years. £2 per child or FREE for members of Peter’s Pals Young Curators Club.
Booking essential.
22 July 2015
'e Courier Today21 July 2015
Ham Harbour and Mill![Ham Habour and Mill - 16 July 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/atoz/ham/1_s.jpg)
![Ham Mill - 16 July 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/atoz/ham/6_s.jpg)
20 July 2015
Tooled up for tick time![Tick tool available form Highland council](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2015/Ixodus_ricinus_s.jpg)
![Tick next to one penny](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2015/pennytick_s.jpg)
Nybster Broch
![Nybster Broch - 16 July 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/nybster_broch/1_s.jpg)
History and 2005 Dig The Dig in 2011 Around Auckengill More Caithness Brochs
A great new book on Caithness Archaeology out now
Caithness Archaeology: Aspects of Prehistory by A. Heald & J. Barber.
![Caithness Archaeology : Aspects of Pre Hisotry - from Whittles Publishing £20](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2015/caitharch.jpg)
An eminently readable and accessible account of the archaeology of Caithness that provides an inspiring source for the study of people and place over time Introduces the reader to aspects of the little-known archaeological sites and landscapes and the individuals who have investigated the heritage
19 July 2015
John O'Groats From Above![Looking down on john O'Groats](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/johnogroats/1_s.jpg)
![Looking down on The John O'Groats hotel now apartments.](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/johnogroats/2_s.jpg)
2012 Late 1960s
Transform John O'Groats Project 2011 - the Arty days.
Caithness County Show 2015 - Vintage Tractors Film Clip
Massed Pipe Bands From Caithness At Market Square, Wick
![Massed Pipe Bands at Market Square, Wick, Caithness, Scotland](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/massed_pipe_bands_wick/SAM_4434_s.jpg)
See and hear a short film clip Here
Live Jive Dance Fun For The Whole Family Today at Mackays Hotel
![Jive Live for Laurandy](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2015/jivelive2_s.jpg)
Come along and have some dancing fun to live music or sit and listen.
All proceeds in aid of Laurandy Day Care Centre.
Caithness County Show 2015 - More Photos From Noel Donaldson
![Caithness County Show 2015 - Noel Donaldson](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_county_show_2015/10_s.jpg)
![Caithness County Show 2015 - Noel Donaldson](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_county_show_2015/18_s.jpg)
![Caithness County Show 2015 - stunt rider](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_county_show_2015/37_s.jpg)
![Caithness county show 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_county_show_2015/46_s.jpg)
18 July 2015
Caithness County Show 2015 - Over 700 Photos - Many more categories and people insideA Rough Guide - To see much larger photos right click the image and open in a new tab or window.
Vintage Tractors Setting Up New Machinery Judging Horses
![Caithness County Show 2015 - Vintage Tractors](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_county_show_2015/SAM_3990_s.jpg)
![Caithness County Show 2014](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_county_show_2015/SAM_4014_s.jpg)
![Caithness County Show 2015 - Machinery](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_county_show_2015/SAM_4039_s.jpg)
![Caithness County Show 2015 - Judging](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_county_show_2015/SAM_4129_s.jpg)
![Caithness County Show 2015 - Horses](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_county_show_2015/SAM_4141_s.jpg)
Sheep Cattle More Horses Champions Stunt Bikes
![Caithness county Show 2015 - Sheep](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_county_show_2015/SAM_4179_s.jpg)
![Caithness county Show 2015 - Cattle](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_county_show_2015/SAM_4193_s.jpg)
![Caithness county Show 2015 - more Horses](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_county_show_2015/SAM_4217_s.jpg)
![Caithness county Show 2015 - Champions](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_county_show_2015/SAM_4238_s.jpg)
![Caithness County Show 2015 - Trick Motor cyclists](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_county_show_2015/SAM_4336_s.jpg)
Children's Races Turnouts Vintage In The Ring Fair Ground
