Author - Caroline McMorran

Winners of design competition for Timespan redevelopment in Helmsdale announced

The appointed design team will be expected to liaise with local communities

Feedback sought on Borgie Breco cabin community asset transfer

Feedback sought on Borgie Breco cabin community asset transfer

The North Sutherland Community Forest Trust is hoping to take ownership of a second cabin in Borgie Breco Forest.

LOOKING BACK: Big Schools Bird Watch at Durness

LOOKING BACK: Big Schools Bird Watch at Durness

From the picture archive of the Northern Times.

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

Hunters of Brora increases its workforce, a new company is established at Bonar Bridge, and a Dornoch locomotive driver retires.

Council considers launching judicial review over wind farm plan

16 January 2025

Council considers launching judicial review over wind farm plan

16 January 2025

Highland Council is considering challenging the controversial decision by Scottish ministers to grant planning permission for Strath Oykel Wind farm.

Burns events in Sutherland - will you be there?

Burns events in Sutherland - will you be there?

Robert Burns Day is celebrated on January 25, the birthday of Scotland's national bard.

Call for steering group members as Bettyhill boat project continues

Call for steering group members as Bettyhill boat project continues

Future plans include workshops in a wide range of boat related activities.

Chief Executive of Orbex to attend ‘secret’ meeting of Sutherland Spaceport Community Liaison Group

Chief Executive of Orbex to attend ‘secret’ meeting of Sutherland Spaceport Community Liaison Group

There have been calls for Orbex to hold an open meeting in Tongue after the company shelved the Sutherland Spaceport project.

Helmsdale’s newly refurbished toilets closed after flooding

Helmsdale’s newly refurbished toilets closed after flooding

Helmsdale and District Development Trust said the public conveniences should not be closed for too long.

Ardgay Game seeks planning permission for static caravans after struggling to find accommodation for new workers

Ardgay Game seeks planning permission for static caravans after struggling to find accommodation for new workers

The company currently employs 24 workers and is looking to fill two full-time posts and nine seasonal positions immediately.

‘It felt sad not to do something to mark the opening’: Locals gather for toast to River Helmsdale after official opening ceremony cancelled

‘It felt sad not to do something to mark the opening’: Locals gather for toast to River Helmsdale after official opening ceremony cancelled

The opening day of the River Helmsdale last Saturday was the coldest start to a season in a long time.

Two firsts for the River Naver! - Maisie (14) beomes first female and youngest person to make ceremonial cast on opening day

Two firsts for the River Naver! - Maisie (14) beomes first female and youngest person to make ceremonial cast on opening day

The opening ceremony on the River Naver was held yesterday.

Overwhelming support from Dornoch Firth congregation for appointment of Rev Carol Anne Porter as permanent minister

Overwhelming support from Dornoch Firth congregation for appointment of Rev Carol Anne Porter as permanent minister

The congregation voted 111:5 in favour of Rev Carol Ann Porter after she preached as sole nominee at a service in Dornoch Cathedral on Sunday.

Golspie Action Flood Group to hold community engagement session tonight

Golspie Action Flood Group to hold community engagement session tonight

The purpose of the meeting is to update local people on the flood group’s progress and set out its goals for 2025.

LOOKING BACK: Nativity play at Lairg Primary School

LOOKING BACK: Nativity play at Lairg Primary School

From the picture archive of the Northern Times.

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

The present workforce at Nigg is 2000 men; a Sutherland man (93) has lived in the same house all his life; and a medieval gold brooch has been found.

River Helmsdale ceremonial opening today cancelled but anglers can still fish for free

River Helmsdale ceremonial opening today cancelled but anglers can still fish for free

The Helmsdale District Salmon Fishery Board made the decision to call off the ceremony as the weather continued to deteriorate.

‘Brave and selfless’: Lord-Lieutenant pays tribute to Melness residents of 80 years ago at SS Ashbury gun memorial ceremony

‘Brave and selfless’: Lord-Lieutenant pays tribute to Melness residents of 80 years ago at SS Ashbury gun memorial ceremony

The gun of the SS Ashbury has been mounted on a plinth and now points over Talmine Bay.

Sutherland resident accuses Forestry and Land Scotland of ‘secret deal’ for wind farm land

Sutherland resident accuses Forestry and Land Scotland of ‘secret deal’ for wind farm land