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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.


Dornoch Firth Group seeks assistant to help develop new outdoor toddler group

04 January 2024
Dornoch Firth Group seeks assistant to help develop new outdoor toddler group

Dornoch Firth Group seeks assistant to help develop new outdoor toddler group

04 January 2024

The new Outdoor Toddler Group will be based at Davochfin Farm, Dornoch. Picture: Stock Image


Landlines chaos in Durness as radio link affected by bad weather

04 January 2024
Landlines chaos in Durness as radio link affected by bad weather

Landlines chaos in Durness as radio link affected by bad weather

04 January 2024

Calls to 999 can be made from any mobile phone.


'A great community event': Scourie enjoys its first organised New Year Loony Dook

04 January 2024
'A great community event': Scourie enjoys its first organised New Year Loony Dook

'A great community event': Scourie enjoys its first organised New Year Loony Dook

04 January 2024

Local resident Linda Flett organised the dip in Scourie Bay on Monday, January 1.


Timespan Burns supper will include a quiz, raffle and songs from Made in Helmsdale Choir

03 January 2024
Timespan Burns supper will include a quiz, raffle and songs from Made in Helmsdale Choir

Timespan Burns supper will include a quiz, raffle and songs from Made in Helmsdale Choir

03 January 2024

The event is being organised by the Friends of Timespan at Timespan Museum and Arts Centre


Burns Night event to be held at Carbisdale Castle

03 January 2024
Burns Night event to be held at Carbisdale Castle

Burns Night event to be held at Carbisdale Castle

03 January 2024

The event is being held by the Lady Carbisdale Community Interest Company


Dornoch Fibre Fest bookings now open

03 January 2024
Dornoch Fibre Fest bookings now open

Dornoch Fibre Fest bookings now open

03 January 2024

The popular festival is a celebration of all things wool, yarn, fabrics and textiles.


What happened to the pipe band? Organisers of Dornoch's Hogmanay street party apologise after band fails to turn up

02 January 2024
What happened to the pipe band? Organisers of Dornoch's Hogmanay street party apologise after band fails to turn up

What happened to the pipe band? Organisers of Dornoch's Hogmanay street party apologise after band fails to turn up

02 January 2024

Organisers of the street party have said that the failure of the promised pipe band to appear was due to "unforeseen circumstances".


Brora celebrates New Year with spectacular bonfire and fireworks display

02 January 2024
Brora celebrates New Year with spectacular bonfire and fireworks display

Brora celebrates New Year with spectacular bonfire and fireworks display

02 January 2024

Brora's annual bonfire and fireworks display has been organised and funded entirely by the community and volunteers for more than two decades.


Clyne War Memorial stalwarts Jim and Kathleen Cunningham lay New Year's wreath at Brora

02 January 2024
Clyne War Memorial stalwarts Jim and Kathleen Cunningham lay New Year's wreath at Brora

Clyne War Memorial stalwarts Jim and Kathleen Cunningham lay New Year's wreath at Brora

02 January 2024

The Friends of Clyne War Memorial Association (FoCWMA) holds the wreath-laying event on January 1 each year.


PICTURES: Intrepid swimmers brave chilly waters of Dornoch Firth for annual Loony Dook

02 January 2024
PICTURES: Intrepid swimmers brave chilly waters of Dornoch Firth for annual Loony Dook

PICTURES: Intrepid swimmers brave chilly waters of Dornoch Firth for annual Loony Dook

02 January 2024

Members of East Sutherland Rescue Association (ESRA) were on hand to provide water safety cover.


Communities in Sutherland set to welcome in the New Year with parties, fireworks and a torchlight procession

31 December 2023
Communities in Sutherland set to welcome in the New Year with parties, fireworks and a torchlight procession

Communities in Sutherland set to welcome in the New Year with parties, fireworks and a torchlight procession

31 December 2023

Dornoch's Hogmanay street party starts at around 10pm tonight.


Rising musical star from Lairg releases catchy new single

30 December 2023
Rising musical star from Lairg releases catchy new single

Rising musical star from Lairg releases catchy new single

30 December 2023

Fifidiny Greasley has reached a significant milestone in her musical career.


Suisgill ghillie to make first cast of 2024 season on River Helmsdale

29 December 2023
Suisgill ghillie to make first cast of 2024 season on River Helmsdale

Suisgill ghillie to make first cast of 2024 season on River Helmsdale

29 December 2023

The river is open to all anglers without charge from January 11 until Saturday, January 20.


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