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LOOKING BACK: Who is in this 54-year-old picture of Brora junior choir?

07 May 2022
LOOKING BACK: Who is in this 54-year-old picture of Brora junior choir?

LOOKING BACK: Who is in this 54-year-old picture of Brora junior choir?

07 May 2022

From the photo archive of the Northern Times.


Lairg Community Council should support wind farms in its area, says chairman

07 May 2022
Lairg Community Council should support wind farms in its area, says chairman

Lairg Community Council should support wind farms in its area, says chairman

07 May 2022

Iain Thomson said the Lairg area did not have greater number of turbines than other communities.


Assynt Foundation still strong: Chairman admits 'mistakes have been made' but insists charity is not on verge of financial collapse and there is 'much opportunity ahead'

06 May 2022
Assynt Foundation still strong: Chairman admits 'mistakes have been made' but insists charity is not on verge of financial collapse and there is 'much opportunity ahead'

Assynt Foundation still strong: Chairman admits 'mistakes have been made' but insists charity is not on verge of financial collapse and there is 'much opportunity ahead'

06 May 2022

Assynt Foundation's board of directors have confirmed that its trading arm, Assynt.Biz, is in the process of being wound up.


'Major milestone' as public loos at Dornoch and Brora upgraded

04 May 2022
'Major milestone' as public loos at Dornoch and Brora upgraded

'Major milestone' as public loos at Dornoch and Brora upgraded

04 May 2022

Highland Council has completed renovation work at public conveniences in two East Sutherland villages.


Highland Council to install toilet block from Gairloch at Achmelvich beach next week after existing unit 'condemned'

04 May 2022
Highland Council to install toilet block from Gairloch at Achmelvich beach next week after existing unit 'condemned'

Highland Council to install toilet block from Gairloch at Achmelvich beach next week after existing unit 'condemned'

04 May 2022

The public loos at Achmelvich bech are in a poor state of repair.


Timespan's board of directors announce appointment of 'renowned arts professional' to curator post

04 May 2022
Timespan's board of directors announce appointment of 'renowned arts professional' to curator post

Timespan's board of directors announce appointment of 'renowned arts professional' to curator post

04 May 2022

Timespan Museum and Arts Centre, Helmsdale, has appointed a new director and curator.


Memorable church service at Croick as Kirk Moderator preaches sermon and historic Communion set used for the first time in 179 years

03 May 2022
Memorable church service at Croick as Kirk Moderator preaches sermon and historic Communion set used for the first time in 179 years

Memorable church service at Croick as Kirk Moderator preaches sermon and historic Communion set used for the first time in 179 years

03 May 2022

Lord Wallace of Tankerness, Moderator of the General Assembly preached the sermon.


Assynt Community Council left in the dark over closure of Achmelvich beach toilets

02 May 2022
Assynt Community Council left in the dark over closure of Achmelvich beach toilets

Assynt Community Council left in the dark over closure of Achmelvich beach toilets

02 May 2022

Assynt Community Council discussed the closure of the beach toilets at its meeting last Thursday evening.


Rosehall Hall set to launch first of 10 Scotland on Tour musical events

01 May 2022
Rosehall Hall set to launch first of 10 Scotland on Tour musical events

Rosehall Hall set to launch first of 10 Scotland on Tour musical events

01 May 2022

The Bancroft & Lyne gig is the first in a series of 10 musical events with a range of musical styles.


Celebrations for the paw-fect partnership! Rosie the Jack Russell is guest of honour at birthday tea today as Brora man turns 95.

29 April 2022
Celebrations for the paw-fect partnership! Rosie the Jack Russell is guest of honour at birthday tea today as Brora man turns 95.

Celebrations for the paw-fect partnership! Rosie the Jack Russell is guest of honour at birthday tea today as Brora man turns 95.

29 April 2022

Long-haired Jack Russell terrier, Rosie, who is herself of advanced years at the age of 15, will take pride of place at the celebrations.


