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Tongue Primary School pupils lobby Highland Council to save energy by turning off powerful spotlights at waste centre

10 December 2022
Tongue Primary School pupils lobby Highland Council to save energy by turning off powerful spotlights at waste centre

Tongue Primary School pupils lobby Highland Council to save energy by turning off powerful spotlights at waste centre

10 December 2022

The 23 pupils at Tongue Primary School have sent letters to the authority and to Councillor Karl Rosie, chairman of the climate change committee.


Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust treats volunteers to festive lunch

09 December 2022
Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust treats volunteers to festive lunch

Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust treats volunteers to festive lunch

09 December 2022

The trust treated its helpers to a slap-up, three-course meal.


New hoodies funded by SSE will give Brora Rangers' youngsters a 'sense of pride and belonging'

09 December 2022
New hoodies funded by SSE will give Brora Rangers' youngsters a 'sense of pride and belonging'

New hoodies funded by SSE will give Brora Rangers' youngsters a 'sense of pride and belonging'

09 December 2022

Excited youngsters received their hoodies at a gathering last night.


Drivers advised to take care as Sutherland roads affected by snow and ice

09 December 2022
Drivers advised to take care as Sutherland roads affected by snow and ice

Drivers advised to take care as Sutherland roads affected by snow and ice

09 December 2022

Up to four inches of snow has fallen on higher ground in Sutherland.


Police appeal for information after BMW damaged in Golspie car park

09 December 2022
Police appeal for information after BMW damaged in Golspie car park

Police appeal for information after BMW damaged in Golspie car park

09 December 2022

The grey BMW 1 series was parked in Fountain Road car park around 4.30pm yesterday.


Film released charting Mark Beaumont's record-breaking NC500 ride

07 December 2022
Film released charting Mark Beaumont's record-breaking NC500 ride

Film released charting Mark Beaumont's record-breaking NC500 ride

07 December 2022

The documentary shows the behind the scenes planning and teamwork needed to break the North Coast 500 record.


Golspie community erects Christmas light in shape of a surfboard in memory of Alexander Sutherland, Lord Strathnaver: Switch-on will be performed by his sister

07 December 2022
Golspie community erects Christmas light in shape of a surfboard in memory of Alexander Sutherland, Lord Strathnaver: Switch-on will be performed by his sister

Golspie community erects Christmas light in shape of a surfboard in memory of Alexander Sutherland, Lord Strathnaver: Switch-on will be performed by his sister

07 December 2022

The new light has the words 'Surfs Up' on it along with blue wavy lines signifying the sea.


Crunch meeting tonight to discuss community groups' proposal for closure-hit Falls of Shin Visitor Centre

07 December 2022
Crunch meeting tonight to discuss community groups' proposal for closure-hit Falls of Shin Visitor Centre

Crunch meeting tonight to discuss community groups' proposal for closure-hit Falls of Shin Visitor Centre

07 December 2022

The Falls of Shin Visitor Centre is owned by the community and managed by Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust.


PICTURES: Lairg enjoys magic of Christmas as Winterfest returns after two years

07 December 2022
PICTURES: Lairg enjoys magic of Christmas as Winterfest returns after two years

PICTURES: Lairg enjoys magic of Christmas as Winterfest returns after two years

07 December 2022

After a two-year gap because of the coronavirus pandemic, Lairg's Winterfest was back with a bang last Saturday.


East Sutherland medic says north is 'fortunate' to have voluntary network of emergency responders after fears expressed over Lochinver ambulance single-manning

06 December 2022
East Sutherland medic says north is 'fortunate' to have voluntary network of emergency responders after fears expressed over Lochinver ambulance single-manning

East Sutherland medic says north is 'fortunate' to have voluntary network of emergency responders after fears expressed over Lochinver ambulance single-manning

06 December 2022

Henrietta Marriott is keen to highlight the presence in the north of Scotland of trained and qualified volunteer BASICS responders,


'Endorphin boost for 2023': Portskerra Activ' Club to hold New Year's Day Mini Tri

06 December 2022
'Endorphin boost for 2023': Portskerra Activ' Club to hold New Year's Day Mini Tri

'Endorphin boost for 2023': Portskerra Activ' Club to hold New Year's Day Mini Tri

06 December 2022

A HUGELY popular North Coast New Year event is set to take place again, it has been confirmed.


