Author - Caroline McMorran

East Sutherland Rescue Association leader Neil Dalton takes on chairmanship of new national independent lifeboat charity

The new organisation has been launched to support the UK’s independent lifeboat services.

Chance to win £200 at Brora duck race

Chance to win £200 at Brora duck race

The duck race is taking place on Sunday, October 9.

Assynt Mountain Rescue Team selected to receive special gift of tree from 'living sculpture' erected to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Assynt Mountain Rescue Team selected to receive special gift of tree from 'living sculpture' erected to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

The names of community groups and individuals who will each receive one of the trees was announced today.

Sutherland filmmaker Robert Aitken's new environmental film 'The Dreaming Bog' to be screened at Lairg

02 October 2022

Sutherland filmmaker Robert Aitken's new environmental film 'The Dreaming Bog' to be screened at Lairg

02 October 2022

The evening will also feature a “climate conversation” and an audience question and answer session.

Tickets still available for the Homebird Sessions at Rosehall Hall tonight with singers Elaine Lennon and Jesse Terry

Tickets still available for the Homebird Sessions at Rosehall Hall tonight with singers Elaine Lennon and Jesse Terry

Rosehall is the only venue in Sutherland to have been selected to be part of the Scottish Government's Scotland on Tour initiative.

New Visit Scotland witch-themed trail does not include Dornoch, where last 'witch' in Scotland was executed

New Visit Scotland witch-themed trail does not include Dornoch, where last 'witch' in Scotland was executed

Dornoch has a memorial stone to Janet Horne who was burned to death in 1727.

Volunteers needed to help clear overgrown vegetation at cemetery in Brora on Sunday

Volunteers needed to help clear overgrown vegetation at cemetery in Brora on Sunday

Clyne Heritage Society has been acting as "friends" of Clynekirkton cemetery for the last 20 years.

Energy company under fire as Sutherland customers wait more than a year for their energy meters to be fixed

Energy company under fire as Sutherland customers wait more than a year for their energy meters to be fixed

Affected households are unable to calculate their energy usage and run the risk of going into debt.

LONG READ: Clyne Heritage Society guided walk at Strath Brora takes in archaeological remains stretching back 4,000 years

LONG READ: Clyne Heritage Society guided walk at Strath Brora takes in archaeological remains stretching back 4,000 years

Twenty-eight people enjoyed the guided walk around the cleared township of Ledoch/Leadoch.

Lairg War Memorial centenary rededication to take place tomorrow

Lairg War Memorial centenary rededication to take place tomorrow

A service will take place from 11am and the ceremony is expected to last around an hour in total.

North-west Sutherland pupils are maths rock stars! Schools shine in national competition

North-west Sutherland pupils are maths rock stars! Schools shine in national competition

The schools' group took 24th place in Scotland Rocks 2022.

NHS Highland to hold Covid-19 and flu vaccination clinics in Helmsdale, Bettyhill, Brora and Scourie

NHS Highland to hold Covid-19 and flu vaccination clinics in Helmsdale, Bettyhill, Brora and Scourie

A number of vaccination clinics are being held in Sutherland communities over the next two weeks.

'I think Melvich being in abeyance is just a blip': Local councillor confident community council will reform

'I think Melvich being in abeyance is just a blip': Local councillor confident community council will reform

There are a total of eight seats on Melvich Community Council.

Dornoch Hotel sold to American real estate firm: Property to reopen next summer after extensive renovations

Dornoch Hotel sold to American real estate firm: Property to reopen next summer after extensive renovations

Nashville based Adventurous Journeys (AJ) Capital Partners has bought the Dornoch Hotel.

Councillors give green light to 112-home scheme at Dornoch

Councillors give green light to 112-home scheme at Dornoch

The new homes are the third and fourth phases in an overall 194-unit development.

Brora Old Boys establish new golf competition in recognition of society stalwarts: New shield is engraved with names of members past and present

Brora Old Boys establish new golf competition in recognition of society stalwarts: New shield is engraved with names of members past and present

The society was founded after World War II and still flourishes today, meeting every Tuesday summer or winter for “fun golf”.

Green flag flying high at Tongue Primary School as pupils achieve fourth eco accreditation

26 September 2022

Green flag flying high at Tongue Primary School as pupils achieve fourth eco accreditation

26 September 2022

The school worked towards its latest award by focussing on litter and waste, biodiversity, and water.

Mark Beaumont finishes NC500 cycle bid in blistering time, setting new record and shaving nearly 30 minutes off Durness native Robbie Mitchell's time

Mark Beaumont finishes NC500 cycle bid in blistering time, setting new record and shaving nearly 30 minutes off Durness native Robbie Mitchell's time

Mark, who was followed by a support team from Global Cycling Network (GCN+) set out from Inverness Castle at 8am yesterday.

Golspie e-bike 'come and try' event will promote pedal power

Golspie e-bike 'come and try' event will promote pedal power

The event is being held at Golspie Kart Track on Wednesday, September 28, from 10.30am to 2.30pm.

PICTURES: Mark Beaumont on track to set new NC500 record

PICTURES: Mark Beaumont on track to set new NC500 record