Our previous blog entry on Caithness and its history with World War II focussed primarily on the area’s relationship with the Norwegian campaign and with the RAF. This time around, we’d like to explore some of the other aspects of the war which touched on Caithness. Most famously, the region was home to Camp 165,
Last month the world paid tribute to Joachim Rønneberg, Norwegian war hero and key player in the sabotage of the Norsk Hydro heavy water plant during World War II, an action which put the end to the German development of nuclear weapons. Not many people know, however, that the North Highlands played its own small
VisitScotland released this week an article on Scotland’s Ghost trail. The article got us thinking about all the spooky stories we have heard over the years from around the North Highlands. Here’s a few of our favourites! Culloden Battlefield is situated near Inverness, the city often known as the capital of the Highlands. The site
We invited Kenneth McElroy, one of the directors of Caithness Broch Project to write a guest blog entry to celebrate the annual Highland Archaeology festival which is coordinated by the Highland Council and celebrates Highland Archaeology, History and Heritage. The festival runs until the 19th October. Do you ever think about the future? What might be 2,000
In just one week, Caithness will see the return of the annual celebration of food and drink producers in the Highlands – Taste North. The popular event takes place in the Autumn each year and is very popular, this year the event takes place on Sunday 30th September. In previous years, the event has taken
Here in the North, our schools return for a new term on Tuesday 21st August after a blissful seven weeks holiday. We’d go as far as to say that this summer has been the best weather we’ve had in years, a real treat for us locals and visitors to our wee corner of the world.
With horizons that stretch as far as the eye can see, the flat landscape of Caithness and North Sutherland is fondly known as ‘the lowlands beyond the highlands.’ Despite the geographic flatness, the industry, business, social and education prospects are vibrant making the area an inviting place to live, work and play. Life in Caithness
The North Highlands is home to many fascinating and innovative companies, some of which are working on the very forefront of high technology. In this blogpost, we’ll profile just a few of the high-tech developments happening right here in the North Highlands. Cameras that can go to the deepest point in the ocean Kongsberg Maritime,
Sutherland, a wonderful region of the North Highlands is made up of many small towns and villages. Sutherland is a less populated, remote area of the North Highlands which is home to remarkable history and beautiful scenery. Dornoch This beautiful small town is known as the ‘county town’ of the Sutherland area. Dornoch is home
The North Highlands are oozing with fresh, successful food businesses. There is a huge variety from confectionery, cakes, bakery goodies and seafood produce… All of which are super delicious! All things CAKE! The choice for a confectionary birthday, wedding or celebration cakes is endless. Whether you are looking for a small, bespoke cake or a
