
Results 1 - 20 of 66 in Thurso, Scotland
Why stop with dethroning the queen?
In the ongoing deconstruction of Canada's British legacy, only underachievers stop at the monarchy. Comment?
Swine flu: Now drug-resistant strain spreads from one patient to another
By JOHN ROSS HEALTH officials are probing the first British case of a drug-resistant strain of swine flu spreading from person to person. Comment?
In 2009, the Highlands and Islands section of the BBC Scotland news website is looking for more of your stories and pictures. Comment?
UK Surf Awards go off, name the best for 2009 season
Surfersvillage Global Surf News , 17 November, 2009 : - - Newquay's Alan Stokes wins 2009 UK Pro Surf Tour in a dramatic day of surfing at the Animal Newquay Open. Comment?
Scottish primrose - the Flower of Scotland - disappearing fast
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But 19 new populations have also been found of the Scottish primrose, Primula scotica, which is regarded by botanists as one of the most scarce and attractive plants in the world. Comment?
American Legion national head to visit
... served as officer-in-charge of a PT boat and commanded the Naval Communications Station United Kingdom in Thurso, Scotland, for three years and the guided missile frigate USS McInerney for two years, including combat operations during Operation ... Comment?
Flower of Scotland that's disappearing fast
A RARE plant found only in parts of the Highlands and Islands has disappeared from 75 spots where it once thrived, experts have found. Comment?
American Legion national commander to visit in December
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... served as officer-in-charge of a PT boat and commanded the Naval Communications Station United Kingdom in Thurso, Scotland, for three years and the guided missile frigate USS McInerney for two years, including combat operations during Operation ... Comment?
John Weir played a role in The (real) Great Escape
... to Squadron 401, which had sustained heavy losses in the Battle of Britain, and had been re-assigned to Thurso, Scotland, to regroup while protecting the skies over Scapa Flow, the main British naval base. By October, 1941, Squadron 401 had been ... Comment?
When we moved house a few years ago we needed new beds. We browsed nearly every furniture shop but couldn't find anything decent among the usual trendy clutter. Comment?
Its life is over but Dounreay stands as a monument to scientific genius
By JOHN ROSS INSIDE the famous Dounreay dome, the champagne flowed. It was 10:52am on Saturday 14 November 1959, a moment that made history and, in the words of the site director, Dr Robert Hurst, turned the eyes of the world to the Caithness plant. Comment?
Colne duo face trial over Scottish post office raids
PROFILE trial in the Scottish Highlands will see two Colne men stand accused of raiding six post offices and several other properties in the far North. Comment?
I read with interest and much enjoyment your excellent article on the toys of Christmas past . Comment?
LaCie Network Space 2 Released
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... retailers. For more product information, visit www.lacie.com. About Neil Poulton Neil Poulton was born in Thurso, Scotland. A graduate in Industrial Design from Edinburgh University and Milan's Domus Academy, Poulton first came into public view in ... Comment?
LaCie's Network Space 2 will assimilate your data, resistance is futile
... worldwide later this year. For more product information, visit www.lacie.com . Neil Poulton was born in Thurso, Scotland. A graduate in Industrial Design from Edinburgh University and Milan's Domus Academy, Poulton first came into public view in ... Comment?
Cutting Accidents In Construction - Thurso Event Aims To Reduce...
Those working in the construction industry are urged to come together in Thurso next week and attend a free safety awareness event. Comment?
Pentland power plan 'on schedule'
The Crown Estate has said the timetable for its leasing of the seabed and installation of renewable energy devices by 2020 remained on schedule. Comment?
The fishing boat skippers in Scotland should agitate to change the regulations under which they must function. Comment?
Yachtsman raises cash for lifeboats
A 70-year-old grandfather is arriving in Shetland today at the end of a 900-mile trek to raise funds for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Comment?
Train With Pros At RailHawks Track-out Camps
... and Carolina RailHawks players including midfielders Josh Gardner and Joseph Kabwe. Rennie, a native of Thurso, Scotland, holds UEFA 'A' and Youth coaching licenses, one of only a handful of coaches in the world to hold both. In 2009, he guided the ... Comment?