PARENTS of pupils at Golspie and Rogart primaries are to be asked for their views on permanently linking the two schools under one head-teacher.

BRORA Rangers entertain Highland League opponents Strathspey Thistle for the first time at Dudgeon Park tomorrow (Saturday) - kick-off 3pm.

APPROACHING his 63rd birthday, John Duncan, secretary/manager to Royal Dornoch Golf Club for almost 16 years, is taking early retirement from his post at the end of this month, but lays his pen to rest next Wednesday due to holiday leave accrued.

Sir – I was saddened to read Bridget Morrison's letter in last week's Northern Times about Rogart Primary School and that the reasons some parents are choosing to put their children elsewhere should be investigated.

THIS year's Gizzen Briggs Fiddlers' Rally in Tain's Duthac Centre last Saturday night packed excitement, fun and sheer pleasure into a very full programme.

I INVENTED this at short notice after surveying the pathetic contents of fridge (out-of-date readymade puff pastry) and freezer (tomato sauce), and was very pleased with the result.

CALLING all local musicians: the Northern Times wants you – and your music - on our website.