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Sutherland young carers enjoy festive fun at ice disco and pantomime

19 December 2022
Sutherland young carers enjoy festive fun at ice disco and pantomime

Sutherland young carers enjoy festive fun at ice disco and pantomime

19 December 2022

The Young Karers East Sutherland (Tykes) is currently supporting 50 families from all over Sutherland, with 85 young carers.


End of the road for South Bonar motorhome stopover as Scottish Government rejects plan over flooding fears

19 December 2022
End of the road for South Bonar motorhome stopover as Scottish Government rejects plan over flooding fears

End of the road for South Bonar motorhome stopover as Scottish Government rejects plan over flooding fears

19 December 2022

Fears over the risk of flooding have finally scuppered a project to establish a serviced motorhome stopover site at South Bonar.


New interactive sandbox at geopark's Rock Stop centre expected to give visitors hours of educational fun

17 December 2022
New interactive sandbox at geopark's Rock Stop centre expected to give visitors hours of educational fun

New interactive sandbox at geopark's Rock Stop centre expected to give visitors hours of educational fun

17 December 2022

The tool is used by educators to demonstrate a wide range of Earth science concepts interactively


Cash-strapped Highland Council accused of 'asset stripping' over potential sale of public buildings in Sutherland including its area headquarters at Drummuie

17 December 2022
Cash-strapped Highland Council accused of 'asset stripping' over potential sale of public buildings in Sutherland including its area headquarters at Drummuie

Cash-strapped Highland Council accused of 'asset stripping' over potential sale of public buildings in Sutherland including its area headquarters at Drummuie

17 December 2022

Highland Council’s flagship area headquarters in Sutherland could be put up for sale as the authority battles to save costs.


SSEN Transmission announce work to connect Creag Riabhach Wind Farm on Altnaharra Estate to grid is now complete

16 December 2022
SSEN Transmission announce work to connect Creag Riabhach Wind Farm on Altnaharra Estate to grid is now complete

SSEN Transmission announce work to connect Creag Riabhach Wind Farm on Altnaharra Estate to grid is now complete

16 December 2022

Creag Riabhach Wind Farm is expected to generate 92.4MW of energy, with the potential to power up to 70,000 homes annually.


North West Highlands Geopark takes on new education officer to engage with local schools as part of ambitious new project

16 December 2022
North West Highlands Geopark takes on new education officer to engage with local schools as part of ambitious new project

North West Highlands Geopark takes on new education officer to engage with local schools as part of ambitious new project

16 December 2022

Geologist Andrew Whyte last month took up the role of the geopark's new education and engagement officer.


Dornoch community group runs into opposition over plan to develop housing plots in town

16 December 2022
Dornoch community group runs into opposition over plan to develop housing plots in town

Dornoch community group runs into opposition over plan to develop housing plots in town

16 December 2022

The housing plots are earmarked to go on a 1.24 acre scrub land site at Elizabeth Crescent.


Young Gledfield Disillery entrepreneur Ciara Bow has the edge after winning major business funding award

15 December 2022
Young Gledfield Disillery entrepreneur Ciara Bow has the edge after winning major business funding award

Young Gledfield Disillery entrepreneur Ciara Bow has the edge after winning major business funding award

15 December 2022

Twenty-four-year-old Ciara Bow, Ardgay, who is working towards establishing Gledfield Distillery, has won a Young Edge round 20 award,


A836 Lairg to Tongue route shut after heavy snowfall

14 December 2022
A836 Lairg to Tongue route shut after heavy snowfall

A836 Lairg to Tongue route shut after heavy snowfall

14 December 2022

Closure signs are now in place at Dalchork, Lairg, and at Braetongue, Tongue.


Charity presents Lochinver police officer with defibrillator to be carried in patrol car

14 December 2022
Charity presents Lochinver police officer with defibrillator to be carried in patrol car

Charity presents Lochinver police officer with defibrillator to be carried in patrol car

14 December 2022

Assynt Community Council gave a donation towards the defibrillator.


Disappointment for pupils as Christmas dance at Farr High School postponed

14 December 2022
Disappointment for pupils as Christmas dance at Farr High School postponed

Disappointment for pupils as Christmas dance at Farr High School postponed

14 December 2022

The dance was set to have taken place tomorrow but has now been postponed until Thursday, February 2.


Santa to tour Dornoch, courtesy of East Sutherland Rescue Association

14 December 2022
Santa to tour Dornoch, courtesy of East Sutherland Rescue Association

Santa to tour Dornoch, courtesy of East Sutherland Rescue Association

14 December 2022

Father Christmas will tour the town in considerable style - in the ESRA lifeboat on the back of a trailer.


Singer and songwriter from Sutherland wins Best Female Artist accolade at inaugural Proudly Black and Scottish Awards

13 December 2022
Singer and songwriter from Sutherland wins Best Female Artist accolade at inaugural Proudly Black and Scottish Awards

Singer and songwriter from Sutherland wins Best Female Artist accolade at inaugural Proudly Black and Scottish Awards

13 December 2022

A FORMER Sutherland school pupil has won an inaugural musical award.


Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust to operate two Christmas larders this year

13 December 2022
Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust to operate two Christmas larders this year

Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust to operate two Christmas larders this year

13 December 2022

"We will provide turkey and all the trimmings along with dessert and a selection box for each child in your household."


Local residents urged to take advantage of 'Warm Spaces' initiative in Dornoch with halls open regularly

13 December 2022
Local residents urged to take advantage of 'Warm Spaces' initiative in Dornoch with halls open regularly

Local residents urged to take advantage of 'Warm Spaces' initiative in Dornoch with halls open regularly

13 December 2022

"Most halls are offering free tea, coffee and biscuits."


Three north Sutherland schools closed today due to severe weather

13 December 2022
Three north Sutherland schools closed today due to severe weather

Three north Sutherland schools closed today due to severe weather

13 December 2022

Snow and ice continues to affect services in Sutherland.


Design of new gates installed at Assynt War Memorial goes down well with 'positive comment'

12 December 2022
Design of new gates installed at Assynt War Memorial goes down well with 'positive comment'

Design of new gates installed at Assynt War Memorial goes down well with 'positive comment'

12 December 2022

The new gates were designed by Durrant Macleod, secretary of the Assynt branch of the RBLS, and his wife Maysie.


PICTURES: Elizabeth Costin, daughter of the Earl of Sutherland, switches on Golspie festive lights and opens newly refurbished play park in busy day for community

12 December 2022
PICTURES: Elizabeth Costin, daughter of the Earl of Sutherland, switches on Golspie festive lights and opens newly refurbished play park in busy day for community

PICTURES: Elizabeth Costin, daughter of the Earl of Sutherland, switches on Golspie festive lights and opens newly refurbished play park in busy day for community

12 December 2022

It was a busy day for Golspie last Saturday with not one but two community events.


Founder of otter survival charity is guest speaker at Assynt Field Club's last meeting of year

10 December 2022
Founder of otter survival charity is guest speaker at Assynt Field Club's last meeting of year

Founder of otter survival charity is guest speaker at Assynt Field Club's last meeting of year

10 December 2022

The December speaker is Dr Paul Yoxon from the International Otter Survival Fund (IOSF).


Deadline nearing for North Sutherland Wildlife Group photography competition

10 December 2022
Deadline nearing for North Sutherland Wildlife Group photography competition

Deadline nearing for North Sutherland Wildlife Group photography competition

10 December 2022

Anyone interested in entering the 2022 Abigail Rhodes Photography Competition should do so by the end of this month.


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