![Caithness County Show 2015 - Childrens Races](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_county_show_2015/SAM_4347_s.jpg)
![Caithness county Show 2015 - Out turns](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_county_show_2015/SAM_4370_s.jpg)
![Vintage Tractors at Caithness County Show 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_county_show_2015/SAM_4387_s.jpg)
![Caithness County Show 2015 - FaIRGROUND](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_county_show_2015/SAM_4411_s.jpg)
Caithness County Show 2015 - Outdoors
![Caithness County Show 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_county_show_2015/SAM_4003_s.jpg)
17 July 2015
Caithness County Show 2015 - Sales Tent![Caithness county Show 2015 - Sales Tent](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_county_show_2015/SAM_3933_s.jpg)
Caithness County Show 2015 - Industrial Tent
![Caithness County Show 2015 - Industrial Tent](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_county_show_2015/SAM_3812_s.jpg)
Caithness county Show 2015 - The Flower Tent
![Caithness county Show 2015 - Flower Show](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_county_show_2015/SAM_3761_s.jpg)
Caithness County Show 2015 - This Year At Wick and All Set To Go Rain Or No Rain
![Caithness County Show 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_county_show_2015/1_s.jpg)
Castlehill From Above and Sideways
![Castlehill, Caithness - 16 July 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/atoz/castlehill/1_s.jpg)
![Castlehill, Caithness](http://www.caithness.org/photos/atoz/castlehill/2_s.jpg)
![Castlehill, Caithness](http://www.caithness.org/photos/atoz/castlehill/29_s.jpg)
![Castlehill, Caithness](http://www.caithness.org/photos/atoz/castlehill/31_s.jpg)
A bright day on Thursday meant
perfect weather for the camera hanging from the kite to add to this new
gallery of Castlehill. There
is lot to see if you walk around the flagsone trail, harbour and
heritage centre.
15 July 2015
Sinclair Castle formerly Girnigoe Castle - Photos From a Kite Camera![Ginrigoe Caste From a Kite Camera - 14 July 2015](http://www.caithness.org/caithness/castles/sinclairgirnigoe/100_s.jpg)
Girnigoe (now Sinclair) Castle Index
See the Caithness Castles From Above
14 July 2015
Caithness County Show Definitely Goes On No Matter What The WeatherMany rumours havebeen circulating about the county show due to the rainy weather. However all the rumours are not true. The committee has confirmed it will go ahead as usual at riverside Wick on Friday and Saturday this coming weekend.
Auckengill Nature Trip
![Auckengill Nature](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/auckengill_nature/2_s.jpg)
![Auckengill Nature](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/auckengill_nature/6_s.jpg)
13 July 2015
Viking Ventures - book now for Bettyhill or ThursoBettyhill Venture Thurso Venture
![Vking Venture at Bettyhill Vking Venture at Bettyhill](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2015/viking_ventures_s.jpg)
![Viking Venture at Thruso](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2015/viking_ventures_s.jpg)
Become a young Viking and see if your team can be victorious in the different challenges to decide which team gets the glory of setting sail on a Viking raid. Limited numbers so book early to avoid disappointment.
12 July 2015
Latest Wick Pipe Band Fancy Dress Photos![Wick Pipe Band Week 2015 - Fancy Dress Parade](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/wick_pipe_band_week/2_s.jpg)
![Wick Pipe Band Week 2015 - Fancy Dress Parade](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/wick_pipe_band_week/10_s.jpg)
![Wick Pipe Band Week 2015 - Fancy Dress Parade](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/wick_pipe_band_week/12_s.jpg)
Wick Pipe Band Week 2015 - Fancy Dress Parade - more photos coming shortly
![Wick Pipe Band Week 2015 - Fancy Dress Parade](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/wick_pipe_band_week/SAM_3553_s.jpg)
![Wick Pipe Band Week 2015 - Fancy Dress Parade](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/wick_pipe_band_week/SAM_3558_s.jpg)
![Wick Pipe Band Week 2015 - Fancy Dress Parade](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/wick_pipe_band_week/SAM_3562_s.jpg)
![Wick Pipe Band Week 2015 - Fancy Dress Parade](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/wick_pipe_band_week/SAM_3577_s.jpg)
WICK RBLS Pipe Band rounded
off their annual fundraising week with the ever popular fancy dress
parade.
