NEWS

Britain’s ‘loneliest sheep’ Fiona, rescued after spending two years at the bottom of a cliff near Sutherland, is put on strict diet to prepare her for motherhood

Fiona the ewe arrived at Dalscone Farm in Dumfries in November after being rescued by specialist climbing teams from a shore near Sutherland.

Brora golfer makes it to Black Isle Foursomes final

The championship returned to Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club last weekend, with one Brora club member having a strong showing.

Royal Dornoch Golf Club awards grants totalling £10k to good causes in area

Donations ranging from £250 to £500 are being made to a broad spectrum of organisations.

Overnight closures on A9 northbound at Croy junction set to take place

Overnight closures on the A9 northbound are set to take place from April 24.

Humpback whale dies on shores of Wester Ross after ‘chronic entanglement’

Over the weekend (April 20), a fisherman reported seeing a whale washed ashore on the Scoraig peninsula, Wester Ross.

Highland Council confirm timetable for Tain and Easter Ross by-election

Prospective candidates will have until 4pm on Friday 10 May 2024 to submit their completed nomination forms.

THE WAY I SEE IT: Scottish Government dropped the ball on climate change - here’s what must happen now

David Green has some inside knowledge on climate policy and heard the alarm bells ringing many years ago.

John O’Groats Trail: Loth Burn bridge plans backed by mystery donor

A mystery donor is helping to build bridges in Sutherland after pledging thousands of pounds to a far north trail group.

Scourie based salmon producer Loch Duart announces new sales appointment to focus on Highland business

Loch Duart has appointed Agnieszka Stoff as it new sales coordinator.

PICTURES: North Coast youngsters create ‘our world’ at Strathnaver Museum, Bettyhill, to mark Earth Day

Earth Day falls annually on April 22 and was first held in 1970.

B9176 route reopens a week early after essential bridge repairs

Repairs to Struie High Bridge was subject to council repairs.

Brora man (94) has life story turned into book

Alisdair Sutherland has collaborated with local historian Christina Perera to produce the book, entitled One for the Pot: My Life’s Journey.

Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

Vital infrastructure improvements that could transform the reliability of trains in the northern Highlands appear to be in limbo.

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Assisted dying is a complicated topic

Christians believe life is a precious gift from God, and dying a solemn transition.

Sutherland householders urged to make a bee hotel or insect house to help vital pollinators

People are being encouraged to take an hour this month now the weather is turning warmer, to build a ‘bee hotel’ for Scotland’s solitary bees.

Charity welcomes Scottish Government carbon tax pledge

The John Muir Trust has welcomed an announcement that the Scottish Government will hold a public consultation on a carbon land tax.

ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

Hopes cycling and luggage capacity could be dramatically increased on railway services in the north Highlands seem to have been dashed by rail chiefs.

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

A dip into the Northern Times of yesteryear

Nicola Sturgeon set to take part in Drew Hendry fundraising event next month

The event is only for SNP members and will see the former First Minister in conversation with the MP.

Police say Dunnet beach bone is around 1500 years old – but is it human?

Police have closed their investigation of a possible human bone found on Dunnet beach after it was established to be around 1500 years old.