Wick volunteers confirm Queen Victoria link to historic photos By Alan Hendry Published: 08:18, 29 January 2021
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The launch of the Ketty on the north side of Wick Bay in the 1860s. Picture: Johnston Photographic Collection, copyright the Wick Society
A royal link to Wick s Johnston photographic archive has come to light after more than 150 years.
Two prints depicting scenes in Wick Bay were presented to Queen Victoria in 1865, and have been part of the Royal Collection ever since, but until recently there was no record of who had taken the photos.
Public to be asked for feedback on Pulteneytown conservation plans By Alan Hendry
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Updated: 14:23, 25 January 2021
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Part of the Pilot House and some of the residential properties in the Pulteneytown area. Picture: Alan Hendry
Members of the public are to be asked to have their say on plans highlighting the importance of Pulteneytown s architectural heritage.
Feedback will be sought on two recently created draft documents, the Wick Pulteneytown Conservation Area Appraisal (CAA) and Conservation Area Management Plan (CAMP).
Councillor Nicola Sinclair, who chairs Highland Council s Caithness Committee, believes it will help to celebrate and promote Pulteneytown s history and safeguard it for generations to come.