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Health manager to attend Creich Community Council meeting to answer questions over continuing closure of Minor Injuries Unit and a ward at Migdale Hospital

17 March 2022
Health manager to attend Creich Community Council meeting to answer questions over continuing closure of Minor Injuries Unit and a ward at Migdale Hospital

Health manager to attend Creich Community Council meeting to answer questions over continuing closure of Minor Injuries Unit and a ward at Migdale Hospital

17 March 2022

NHS Highland north area manager Kate Kenmure has accepted an invitation to attend Creich Community Council meeting next Tuesday, March 22.


Brora and Helmsdale pupils collect Pennies for Peace

17 March 2022
Brora and Helmsdale pupils collect Pennies for Peace

Brora and Helmsdale pupils collect Pennies for Peace

17 March 2022

Both schools heard about the work of Red Cross and ShelterBox.


PICTURES: Specialised new Dornoch wool brand launched at fibre fest

16 March 2022
PICTURES: Specialised new Dornoch wool brand launched at fibre fest

PICTURES: Specialised new Dornoch wool brand launched at fibre fest

16 March 2022

The 12th Dornoch Fibre Fest, held in the town last weekend, saw the launch of a homegrown new venture.


Far north crofter to compete in national final of nursery sheepdog trials

16 March 2022
Far north crofter to compete in national final of nursery sheepdog trials

Far north crofter to compete in national final of nursery sheepdog trials

16 March 2022

Jasmine Grant and her dog Pat will be one of a five-strong Scottish team competing at the final.


Golspie breakwater restoration project ditched after wave modelling shows infrastructure would need to be 6m high

16 March 2022
Golspie breakwater restoration project ditched after wave modelling shows infrastructure would need to be 6m high

Golspie breakwater restoration project ditched after wave modelling shows infrastructure would need to be 6m high

16 March 2022

Go Golspie, Golspie Community Council and a local flood group are looking into flood protection schemes for the village.


Community minibus damaged in 'close encounter' with deer in Rogart area

15 March 2022
Community minibus damaged in 'close encounter' with deer in Rogart area

Community minibus damaged in 'close encounter' with deer in Rogart area

15 March 2022

It is understood the bumper on the near side of the vehicle was damaged.


Survey results on future of Glencanisp walled garden to go on display at open day

15 March 2022
Survey results on future of Glencanisp walled garden to go on display at open day

Survey results on future of Glencanisp walled garden to go on display at open day

15 March 2022

Project co-ordinator Louisa Potter was appointed in December but her term finishes at the end of this month.


Line-up announced for Platinum Jubilee summer garden party at Dunrobin castle

14 March 2022
Line-up announced for Platinum Jubilee summer garden party at Dunrobin castle

Line-up announced for Platinum Jubilee summer garden party at Dunrobin castle

14 March 2022

East Sutherland Rotary Club has released further details about its fundraising summer event.


Brora fundraiser Alistair Risk (79) to camp out next to village church for five nights in aid of Ukraine

12 March 2022
Brora fundraiser Alistair Risk (79) to camp out next to village church for five nights in aid of Ukraine

Brora fundraiser Alistair Risk (79) to camp out next to village church for five nights in aid of Ukraine

12 March 2022

Mr Risk plans to take up residence in a tent in the grounds of the roadside Episcopal Church in Brora for five nights from Sunday, March 27.


North Coast head teacher speaks out about 'challenging' Care Inspectorate visit to Tongue nursery

11 March 2022
North Coast head teacher speaks out about 'challenging' Care Inspectorate visit to Tongue nursery

North Coast head teacher speaks out about 'challenging' Care Inspectorate visit to Tongue nursery

11 March 2022

Inspectors arrived at the facility unannounced at the start of the new academic year in September 2021.


Car boot sale and lunch is latest fundraiser to help Golspie Rowing Club on its way to world championships

10 March 2022
Car boot sale and lunch is latest fundraiser to help Golspie Rowing Club on its way to world championships

Car boot sale and lunch is latest fundraiser to help Golspie Rowing Club on its way to world championships

10 March 2022

Proceeds from the event will go towards the costs of the club’s participation in Skiffie Worlds 2022,


North and West Sutherland CAB launches new campaign urging local people with money worries to get in touch

09 March 2022
North and West Sutherland CAB launches new campaign urging local people with money worries to get in touch

North and West Sutherland CAB launches new campaign urging local people with money worries to get in touch

09 March 2022

The CAB is launching the local arm of the national Citizens Advice campaign, Debt Happens. You’re Not Alone.


Get knitting! Appeal for handmade poppies for Lairg War Memorial centenary event

09 March 2022
Get knitting! Appeal for handmade poppies for Lairg War Memorial centenary event

Get knitting! Appeal for handmade poppies for Lairg War Memorial centenary event

09 March 2022

An appeal has now gone out for local people to knit, crochet, or make felt poppies and drop them off at collection points.


PICTURES: East Sutherland Rotary Club's February fundraiser sees miles mount up to End Polio Now

08 March 2022
PICTURES: East Sutherland Rotary Club's February fundraiser sees miles mount up to End Polio Now

PICTURES: East Sutherland Rotary Club's February fundraiser sees miles mount up to End Polio Now

08 March 2022

Last month was a tough one weather-wise with high winds, rain, low temperatures and even snow on occasions.


Highland Council flags up closures on B869 Lochinver to Newton road from next Monday

08 March 2022
Highland Council flags up closures on B869 Lochinver to Newton road from next Monday

Highland Council flags up closures on B869 Lochinver to Newton road from next Monday

08 March 2022

To minimise disruption to motorists, the works have been planned to run in sections.


Rogart Development Trust gets swishing with its first-ever clothes swap event planned for next month

08 March 2022
Rogart Development Trust gets swishing with its first-ever clothes swap event planned for next month

Rogart Development Trust gets swishing with its first-ever clothes swap event planned for next month

08 March 2022

Entry to the event at the village hall on April 23, will be £5 per person, with cake and drinks available on the day for a small donation.


Dornoch Fibre Fest returns this weekend after year's gap because of Covid-19

08 March 2022
Dornoch Fibre Fest returns this weekend after year's gap because of Covid-19

Dornoch Fibre Fest returns this weekend after year's gap because of Covid-19

08 March 2022

Organisers have said there will be both old and new faces at the 2022 fibre fest.


Sutherland Village Halls Big Coffee Morning snowballing as 11 halls now taking part and others signalling interest

07 March 2022
Sutherland Village Halls Big Coffee Morning snowballing as 11 halls now taking part and others signalling interest

Sutherland Village Halls Big Coffee Morning snowballing as 11 halls now taking part and others signalling interest

07 March 2022

Voluntary Groups Sutherland has resources and support available for halls who would like to take part.


North Coast Campus shows its solidarity with the people of Ukraine

07 March 2022
North Coast Campus shows its solidarity with the people of Ukraine

North Coast Campus shows its solidarity with the people of Ukraine

07 March 2022

An appeal for donations of clothing and equipment was launched last week and has been answered by local communities.


PICTURES: Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust's newly opened Community Bothy at Ardgay will address social isolation as well as food poverty

07 March 2022
PICTURES: Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust's newly opened Community Bothy at Ardgay will address social isolation as well as food poverty

PICTURES: Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust's newly opened Community Bothy at Ardgay will address social isolation as well as food poverty

07 March 2022

Christine Mackay, a deputy lieutenant on the county’s Lord Lieutenancy team, performed the honours at a ceremony last Friday.


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