Ok here are a list of links to site's that for one reason or another have made me thing "hmm that's cool, I must stick that on my links page."

Ever need to insult someone but the usual jibes just don't cut it anymore? What you need is some help from the great baird himself. Insult neighbours, friends and family, Shakespeare style. "Why?" Because I said so you "spongy toad-spotted apple-john!".............................................................................................Thou art a

Vending machines: Need vending machines in Scotland for your business? Northern Vending provides a first class all in one service in Scotland, as far north as Wick, Thurso and John O'Groats, supplying machines and keeping them stocked. Keep your staff happy with a steady supply of drinks and snacks!.............................Click here

The Castle Arms Hotel: The Castle Arms Hotel is a former 19th century Coaching Inn and is situated on the John O'Groats peninsula..............................Castle Arms Hotel

Caithness Community Website: Everything you want to know about Caithness can be found here. Constantly updated with information on tourism, business and so much more..........................................................................................Caithness.org

John O'Groats Garden Ornaments: Makers of fine quality garden stoneware. Over 200 different products to choose from...................................................Click here

Northcoast Marine Adventures: NorthCoast offers scenic and wildlife trips from John O'Groats in the Far North of Scotland in a purpose-built 11 metre jet-drive RIB, 'NorthCoast Explorer.'.........................................................................Click Here

Phoenix Driving School: Graham moved into the area last year. I'm currently learning with him and find his teaching style to be excellent: friendly and easy going but professional throughout, with the desire to get you ready for your test quickly and efficiently. Knows how to help you with your confidence, a lack of which has put me off learning for 20 years! No website as yet but can be contacted by phone or email at: 07766448125 and phoenixlearners@aol.com

Photography: My thanks to Doug Houghton and Andrew Tait for allowing me to display their photographs of Caithness scenes on the site. You can see more of their work by clicking on their names above.

CB Radio : Back in the 1980s everyone was at it. It was all 10-4 this and Rubber Duck that. You couldn't walk down the street without someone nearly having your eye out with an aerial on the car! Well guess what CB radio never went away and there has in fact been a mini revival with lots of cool multi channel CBs on the market. You can read all about it at UK CB Radio

Ed Campbell: Singer songwriter extraordinaire; the thinking man's Sting, the poor man's Chris de Burgh, Ed was born at an early age in a little place called Belfast. Now living in deepest Caithness he has called on his life experiences to mould some great lyrics and melodies. As some music magazine said, "I can't believe he's not famous!" Complete downloads of some of Ed's work can be found...................................here

Mal's-E: When I was involved in an online e-commerce site we needed an online shopping system and after researching a few settled on Mals-E. It is an excellent shopping cart which is available free. If you need this facility Mal's E is well worth checking out..................................................................................Mals-e.com

Transport Cafe: Great site for truckers or anyone traveling the road network and needing advice on places to eat. Truckstops can offer a great range of quality food at good prices. The Transport cafe website reviews and rates them........Transport Cafe