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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.


More than £9,000 raised for charity in 2023 Marty Mackay Memorial Fund sponsored cycle/walk

14 January 2024
More than £9,000 raised for charity in 2023 Marty Mackay Memorial Fund sponsored cycle/walk

More than £9,000 raised for charity in 2023 Marty Mackay Memorial Fund sponsored cycle/walk

14 January 2024

The annual event is held in memory of Durness man Marty Mackay.


PICTURES: Sutherland Sessions keeps the party going at Auld New Year ceilidh in Doll Hall

14 January 2024
PICTURES: Sutherland Sessions keeps the party going at Auld New Year ceilidh in Doll Hall

PICTURES: Sutherland Sessions keeps the party going at Auld New Year ceilidh in Doll Hall

14 January 2024

Sutherland Sessions promotes traditional, folk and roots music events in venues across Sutherland.


'We don't need two vertical launch spaceports': SaxaVord Spaceport boss questions need for Sutherland Spaceport

13 January 2024
'We don't need two vertical launch spaceports': SaxaVord Spaceport boss questions need for Sutherland Spaceport

'We don't need two vertical launch spaceports': SaxaVord Spaceport boss questions need for Sutherland Spaceport

13 January 2024

Vertical rocket launches are due to start this year from both Sutherland Spaceport on the A’Mhoine peninsula and SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst, Shetland


Community Heritage Officer required for Clyne Heritage Society, Brora, as it embarks on multimillion-pound regeneration project

12 January 2024
Community Heritage Officer required for Clyne Heritage Society, Brora, as it embarks on multimillion-pound regeneration project

Community Heritage Officer required for Clyne Heritage Society, Brora, as it embarks on multimillion-pound regeneration project

12 January 2024

The society has raised sufficient funds to begin the transformation of Old Clyne School into a Community Heritage Centre and Museum.


Development trust teams up with photography company to offer free 'photo-walk' excursions from Armadale

12 January 2024
Development trust teams up with photography company to offer free 'photo-walk' excursions from Armadale

Development trust teams up with photography company to offer free 'photo-walk' excursions from Armadale

12 January 2024

Four fortnightly sessions will be held from Saturday January 20 and everyone with an interest in photography is invited to attend.


Coxswain of Lochinver RNLI lifeboat David MacAskill is appointed a deputy lieutenant for Sutherland

11 January 2024
Coxswain of Lochinver RNLI lifeboat David MacAskill is appointed a deputy lieutenant for Sutherland

Coxswain of Lochinver RNLI lifeboat David MacAskill is appointed a deputy lieutenant for Sutherland

11 January 2024

David MacAskill has been with the RNLI for 34 years.


PICTURES: River Helmsdale opens for 2024 season after ceremonial first cast

11 January 2024
PICTURES: River Helmsdale opens for 2024 season after ceremonial first cast

PICTURES: River Helmsdale opens for 2024 season after ceremonial first cast

11 January 2024

Suisgill Estate ghillie Donald Sutherland made the ceremonial first cast this morning.


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