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Extraordinary meeting to be held next week to discuss Carbisdale Castle owner's third land buy-out proposal

14 November 2023
Extraordinary meeting to be held next week to discuss Carbisdale Castle owner's third land buy-out proposal

Extraordinary meeting to be held next week to discuss Carbisdale Castle owner's third land buy-out proposal

14 November 2023

Two previous proposals floated by the castle chatelaine have fallen by the wayside amid community concerns over public access.


Wildland Ltd to hold community engagement event to discuss future of Burr's site at Tongue

14 November 2023
Wildland Ltd to hold community engagement event to discuss future of Burr's site at Tongue

Wildland Ltd to hold community engagement event to discuss future of Burr's site at Tongue

14 November 2023

Wildland Ltd has backtracked on its initial plan to transform the site into a visitor destination.


REMEMBRANCE: Melvich Primary School pupils attend Friday service at war memorial

14 November 2023
REMEMBRANCE: Melvich Primary School pupils attend Friday service at war memorial

REMEMBRANCE: Melvich Primary School pupils attend Friday service at war memorial

14 November 2023

“The Flowers of the Forest” lament was played by piper and P1-4 teacher, Carol-Anne Farquhar.


Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust manager refutes 'caravan site' speculation over Falls of Shin Visitor Centre

14 November 2023
Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust manager refutes 'caravan site' speculation over Falls of Shin Visitor Centre

Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust manager refutes 'caravan site' speculation over Falls of Shin Visitor Centre

14 November 2023

David Watson said the Falls of Shin Visitor Centre was not going to be turned into a caravan park.


Orbex to launch community consultation on relocating rocket flight monitoring 'antennas' from Sutherland Spaceport site at A'Mhoine to top of Ben Tongue

14 November 2023
Orbex to launch community consultation on relocating rocket flight monitoring 'antennas' from Sutherland Spaceport site at A'Mhoine to top of Ben Tongue

Orbex to launch community consultation on relocating rocket flight monitoring 'antennas' from Sutherland Spaceport site at A'Mhoine to top of Ben Tongue

14 November 2023

Orbex say the relocation of the antennas will reduce the footprint of the spaceport and bring environmental benefits.


REMEMBRANCE DAY: Wreaths laid at north coast war memorials

13 November 2023
REMEMBRANCE DAY: Wreaths laid at north coast war memorials

REMEMBRANCE DAY: Wreaths laid at north coast war memorials

13 November 2023

Remembrance services were held yesterday at Melness Tongue and Skerray.


Kind Sutherland primary school children fill shoe boxes to help underprivileged families abroad

13 November 2023
Kind Sutherland primary school children fill shoe boxes to help underprivileged families abroad

Kind Sutherland primary school children fill shoe boxes to help underprivileged families abroad

13 November 2023

The shoe box schemes are aimed at bringing festive cheer to underprivileged familes abroad.


Acheilidh Wind Farm project manager dismisses 'deception' claim over visuals

13 November 2023
Acheilidh Wind Farm project manager dismisses 'deception' claim over visuals

Acheilidh Wind Farm project manager dismisses 'deception' claim over visuals

13 November 2023

Energiekontor UK is working towards lodging a planning application for the 79.2mw Acheilidh Wind Farm, near Rogart.


Remembrance Day: Rosehall residents lay crosses for the Fallen

13 November 2023
Remembrance Day: Rosehall residents lay crosses for the Fallen

Remembrance Day: Rosehall residents lay crosses for the Fallen

13 November 2023

A short commemoration at Rosehall War Memorial was followed by a service at the Church of Scotland.


Strath Fleet Buttons and Bows church concert at Dornoch 'brought a lovely warm glow on a cold November evening'

13 November 2023
Strath Fleet Buttons and Bows church concert at Dornoch 'brought a lovely warm glow on a cold November evening'

Strath Fleet Buttons and Bows church concert at Dornoch 'brought a lovely warm glow on a cold November evening'

13 November 2023

A retiring collection raised £260 and these funds will be divided between Stath Fleet Buttons and Bows and St Finnbarr's Church.


PICTURES: Remembrance Sunday parade and service at Brora

13 November 2023
PICTURES: Remembrance Sunday parade and service at Brora

PICTURES: Remembrance Sunday parade and service at Brora

13 November 2023

The service was conducted by locum Church of Scotland minister Eleanor Gordon.


Remembrance Day parades and services in Sutherland

12 November 2023
Remembrance Day parades and services in Sutherland

Remembrance Day parades and services in Sutherland

12 November 2023

Today the nation remembers and honours its war dead.


Fiona the sheep charity fund raises £6k in two days

10 November 2023
Fiona the sheep charity fund raises £6k in two days

Fiona the sheep charity fund raises £6k in two days

10 November 2023

Fiona's fleece is also to be auctioned off for charity, her rescuers have confirmed.


What's on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

09 November 2023
What's on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

What's on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

09 November 2023

Check out our listings to find out what activities are taking place in Sutherland over the next few days.


Community acquisition of Rogart church would see vestry tribute to well-known local historian

09 November 2023
Community acquisition of Rogart church would see vestry tribute to well-known local historian

Community acquisition of Rogart church would see vestry tribute to well-known local historian

09 November 2023

Rogart residents are looking into taking over St Callan's church from the Church of Scotland.


PICTURES: Large turnout for coronation tree planting ceremony at Dornoch

09 November 2023
PICTURES: Large turnout for coronation tree planting ceremony at Dornoch

PICTURES: Large turnout for coronation tree planting ceremony at Dornoch

09 November 2023

Local school pupils sang a song to mark the occasion and also buried goodwill messages at the foot of the tree.


Final parade for Sutherland drummer (76) after 61 years playing in bands

08 November 2023
Final parade for Sutherland drummer (76) after 61 years playing in bands

Final parade for Sutherland drummer (76) after 61 years playing in bands

08 November 2023

Ruby MacDonald joined her father Alex Ross in 1962 as a drummer in the Ardgay-Bonar Pipe Band, aged just 15.


Stargazing north-west Sutherland couple hope to share wonder of space with local community after erecting observatory in garden at Culkein

05 November 2023
Stargazing north-west Sutherland couple hope to share wonder of space with local community after erecting observatory in garden at Culkein

Stargazing north-west Sutherland couple hope to share wonder of space with local community after erecting observatory in garden at Culkein

05 November 2023

Mark Washer and Monica Shaw, Culkein, are establishing an astronomy club.


Rogart Community Council to hold public meeting tomorrow to discuss future of St Callan's Church

05 November 2023
Rogart Community Council to hold public meeting tomorrow to discuss future of St Callan's Church

Rogart Community Council to hold public meeting tomorrow to discuss future of St Callan's Church

05 November 2023

Tomorrow’s meeting is taking place at Pittentrail Hall from 7.30pm.


Festive celebration planned to mark 50th anniversary of official opening of Bonar bridge

05 November 2023
Festive celebration planned to mark 50th anniversary of official opening of Bonar bridge

Festive celebration planned to mark 50th anniversary of official opening of Bonar bridge

05 November 2023

The existing bridge was opened in 1973, by Gordon Campbell, Secretary of State for Scotland, who unveiled a memorial cairn


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