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Fears of a rise in irresponsible tourism as valued outdoor access ranger service to end

01 March 2024
Fears of a rise in irresponsible tourism as valued outdoor access ranger service to end

Fears of a rise in irresponsible tourism as valued outdoor access ranger service to end

01 March 2024

The ranger service was set up in response to widespread problems caused by increasing numbers of visitors to the Highlands.


PICTURES: Chef at Oversteps Care Home in Dornoch holds shortbread tasting session with residents choosing which flavour he should bake for Highland Shortbread Showdown

29 February 2024
PICTURES: Chef at Oversteps Care Home in Dornoch holds shortbread tasting session with residents choosing which flavour he should bake for Highland Shortbread Showdown

PICTURES: Chef at Oversteps Care Home in Dornoch holds shortbread tasting session with residents choosing which flavour he should bake for Highland Shortbread Showdown

29 February 2024

David MacDonald is believed to be the first care home chef to enter the Highland Shortbread Showdown.


Sutherland Spaceport community liaison group to hold open meeting next week

28 February 2024
Sutherland Spaceport community liaison group to hold open meeting next week

Sutherland Spaceport community liaison group to hold open meeting next week

28 February 2024

Sutherland Spaceport is under construction on the A'Mhoine peninsula, north-west of Tongue.


Top Sutherland sheepdog handlers to compete in national competition this weekend

28 February 2024
Top Sutherland sheepdog handlers to compete in national competition this weekend

Top Sutherland sheepdog handlers to compete in national competition this weekend

28 February 2024

The Sutherland sheepdog handlers are heading to Stranraer to compete in the Scottish Inter-District Nursery Sheepdog Final.


Police appeal for information after cat shooting in Scourie

27 February 2024
Police appeal for information after cat shooting in Scourie

Police appeal for information after cat shooting in Scourie

27 February 2024

The cat sustained an injury which required treatment.


Disruption for motorists in Dornoch as road improvement work begins next week

27 February 2024
Disruption for motorists in Dornoch as road improvement work begins next week

Disruption for motorists in Dornoch as road improvement work begins next week

27 February 2024

Work to resurface the High Street, Bridge Street and Gilchrist Square will start on Monday, March 4.


NHS Highland to hold series of vaccination clinics in Sutherland in March

27 February 2024
NHS Highland to hold series of vaccination clinics in Sutherland in March

NHS Highland to hold series of vaccination clinics in Sutherland in March

27 February 2024

All the clinics are drop-in and will be open from 2pm-4pm.


Lochinver fire crew commander Jorine Van Delft urges local residents to consider becoming an on-call firefighter

27 February 2024
Lochinver fire crew commander Jorine Van Delft urges local residents to consider becoming an on-call firefighter

Lochinver fire crew commander Jorine Van Delft urges local residents to consider becoming an on-call firefighter

27 February 2024

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is currently recruiting on-call firefighters to help protect Lochinver.


Panels from the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands to go on show at Dornoch as part of town's Fibre Fest

27 February 2024
Panels from the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands to go on show at Dornoch as part of town's Fibre Fest

Panels from the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands to go on show at Dornoch as part of town's Fibre Fest

27 February 2024

The 15th annual Fibre Fest will take place in Dornoch on the weekend of March 8-10.


PICTURES: 'Wonderful atmosphere' as all eight East Sutherland primary schools compete in ceilidh dancing competition

26 February 2024
PICTURES: 'Wonderful atmosphere' as all eight East Sutherland primary schools compete in ceilidh dancing competition

PICTURES: 'Wonderful atmosphere' as all eight East Sutherland primary schools compete in ceilidh dancing competition

26 February 2024

Family and community support for the dancers was tremendous.


Strathnaver Museum seeks funding to buy emotive 'Loss' artwork

26 February 2024
Strathnaver Museum seeks funding to buy emotive 'Loss' artwork

Strathnaver Museum seeks funding to buy emotive 'Loss' artwork

26 February 2024

'Loss' consists of more than 100 fishing boats made from recycled copper and brass, installed on a wave of galvanised mesh and a sea of cloth.


Former Lairg police station withdrawn from online auction sale after reserve price not met

26 February 2024
Former Lairg police station withdrawn from online auction sale after reserve price not met

Former Lairg police station withdrawn from online auction sale after reserve price not met

26 February 2024

Police Scotland announced in December last year that the station, which has been mothballed for some time, was to be sold.


Public exhibitions to be held at Bonar Bridge and Invershin on proposed 50MW Balblair Wind Farm

23 February 2024
Public exhibitions to be held at Bonar Bridge and Invershin on proposed 50MW Balblair Wind Farm

Public exhibitions to be held at Bonar Bridge and Invershin on proposed 50MW Balblair Wind Farm

23 February 2024

The firm has submitted a request for a scoping opinion to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit for the proposed development.


Carbisdale Castle owner's controversial application for land approved by Forestry and Land Scotland despite community objection

23 February 2024
Carbisdale Castle owner's controversial application for land approved by Forestry and Land Scotland despite community objection

Carbisdale Castle owner's controversial application for land approved by Forestry and Land Scotland despite community objection

23 February 2024

Forestry and Land Scotland, has agreed to sell three hectares of steeply sloping land on three sides of the castle.


Former Lairg police station to go under the hammer in live-streamed auction this afternoon

22 February 2024
Former Lairg police station to go under the hammer in live-streamed auction this afternoon

Former Lairg police station to go under the hammer in live-streamed auction this afternoon

22 February 2024

A guide price of £145,000 has been set for the two-storey detached property.


'We need action and we need it quickly': Golspie Flood Group to hold open meeting to discuss flood management plan

20 February 2024
'We need action and we need it quickly': Golspie Flood Group to hold open meeting to discuss flood management plan

'We need action and we need it quickly': Golspie Flood Group to hold open meeting to discuss flood management plan

20 February 2024

Members of the public are invited to attend the next meeting of Golspie Flood Group on Monday, March 4.


Local angler Andy Sutherland continues his amazing record by catching first fish of season on River Helmsdale for 18th time

20 February 2024
Local angler Andy Sutherland continues his amazing record by catching first fish of season on River Helmsdale for 18th time

Local angler Andy Sutherland continues his amazing record by catching first fish of season on River Helmsdale for 18th time

20 February 2024

Mr Sutherland hooked a 12lb salmon today from the Salscraggie Boils pool.


Rogart residents oppose Acheilidh Wind Farm, survey shows

20 February 2024
Rogart residents oppose Acheilidh Wind Farm, survey shows

Rogart residents oppose Acheilidh Wind Farm, survey shows

20 February 2024

A total of 102 residents responded to the survey with 100 opposing Acheilidh Wind farm development and two in favour.


New Mamas' Club set to launch at Embo Old School

19 February 2024
New Mamas' Club set to launch at Embo Old School

New Mamas' Club set to launch at Embo Old School

19 February 2024

Meetings will be held on Mondays at Embo Old School from 10.30am-noon.


SCIO to be set up to take forward community acquisition of St Callan's Church, Rogart

19 February 2024
SCIO to be set up to take forward community acquisition of St Callan's Church, Rogart

SCIO to be set up to take forward community acquisition of St Callan's Church, Rogart

19 February 2024

Rogart Community Council chairman Frank Roach is setting up a Scottish charitable incorporated organisation (SCIO).


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