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Young Brora baker wins national competition after judges wowed by her plum frangipane tart recipe

05 March 2022
Young Brora baker wins national competition after judges wowed by her plum frangipane tart recipe

Young Brora baker wins national competition after judges wowed by her plum frangipane tart recipe

05 March 2022

Libby Roseveare has been named the overall winner in the 2022 FutureChef BakeOff contest.


World heritage status bid for Flow Country in Caithness and Sutherland gathers pace with public consultation set to start over boundary

04 March 2022
World heritage status bid for Flow Country in Caithness and Sutherland gathers pace with public consultation set to start over boundary

World heritage status bid for Flow Country in Caithness and Sutherland gathers pace with public consultation set to start over boundary

04 March 2022

It is planned to hold talks and drop-in events over the next few months as well as engage with local schools and undertake a region-wide mail drop.


Opinion of Assynt residents sought over future of historic Glencanisp walled garden

03 March 2022
Opinion of Assynt residents sought over future of historic Glencanisp walled garden

Opinion of Assynt residents sought over future of historic Glencanisp walled garden

03 March 2022

A survey has been created in a bid to gauge from Assynt residents how the walled garden could be put to best use.


Long-standing trees at Inchnadamph felled on 'road safety grounds', says Assynt Community Council chairman

02 March 2022
Long-standing trees at Inchnadamph felled on 'road safety grounds', says Assynt Community Council chairman

Long-standing trees at Inchnadamph felled on 'road safety grounds', says Assynt Community Council chairman

02 March 2022

Mr Taylor said a number of people had felt "sentimental" about the trees and were upset that they had been felled.


First salmon of 2022 season finally caught on Helmsdale seven weeks after river opening

02 March 2022
First salmon of 2022 season finally caught on Helmsdale seven weeks after river opening

First salmon of 2022 season finally caught on Helmsdale seven weeks after river opening

02 March 2022

Veteran angler Andy Sutherland (Torrish), Helmsdale, caught an 8lb salmon on beat four yesterday.


Long-serving Sutherland councillor Deirdre Mackay looks forward to life outside the local authority as she confirms she is not seeking re-election

02 March 2022
Long-serving Sutherland councillor Deirdre Mackay looks forward to life outside the local authority as she confirms she is not seeking re-election

Long-serving Sutherland councillor Deirdre Mackay looks forward to life outside the local authority as she confirms she is not seeking re-election

02 March 2022

A Labour party member, Cllr Mackay, has served the far north since 1999.


Timespan turns a page with opening of new youth library

01 March 2022
Timespan turns a page with opening of new youth library

Timespan turns a page with opening of new youth library

01 March 2022

Timespan youth worker Fenella Gabrysch said the library had been set up following requests from local youngsters.


Assynt pupils' participation in after-school activities hindered by loss of key Ullapool to Lochinver bus service

01 March 2022
Assynt pupils' participation in after-school activities hindered by loss of key Ullapool to Lochinver bus service

Assynt pupils' participation in after-school activities hindered by loss of key Ullapool to Lochinver bus service

01 March 2022

Assynt Community Council is now working towards the reinstatement of the 5.20pm Ullapool to Lochinver bus.


PICTURES: Melvich Primary School pupil council's wellbeing days go down a treat

28 February 2022
PICTURES: Melvich Primary School pupil council's wellbeing days go down a treat

PICTURES: Melvich Primary School pupil council's wellbeing days go down a treat

28 February 2022

The enterprising pupil council members lined up a host of activities.


Sutherland 'stands firm' with people of Ukraine, says local councillor Deirdre Mackay as she questions weekend Lear jet flight from Highland capital to Moscow

28 February 2022
Sutherland 'stands firm' with people of Ukraine, says local councillor Deirdre Mackay as she questions weekend Lear jet flight from Highland capital to Moscow

Sutherland 'stands firm' with people of Ukraine, says local councillor Deirdre Mackay as she questions weekend Lear jet flight from Highland capital to Moscow

28 February 2022

Cllr Deirdre Mackay spoke out over the Russian invasion of Ukraine at a Sutherland County Committee meeting today.


Sutherland Estates offer Dornoch woodland to the community for £25k

28 February 2022
Sutherland Estates offer Dornoch woodland to the community for £25k

Sutherland Estates offer Dornoch woodland to the community for £25k

28 February 2022

Dornoch Area Community Council (DACC) discussed the prospect of its purchase at its meeting earlier this month.


Far North Line Community Rail Partnership taking shape with aim of reinvigorating line north of Tain and encouraging travellers to stop off at local communities

26 February 2022
Far North Line Community Rail Partnership taking shape with aim of reinvigorating line north of Tain and encouraging travellers to stop off at local communities

Far North Line Community Rail Partnership taking shape with aim of reinvigorating line north of Tain and encouraging travellers to stop off at local communities

26 February 2022

Community rail partnerships have operated in England since the 1990s and were introduced to Scotland in 2012.


Dornoch Community Council discuss Platinum Jubilee celebration as chairman says 'It will be embarrassing if we do nothing'

25 February 2022
Dornoch Community Council discuss Platinum Jubilee celebration as chairman says 'It will be embarrassing if we do nothing'

Dornoch Community Council discuss Platinum Jubilee celebration as chairman says 'It will be embarrassing if we do nothing'

25 February 2022

The town marked the Queen’s 2012 Diamond Jubilee with a three-hour garden party on the Cathedral Green.


Scourie Rocks exhibition centre project 'shovel ready'

25 February 2022
Scourie Rocks exhibition centre project 'shovel ready'

Scourie Rocks exhibition centre project 'shovel ready'

25 February 2022

The £4 million Scourie Rocks exhibition centre and visitor attraction was granted planning consent in October.


Talmine beach 'cold water dipping' part of Kyle Centre activity programme

23 February 2022
Talmine beach 'cold water dipping' part of Kyle Centre activity programme

Talmine beach 'cold water dipping' part of Kyle Centre activity programme

23 February 2022

North Coast Connection has launched its Widening Horizons Activity Programme which runs until April.


Wind farm company loses appeal against planning refusal for seven-turbine Kilbraur South development

23 February 2022
Wind farm company loses appeal against planning refusal for seven-turbine Kilbraur South development

Wind farm company loses appeal against planning refusal for seven-turbine Kilbraur South development

23 February 2022

The planned turbines would have been a third larger than the Forth Bridge at 110 metres.


Dornoch Hub 'getting back into swing of things' with activities planned as Covid crisis eases

23 February 2022
Dornoch Hub 'getting back into swing of things' with activities planned as Covid crisis eases

Dornoch Hub 'getting back into swing of things' with activities planned as Covid crisis eases

23 February 2022

The hub is located in the spacious former police station on Argyle Street,


Bonar Bridge community garden plan awaits funding green light

23 February 2022
Bonar Bridge community garden plan awaits funding green light

Bonar Bridge community garden plan awaits funding green light

23 February 2022

Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust expects to hear the outcome of a funding application to create the garden in April.


New community food larder at Ardgay set to be officially unveiled

22 February 2022
New community food larder at Ardgay set to be officially unveiled

New community food larder at Ardgay set to be officially unveiled

22 February 2022

The new larder is larger and has more facilities than the previous space.


Rogart para-athlete Hope Gordon set to compete at Beijing Paralympics after selection for British Nordic ski team

22 February 2022
Rogart para-athlete Hope Gordon set to compete at Beijing Paralympics after selection for British Nordic ski team

Rogart para-athlete Hope Gordon set to compete at Beijing Paralympics after selection for British Nordic ski team

22 February 2022

Hope Gordon's selection has been officially confirmed by ParalympicsGP.


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