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Planned new Dornoch housing scheme faces opposition with neighbours claiming new homes will 'tower over' their properties

01 December 2022
Planned new Dornoch housing scheme faces opposition with neighbours claiming new homes will 'tower over' their properties

Planned new Dornoch housing scheme faces opposition with neighbours claiming new homes will 'tower over' their properties

01 December 2022

There would be a mixture of “one, two and three bedroomed bungalows, villas and flats with associated parking and services”.


Festive fun at Dornoch on Saturday

30 November 2022
Festive fun at Dornoch on Saturday

Festive fun at Dornoch on Saturday

30 November 2022

There will be plenty to do at Dornoch on Saturday with two festive markets, the switch-on of the Christmas lights and carol singing.


Lairg prepares to welcome Santa and his reindeer at Winterfest on Saturday

30 November 2022
Lairg prepares to welcome Santa and his reindeer at Winterfest on Saturday

Lairg prepares to welcome Santa and his reindeer at Winterfest on Saturday

30 November 2022

The popular Winterfest is back after a two-year gap due to the coronavirus pandemic.


Users of Lairg Learning Centre asked to share their stories in celebration of 21st anniversary

30 November 2022
Users of Lairg Learning Centre asked to share their stories in celebration of 21st anniversary

Users of Lairg Learning Centre asked to share their stories in celebration of 21st anniversary

30 November 2022

The popular learning centre marked its milestone date last Friday, November 25.


Durness Primary School closed today due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

30 November 2022
Durness Primary School closed today due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

Durness Primary School closed today due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

30 November 2022

Durness primary and nursery class are closed today.


Councillors swayed by Golspie High School bus park appeal

30 November 2022
Councillors swayed by Golspie High School bus park appeal

Councillors swayed by Golspie High School bus park appeal

30 November 2022

The dispute over whether or not to open Golspie High School’s bus park to other vehicles appears to be at an end.


Pleasant surprise for Dunrobin Castle falconer after Rotary Club talk

29 November 2022
Pleasant surprise for Dunrobin Castle falconer after Rotary Club talk

Pleasant surprise for Dunrobin Castle falconer after Rotary Club talk

29 November 2022

East Sutherland Rotary Club previously announced £11,400 worth of donations to 13 good causes throughout Sutherland and beyond.


Consultancy firm to unveil draft masterplan for Tongue, Melness and Skerray later this week

29 November 2022
Consultancy firm to unveil draft masterplan for Tongue, Melness and Skerray later this week

Consultancy firm to unveil draft masterplan for Tongue, Melness and Skerray later this week

29 November 2022

Three meetings are scheduled to take place in the north Sutherland communities.


NHS Highland cancel Tongue vaccination clinic today

28 November 2022
NHS Highland cancel Tongue vaccination clinic today

NHS Highland cancel Tongue vaccination clinic today

28 November 2022

A new date will be scheduled for the Tongue clinic.


Community councillors unhappy over deal between Highland Council and Wildland for land purchase at Tongue

26 November 2022
Community councillors unhappy over deal between Highland Council and Wildland for land purchase at Tongue

Community councillors unhappy over deal between Highland Council and Wildland for land purchase at Tongue

26 November 2022

Conservation and tourism firm Wildland Ltd is solely owned by Danish tycoon and Highland landowner Anders Holch Povlsen.


Bonar Bridge pupils have the leading edge

25 November 2022
Bonar Bridge pupils have the leading edge

Bonar Bridge pupils have the leading edge

25 November 2022

Three pupils at Bonar Bridge Primary School have achieved a High Life Highland Junior Leader Award.


Sutherland food safety officer Sandy Fraser retires after more than three decades in post

24 November 2022
Sutherland food safety officer Sandy Fraser retires after more than three decades in post

Sutherland food safety officer Sandy Fraser retires after more than three decades in post

24 November 2022

Colleagues held a farewell dinner at the Trentham Hotel, Dornoch, some weeks ago in honour of Mr Fraser.


Gaelic speakers in Sutherland wanted for 'chatbot' research and development

24 November 2022
Gaelic speakers in Sutherland wanted for 'chatbot' research and development

Gaelic speakers in Sutherland wanted for 'chatbot' research and development

24 November 2022

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Gaelic speakers in Sutherland.


Assynt Community Council agrees to flag up ambulance single-manning concern with Scottish Ambulance Service

23 November 2022
Assynt Community Council agrees to flag up ambulance single-manning concern with Scottish Ambulance Service

Assynt Community Council agrees to flag up ambulance single-manning concern with Scottish Ambulance Service

23 November 2022

Concern has been expressed over undermanning on a north-west Sutherland ambulance.


Feis Day and St Andrew's ceilidh dance at Strathy Hall on Saturday

22 November 2022
Feis Day and St Andrew's ceilidh dance at Strathy Hall on Saturday

Feis Day and St Andrew's ceilidh dance at Strathy Hall on Saturday

22 November 2022

Organisers are warning that places are limited and must be booked in advance.


PICTURES: Pupils plant oak saplings in latest stage of Littleferry Battle project

21 November 2022
PICTURES: Pupils plant oak saplings in latest stage of Littleferry Battle project

PICTURES: Pupils plant oak saplings in latest stage of Littleferry Battle project

21 November 2022

A total of 50 oak saplings, each around 2m high, have been planted to reinforce a line of trees.


Helmsdale parents upset over 'harsh' nursery inspection report

21 November 2022
Helmsdale parents upset over 'harsh' nursery inspection report

Helmsdale parents upset over 'harsh' nursery inspection report

21 November 2022

Parents have said the report on Helmsdale Nursery is unfair and that their children are safe and happy there.


Strath Oykel Road closed due to flooding

18 November 2022
Strath Oykel Road closed due to flooding

Strath Oykel Road closed due to flooding

18 November 2022

Road closure signs are in place.


Dornoch chef is winner of 2022 Andrew Fairlie Scholarship

18 November 2022
Dornoch chef is winner of 2022 Andrew Fairlie Scholarship

Dornoch chef is winner of 2022 Andrew Fairlie Scholarship

18 November 2022

Eddie Brown (30), sous chef at the Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle, has been named as the recipient of this year’s Andrew Fairlie Scholarship.


Concerts, ceilidh and a quiz: Scotland on Tour venue Rosehall Hall unveils series of winter events

18 November 2022
Concerts, ceilidh and a quiz: Scotland on Tour venue Rosehall Hall unveils series of winter events

Concerts, ceilidh and a quiz: Scotland on Tour venue Rosehall Hall unveils series of winter events

18 November 2022

Rosehall Village Hall has unveiled an exciting programme of events to keep everyone entertained in the run-up to Christmas.


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