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Special events planned to mark centenary of Ardgay, Lairg and Rogart war memorials

12 June 2022
Special events planned to mark centenary of Ardgay, Lairg and Rogart war memorials

Special events planned to mark centenary of Ardgay, Lairg and Rogart war memorials

12 June 2022

The 100th anniversary of three Sutherland war memorials will be marked later in the year.


Helmsdale 150th anniversary railway celebrations will include official launch of Far North Line Community Rail Partnership

11 June 2022
Helmsdale 150th anniversary railway celebrations will include official launch of Far North Line Community Rail Partnership

Helmsdale 150th anniversary railway celebrations will include official launch of Far North Line Community Rail Partnership

11 June 2022

The celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Duke of Sutherland’s Railway. will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 17-18.


Jubilee tree planting honours at Rogart go to oldest and youngest residents

10 June 2022
Jubilee tree planting honours at Rogart go to oldest and youngest residents

Jubilee tree planting honours at Rogart go to oldest and youngest residents

10 June 2022

Hugh Mackay, who is aged 93, and Archie Sutherland, aged just three months, helped dig in the tree.


Assynt Community Council pans replacement toilet at Achmelvich beach: Unisex facility is branded 'totally inadequate'

10 June 2022
Assynt Community Council pans replacement toilet at Achmelvich beach: Unisex facility is branded 'totally inadequate'

Assynt Community Council pans replacement toilet at Achmelvich beach: Unisex facility is branded 'totally inadequate'

10 June 2022

The new toilet at Achmelvich beach was previously situated at Gairloch and was transported to its new location by a contractor a week ago.


Clyne Heritage Society dig to start at Strath Brora site where infamous parish minister lived

09 June 2022
Clyne Heritage Society dig to start at Strath Brora site where infamous parish minister lived

Clyne Heritage Society dig to start at Strath Brora site where infamous parish minister lived

09 June 2022

The excavation is to be held from June 13-19, at the site of a ruined house in Greeanan, Strath Brora.


Successful sports day for North Coast Campus primaries

09 June 2022
Successful sports day for North Coast Campus primaries

Successful sports day for North Coast Campus primaries

09 June 2022

Farr, Melvich and Tongue primary schools joined together to take part in a variety of events.


Rotary's arboreal thanks to Church with trees planted at Brora's 'Tin Tabernacle' and dedicated to jubilee, world peace and the people of Ukraine

09 June 2022
Rotary's arboreal thanks to Church with trees planted at Brora's 'Tin Tabernacle' and dedicated to jubilee, world peace and the people of Ukraine

Rotary's arboreal thanks to Church with trees planted at Brora's 'Tin Tabernacle' and dedicated to jubilee, world peace and the people of Ukraine

09 June 2022

Rev Canon James Currall presided over the ceremony and blessed the trees.


Views of local people sought over redevelopment of Stoer Primary School

09 June 2022
Views of local people sought over redevelopment of Stoer Primary School

Views of local people sought over redevelopment of Stoer Primary School

09 June 2022

The local authority was criticised for putting Stoer Primary School on the market last August without first consulting local communities.


Good turnout for 'Manniefest' indy event at Golspie

08 June 2022
Good turnout for 'Manniefest' indy event at Golspie

Good turnout for 'Manniefest' indy event at Golspie

08 June 2022

The “Manniefest” was called after the local nickname for the Duke of Sutherland’s statue on top of Ben Bhraggie


The marquees are up and excitement is building as Rogart prepares for gala weekend

08 June 2022
The marquees are up and excitement is building as Rogart prepares for gala weekend

The marquees are up and excitement is building as Rogart prepares for gala weekend

08 June 2022

Events start with a car treasure hunt from 6.30pm on Thursday. Entry fee is £5 per car.


UK Government shows support for Flow Country World Heritage bid with Minister for Scotland to visit Forsinard tomorrow

08 June 2022
UK Government shows support for Flow Country World Heritage bid with Minister for Scotland to visit Forsinard tomorrow

UK Government shows support for Flow Country World Heritage bid with Minister for Scotland to visit Forsinard tomorrow

08 June 2022

UK Government Minister for Scotland Iain Stewart is to visit the Flow Country World Heritage Project site at Forsinard tomorrow.


Free jubilee trees on offer for IV25 residents, courtesy of Dornoch Community Council and Common Good Fund

08 June 2022
Free jubilee trees on offer for IV25 residents, courtesy of Dornoch Community Council and Common Good Fund

Free jubilee trees on offer for IV25 residents, courtesy of Dornoch Community Council and Common Good Fund

08 June 2022

All residents have to do to reserve their tree is complete a simple form.


Local views sought over Dornoch Common Good land sale

04 June 2022
Local views sought over Dornoch Common Good land sale

Local views sought over Dornoch Common Good land sale

04 June 2022

Highland Council has launched a community consultation to gauge opinion on the disposal of the 55 metre squared parcel of land.


Lunch treat for Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust volunteers marks start of National Volunteers' Week.

03 June 2022
Lunch treat for Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust volunteers marks start of National Volunteers' Week.

Lunch treat for Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust volunteers marks start of National Volunteers' Week.

03 June 2022

KoSDT project manager Beverly Hill paid tribute to all the volunteers who help the Ardgay-based trust


'Respect the views of others': Golspie Community Council chairman Ian Sutherland speaks out as first-ever Scottish independence festival takes place in village this weekend

03 June 2022
'Respect the views of others': Golspie Community Council chairman Ian Sutherland speaks out as first-ever Scottish independence festival takes place in village this weekend

'Respect the views of others': Golspie Community Council chairman Ian Sutherland speaks out as first-ever Scottish independence festival takes place in village this weekend

03 June 2022

YES Ross Sutherland and YES Caithness - grassroots organisations not linked to any political party - are organising the three-day festival.


Military piper from Golspie to play at today's Jubilee Trooping of the Colour

02 June 2022
Military piper from Golspie to play at today's Jubilee Trooping of the Colour

Military piper from Golspie to play at today's Jubilee Trooping of the Colour

02 June 2022

A Sutherland piper is to play a prominent part in celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at one of the first official events to be held.


Top prize for young Ardgay entrepreneur: Ciara Bow is inspired to set up craft distillery by tales of great-great-grandmother's illicit still

01 June 2022
Top prize for young Ardgay entrepreneur: Ciara Bow is inspired to set up craft distillery by tales of great-great-grandmother's illicit still

Top prize for young Ardgay entrepreneur: Ciara Bow is inspired to set up craft distillery by tales of great-great-grandmother's illicit still

01 June 2022

Ciara Bow, (23), is director of the fledgling company Gledfield Distillery Limited, which was incorporated three months ago,


Royal Dornoch Golf Club invites applications to community fund

01 June 2022
Royal Dornoch Golf Club invites applications to community fund

Royal Dornoch Golf Club invites applications to community fund

01 June 2022

Organisations in the IV25 postcode are eligible to apply for grant support from the RDGC's community fund.


University lecturer keen to talk to Nigg fabrication yard workers as part of research project

01 June 2022
University lecturer keen to talk to Nigg fabrication yard workers as part of research project

University lecturer keen to talk to Nigg fabrication yard workers as part of research project

01 June 2022

Dr Ewan Gibbs of Glasgow University is a published author and historian of work and labour in energy industries across the UK.


Award for young Helmsdale musician

08 May 2022
Award for young Helmsdale musician

Award for young Helmsdale musician

08 May 2022

April Sutherland (18), of Helmsdale, is one of five recipients of a John Preston Young Musician Award.


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