Author - Caroline McMorran

Stirling band Constant Follower 'excited' to play at Lochinver: Landscape of north-west has special significance for frontman Stephen McAll

The Stirling based band will play at Lochinver Village Hall on Sunday, October 30.

Team supporting Mark Beaumont in his NC500 record attempt release more images from his first three hours on the road

Team supporting Mark Beaumont in his NC500 record attempt release more images from his first three hours on the road

Mark Beaumont is travelling clockwise round the 515-mile route.

PICTURES: And he's off! Watch out for cyclist Mark Beaumont on NC500 today as he attempts to break record set by Durness native Robbie Mitchell

PICTURES: And he's off! Watch out for cyclist Mark Beaumont on NC500 today as he attempts to break record set by Durness native Robbie Mitchell

Mr Beaumont set off from the starting point at Inverness Castle at 8am this morning.

Golspie Community Council chairman Ian Sutherland calls out political leaders over food insecurity as new 'open all hours' food pantry launched in village

Golspie Community Council chairman Ian Sutherland calls out political leaders over food insecurity as new 'open all hours' food pantry launched in village

The wooden box pantry has been fixed to a wall to the rear of the police station at Golspie.

Rogart to mark centenary of war memorial

Rogart to mark centenary of war memorial

A ceremony is set to take place tomorrow morning (September 24).

Clyne Heritage Society to hold guided walk and illustrated talk as part of Highland Archaeology Festival

Clyne Heritage Society to hold guided walk and illustrated talk as part of Highland Archaeology Festival

The society’s first contribution to the festival is a guided walk on Sunday around the cleared township of Ledoch in Strath Brora.

Design options for new multi-million pound community hub at Melvich to be on display at open days this weekend

Design options for new multi-million pound community hub at Melvich to be on display at open days this weekend

Melvich Community SCIO is holding the open days at the Halladale Inn

Land's End to John O'Groats swimmer Jasmine Harrison is delayed at Lochinver as tides and weather work against her

Land's End to John O'Groats swimmer Jasmine Harrison is delayed at Lochinver as tides and weather work against her

Jasmine Harrison hopes to become the first woman to swim the length of Britain from Land’s End to John O’ Groats.

Dornoch Distillery unveils ambitious plans for £7m eco-friendly distillery and visitor centre: Developers say it would create jobs and bring visitors to the town

Dornoch Distillery unveils ambitious plans for £7m eco-friendly distillery and visitor centre: Developers say it would create jobs and bring visitors to the town

Designs are to be showcased to local residents in a four-day community consultation exercise, starting on Sunday.

Craft and produce market will be the first event to be held at renovated Rogart Mart since its official opening by King Charles III

22 September 2022

Craft and produce market will be the first event to be held at renovated Rogart Mart since its official opening by King Charles III

22 September 2022

Rogart Development Trust spearheaded the conversion of the historic mart into an events space.

A9 at Portgower now open after six-hour closure due to road crash

A9 at Portgower now open after six-hour closure due to road crash

The crash involved three vehicles and two men were taken to hospital.

Mark Beaumont to tackle NC500 this Saturday in bid to wrest cycle record from Durness native Robbie Mitchell

Mark Beaumont to tackle NC500 this Saturday in bid to wrest cycle record from Durness native Robbie Mitchell

Beaumont first tackled NC500 in August 2015 and finished in a time of 37 hours, 56 minutes and 44 seconds.

Drivers warned not to use Glen Loth road to bypass A9 accident

Drivers warned not to use Glen Loth road to bypass A9 accident

The single-track Glen Loth road, which is difficult to negotiate because of its poor condition, is said to be blocked by a car in a ditch.

A9 remains closed in both directions following early morning accident near Portgower

A9 remains closed in both directions following early morning accident near Portgower

Drivers are advised that delays are expected and are asked to take care on approach to the accident spot.

Thieves make away with thousands of pounds worth of hand tools from cabin at Loch Fleet Nature Reserve

Thieves make away with thousands of pounds worth of hand tools from cabin at Loch Fleet Nature Reserve

Police are appealing for information following a break-in and theft at the cabin at Loch Fleet.

Traffic flow on A9 in Sutherland restricted after Portgower road accident this morning

Traffic flow on A9 in Sutherland restricted after Portgower road accident this morning

Traffic Scotland issued an alert about the Portgower incident at 7.53am today.

Hundreds of mourners attend funeral of Alexander Sutherland, Lord Strathnaver. 'Al was full of love for his family, friends and his home'

Hundreds of mourners attend funeral of Alexander Sutherland, Lord Strathnaver. 'Al was full of love for his family, friends and his home'

The outdoor service was held on the esplanade at Dunrobin Castle.

Veterans gather at Golspie War Memorial to say a sad farewell to Commander in Chief Queen Elizabeth II – the 'Boss'

Veterans gather at Golspie War Memorial to say a sad farewell to Commander in Chief Queen Elizabeth II – the 'Boss'

A ceremony commemorating the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II was held at Golspie War Memorial on Saturday.

PICTURES: Diners at Sutherland Care Forum's free lunch enjoy slap-up meal with entertainment

PICTURES: Diners at Sutherland Care Forum's free lunch enjoy slap-up meal with entertainment