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

14 March 2024
What's on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

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

14 March 2024

From community markets to a bike maintenance workshop and a school show, there is plenty going on in Sutherland this weekend and next week.


St Finnbarr's Charity Shop in Dornoch disburses £24k to 24 local charities after "successful year"

13 March 2024
St Finnbarr's Charity Shop in Dornoch disburses £24k to 24 local charities after "successful year"

St Finnbarr's Charity Shop in Dornoch disburses £24k to 24 local charities after "successful year"

13 March 2024

St Finnbarr's Charity Shop was set up 40 years ago and has raised more than £200,000 in that time.


New operators of Falls of Shin Visitor Centre announce grand opening over Easter weekend

13 March 2024
New operators of Falls of Shin Visitor Centre announce grand opening over Easter weekend

New operators of Falls of Shin Visitor Centre announce grand opening over Easter weekend

13 March 2024

The opening day will include a market selling local produce and crafts and live music.


Head of Lairg and District Community Initiatives Kaye Hurrion to stand down at end of year as community housing project completed

13 March 2024
Head of Lairg and District Community Initiatives Kaye Hurrion to stand down at end of year as community housing project completed

Head of Lairg and District Community Initiatives Kaye Hurrion to stand down at end of year as community housing project completed

13 March 2024

Kaye Hurrion, chairperson of the LDCI board, revealed her intention to leave the voluntary role at the end of this year.


Decision on National Lottery funding bid for Ferrycroft play park at Lairg expected next week

13 March 2024
Decision on National Lottery funding bid for Ferrycroft play park at Lairg expected next week

Decision on National Lottery funding bid for Ferrycroft play park at Lairg expected next week

13 March 2024

The lottery funding is the final part of a funding package that would be used to purchase all ability play equipment.


PICTURES: Brora Scouts learn first-aid skills

12 March 2024
PICTURES: Brora Scouts learn first-aid skills

PICTURES: Brora Scouts learn first-aid skills

12 March 2024

Members of 1st Brora Scouts have been learning basic first aid and what to do in a medical emergency.


Flood group leader to write to Golspie High School amid concern over teenagers jumping storm gates and going onto village's promenade and pier as waves lash down during storms

12 March 2024
Flood group leader to write to Golspie High School amid concern over teenagers jumping storm gates and going onto village's promenade and pier as waves lash down during storms

Flood group leader to write to Golspie High School amid concern over teenagers jumping storm gates and going onto village's promenade and pier as waves lash down during storms

12 March 2024

Concern over the risky behaviour of some local teenagers was raised at a meeting of Golspie Flood Group earlier this month.


Retired geologist suggests creating underwater 'dolos' reef as flood protection scheme for Golspie

12 March 2024
Retired geologist suggests creating underwater 'dolos' reef as flood protection scheme for Golspie

Retired geologist suggests creating underwater 'dolos' reef as flood protection scheme for Golspie

12 March 2024

Dolos are wave-dissipating tetrapod concrete blocks weighing up to 80 tonnes.


PICTURES: Dornoch cements reputation as textile mecca as 2024 Fibre Fest attracts highest number of entries ever

12 March 2024
PICTURES: Dornoch cements reputation as textile mecca as 2024 Fibre Fest attracts highest number of entries ever

PICTURES: Dornoch cements reputation as textile mecca as 2024 Fibre Fest attracts highest number of entries ever

12 March 2024

Organisers of the town’s 15th Fibre Fest said the number of entries was the highest ever.


New owners 'upbeat' over derelict Helmsdale A9 filling station – but they haven't seen it yet!

09 March 2024
New owners 'upbeat' over derelict Helmsdale A9 filling station – but they haven't seen it yet!

New owners 'upbeat' over derelict Helmsdale A9 filling station – but they haven't seen it yet!

09 March 2024

The new owners are said to be keen to have a shop or kiosk on the site and are also considering providing electric charging points.


East Sutherland Rescue Association to join in D-Day national commemoration on June 6

08 March 2024
East Sutherland Rescue Association to join in D-Day national commemoration on June 6

East Sutherland Rescue Association to join in D-Day national commemoration on June 6

08 March 2024

The World War II D-Day invasion was the largest naval, air and land operation in history.


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

08 March 2024
What's on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

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

08 March 2024

From live music to coffee mornings, a community market and films, there is plenty to do in Sutherland this weekend and next week.


New £2.3 million community housing development at Lairg ready for occupancy

08 March 2024
New £2.3 million community housing development at Lairg ready for occupancy

New £2.3 million community housing development at Lairg ready for occupancy

08 March 2024

Contractors, Inverness-based Compass Building & Construction Services, handed over the development to Albyn Housing yesterday (Thursday).


Golspie Flood Group leader warns of 'existential threat to village' if no action is taken

08 March 2024
Golspie Flood Group leader warns of 'existential threat to village' if no action is taken

Golspie Flood Group leader warns of 'existential threat to village' if no action is taken

08 March 2024

Henrietta Marriott was speaking at a public meeting held by the flood group at Golspie Golf Club on Monday.


Ceilidh dancers celebrate 25 years of Friday night sessions at Rogart Hall

06 March 2024
Ceilidh dancers celebrate 25 years of Friday night sessions at Rogart Hall

Ceilidh dancers celebrate 25 years of Friday night sessions at Rogart Hall

06 March 2024

Dancers celebrated with prosecco, soft drinks, a Harry Gow cake and a delicious buffet.


Links House at Royal Dornoch to feature on BBC series Scotland's Greatest Escape tonight

06 March 2024
Links House at Royal Dornoch to feature on BBC series Scotland's Greatest Escape tonight

Links House at Royal Dornoch to feature on BBC series Scotland's Greatest Escape tonight

06 March 2024

Links House dates back to 1843 and was built as a church manse.


Dornoch Cathedral's clock tower set to reopen to visitors as church looks to raise funds

06 March 2024
Dornoch Cathedral's clock tower set to reopen to visitors as church looks to raise funds

Dornoch Cathedral's clock tower set to reopen to visitors as church looks to raise funds

06 March 2024

The tower, which offers a spectacular panoramic view of the town has not been open to the public for several years.


Dornoch farming couple offer 'lambing experience' over Mother's Day weekend

05 March 2024
Dornoch farming couple offer 'lambing experience' over Mother's Day weekend

Dornoch farming couple offer 'lambing experience' over Mother's Day weekend

05 March 2024

Rob and Emma Smith, who run Davochfin Farm, are opening the doors of their lambing shed to the public this weekend.


Flood prone Golspie caravan site to go under the hammer at auction on Thursday

05 March 2024
Flood prone Golspie caravan site to go under the hammer at auction on Thursday

Flood prone Golspie caravan site to go under the hammer at auction on Thursday

05 March 2024

The caravan park, which is seasonal and currently closed, only changed hands on December 8 last year.


North Coast film club reformed - but future depends on turnout

05 March 2024
North Coast film club reformed - but future depends on turnout

North Coast film club reformed - but future depends on turnout

05 March 2024

Films Gu Leòr has joined with Skerray and Tongue Village Halls to provide monthly screenings.


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