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Upset over fundraiser for Stoer crofter (83) convicted of muirburn offences

19 August 2022
Upset over fundraiser for Stoer crofter (83) convicted of muirburn offences

Upset over fundraiser for Stoer crofter (83) convicted of muirburn offences

19 August 2022

A local grazings committee say that the fundraiser is “misleading” and does not take into account the impact the offences have had.


Dornoch community group issues plea to tour bus drivers not to park in town Square and instead use new £585k car and coach park nearby

18 August 2022
Dornoch community group issues plea to tour bus drivers not to park in town Square and instead use new £585k car and coach park nearby

Dornoch community group issues plea to tour bus drivers not to park in town Square and instead use new £585k car and coach park nearby

18 August 2022

The new vehicle park, located at Shore Road in Dornoch South centre, was opened by Dornoch Area Community Interest Company (DACIC) in June.


Vandals gain entry to Golspie High School, smashing windows and overturning tables

16 August 2022
Vandals gain entry to Golspie High School, smashing windows and overturning tables

Vandals gain entry to Golspie High School, smashing windows and overturning tables

16 August 2022

Police have appealed for information after entry was gained to Golspie High School "several times" during a 24-hour period.


No change as councillors Richard Gale and Hugh Morrison retain top places on Sutherland County Committee

16 August 2022
No change as councillors Richard Gale and Hugh Morrison retain top places on Sutherland County Committee

No change as councillors Richard Gale and Hugh Morrison retain top places on Sutherland County Committee

16 August 2022

The appointments were made yesterday at the first meeting of Sutherland Area Committee since this year’s local government election.


Sun shines for Brora Hub's End of Holidays party

16 August 2022
Sun shines for Brora Hub's End of Holidays party

Sun shines for Brora Hub's End of Holidays party

16 August 2022

Brora Village Hub decided to give local youngsters one last summer treat before they returned to school.


Sutherland road closed following landslide

15 August 2022
Sutherland road closed following landslide

Sutherland road closed following landslide

15 August 2022

A Sutherland road has been closed following a “significant” landslide yesterday evening.


PICTURES: Lord Cadogon opens £550k new lifeboat station at Dornoch

15 August 2022
PICTURES: Lord Cadogon opens £550k new lifeboat station at Dornoch

PICTURES: Lord Cadogon opens £550k new lifeboat station at Dornoch

15 August 2022

Lord Cadogan contributed more than £400,000 towards the facility, named The Cadogan Lifeboat Station in his honour.


Change of focus for Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust

15 August 2022
Change of focus for Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust

Change of focus for Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust

15 August 2022

The Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust is "moving more to providing social assistance" in the area.


Second chance for Kinlochbervie: Local residents urged to stand for community council

13 August 2022
Second chance for Kinlochbervie: Local residents urged to stand for community council

Second chance for Kinlochbervie: Local residents urged to stand for community council

13 August 2022

A NORTH-west Sutherland port is being given another chance to re-establish a community council.


National Lottery to discuss future of closure-hit Falls of Shin Visitor Centre as Sutherland entrepreneur flags up interest in taking it on

12 August 2022
National Lottery to discuss future of closure-hit Falls of Shin Visitor Centre as Sutherland entrepreneur flags up interest in taking it on

National Lottery to discuss future of closure-hit Falls of Shin Visitor Centre as Sutherland entrepreneur flags up interest in taking it on

12 August 2022

The future of the closure-hit Falls of Shin Visitor Centre could become clearer following a key meeting later this month.


Kincardine War Memorial: Rededication service to mark centenary

11 August 2022
Kincardine War Memorial: Rededication service to mark centenary

Kincardine War Memorial: Rededication service to mark centenary

11 August 2022

The service is being held by the Creich and Kincardine with Lairg and Rogart Branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland.


Chairman pays tribute to 'hard-working' Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust staff as value of organisation to the area outlined at AGM

11 August 2022
Chairman pays tribute to 'hard-working' Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust staff as value of organisation to the area outlined at AGM

Chairman pays tribute to 'hard-working' Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust staff as value of organisation to the area outlined at AGM

11 August 2022

The Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust has attracted nearly £2 million of outside funding to its area in the last four years alone.


Campaign to attract winter visitors to Caithness and Sutherland

10 August 2022
Campaign to attract winter visitors to Caithness and Sutherland

Campaign to attract winter visitors to Caithness and Sutherland

10 August 2022

Venture North hopes to help extend the season over the quieter autumn and winter months.


Green light given for new affordable housing at Golspie: Local councillors says scheme is an 'absolute necessity'

10 August 2022
Green light given for new affordable housing at Golspie: Local councillors says scheme is an 'absolute necessity'

Green light given for new affordable housing at Golspie: Local councillors says scheme is an 'absolute necessity'

10 August 2022

Highland Council hopes to build 17 units, comprising semi-detached and terraced homes as well as flats and one detached home.


Rare discovery at Smoo Cave

10 August 2022
Rare discovery at Smoo Cave

Rare discovery at Smoo Cave

10 August 2022

A rare ostracod – a tiny crustacean around 1mm in size – has been discovered at Smoo Cave.


Respite care provision 'a disgrace': Rogart father hits back at council over 'lack of services' in far north

10 August 2022
Respite care provision 'a disgrace': Rogart father hits back at council over 'lack of services' in far north

Respite care provision 'a disgrace': Rogart father hits back at council over 'lack of services' in far north

10 August 2022

Leslie Sharp has been unable to access overnight respite care for his son since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.


PICTURES: Golspie's fancy dress parade back with a bang!

09 August 2022
PICTURES: Golspie's fancy dress parade back with a bang!

PICTURES: Golspie's fancy dress parade back with a bang!

09 August 2022

Golspie Gala Week’s fancy dress parade of floats and fancy dress last Friday was a riot of colour and creativity.


Prince Charles officially opens refurbished Rogart Mart and visits the community's war memorial

09 August 2022
Prince Charles officially opens refurbished Rogart Mart and visits the community's war memorial

Prince Charles officially opens refurbished Rogart Mart and visits the community's war memorial

09 August 2022

A small East Sutherland community yesterday gave a right royal welcome to a very special guest.


PICTURES: Bettyhill Gala bounces back with packed four-day programme

08 August 2022
PICTURES: Bettyhill Gala bounces back with packed four-day programme

PICTURES: Bettyhill Gala bounces back with packed four-day programme

08 August 2022

There was a jam-packed programme of activities and competitions.


Para-canoeist Hope Gordon now heading for Europeans after notching up second and fourth place success at world championships

08 August 2022
Para-canoeist Hope Gordon now heading for Europeans after notching up second and fourth place success at world championships

Para-canoeist Hope Gordon now heading for Europeans after notching up second and fourth place success at world championships

08 August 2022

Hope's parents, John and Rona Gordon, of West Langwell, Rogart, cheered her on at the world championships.


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