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

13 June 2024
What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

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

13 June 2024

There is plenty to see and do in Sutherland this weekend from coffee mornings and live music to films and community markets.


‘The new tenants should get access from the end of this month’: Contractors nearly ready to hand over new housing development at Golspie

13 June 2024
‘The new tenants should get access from the end of this month’: Contractors nearly ready to hand over new housing development at Golspie

‘The new tenants should get access from the end of this month’: Contractors nearly ready to hand over new housing development at Golspie

13 June 2024

The new housing scheme has been built on a former hockey pitch at the rear of Sibell Road with access from South Argo Terrace.


Swinging sixties event at Farr High School marks milestone anniversary

12 June 2024
Swinging sixties event at Farr High School marks milestone anniversary

Swinging sixties event at Farr High School marks milestone anniversary

12 June 2024

Puils and staff at the school got into the spirit of the decade by dressing up in colourful clothing of the 1960s.


A job well done! Champagne toast as Helmsdale and District Development Trust celebrate opening of renovated village toilets

12 June 2024
A job well done! Champagne toast as Helmsdale and District Development Trust celebrate opening of renovated village toilets

A job well done! Champagne toast as Helmsdale and District Development Trust celebrate opening of renovated village toilets

12 June 2024

Helmsdale and District Development Trust held a ceremony outside the village’s public toilets to mark the reopening after a £217,000 upgrade.


‘Good start to fundraising’ for Dornoch Firth Church with barbecue, lambing service and theatre production

11 June 2024
‘Good start to fundraising’ for Dornoch Firth Church with barbecue, lambing service and theatre production

‘Good start to fundraising’ for Dornoch Firth Church with barbecue, lambing service and theatre production

11 June 2024

The recently established Dornoch Firth Church of Scotland unites the congregations of Dornoch Cathedral, Creich and Kincardine, Croick and Edderton.


Thorny questions for election candidates at Golspie hustings

11 June 2024
Thorny questions for election candidates at Golspie hustings

Thorny questions for election candidates at Golspie hustings

11 June 2024

The hustings will be held at Fountain Road Hall, Golspie, next Thursday, June 20.


Durness Gathering 2024 chieftains revealed

10 June 2024
Durness Gathering 2024 chieftains revealed

Durness Gathering 2024 chieftains revealed

10 June 2024

Organisers announced this week that Donnie and Katie MacDougall will preside over Durness Highland Gathering on July 26.


Canon climbs high to lead rededication and blessing service for rebuilt tower and belfry at St Andrew’s, Tain

10 June 2024
Canon climbs high to lead rededication and blessing service for rebuilt tower and belfry at St Andrew’s, Tain

Canon climbs high to lead rededication and blessing service for rebuilt tower and belfry at St Andrew’s, Tain

10 June 2024

The Rev Canon James Currall led the service after climbing high up onto scaffolding at St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Tain.


Brora D-Day event organised at last minute to avoid 'disappointing' visiting veteran

10 June 2024
Brora D-Day event organised at last minute to avoid 'disappointing' visiting veteran

Brora D-Day event organised at last minute to avoid 'disappointing' visiting veteran

10 June 2024

Planning for a D-Day 80 event at Brora only took place on the eve of the anniversary last Thursday.


Exciting plans for a new £130k skatepark at Lairg

10 June 2024
Exciting plans for a new £130k skatepark at Lairg

Exciting plans for a new £130k skatepark at Lairg

10 June 2024

Lairg and District Community Initiatives (LDCI) is considering building a skateboard park on an unused piece of ground near Loch Shin.


LOOKING BACK: Brora Bowling Club winners

09 June 2024
LOOKING BACK: Brora Bowling Club winners

LOOKING BACK: Brora Bowling Club winners

09 June 2024

From the picture archive of the Northern Times.


Community orchard scheme for Rogart progressing with groundworks due to start next month

09 June 2024
Community orchard scheme for Rogart progressing with groundworks due to start next month

Community orchard scheme for Rogart progressing with groundworks due to start next month

09 June 2024

Rogart Development Trust is driving the community orchard project.


Free basket making workshop in Golspie as part of Fishertown Project

09 June 2024
Free basket making workshop in Golspie as part of Fishertown Project

Free basket making workshop in Golspie as part of Fishertown Project

09 June 2024

Specialist basketmaker Tim Palmer will be making a traditional Highland creel.


PICTURES: D-Day 80 commemoration at Dornoch an ‘amazing night’

09 June 2024
PICTURES: D-Day 80 commemoration at Dornoch an ‘amazing night’

PICTURES: D-Day 80 commemoration at Dornoch an ‘amazing night’

09 June 2024

East Sutherland Rescue Association took the lead role in organising a programme of events to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.


PICTURES: Evacuees’ march marks start of D-Day 80 commemorations in Dornoch

09 June 2024
PICTURES: Evacuees’ march marks start of D-Day 80 commemorations in Dornoch

PICTURES: Evacuees’ march marks start of D-Day 80 commemorations in Dornoch

09 June 2024

Members of the Young Curators Club at Dornoch museum Historylinks dressed up as World War II evacuees.


From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

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

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

08 June 2024

A dip into the Northern Times of yesteryear.


‘Gaelic supergroup’ Dàimh set to rock Lochinver hall

08 June 2024
‘Gaelic supergroup’ Dàimh set to rock Lochinver hall

‘Gaelic supergroup’ Dàimh set to rock Lochinver hall

08 June 2024

The band are performing at Lochinver village hall on Thursday, June 20.


MARK GILBERT: Posties may be the first people to see families after bereavement

08 June 2024
MARK GILBERT: Posties may be the first people to see families after bereavement

MARK GILBERT: Posties may be the first people to see families after bereavement

08 June 2024

It is a reality that we will all face death at some time.


PICTURES: Fancy dress fun at Rogart Gala

08 June 2024
PICTURES: Fancy dress fun at Rogart Gala

PICTURES: Fancy dress fun at Rogart Gala

08 June 2024

The Gala continues today with a royal crowning at 12.30pm followed by a family fun day.


Family’s joy after Wild Swan ship model, left unfinished after Tain joiner’s death, is finally completed

07 June 2024
Family’s joy after Wild Swan ship model, left unfinished after Tain joiner’s death, is finally completed

Family’s joy after Wild Swan ship model, left unfinished after Tain joiner’s death, is finally completed

07 June 2024

John McRae began work on the model of HMS Wild Swan before the coronavirus pandemic but died before completing it.


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