Band members swapped their formal tartan garb for the outfits of
well-known characters as they entertained the crowds which converged in
the Market Square, last night. Also featured were dancers from the
Elise Lyall School. Threatening rain held off for the grand finale to
the week which also included a Scottish variety concert and a quiz
among the crowd pullers.
10 July 2015
NOSCA In Castletown and Thurso - Summer Childcare and ActivitiesKeiss Castle From The Air Via A Kite Camera Gives New Views
![Keiss Castle From above 9 July 2015](http://www.caithness.org/caithness/castles/keiss/kc26_s.jpg)
![Keiss Castle from above 9 July 2015](http://www.caithness.org/caithness/castles/keiss/kc27_s.jpg)
Main Caithness Castles Index
9 July 2015
Fun and Mayhem For 30 Minutes In Thurso and Wick - The Magnificent Organ - Saturday 11th July![Magnificent Organ](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2015/magnificent_organ_s.jpg)
New Wick High School - Latest Photos
![New wick High School construction at 9 july 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/atoz/wick/wick_high_school/99_s.jpg)
![New Wick Wigh School 9 July 201W](http://www.caithness.org/photos/atoz/wick/wick_high_school/100_s.jpg)
8 July 2015
Caithness Show Relay For Life Team![Caithness Show Relay for life 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/caithness_show_relay_for_life/1_s.jpg)
Latheron Show 2015 Moves Due to Wet Weather And Water Logged Field
Due ot the wet weather the usual field at West Clyth, Occumster is water logged. Events will now take place at two places in Halkirk and Lybster. Saturday 11th July 2015
Earlier Latheron Show Photos 2014 2013 2011 2010 2009 2008 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
7 July 2015
Scientists from around the world gather in Caithness for conference![Science Conference in Thurso](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2015/science_conference_s.jpg)
Lybster Gala 2015 Photos From Angus Mackay
6 July 2015
SCHOTTEL HYDRO supplies to world's largest tidal energy project MeyGen![AR1500](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2015/AR1500_s.jpg)
Trading Standards and Citizens Advice launch new anti-scams initiative
July
is Scams Awareness Month and The Highland Council's Trading Standards
team is joining forces with Citizens Advice Bureaux to warn consumers
about the risks of being caught out.
Rushdance Kids Swept The Boards At Hip Hop Competitions in Grangemouth
![Rush.dance take shed load of medals at Hip Hop comps in Grangemouth](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2015/hiphop_s.jpg)
4 July 2015
Castletown Gala 2015 - Photos all in - 153![Castletown Gala 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/castletown_gala_2015/SAM_3216_s.jpg)
![Castletown Gala 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/castletown_gala_2015/SAM_3250_s.jpg)
![Castletown Gala 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/castletown_gala_2015/SAM_3259_s.jpg)
![Castletown Gala 2015](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2015/july/castletown_gala_2015/SAM_3356_s.jpg)
3 July 2015
Police to conduct anti-social driving initiativePolice
in Thurso have planned an initiative to tackle a prevalent anti-social
driving issue in the Thurso town centre, following reports from members
of the public.
Charity Car Wash for KaydensWish2Walk - Help Make A Wee Boys Wish Come True
![Car Wash](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2015/carwash_s.jpg)
2 July 2015
Highland Council invites tenders for ICT Core ServicesChair
of Resources Committee, Councillor Bill Fernie said: "The council has
looked long and hard at how it provides its ICT services and an outline
business case was agreed in April 2013 which agreed that in future the
council wanted to work with a number of suppliers to provide a range of
ICT Services. We are particularly keen to make some of these contracts
more accessible to small and medium sized enterprises.
Caithness harbour cashes in on Shetland oil and gas boom - Herald