20 June 07
Superferry "Norr�na" Puts Scrabster On International Route Map
The superferry Norr�na owned by Smyril Line was welcomed on Monday evening with bagpipes and champagne as a new ferry service to Norway and the Faroe Islands became a reality.  This is Scotland's first mainland ferry service to these countries. The quayside welcome for the north Atlantic superferry Norr�na at Scrabster, Caithness, marked the launch of the country's newest mainland international service. Thousands of holiday-makers from the two Nordic states are expected to arrive in the Highlands this summer using the weekly service. Last night�s maiden sailing from the Faroese capital Torshavn trip saw VIPs from the islands government among the 150 or so passengers disembarking at Scrabster.  The ferry is built to the highest quality standards and is rated amongst the top cruise liners offering passengers a fantastic stay on board. They were welcomed ashore by port officials to the sound of the pipes and drums of Caithness Junior Pipe Band.

3 June 07
First Fish Of the Season Caught At Forss
Christopher Brocklebank Fowler and his dog Simba with the first fish caught on Forss River this season. The fish weighed 9 1/2 pounds and was caught with a Lazy Mediator.  Another similar sized fish was caught the next day.

3 June 07
Rare Bird Visits Caithness - A Baltimore Oriole At Huna
Hitting the headlines across the bird watching world this rare bird in the UK is ending up being mentioned on web sites.  Baltimore Orioles as the name suggests are form the USA.  See the Birdguides web site for more on this topic.