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Inspectors pleased with 'positive progress' made at Golspie High School

10 December 2021
Inspectors pleased with 'positive progress' made at Golspie High School

Inspectors pleased with 'positive progress' made at Golspie High School

10 December 2021

The 246-pupil school has been monitored closely since 2017 following concern over its academic performance.


Forsinard Hotel snapped up pre-auction by unidentified buyer who offered 'in excess of asking price'

09 December 2021
Forsinard Hotel snapped up pre-auction by unidentified buyer who offered 'in excess of asking price'

Forsinard Hotel snapped up pre-auction by unidentified buyer who offered 'in excess of asking price'

09 December 2021

The run-down property was due to go under the hammer online with a minimum opening bid set at £98,000.


Orbex announces start of work on rocket launch platform

09 December 2021
Orbex announces start of work on rocket launch platform

Orbex announces start of work on rocket launch platform

09 December 2021

Rocket manufacturing firm Orbex is expected to be the main user of Space Hub Sutherland.


Historian's new book is full of stories from a 'fascinating' Sutherland parish

09 December 2021
Historian's new book is full of stories from a 'fascinating' Sutherland parish

Historian's new book is full of stories from a 'fascinating' Sutherland parish

09 December 2021

A BOOK launched last week will “tug on the heartstrings” of anyone with even a distant connection to Brora, its author has said.


Lochinver harbour mast relocation plan approved

08 December 2021
Lochinver harbour mast relocation plan approved

Lochinver harbour mast relocation plan approved

08 December 2021

An existing mast currently sits on top of the harbour’s old ice house building which is in line for demolition.


Scottish Rugby 'deeply saddened' at passing of Scottish internationalist and former Golspie High School head teacher David Whyte

08 December 2021
Scottish Rugby 'deeply saddened' at passing of Scottish internationalist and former Golspie High School head teacher David Whyte

Scottish Rugby 'deeply saddened' at passing of Scottish internationalist and former Golspie High School head teacher David Whyte

08 December 2021

Scottish Rugby has published an obituary highlighting the stellar playing career of David Whyte.


Councillors agree to raise no objection to Achany Extension, but on condition two turbines are removed

08 December 2021
Councillors agree to raise no objection to Achany Extension, but on condition two turbines are removed

Councillors agree to raise no objection to Achany Extension, but on condition two turbines are removed

08 December 2021

Ashley Smith of No Ring of Steel (NORoS) said he was "extremely disappointed" at the decision.


Funding allocated to North, West and Central Sutherland ward for play parks and mental health wellbeing initiatives

08 December 2021
Funding allocated to North, West and Central Sutherland ward for play parks and mental health wellbeing initiatives

Funding allocated to North, West and Central Sutherland ward for play parks and mental health wellbeing initiatives

08 December 2021

Cllr Richard Gale said: “I am delighted that we are investing in our local play parks and mental health wellbeing projects."


Highland Coast Hotels announce £1.5 million investment in Brora's Royal Marine Hotel and reveal plans for more hotel acquisitions

08 December 2021
Highland Coast Hotels announce £1.5 million investment in Brora's Royal Marine Hotel and reveal plans for more hotel acquisitions

Highland Coast Hotels announce £1.5 million investment in Brora's Royal Marine Hotel and reveal plans for more hotel acquisitions

08 December 2021

Details of the ambitious redesign were revealed at an event in the hotel for invited guests yesterday evening.


Ecologist and author to speak at Assynt Field Club meeting on theme of 'regeneration'

08 December 2021
Ecologist and author to speak at Assynt Field Club meeting on theme of 'regeneration'

Ecologist and author to speak at Assynt Field Club meeting on theme of 'regeneration'

08 December 2021

Guest speaker will be Andrew Painting, an assistant ecologist with the National Trust for Scotland at its Mar Lodge Estate.


Dornoch Young Curators in tune with wartime ethos for Christmas fair

07 December 2021
Dornoch Young Curators in tune with wartime ethos for Christmas fair

Dornoch Young Curators in tune with wartime ethos for Christmas fair

07 December 2021

The Young Curators Club is holding a Christmas fair at Dornoch Social Club on Saturday, December 18.


Royal Ballet's performance of Christmas classic the Nutcracker to be streamed live into Brora Primary School

07 December 2021
Royal Ballet's performance of Christmas classic the Nutcracker to be streamed live into Brora Primary School

Royal Ballet's performance of Christmas classic the Nutcracker to be streamed live into Brora Primary School

07 December 2021

The story of Clara, a girl on a magical Christmas Eve adventure, is accompanied by sparkling music and even dancing.


East Sutherland Rotary Club's fundraising events raise £700 for clean birth kits

07 December 2021
East Sutherland Rotary Club's fundraising events raise £700 for clean birth kits

East Sutherland Rotary Club's fundraising events raise £700 for clean birth kits

07 December 2021

The funding will be used by ImpACT to purchase clean birth kits for use by impoverished mothers-to-be in developing countries.


Unpopular Lairg motorhome aire project shelved

07 December 2021
Unpopular Lairg motorhome aire project shelved

Unpopular Lairg motorhome aire project shelved

07 December 2021

It was hoped to develop an overnight service facility for motorhomes and campervans at a site close to the Ferrycroft Visitor Centre.


Lairg health walk initiative a 'success'

06 December 2021
Lairg health walk initiative a 'success'

Lairg health walk initiative a 'success'

06 December 2021

The walks started in September and are attracting people, even in inclement weather.


Winterfest cancelled

06 December 2021
Winterfest cancelled

Winterfest cancelled

06 December 2021

Lairg Winterfest cancelled for second year running due to pandemic


Winterfest cancelled

06 December 2021
Winterfest cancelled

Winterfest cancelled

06 December 2021

Lairg Winterfest cancelled for second year running due to pandemic


Father and son joy at Laid hydro scheme win

06 December 2021
Father and son joy at Laid hydro scheme win

Father and son joy at Laid hydro scheme win

06 December 2021

The Allt an Lagain scheme came top in the sustainable development category of the Scottish Green Energy Awards,


North Coast pamper day has participants 'walking on air'

06 December 2021
North Coast pamper day has participants 'walking on air'

North Coast pamper day has participants 'walking on air'

06 December 2021

Fiona Macfarlane from Bettyhill generously volunteered her time and started the event with a meditation session followed by affirmations.


North west Sutherland community group receives handsome Helping it Happen award

04 December 2021
North west Sutherland community group receives handsome Helping it Happen award

North west Sutherland community group receives handsome Helping it Happen award

04 December 2021

Judges said SCDC was a “great example of a community pulling together to ensure the needs of the community were met".


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