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Further funding needed for East Sutherland Rescue Association's new lifeboat station as building costs soar

10 November 2021
Further funding needed for East Sutherland Rescue Association's new lifeboat station as building costs soar

Further funding needed for East Sutherland Rescue Association's new lifeboat station as building costs soar

10 November 2021

ESRA is also still awaiting the delivery of a new lifeboat, gifted by business tycoon Anders Holch Povlsen.


Golspie High School head teacher congratulates top achievers in 'trying year'

09 November 2021
Golspie High School head teacher congratulates top achievers in 'trying year'

Golspie High School head teacher congratulates top achievers in 'trying year'

09 November 2021

The traditional school prize-giving has not been held for two years in a row because of the coronavirus pandemic


Portskerra Activ' Club schedules last walk of the year

09 November 2021
Portskerra Activ' Club schedules last walk of the year

Portskerra Activ' Club schedules last walk of the year

09 November 2021

Participants will mark the final walk of the year with lunch afterwards at the Halladale Inn.


School break activity programme for young carers in Sutherland 'well received'

09 November 2021
School break activity programme for young carers in Sutherland 'well received'

School break activity programme for young carers in Sutherland 'well received'

09 November 2021

Members of The Young Karers East Sutherland (TYKES) enjoyed a busy programme of activities during the recent school break.


Littleferry Battle memorial project leader Patrick Marriott to talk at national symposium

09 November 2021
Littleferry Battle memorial project leader Patrick Marriott to talk at national symposium

Littleferry Battle memorial project leader Patrick Marriott to talk at national symposium

09 November 2021

Patrick Marriott is heading a project to erect a memorial stone and develop a battlefield trail in Golspie.


Project leaders welcome 'constructive' community input into planned new Melvich hub

08 November 2021
Project leaders welcome 'constructive' community input into planned new Melvich hub

Project leaders welcome 'constructive' community input into planned new Melvich hub

08 November 2021

The project to build a new hub, to be built on the site of the old village hall, is been driven forward by Melvich Community SCIO.


PICTURES: Hundreds turn out for Dornoch's torchlight procession and community bonfire

08 November 2021
PICTURES: Hundreds turn out for Dornoch's torchlight procession and community bonfire

PICTURES: Hundreds turn out for Dornoch's torchlight procession and community bonfire

08 November 2021

Hundreds of people turned out to take part in the popular event, gathering first in the town square where torches were on sale.


Leaps erected to cut railway deer deaths

08 November 2021
Leaps erected to cut railway deer deaths

Leaps erected to cut railway deer deaths

08 November 2021

WATCH: Network Rail links with Achentoul Estate in bid to prevent deer deaths


PICTURES: It's a shoo-in as East Sutherland pupils put together 250 festive boxes for Rotary

07 November 2021
PICTURES: It's a shoo-in as East Sutherland pupils put together 250 festive boxes for Rotary

PICTURES: It's a shoo-in as East Sutherland pupils put together 250 festive boxes for Rotary

07 November 2021

It has become a traditional and enjoyable activity in the run up to Christmas for East Sutherland schools.


New footbridge at Rogart to have official opening

06 November 2021
New footbridge at Rogart to have official opening

New footbridge at Rogart to have official opening

06 November 2021

Rogart Development Trust is to hold the official opening of the footbridge at Dalmore on Monday, November 15.


Family-run Dornoch Caravan and Camping Site in running for four awards

06 November 2021
Family-run Dornoch Caravan and Camping Site in running for four awards

Family-run Dornoch Caravan and Camping Site in running for four awards

06 November 2021

Dornoch campsite has seen profits rise significantly despite closures to the business caused by successive lockdowns.


'Quiet' fireworks added to Dornoch display tonight as communities celebrate Guy Fawkes Night

05 November 2021
'Quiet' fireworks added to Dornoch display tonight as communities celebrate Guy Fawkes Night

'Quiet' fireworks added to Dornoch display tonight as communities celebrate Guy Fawkes Night

05 November 2021

Communities in Sutherland will be celebrating Guy Fawkes Night tonight with the traditional bonfires and firework displays.


North councillors agree to link with Wildland Ltd to build a £10 million health hub at Tongue

05 November 2021
North councillors agree to link with Wildland Ltd to build a £10 million health hub at Tongue

North councillors agree to link with Wildland Ltd to build a £10 million health hub at Tongue

05 November 2021

The facility will be developed by Wildland Ltd and leased to NHS Highland and Highland Council.


Shepherd's daughter recalls construction of 70-year-old Kilbraur suspension bridge and backs move to replace it

03 November 2021
Shepherd's daughter recalls construction of 70-year-old Kilbraur suspension bridge and backs move to replace it

Shepherd's daughter recalls construction of 70-year-old Kilbraur suspension bridge and backs move to replace it

03 November 2021

An article about a community bid to replace Kilbraur swing bridge in Strath Brora brought back fond memories for one Northern Times reader.


Brora farmer one of only two people in Scotland to win 2022 Nuffield scholarship

03 November 2021
Brora farmer one of only two people in Scotland to win 2022 Nuffield scholarship

Brora farmer one of only two people in Scotland to win 2022 Nuffield scholarship

03 November 2021

Victoria Ballantyne, who runs Clynelish Farm, Brora, with her husband Jason, has won a Nuffield Farming Scholarship,


Know a 'Covid hero' in the Kyle of Sutherland or Lairg area? - then show your appreciation and nominate them for an award

02 November 2021
Know a 'Covid hero' in the Kyle of Sutherland or Lairg area? - then show your appreciation and nominate them for an award

Know a 'Covid hero' in the Kyle of Sutherland or Lairg area? - then show your appreciation and nominate them for an award

02 November 2021

Nominees will have gone "above and beyond" to help out during the coronavirus pandemic.


Young Curators weave a festive spell for Xmas fair

01 November 2021
Young Curators weave a festive spell for Xmas fair

Young Curators weave a festive spell for Xmas fair

01 November 2021

They have produced bird feeders at willow weaving workshops, some of which will be for sale at the fair, complete with bird food.


New look Bonar Bridge Post Office set to reopen next week

01 November 2021
New look Bonar Bridge Post Office set to reopen next week

New look Bonar Bridge Post Office set to reopen next week

01 November 2021

Extensive renovation works at a Sutherland post office are nearing completion.


SCDC wins award for meeting community need

29 October 2021
SCDC wins award for meeting community need

SCDC wins award for meeting community need

29 October 2021

The awards are given in recognition of the role estates, rural businesses and community groups play in helping rural Scotland survive.


Champion golfer Paul Lawrie awarded honorary membership of Royal Dornoch

29 October 2021
Champion golfer Paul Lawrie awarded honorary membership of Royal Dornoch

Champion golfer Paul Lawrie awarded honorary membership of Royal Dornoch

29 October 2021

The former Open champion, who has enjoyed an illustrious career on and off the course, has a strong affinity with the renowned links course.


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