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Guided walk to Clachtoll broch will take in history and wildlife

19 September 2022
Guided walk to Clachtoll broch will take in history and wildlife

Guided walk to Clachtoll broch will take in history and wildlife

19 September 2022

The 4km walk next Wednesday will go through Clachtoll, a crofting township rich in wildlife and steeped in history.


LOOKING BACK: Were you at this trophy presentation?

17 September 2022
LOOKING BACK: Were you at this trophy presentation?

LOOKING BACK: Were you at this trophy presentation?

17 September 2022

From the picture archive of the Northern Times.


Changes at top of Go Golspie with new faces on management board

17 September 2022
Changes at top of Go Golspie with new faces on management board

Changes at top of Go Golspie with new faces on management board

17 September 2022

At a recent AGM Valerie Gale stood down as interim chairwoman and her husband Richard Gale as treasurer.


Sutherland continues to remember Queen Elizabeth II this weekend with plans for a wreath laying ceremony, lone piper tribute and communal two-minute silence

16 September 2022
Sutherland continues to remember Queen Elizabeth II this weekend with plans for a wreath laying ceremony, lone piper tribute and communal two-minute silence

Sutherland continues to remember Queen Elizabeth II this weekend with plans for a wreath laying ceremony, lone piper tribute and communal two-minute silence

16 September 2022

Events in memory of the Queen are taking place this weekend in Melvich and Dornoch.


Sutherland hit by midwife shortage

16 September 2022
Sutherland hit by midwife shortage

Sutherland hit by midwife shortage

16 September 2022

Sutherland’s senior health manager has said the situation regarding maternity services in the county is causing her “anxiety”.


Goal posts at Golspie High School vandalised

15 September 2022
Goal posts at Golspie High School vandalised

Goal posts at Golspie High School vandalised

15 September 2022

It is thought that the damage was caused at around 11.30pm on Thursday, September 8.


Wildflowers planted by local primary school pupils now in full bloom for first time at Littleferry Battle memorial stone

15 September 2022
Wildflowers planted by local primary school pupils now in full bloom for first time at Littleferry Battle memorial stone

Wildflowers planted by local primary school pupils now in full bloom for first time at Littleferry Battle memorial stone

15 September 2022

The official dedication of the stone took place in April when around 300 people gathered at the site for the poignant ceremony.


Helmsdale group issues open invitation to live screening of Queen's funeral in community centre

15 September 2022
Helmsdale group issues open invitation to live screening of Queen's funeral in community centre

Helmsdale group issues open invitation to live screening of Queen's funeral in community centre

15 September 2022

Locally based charity Connecting Communities, which supports older people, is organising the screening.


Date set for funeral of Lord Strathnaver: 'All welcome to attend'

15 September 2022
Date set for funeral of Lord Strathnaver: 'All welcome to attend'

Date set for funeral of Lord Strathnaver: 'All welcome to attend'

15 September 2022

The funeral of Lord Strathnaver, Alexander Sutherland, is to take place at Dunrobin Castle next Tuesday, his family have announced.


Planners recommend approval of 112-home Springfield Properties scheme at Dornoch, but objectors say houses are being 'shoehorned' into site

15 September 2022
Planners recommend approval of 112-home Springfield Properties scheme at Dornoch, but objectors say houses are being 'shoehorned' into site

Planners recommend approval of 112-home Springfield Properties scheme at Dornoch, but objectors say houses are being 'shoehorned' into site

15 September 2022

Nine objections have been received to the proposed development on a 8.6 hectare area of rough agricultural land north of Station Road.


Rotarians impressed by 'articulate' Golspie High School pupil who gave talk on students' involvement through the Youth Philanthropic Initiative with charity that supports abuse victims

14 September 2022
Rotarians impressed by 'articulate' Golspie High School pupil who gave talk on students' involvement through the Youth Philanthropic Initiative with charity that supports abuse victims

Rotarians impressed by 'articulate' Golspie High School pupil who gave talk on students' involvement through the Youth Philanthropic Initiative with charity that supports abuse victims

14 September 2022

Members of East Sutherland Rotary Club said Ella Macgregor, a fourth year student, “really made the audience sit up and listen intently”.


Invigilators needed at Golspie High School: Candidates must have good organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure

14 September 2022
Invigilators needed at Golspie High School: Candidates must have good organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure

Invigilators needed at Golspie High School: Candidates must have good organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure

14 September 2022

Golspie High School has put out an invitation on social media for local people to put their names forward to become invigilators.


Long wait for Golspie church disabled access at an end

14 September 2022
Long wait for Golspie church disabled access at an end

Long wait for Golspie church disabled access at an end

14 September 2022

In the past, the lack of access has caused upset and anger, particularly when wheelchair users were unable to attend funerals.


Fundraising tractor run in memory of Euan MacRae, Culkein, set to take place on Saturday

13 September 2022
Fundraising tractor run in memory of Euan MacRae, Culkein, set to take place on Saturday

Fundraising tractor run in memory of Euan MacRae, Culkein, set to take place on Saturday

13 September 2022

The run is called trA8tors EUAnite after the distinctive number plate A8 EUA on Euan's beloved Vauxhall van.


Strathnaver Museum launches appeal for farming photos

13 September 2022
Strathnaver Museum launches appeal for farming photos

Strathnaver Museum launches appeal for farming photos

13 September 2022

The museum is participating this weekend in the annual Doors Open Days festival.


Sutherland Beekeepers to mark 40th anniversary with Harvest Fair

13 September 2022
Sutherland Beekeepers to mark 40th anniversary with Harvest Fair

Sutherland Beekeepers to mark 40th anniversary with Harvest Fair

13 September 2022

The event is scheduled to take place at Brora Scout Hall from 1pm to 4.30pm on Saturday, October 22.


Parkdean plans 21 additional static caravans at Grannie's Heilan' Hame, Embo

13 September 2022
Parkdean plans 21 additional static caravans at Grannie's Heilan' Hame, Embo

Parkdean plans 21 additional static caravans at Grannie's Heilan' Hame, Embo

13 September 2022

Parkdean Holiday Parks Limited is seeking consent from Highland Council to change the use of a 1.63 acre section of land.


Royal Dornoch Golf Club to shut on day of Queen's funeral as mark of respect

13 September 2022
Royal Dornoch Golf Club to shut on day of Queen's funeral as mark of respect

Royal Dornoch Golf Club to shut on day of Queen's funeral as mark of respect

13 September 2022

The state funeral is to be held at 11.40am on Monday at Westminster Abbey - the historic church where Britain’s kings and queens are crowned.


Return inspection: Progess made but improvements still needed at Oversteps Care Home, Dornoch

13 September 2022
Return inspection: Progess made but improvements still needed at Oversteps Care Home, Dornoch

Return inspection: Progess made but improvements still needed at Oversteps Care Home, Dornoch

13 September 2022

Oversteps Care Home is run by Crossreach, the operating name of the Social Care Council of the Church of Scotland.


Jobs boost for Dornoch if new bedroom block plan at Royal Golf Hotel gets go-ahead

12 September 2022
Jobs boost for Dornoch if new bedroom block plan at Royal Golf Hotel gets go-ahead

Jobs boost for Dornoch if new bedroom block plan at Royal Golf Hotel gets go-ahead

12 September 2022

It is hoped to build a new, single-storey accommodation block, providing six additional guest rooms along with a staff welfare area.


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