'I find it absolutely terrifying': Brora residents voice fears over safety of planned hydrogen production hub at Gordonbush Wind Farm

29 April 2022
'I find it absolutely terrifying': Brora residents voice fears over safety of planned hydrogen production hub at Gordonbush Wind Farm

'I find it absolutely terrifying': Brora residents voice fears over safety of planned hydrogen production hub at Gordonbush Wind Farm

29 April 2022

The residents are anxious over the potential for an explosion given the volatility of hydrogen.


Armadale medical worker retires for second time after returning to front line for Covid vaccine roll-out

28 April 2022
Armadale medical worker retires for second time after returning to front line for Covid vaccine roll-out

Armadale medical worker retires for second time after returning to front line for Covid vaccine roll-out

28 April 2022

The team at a North Coast doctors’ surgery have said goodbye to a favourite member of staff - for the second time!


NHS Highland announces dates of Sutherland vaccination clinics in spring booster campaign

26 April 2022
NHS Highland announces dates of Sutherland vaccination clinics in spring booster campaign

NHS Highland announces dates of Sutherland vaccination clinics in spring booster campaign

26 April 2022

The majority of people will be invited by letter to attend for their vaccination


Dornoch Community councillor keen to foster better relationship with Royal Dornoch Golf Club as new Common Good land lease set to be signed

26 April 2022
Dornoch Community councillor keen to foster better relationship with Royal Dornoch Golf Club as new Common Good land lease set to be signed

Dornoch Community councillor keen to foster better relationship with Royal Dornoch Golf Club as new Common Good land lease set to be signed

26 April 2022

Community councillor Genevieve Duhigg said: “We do not have a good relationship with them at the moment and I think we need a better one.”


Highland councillors give green light to Strath Tirry and Sallachy wind farms, but move made to call in Sallachy

26 April 2022
Highland councillors give green light to Strath Tirry and Sallachy wind farms, but move made to call in Sallachy

Highland councillors give green light to Strath Tirry and Sallachy wind farms, but move made to call in Sallachy

26 April 2022

North councillors this morning voted 7:5 to grant planning consent to the four-turbine Strath Tirry Wind Farm


PICTURES: Kirk Moderator visits Sutherland communities

26 April 2022
PICTURES: Kirk Moderator visits Sutherland communities

PICTURES: Kirk Moderator visits Sutherland communities

26 April 2022

The Moderator's trip to Sutherland began in Dornoch last Friday and Saturday.


Who will you vote for? The local government election candidates standing in Sutherland's two wards reveal what they hope to achieve for the county

26 April 2022
Who will you vote for? The local government election candidates standing in Sutherland's two wards reveal what they hope to achieve for the county

Who will you vote for? The local government election candidates standing in Sutherland's two wards reveal what they hope to achieve for the county

26 April 2022

A total of 12 candidates are standing in Sutherland’s two multi-member wards - East Sutherland and Edderton; and North, West and Central Sutherland.


Highland Coast Hotels adds Plockton Inn to the four Sutherland hotels already in its portfolio

25 April 2022
 Highland Coast Hotels adds Plockton Inn to the four Sutherland hotels already in its portfolio

Highland Coast Hotels adds Plockton Inn to the four Sutherland hotels already in its portfolio

25 April 2022

All the Sutherland establishments were purchased in 2021.


Lairg Community Council writes to north councillors in advance of tomorrow's planning committee meeting, urging them to back Sallachy Wind Farm

25 April 2022
Lairg Community Council writes to north councillors in advance of tomorrow's planning committee meeting, urging them to back Sallachy Wind Farm

Lairg Community Council writes to north councillors in advance of tomorrow's planning committee meeting, urging them to back Sallachy Wind Farm

25 April 2022

The nine-turbine wind farm would be sited on the shore of Loch Shin at Sallachy Estate.


Full steam ahead for Golspie Gala Week 2022 as queen and attendants selected

23 April 2022
Full steam ahead for Golspie Gala Week 2022 as queen and attendants selected

Full steam ahead for Golspie Gala Week 2022 as queen and attendants selected

23 April 2022

The trio were selected at a queen dance in the Stag's Head Hotel last night.


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