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Caithness to host UK's most northernly Pride march
The John O'Groats Journal and Caithness Courier reports that Stepping Out is less than a year old, having formed in September 2024.
It has been running weekly social sessions for for 16 to 25-year-olds, monthly workshops and discussions, and also runs a monthly culture club.
Plans were already well under way from the march, with stalls and displays coming to Thurso on Saturday, June 21.
Permission for the parade was granted by Highland Council last Friday afternoon.
The parade will travel along the seafront and into Thurso town centre where attendees will be entertained by local dancing schools and music from local radio, as well as being able to browse craft and information stalls and enter competitions.
The event might be smaller than Glasgow's annual march (Image: JEFF J MITCHELL) The news has been welcomed in Caithness, with one local telling the Journal :'Its fantastic to see Pride happening in Caithness. It means so much to be able to attend a Pride event locally, where everyone can proudly be who they are.'
Another commented: 'I can't wait to take part in what will undoubtedly be a very colourful, joyous and proud day for Caithness', while a third added: 'I think it is an incredible thing that is happening. Its going to be new, and its always good to bring some light to Caithness'.
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As well as the parade itself, Thurso will host events throughout June to mark Pride month.
