A collection on behalf of Poppyscotland raised a total of £251.72.
Fiona will read an exerpt of her book, sign copies and discuss the inspiration behind her novel at an event at Thurso Library on October 13.
David O'Brien leaves an impressive legacy, not just in the buildings his firm constructed throughout the north, but in his children and grandchildren.
A wreath has been laid at the Garden of Remembrance next to Bettyhill War Memorial.
Billy led a varied and interesting life, largely in the village of Bettyhill but also at times on the other side of the world.
North Coast Weather Review: Jim A Johnston looks back at the year's conditions along the north coast, and how they fit the wider context
The participants paused at various points along the route to share a snack, and a wee dram, and reminisce on their absent friend.
Jeremy Paxman dropped in to Strathnaver Post Office while fishing on a nearby river.
Today marks the anniversary of a dramatic confrontation between Jacobites and Government troops.
It was a first springer for Ryan Johnstone of Rhifail.
His numerous friends and neighbours on the North Coast and beyond were saddened to hear of the sudden death of David Mackay, Skerray, on January 6.
Elizabeth Mackay served as a Poppy Appeal collector for more than 70 years.
Jim A Johnston looks at local records to see the impact of a changing global climate on conditions in the far north
It is a sizeable donation by any standards and one that has been received with much appreciation
A 10-week project which saw around 1800 packed lunches delivered to primary school pupils on the north coast, has been wound down.
Given that sheep outnumber people round much of the NC500 route it should be no surprise that a whole lot of bleating goes on.
Fiona Macfarlane of Bettyhill Library visited Farr Primary classes 1-3 as part of National Book Week.
North coast woman Elizabeth (Babe) Mackay is stepping down as a collector for the poppy appeal after an amazing 70 years of service.