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Lairg to host Armed Forces Day ceremony for the first time

26 January 2024
Lairg to host Armed Forces Day ceremony for the first time

Lairg to host Armed Forces Day ceremony for the first time

26 January 2024

Previous ceremonies have been held at Highland Council headquarters in Drummuie, outside Golspie.


'I do not want to be seen to be funding a private fire service': Sutherland councillors unhappy over Carbisdale Castle firefighting scheme bid

26 January 2024
'I do not want to be seen to be funding a private fire service': Sutherland councillors unhappy over Carbisdale Castle firefighting scheme bid

'I do not want to be seen to be funding a private fire service': Sutherland councillors unhappy over Carbisdale Castle firefighting scheme bid

26 January 2024

Samantha Kane - known as Lady Carbisdale - wants to buy a ‘fire tender’ and accommodate it in a new woodland hub she is also planning.


What's on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

25 January 2024
What's on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

What's on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

25 January 2024

From ceilidhs to quizzes, walks and live music, there is plenty to do in Sutherland this weekend.


Not Coul campaigners to speak at Scottish Parliament event

25 January 2024
Not Coul campaigners to speak at Scottish Parliament event

Not Coul campaigners to speak at Scottish Parliament event

25 January 2024

Not Coul has been campaigning since 2016 against plans for a golf course at Coul Links, near Embo.


Dedication and commitment of outgoing Fèis Chataibh committee members recognised

25 January 2024
Dedication and commitment of outgoing Fèis Chataibh committee members recognised

Dedication and commitment of outgoing Fèis Chataibh committee members recognised

25 January 2024

Elma Mackay and daughters Wendy Mackay and Debbi Celli are stepping down after many years of service to the Sutherland fèis


Residents' feedback sought on plan for community orchard in Rogart

25 January 2024
Residents' feedback sought on plan for community orchard in Rogart

Residents' feedback sought on plan for community orchard in Rogart

25 January 2024

Residents in the Rogart area are being asked to complete a questionnaire.


PICTURES: New youth club opens in Brora

24 January 2024
PICTURES: New youth club opens in Brora

PICTURES: New youth club opens in Brora

24 January 2024

Brora Youth Club held its first session at Brora Community Centre on Wednesday, January 10.


Councillors advised to object to energy plan park in Melvich area

24 January 2024
Councillors advised to object to energy plan park in Melvich area

Councillors advised to object to energy plan park in Melvich area

24 January 2024

Kirkton Energy Park would be constructed on an area of land around 2.1km south of Melvich.


Planning permission sought for small 'bunkhouse' on croft near Lairg

24 January 2024
Planning permission sought for small 'bunkhouse' on croft near Lairg

Planning permission sought for small 'bunkhouse' on croft near Lairg

24 January 2024

The bunkhouse would accommodate two beds and a washroom and toilet facility would be provided in part of a separate shed nearby.


Work starts on extension to footpath at Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve

24 January 2024
Work starts on extension to footpath at Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve

Work starts on extension to footpath at Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve

24 January 2024

Construction work has begun on around 885 metres (0.5 miles) of track at Balblair Wood, part of Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve.


Go Golspie takes over local food distribution service

23 January 2024
Go Golspie takes over local food distribution service

Go Golspie takes over local food distribution service

23 January 2024

The service was set up and run by Sutherland Care Forum (SCF) but is now being transferred to Go Golspie.


Permission sought to turn historic Helmsdale village church into private home

23 January 2024
Permission sought to turn historic Helmsdale village church into private home

Permission sought to turn historic Helmsdale village church into private home

23 January 2024

The condition of the old Free Church in Helmsdale is said to be deteriorating due to water ingress.


Timespan to hold first in a series of 'walks and wanders around Helmsdale' this weekend

22 January 2024
Timespan to hold first in a series of 'walks and wanders around Helmsdale' this weekend

Timespan to hold first in a series of 'walks and wanders around Helmsdale' this weekend

22 January 2024

The walk is to the Emigrant's Monument and around Castle Park


Residents in Creich and Golspie areas reminded that there is still time to put their names forward to reinstate community councils

22 January 2024
Residents in Creich and Golspie areas reminded that there is still time to put their names forward to reinstate community councils

Residents in Creich and Golspie areas reminded that there is still time to put their names forward to reinstate community councils

22 January 2024

The deadline for nominations to be submitted is at 12pm on Tuesday, January 30.


North Sutherland Community Forest Trust puts focus back on Rosal clearance village

19 January 2024
North Sutherland Community Forest Trust puts focus back on Rosal clearance village

North Sutherland Community Forest Trust puts focus back on Rosal clearance village

19 January 2024

Rosal clearance village is currently owned by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS).


Rotary club holds spicy Burns Night at Brora restaurant

19 January 2024
Rotary club holds spicy Burns Night at Brora restaurant

Rotary club holds spicy Burns Night at Brora restaurant

19 January 2024

East Sutherland Rotarians certainly know how to spice up a Burns supper.


Internationally acclaimed acoustic blues guitarist to perform at Rosehall

18 January 2024
Internationally acclaimed acoustic blues guitarist to perform at Rosehall

Internationally acclaimed acoustic blues guitarist to perform at Rosehall

18 January 2024

Blues player Peter Price (65) will perform at Rosehall Village Hall on Thursday, February 15.


Burns Night events in Sutherland

18 January 2024
Burns Night events in Sutherland

Burns Night events in Sutherland

18 January 2024

The first Burns supper was held by Burns’ friends on July 21, 1801, the fifth anniversary of his death,


What's on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

18 January 2024
What's on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

What's on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

18 January 2024

There are plenty of events scheduled to take place in Sutherland over the next week.


'It's a very special place': Dornoch couple make third trip to volunteer at dog shelter in Nepal

14 January 2024
'It's a very special place': Dornoch couple make third trip to volunteer at dog shelter in Nepal

'It's a very special place': Dornoch couple make third trip to volunteer at dog shelter in Nepal

14 January 2024

Jim and Gill Robertson, Birichen, volunteered at Community Dog Welfare, located at Kopan on the outskirts of Kathmandu.


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