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22/2/2003
The Glorious Return to Thurso of Three Peace Sweet
Wildcat Traditional Music Association presents the glorious return to Thurso Of Three Peace Sweet Plus The Brotherstons.   Saturday 22nd of February 8.00pm at the Royal British Legion Function Hall, Thurso.  
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27/1/2003
Wick Pipe Band - A Brief History by the Band Convener Willie Lyall
(Written in 1994 to mark the Band's 75th Anniversary) Since the band was first formed in 1919, we seem to have been a band of several names, several uniforms, and many ups and downs.  We have had internal battles, external battles, special meetings, extraordinary meetings, promises and threats, not to mention dramas, which led to fall out and decline.  
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23/1/2003
New Baldrick For Wick Pipe BandThumbnail for article : New Baldrick For Wick Pipe Band
On Hogmanay evening the Opera House at Ackergill Tower was the setting for a short ceremony at which the Directors of Ackergill Ltd presented a new baldric, or Drum Major's sash, to Wick RBLS Pipe Band in recognition of the friendly ties which exist between the Company and the Band.   Before making the presentation Mrs Arlette Banister invited the Drum Major, Alistair Lamont, to explain to the assembled house guests the origins and purpose of the baldric.  
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17/12/2002
Dances In The Wilds - A New CD From Karen Steven
Karen Steven a Caithness violinist has brought out her next CD with more local connections.   Karen says "Two years ago I was asked to represent Caithness and was commissioned by the Highland Festival to compose some music to be performed at their millennium concert in Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.  
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12/12/2002
'ARD ROCKIN' In Wick!Thumbnail for article : 'ARD ROCKIN' In Wick!
Caithness Drugs and Alcohol Forum are delighted with the positive response to their recent 'ARD ROCK event.  (5th December in Wick High School hall).  
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31/8/2002
Thurso Pipe Band Visit To Brilon August 2002Thumbnail for article : Thurso Pipe Band Visit To Brilon August 2002
The Thurso Pipe Band are back from their trip to Brilon in Germany - the twin town of Thurso.   The band were over for four days and played at a variety of venues including the Stadt Festival, an Old folks Home and a church.  
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30/8/2002
Concert In St John's WickThumbnail for article : Concert In St John's Wick
The Caithness Handbell Ringers were joined in St John's church, Wick by Erica Sinclair on the clarsach, Craig Campbell on the organ and Bruce Gordon on the bassoon for an evening of music that included music by John Denver, Bach and Mozart.   The concert also played in St Peters, Thurso on 30 August..  
2/8/2002
Quilter's Exhibition in Thurso Town HallThumbnail for article : Quilter's Exhibition in Thurso Town Hall
Running for two weeks until 3 August - Mon - Sat 10.00am - 5.00pm and Sunday 12.00 - 4.00pm.   50p entry and a raffle is being run to win one of the beautiful quilts on display.  
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14/6/2002
Caithness Music Festival 2002
Photo Gallery of some of the competitors: here.  
6/10/2001
Caithness Quilters At Caithness Heritage FairThumbnail for article : Caithness Quilters At Caithness Heritage Fair
Pictured is a member of Caithness Quilters demonstrating at this year's Caithness Heritage Fair..  
5/6/2001
Caithness Quilters Working In St Fergus GalleryThumbnail for article : Caithness Quilters Working In St Fergus Gallery
In the Gallery at present is a display of quilts from Highland Quilters.   Working on the quilt today were Janet Maclennan, Shelagh Jack and Kathy Gunn (pictured)..  
25/4/2001
Demonstration Evening at WRIThumbnail for article : Demonstration Evening at WRI
The Caithness Quilters held a demonstration evening for the WRI in Wick.   Quilt by Lyn Ball, made for her City and Guild course in Design and Patchwork.