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Community Land Scotland's oral history tour to visit Helmsdale

06 February 2024
Community Land Scotland's oral history tour to visit Helmsdale

Community Land Scotland's oral history tour to visit Helmsdale

06 February 2024

Community groups in Sutherland who own land or buildings are being given the opportunity to learn how to document their history.


Neil Gunn Writing Competition open for entries

05 February 2024
Neil Gunn Writing Competition open for entries

Neil Gunn Writing Competition open for entries

05 February 2024

The adult poetry and adult short story sections are open to all writers worldwide.


Highland Council to object to Kirkton Energy Park proposal on north coast

05 February 2024
Highland Council to object to Kirkton Energy Park proposal on north coast

Highland Council to object to Kirkton Energy Park proposal on north coast

05 February 2024

Highland councillors have agreed to object to a 53MW wind farm proposed for the north coast.


Councillors give green light to Bettyhill Wind Farm phase 2

05 February 2024
Councillors give green light to Bettyhill Wind Farm phase 2

Councillors give green light to Bettyhill Wind Farm phase 2

05 February 2024

Plans to expand Bettyhill Wind Farm have been given the go-ahead.


Evening of 'poetry, spoken word and song' to be held at Helmsdale

30 January 2024
Evening of 'poetry, spoken word and song' to be held at Helmsdale

Evening of 'poetry, spoken word and song' to be held at Helmsdale

30 January 2024

A renowned 'guest poet' is expected to attend the event.


Rosehall Primary School seeks help from Tesco customers

30 January 2024
Rosehall Primary School seeks help from Tesco customers

Rosehall Primary School seeks help from Tesco customers

30 January 2024

A SMALL Sutherland primary school is seeking help from customers at Tesco's Tain store.


Councillor calls on local authority to use farmers to help clear snow in Sutherland in future

30 January 2024
Councillor calls on local authority to use farmers to help clear snow in Sutherland in future

Councillor calls on local authority to use farmers to help clear snow in Sutherland in future

30 January 2024

During the recent heavy snowfall some Sutherland residents were stranded at home for five days because the road had not been cleared.


PICTURES: Lochinver Primary School pupils help plant wych elm seedlings at Little Assynt Tree Nursery in project to protect endangered local trees and propogate new ones

29 January 2024
PICTURES: Lochinver Primary School pupils help plant wych elm seedlings at Little Assynt Tree Nursery in project to protect endangered local trees and propogate new ones

PICTURES: Lochinver Primary School pupils help plant wych elm seedlings at Little Assynt Tree Nursery in project to protect endangered local trees and propogate new ones

29 January 2024

Assynt is one of the last refuges from Dutch elm disease, which has devastated elms everywhere else in mainland Britain.


Former church turned hostel in Stoer could now become a private home

27 January 2024
Former church turned hostel in Stoer could now become a private home

Former church turned hostel in Stoer could now become a private home

27 January 2024

An application to change the use of Stoer Hostel has been submitted to Highland Council and is being considered.


Lairg to host Armed Forces Day ceremony for the first time

26 January 2024
Lairg to host Armed Forces Day ceremony for the first time

Lairg to host Armed Forces Day ceremony for the first time

26 January 2024

Previous ceremonies have been held at Highland Council headquarters in Drummuie, outside Golspie.


'I do not want to be seen to be funding a private fire service': Sutherland councillors unhappy over Carbisdale Castle firefighting scheme bid

26 January 2024
'I do not want to be seen to be funding a private fire service': Sutherland councillors unhappy over Carbisdale Castle firefighting scheme bid

'I do not want to be seen to be funding a private fire service': Sutherland councillors unhappy over Carbisdale Castle firefighting scheme bid

26 January 2024

Samantha Kane - known as Lady Carbisdale - wants to buy a ‘fire tender’ and accommodate it in a new woodland hub she is also planning.


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

25 January 2024
What's on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

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

25 January 2024

From ceilidhs to quizzes, walks and live music, there is plenty to do in Sutherland this weekend.


Not Coul campaigners to speak at Scottish Parliament event

25 January 2024
Not Coul campaigners to speak at Scottish Parliament event

Not Coul campaigners to speak at Scottish Parliament event

25 January 2024

Not Coul has been campaigning since 2016 against plans for a golf course at Coul Links, near Embo.


Dedication and commitment of outgoing Fèis Chataibh committee members recognised

25 January 2024
Dedication and commitment of outgoing Fèis Chataibh committee members recognised

Dedication and commitment of outgoing Fèis Chataibh committee members recognised

25 January 2024

Elma Mackay and daughters Wendy Mackay and Debbi Celli are stepping down after many years of service to the Sutherland fèis


Residents' feedback sought on plan for community orchard in Rogart

25 January 2024
Residents' feedback sought on plan for community orchard in Rogart

Residents' feedback sought on plan for community orchard in Rogart

25 January 2024

Residents in the Rogart area are being asked to complete a questionnaire.


PICTURES: New youth club opens in Brora

24 January 2024
PICTURES: New youth club opens in Brora

PICTURES: New youth club opens in Brora

24 January 2024

Brora Youth Club held its first session at Brora Community Centre on Wednesday, January 10.


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.


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