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From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

25 May 2024
From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

25 May 2024

A dip into the Northern Times of yesteryear.


Dornoch artist Peter Wild takes inspiration from the past to create welcome sign for town museum Historylinks’ new Heritage Hub

25 May 2024
Dornoch artist Peter Wild takes inspiration from the past to create welcome sign for town museum Historylinks’ new Heritage Hub

Dornoch artist Peter Wild takes inspiration from the past to create welcome sign for town museum Historylinks’ new Heritage Hub

25 May 2024

Peter Wild used stone lettering and relief carving techniques to spell out the word ‘Welcome’ on Caithness flagstone.


‘Quacking’ hard work as Rotarians prepare ducks for summer races

24 May 2024
‘Quacking’ hard work as Rotarians prepare ducks for summer races

‘Quacking’ hard work as Rotarians prepare ducks for summer races

24 May 2024

Some 2500 ducks have to be examined for defects, cleaned and their numbers checked.


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

24 May 2024
What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

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

24 May 2024

Dornoch Pipe Band returns this weekend for the first of its free summer performances on Saturday evenings in the town square.


Scottish Government sets dates for hearings into controversial Coul Links golf course application

24 May 2024
Scottish Government sets dates for hearings into controversial Coul Links golf course application

Scottish Government sets dates for hearings into controversial Coul Links golf course application

24 May 2024

A “pre-examination meeting” was held earlier this month to set the shape of the inquiry.


Weather closes in on day four of Cape Wrath Ultra

23 May 2024
Weather closes in on day four of Cape Wrath Ultra

Weather closes in on day four of Cape Wrath Ultra

23 May 2024

Day four was characterised by steep climbs and pathless terrain with coller temperatures and wetter weather.


Changes at the front of the field on day three of the 2024 Cape Wrath Ultra

22 May 2024
Changes at the front of the field on day three of the 2024 Cape Wrath Ultra

Changes at the front of the field on day three of the 2024 Cape Wrath Ultra

22 May 2024

Participants ran 68km from Kinloch Hourn to Achnashellach on the third day of the Cape Wrath Ultra 2024.


Search and rescue operation launched in the early hours after report of a person in the water off Embo pier

22 May 2024
Search and rescue operation launched in the early hours after report of a person in the water off Embo pier

Search and rescue operation launched in the early hours after report of a person in the water off Embo pier

22 May 2024

The inshore lifeboat was involved in the operation along with two RNLI lifeboats, the Coastguard helicopter and coastguard teams.


PICTURES: Audience wowed by Dornoch Firth Youth Theatre Group’s production of the Jungle Book

21 May 2024
PICTURES: Audience wowed by Dornoch Firth Youth Theatre Group’s production of the Jungle Book

PICTURES: Audience wowed by Dornoch Firth Youth Theatre Group’s production of the Jungle Book

21 May 2024

One member of the audience said: “It was fun, lively and had great audience participation.”


New art and photography fair to be held at Ardgay Public Hall

21 May 2024
New art and photography fair to be held at Ardgay Public Hall

New art and photography fair to be held at Ardgay Public Hall

21 May 2024

The Kyle of sutheland Art and Photography Fair will be held in Ardgay Public Hall on Saturday, June 22.


UK’s Lewis Taylor in overall lead of Cape Wrath Ultra 2024 as runners complete 94km and enter third day of eight day challenge

21 May 2024
UK’s Lewis Taylor in overall lead of Cape Wrath Ultra 2024 as runners complete 94km and enter third day of eight day challenge

UK’s Lewis Taylor in overall lead of Cape Wrath Ultra 2024 as runners complete 94km and enter third day of eight day challenge

21 May 2024

The 400km race starts at Treslaig near Fort William and ends at Cape Wrath Lighthouse.


PICTURES: Right royal day at Golspie as Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh arrive in glorious sunshine to warm welcome with pipe band playing and children waving Union Jacks

20 May 2024
PICTURES: Right royal day at Golspie as Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh arrive in glorious sunshine to warm welcome with pipe band playing and children waving Union Jacks

PICTURES: Right royal day at Golspie as Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh arrive in glorious sunshine to warm welcome with pipe band playing and children waving Union Jacks

20 May 2024

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh spent time meeting local dignitaries and talking to bystanders.


‘Taking on an apprentice can be a smart investment’: Funding and support available for Far North businesses interested in hiring young people

20 May 2024
‘Taking on an apprentice can be a smart investment’: Funding and support available for Far North businesses interested in hiring young people

‘Taking on an apprentice can be a smart investment’: Funding and support available for Far North businesses interested in hiring young people

20 May 2024

Businesses can find out more about how to take on an apprentices and the help available from the Caithness Chamber of Commerce.


150th anniversary of completion of Far North Line to be marked at Forsinard event

20 May 2024
150th anniversary of completion of Far North Line to be marked at Forsinard event

150th anniversary of completion of Far North Line to be marked at Forsinard event

20 May 2024

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of the northernmost part of the line from Helmsdale to Thurso and Wick.


From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

18 May 2024
From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

18 May 2024

A dip into the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago


Don’t miss it - curtain set to rise on Dornoch Firth Church Youth Theatre Group’s production of the Jungle Book

17 May 2024
Don’t miss it - curtain set to rise on Dornoch Firth Church Youth Theatre Group’s production of the Jungle Book

Don’t miss it - curtain set to rise on Dornoch Firth Church Youth Theatre Group’s production of the Jungle Book

17 May 2024

Around 20 children attend the theatre group and they have been working on the show since March.


Close matches and good shots at Ardgay Badminton Club’s end of season tournament

17 May 2024
Close matches and good shots at Ardgay Badminton Club’s end of season tournament

Close matches and good shots at Ardgay Badminton Club’s end of season tournament

17 May 2024

The end of season event included a soup and sandwich fundraiser.


What’s On in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

16 May 2024
What’s On in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

What’s On in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

16 May 2024

From a classic car tour to live music, comedy and community markets, there is plenty to do in Sutherland this weekend.


Preparations well under way in Dornoch to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

16 May 2024
Preparations well under way in Dornoch to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

Preparations well under way in Dornoch to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

16 May 2024

The commemoration is being coordinated by East Sutherland Rescue Association and is part of a national commemoration called Light a Lamp for Peace.


‘Join us along the route and support Golspie’: All welcome for royal visit

16 May 2024
‘Join us along the route and support Golspie’: All welcome for royal visit

‘Join us along the route and support Golspie’: All welcome for royal visit

16 May 2024

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are making a two-hour visit to Golspie on Monday.


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