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A9 reopens after crash closed road at Lothmore

20 September 2022
A9 reopens after crash closed road at Lothmore

A9 reopens after crash closed road at Lothmore

20 September 2022

The A9 has reopened at Lothmore after an earlier accident left the trunk road closed for several hours.


A9 closed at Lothmore after motorbikes crash

20 September 2022
A9 closed at Lothmore after motorbikes crash

A9 closed at Lothmore after motorbikes crash

20 September 2022

Two motorbikes have been involved in a serious collision on the A9 between Brora and Helmsdale.


Archbishop of Canterbury praises Queen's years of 'loving service'

19 September 2022
Archbishop of Canterbury praises Queen's years of 'loving service'

Archbishop of Canterbury praises Queen's years of 'loving service'

19 September 2022

The Archbishop of Canterbury described the Queen as having touched “a multitude of lives” and being a “joyful” figure for many, at her state funeral.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A memorable trip to tackle three Munros at Glen Dessarry

18 September 2022
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A memorable trip to tackle three Munros at Glen Dessarry

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A memorable trip to tackle three Munros at Glen Dessarry

18 September 2022

John Davidson looks back on a fine overnight trip to the edge of Knoydart


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Run through the Lairig Ghru is a shortcut to savour

04 September 2022
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Run through the Lairig Ghru is a shortcut to savour

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Run through the Lairig Ghru is a shortcut to savour

04 September 2022

A journey through the Cairngorms’ most famous pass brings back memories for John Davidson


Bridge works to close Sutherland roads

29 August 2022
Bridge works to close Sutherland roads

Bridge works to close Sutherland roads

29 August 2022

Bridge inspections in the far north will lead to temporary closures in four locations, road users are being warned.


Green MSP Ariane Burgess praises peatland restoration at Forsinard

29 August 2022
Green MSP Ariane Burgess praises peatland restoration at Forsinard

Green MSP Ariane Burgess praises peatland restoration at Forsinard

29 August 2022

Highlands and Islands MSP Ariane Burgess has highlighted the benefits restoring natural environments can bring to rural areas of the far north.


Extension to Caithness and Sutherland Peatlands protected area proposed by NatureScot

25 August 2022
Extension to Caithness and Sutherland Peatlands protected area proposed by NatureScot

Extension to Caithness and Sutherland Peatlands protected area proposed by NatureScot

25 August 2022

Peatlands that were planted with conifers after tax breaks in the 1970s and 80s will be soaked up into a wider conservation area.


Search on for best new outdoor writers in mountaineering competition

22 August 2022
Search on for best new outdoor writers in mountaineering competition

Search on for best new outdoor writers in mountaineering competition

22 August 2022

Aspiring writers who are inspired by the mountains are being invited to enter an annual competition to find new outdoor authors.


Newly tagged hen harrier in north of Scotland part of charities' project to monitor species

21 August 2022
Newly tagged hen harrier in north of Scotland part of charities' project to monitor species

Newly tagged hen harrier in north of Scotland part of charities' project to monitor species

21 August 2022

A hen harrier in the north of Scotland is one of three across the UK that will be monitored thanks to a crowdfunder appeal.


Fuel poverty 'a very real threat for most Scottish households' says Age Scotland chief exec

21 August 2022
Fuel poverty 'a very real threat for most Scottish households' says Age Scotland chief exec

Fuel poverty 'a very real threat for most Scottish households' says Age Scotland chief exec

21 August 2022

A charity representing older people is calling for urgent action ahead of Friday's announcement from Ofgem of the new energy price cap.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Hope leads the way on ride north

21 August 2022
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Hope leads the way on ride north

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Hope leads the way on ride north

21 August 2022

John Davidson finds so much of interest on a road ride through a land that was once thriving with people


Rangers to lead walk near Bettyhill

19 August 2022
Rangers to lead walk near Bettyhill

Rangers to lead walk near Bettyhill

19 August 2022

High Life Highland's countryside rangers will be leading a walk in north Sutherland on Thursday.


LGBTQ+ community in Sutherland urged to share their stories at Nucleus

17 August 2022
LGBTQ+ community in Sutherland urged to share their stories at Nucleus

LGBTQ+ community in Sutherland urged to share their stories at Nucleus

17 August 2022

Tales of LGBTQ+ people in Sutherland are being sought for a new collaborative project as part of Scotland's Year of Stories.


Plea to revisit Armadale wind farm plan as sea eagles spotted in area

16 August 2022
Plea to revisit Armadale wind farm plan as sea eagles spotted in area

Plea to revisit Armadale wind farm plan as sea eagles spotted in area

16 August 2022

Recent sightings of white-tailed sea eagles in a north Sutherland village have led to calls for a planned wind farm to be put on hold.


Children at Tain, Ullapool and across Highlands take part in Gaelic summer activities

15 August 2022
Children at Tain, Ullapool and across Highlands take part in Gaelic summer activities

Children at Tain, Ullapool and across Highlands take part in Gaelic summer activities

15 August 2022

A programme of Gaelic medium summer activities was offered to pupils during the school summer holidays.


Far North Line to be brought to standstill later this week as ScotRail cuts services due to RMT Network Rail strike

15 August 2022
Far North Line to be brought to standstill later this week as ScotRail cuts services due to RMT Network Rail strike

Far North Line to be brought to standstill later this week as ScotRail cuts services due to RMT Network Rail strike

15 August 2022

There will be no rail services across the Highlands – including on the Far North Line – on Thursday and Saturday due to strike action.


ANALYSIS: How Highland Council is looking to deal with dilapidated play parks

14 August 2022
ANALYSIS: How Highland Council is looking to deal with dilapidated play parks

ANALYSIS: How Highland Council is looking to deal with dilapidated play parks

14 August 2022

Many play parks in Sutherland are in a state of disrepair, but the local authority is struggling to maintain them. Nicola Sinclair looks at the issues


Royal honour for organist who is still playing after 75 years

12 August 2022
Royal honour for organist who is still playing after 75 years

Royal honour for organist who is still playing after 75 years

12 August 2022

A church organist who is still playing after 75 years was honoured for her dedicated service by Prince Charles.


Nominate a cycling hero for Cycling UK’s 100 Women in Cycling 2022

08 August 2022
Nominate a cycling hero for Cycling UK’s 100 Women in Cycling 2022

Nominate a cycling hero for Cycling UK’s 100 Women in Cycling 2022

08 August 2022

Cycling UK has opened nominations for its 100 Women in Cycling 2022, a list which each year celebrates exceptional women inspiring others to cycle.


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