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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.


'She has left an indelible mark': Surprise retirement party celebrates achievements of Dornoch community stalwart Joan Bishop

11 January 2024
'She has left an indelible mark': Surprise retirement party celebrates achievements of Dornoch community stalwart Joan Bishop

'She has left an indelible mark': Surprise retirement party celebrates achievements of Dornoch community stalwart Joan Bishop

11 January 2024

Joan Bishop has stepped down from her voluntary role of chairperson of Dornoch Area Community Interest Company (DACIC).


Dornoch fundraiser says Highland Hospice Himalayas trek could be his last 'big one'

10 January 2024
Dornoch fundraiser says Highland Hospice Himalayas trek could be his last 'big one'

Dornoch fundraiser says Highland Hospice Himalayas trek could be his last 'big one'

10 January 2024

Steve Farquharson, Bumblebee Cottage, Embo Street, has raised an amazing £20,000 after taking part in three overseas expeditions.


Teacher sought for Durness Primary School

10 January 2024
Teacher sought for Durness Primary School

Teacher sought for Durness Primary School

10 January 2024

Durness Primary School has a roll of just four pupils.


Assynt Highland Games volunteers 'desperately' needed

10 January 2024
Assynt Highland Games volunteers 'desperately' needed

Assynt Highland Games volunteers 'desperately' needed

10 January 2024

Organisers of Assynt Highland Games are holding a recruitment event next week.


Orbex set date for second community consultation over proposed changes to Sutherland Spaceport

10 January 2024
Orbex set date for second community consultation over proposed changes to Sutherland Spaceport

Orbex set date for second community consultation over proposed changes to Sutherland Spaceport

10 January 2024

The second public consultation meeting will be held at the Ben Loyal Hotel on January 18 from 12pm-2pm and 5pm-8pm.


Top musicians to play at Lairg Crofters Show concert

08 January 2024
Top musicians to play at Lairg Crofters Show concert

Top musicians to play at Lairg Crofters Show concert

08 January 2024

Gary Innes and Ewen Henderson will be joined by guest artist Rory Matheson.


River Oykel features in new series of Grand Tours of Scotland's Rivers

08 January 2024
River Oykel features in new series of Grand Tours of Scotland's Rivers

River Oykel features in new series of Grand Tours of Scotland's Rivers

08 January 2024

Presenter Paul Murton explores the River Oykel from its source in Assynt to the Dornoch Firth and the sea.


Portskerra Harbours Association delighted at MBE honour for retired community fund manager

08 January 2024
Portskerra Harbours Association delighted at MBE honour for retired community fund manager

Portskerra Harbours Association delighted at MBE honour for retired community fund manager

08 January 2024

Fiona Morrison was made an MBE in the King's New Year's Honours list for services to the people of the Highlands during her time at SSE.


MSP Rhoda Grant urges NHS Highland to 'invest' in Midgale Hospital amid fears of permanent closure of Strathy ward

08 January 2024
MSP Rhoda Grant urges NHS Highland to 'invest' in Midgale Hospital amid fears of permanent closure of Strathy ward

MSP Rhoda Grant urges NHS Highland to 'invest' in Midgale Hospital amid fears of permanent closure of Strathy ward

08 January 2024

The ward has been closed for long periods over the past four years due to staffing problems as well as the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.


Twins' birth mum quest leads them to Bonar Bridge

06 January 2024
Twins' birth mum quest leads them to Bonar Bridge

Twins' birth mum quest leads them to Bonar Bridge

06 January 2024

Did you know Kathleen Webster who lived at Swordale Crescent in Bonar Bridge?


Assynt Foundation hints at 'positive announcements' in the pipeline

05 January 2024
Assynt Foundation hints at 'positive announcements' in the pipeline

Assynt Foundation hints at 'positive announcements' in the pipeline

05 January 2024

The Assynt Foundation has hinted that it may have some good news to announce in 2024.


Communities for Coul invite Coul Links opponent Green MSP Ariane Burgess to visit site

05 January 2024
Communities for Coul invite Coul Links opponent Green MSP Ariane Burgess to visit site

Communities for Coul invite Coul Links opponent Green MSP Ariane Burgess to visit site

05 January 2024

Communities for Coul's botanist and economist have offered to show Ariane Burgess round Coul Links.


UPDATE: Landline service restored to Durness area

05 January 2024
UPDATE: Landline service restored to Durness area

UPDATE: Landline service restored to Durness area

05 January 2024

Engineers completed work on site to restore the landline service in Durness at around 12.30pm today.


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