Funding grant enables North Coast music education group Fèis air an Oir to purchase new instrument

06 December 2022
Funding grant enables North Coast music education group Fèis air an Oir to purchase new instrument

Funding grant enables North Coast music education group Fèis air an Oir to purchase new instrument

06 December 2022

Bettyhill-based Fèis air an Oir has purchased a new Blair electronic chanter


PICTURES: From a stepladder to rolled up newspapers and pillboxes, these alternative Christmas trees are wowing visitors to Dornoch Cathedral

05 December 2022
PICTURES: From a stepladder to rolled up newspapers and pillboxes, these alternative Christmas trees are wowing visitors to Dornoch Cathedral

PICTURES: From a stepladder to rolled up newspapers and pillboxes, these alternative Christmas trees are wowing visitors to Dornoch Cathedral

05 December 2022

The "No tree Christmas tree display" runs until December 16.


Gledfield Primary School pupil switches on the Christmas tree lights at Culrain

05 December 2022
Gledfield Primary School pupil switches on the Christmas tree lights at Culrain

Gledfield Primary School pupil switches on the Christmas tree lights at Culrain

05 December 2022

The community enjoyed an "evening of chat and laughter and friendly high spirits".


Lord Lieutenant presents Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medals to East Sutherland's inshore rescue volunteers, saying they are for 'courage as much as service'

05 December 2022
Lord Lieutenant presents Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medals to East Sutherland's inshore rescue volunteers, saying they are for 'courage as much as service'

Lord Lieutenant presents Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medals to East Sutherland's inshore rescue volunteers, saying they are for 'courage as much as service'

05 December 2022

ESRA members Neil Dalton, Christine Graham, Antony Hope, and Gareth Dixon have received medals.


'Words cannot express my gratitude': Woman praises rescuers after breaking ankle on Sutherland mountain

04 December 2022
'Words cannot express my gratitude': Woman praises rescuers after breaking ankle on Sutherland mountain

'Words cannot express my gratitude': Woman praises rescuers after breaking ankle on Sutherland mountain

04 December 2022

A hill walker got into difficulties on Quinag, in Assynt.


'Work with us': Community plea to Church of Scotland over Melness Church

03 December 2022
'Work with us': Community plea to Church of Scotland over Melness Church

'Work with us': Community plea to Church of Scotland over Melness Church

03 December 2022

Melness Crofters' Estate is signalling its opposition to any potential sale of its parish church.


Planning application submitted for 'Kirkton Energy Park' - an 11-turbine wind farm south of Melvich

02 December 2022
Planning application submitted for 'Kirkton Energy Park' - an 11-turbine wind farm south of Melvich

Planning application submitted for 'Kirkton Energy Park' - an 11-turbine wind farm south of Melvich

02 December 2022

Kirkton Energy Park would be constructed across two working farms around 2.1km south of Melvich,


Ex- music teacher from Gartymore writes book straight from the horse's mouth

01 December 2022
Ex- music teacher from Gartymore writes book straight from the horse's mouth

Ex- music teacher from Gartymore writes book straight from the horse's mouth

01 December 2022

Ruth Whittaker has written a book that will make you laugh out loud.


Sutherland plant hire firm appeals for information over theft of machine part

01 December 2022
Sutherland plant hire firm appeals for information over theft of machine part

Sutherland plant hire firm appeals for information over theft of machine part

01 December 2022

A Taurus SP450 hydraulic breaker has been stolen from a machine in Lairg.


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