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Sutherland family's Poppyscotland fundraising culminates in £8k cheque presentation

22 February 2022
Sutherland family's Poppyscotland fundraising culminates in £8k cheque presentation

Sutherland family's Poppyscotland fundraising culminates in £8k cheque presentation

22 February 2022

The fundraising was in memory of Rhona MacFarlane, Ardgay, a Poppy Appeal volunteer for more than 30 years.


Plans under way to celebrate Queen's Platinum Jubilee in Ardgay and Bonar Bridge

22 February 2022
Plans under way to celebrate Queen's Platinum Jubilee in Ardgay and Bonar Bridge

Plans under way to celebrate Queen's Platinum Jubilee in Ardgay and Bonar Bridge

22 February 2022

A number of events are being organised during the official Platinum Jubilee Weekend from Thursday to Sunday, June 2-5.


Tenants on north coast invited to have their say on Highland Council's housing service at Armadale Hall meeting

21 February 2022
Tenants on north coast invited to have their say on Highland Council's housing service at Armadale Hall meeting

Tenants on north coast invited to have their say on Highland Council's housing service at Armadale Hall meeting

21 February 2022

The event will run from 10am to noon, and tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.


NHS Highland faces renewed questions over closed ward at Migdale Hospital in Bonar Bridge

21 February 2022
NHS Highland faces renewed questions over closed ward at Migdale Hospital in Bonar Bridge

NHS Highland faces renewed questions over closed ward at Migdale Hospital in Bonar Bridge

21 February 2022

A promised programme of community engagement over the future of the small hospital has not yet taken place.


MAY ELECTIONS: Departing Sutherland councillor says working with Highland Council has been a 'frustrating experience'

19 February 2022
MAY ELECTIONS: Departing Sutherland councillor says working with Highland Council has been a 'frustrating experience'

MAY ELECTIONS: Departing Sutherland councillor says working with Highland Council has been a 'frustrating experience'

19 February 2022

Sutherland councillors are signalling their intentions for the May local authority elections.


Preparations for Littleferry commemoration continue with more battlefield trail markers laid and community council asked to host afternoon tea

18 February 2022
Preparations for Littleferry commemoration continue with more battlefield trail markers laid and community council asked to host afternoon tea

Preparations for Littleferry commemoration continue with more battlefield trail markers laid and community council asked to host afternoon tea

18 February 2022

April 15 will see the unveiling of a memorial stone commemorating the battle.


Assynt community councillors voice anger over go-ahead for 'eyesore' 20m television mast at Lochinver harbour and call for rethink

18 February 2022
Assynt community councillors voice anger over go-ahead for 'eyesore' 20m television mast at Lochinver harbour and call for rethink

Assynt community councillors voice anger over go-ahead for 'eyesore' 20m television mast at Lochinver harbour and call for rethink

18 February 2022

Members of Assynt Community Council, who are bitterly opposed to the new site chosen for the mast, claim their views have been brushed aside.


Highland Council's tourism committee approves visitor management action plan for Durness

16 February 2022
Highland Council's tourism committee approves visitor management action plan for Durness

Highland Council's tourism committee approves visitor management action plan for Durness

16 February 2022

A separate action plan for the Assynt area is expected to follow in the coming weeks.


Highland Coast Hotels says its new discount scheme for local people shows its 'commitment' to Sutherland

16 February 2022
Highland Coast Hotels says its new discount scheme for local people shows its 'commitment' to Sutherland

Highland Coast Hotels says its new discount scheme for local people shows its 'commitment' to Sutherland

16 February 2022

Anybody living within 15 miles of a Highland Coast Hotel is now eligible to apply for the new Highland Coast Community Card.


Works starts on new vehicle park for Dornoch which will ease congestion in town centre

16 February 2022
Works starts on new vehicle park for Dornoch which will ease congestion in town centre

Works starts on new vehicle park for Dornoch which will ease congestion in town centre

16 February 2022

Dornoch Area Community Interest Company (DACIC), is behind the project.


Voluntary Groups Sutherland invites village halls across county to hold a Big Coffee Morning to provide 'much needed fun and social contact' as well as raise awareness of activities

15 February 2022
Voluntary Groups Sutherland invites village halls across county to hold a Big Coffee Morning to provide 'much needed fun and social contact' as well as raise awareness of activities

Voluntary Groups Sutherland invites village halls across county to hold a Big Coffee Morning to provide 'much needed fun and social contact' as well as raise awareness of activities

15 February 2022

VGS is coordinating the initiative and says it has resources and support available for halls who would like to take part.


WATCH: Orbex rocket launchpad is assembled at Kinloss test site

15 February 2022
WATCH: Orbex rocket launchpad is assembled at Kinloss test site

WATCH: Orbex rocket launchpad is assembled at Kinloss test site

15 February 2022

Spaceflight firm Orbex has released a video showing its new rocket launchpad being transported from Peterhead and assembled at a test site in Kinloss.


Disappointment as Kinlochbervie Community Council falls by the wayside

10 February 2022
Disappointment as Kinlochbervie Community Council falls by the wayside

Disappointment as Kinlochbervie Community Council falls by the wayside

10 February 2022

Kinlochbervie Community Council was one of three across the Highlands that failed to attract enough nominations.


East Sutherland Rotary Club plans summer event at Dunrobin Castle to mark Platinum Jubilee

09 February 2022
East Sutherland Rotary Club plans summer event at Dunrobin Castle to mark Platinum Jubilee

East Sutherland Rotary Club plans summer event at Dunrobin Castle to mark Platinum Jubilee

09 February 2022

The club would like to hear from people who can provide entertainment - such as dancers, pipers and singers.


Dornoch museum on hunt for old photos of Birichen School

09 February 2022
Dornoch museum on hunt for old photos of Birichen School

Dornoch museum on hunt for old photos of Birichen School

09 February 2022

The building at Birichen has a history of use as a school, library and reading room.


Dornoch businesswoman Genevieve Duhigg named as new leader of North Highland Initiative

09 February 2022
Dornoch businesswoman Genevieve Duhigg named as new leader of North Highland Initiative

Dornoch businesswoman Genevieve Duhigg named as new leader of North Highland Initiative

09 February 2022

Mrs Duhigg succeeds David Whiteford who left after 12 years at the helm to join Highland Coast Hotels.


Royal Mail senior manager confirms post box at Bonar Bridge will be replaced

09 February 2022
Royal Mail senior manager confirms post box at Bonar Bridge will be replaced

Royal Mail senior manager confirms post box at Bonar Bridge will be replaced

09 February 2022

The post box was taken away when renovations took place at the post office last year.


Families invited to contribute to special memento planned to mark retiral of popular Sutherland midwife

09 February 2022
Families invited to contribute to special memento planned to mark retiral of popular Sutherland midwife

Families invited to contribute to special memento planned to mark retiral of popular Sutherland midwife

09 February 2022

Frances Arrowsmith has been described by colleagues as “the most amazing midwife and human”.


Entry device smashed at Golspie public toilets, but attempt to break into coin box is unsuccessful

08 February 2022
Entry device smashed at Golspie public toilets, but attempt to break into coin box is unsuccessful

Entry device smashed at Golspie public toilets, but attempt to break into coin box is unsuccessful

08 February 2022

Police Scotland said damage had been caused to the coin box and contactless device at the female toilets.


Orbex's 40-tonne rocket launch platform is transported to test site at Kinloss

08 February 2022
Orbex's 40-tonne rocket launch platform is transported to test site at Kinloss

Orbex's 40-tonne rocket launch platform is transported to test site at Kinloss

08 February 2022

Space flight firm Orbex has taken another step towards its goal of launching commercial rockets from Space Hub Sutherland.


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