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North Sutherland hotel on NC500 route up for sale at offers just under £1m

05 November 2025
North Sutherland hotel on NC500 route up for sale at offers just under £1m

North Sutherland hotel on NC500 route up for sale at offers just under £1m

05 November 2025

An iconic north Sutherland hotel on the North Coast 500 road trip is up for sale at offers of nearly £1m.


Assynt MRT called out to rescue injured walker near Bone Caves

31 October 2025
Assynt MRT called out to rescue injured walker near Bone Caves

Assynt MRT called out to rescue injured walker near Bone Caves

31 October 2025

Rescuers were called out to a walker who was injured near famous caves in Sutherland.


Lochinver lifeboat launched after life raft spotted at Loch Inver entrance

27 October 2025
Lochinver lifeboat launched after life raft spotted at Loch Inver entrance

Lochinver lifeboat launched after life raft spotted at Loch Inver entrance

27 October 2025

The lifeboat crew stood down after the raft was confirmed to be from a vessel that ran aground earlier this month.


Samantha Kane offers Carbisdale Castle sanctuary to Prince Andrew

23 October 2025
Samantha Kane offers Carbisdale Castle sanctuary to Prince Andrew

Samantha Kane offers Carbisdale Castle sanctuary to Prince Andrew

23 October 2025

Samantha Kane is offering Prince Andrew the use of historic Carbisdale Castle, located near Ardgay.


Assynt Mountain Rescue Team encounters rare optical phenomenon during training

20 October 2025
Assynt Mountain Rescue Team encounters rare optical phenomenon during training

Assynt Mountain Rescue Team encounters rare optical phenomenon during training

20 October 2025

A rare Broken Spectre appeared during a new recruit taster session on a north-west Sutherland peak.


Castle owner wins legal bid to challenge dissolution of Ardgay and District Community Council

09 October 2025
Castle owner wins legal bid to challenge dissolution of Ardgay and District Community Council

Castle owner wins legal bid to challenge dissolution of Ardgay and District Community Council

09 October 2025

A court will review the decision made earlier this year to dissolve Ardgay and District Community Council.


WATCH; Lochinver lifeboat battles Storm Amy in false alarm rescue mission

06 October 2025
WATCH; Lochinver lifeboat battles Storm Amy in false alarm rescue mission

WATCH; Lochinver lifeboat battles Storm Amy in false alarm rescue mission

06 October 2025

Crew faces gale-force winds and treacherous seas after emergency beacon alert near Summer Isles proves to be a false alarm.


Rescuers to compete in gruelling Golspie Backyard Ultra at Dunrobin Castle

03 October 2025
Rescuers to compete in gruelling Golspie Backyard Ultra at Dunrobin Castle

Rescuers to compete in gruelling Golspie Backyard Ultra at Dunrobin Castle

03 October 2025

Thirteen volunteers from Assynt Mountain Rescue Team are competing in the backyard ultra to raise funds for a new Titan stretcher.


Carbisdale Castle petition against Highland pylon line plans gathers traction

23 September 2025
Carbisdale Castle petition against Highland pylon line plans gathers traction

Carbisdale Castle petition against Highland pylon line plans gathers traction

23 September 2025

A petition to stop electricity pylons being built in sight of a historic Highland castle has gathered more than 1000 signatures in just two days.


Search launched after walker (76) fails to reach bunkhouse on Cape Wrath Trail

19 September 2025
Search launched after walker (76) fails to reach bunkhouse on Cape Wrath Trail

Search launched after walker (76) fails to reach bunkhouse on Cape Wrath Trail

19 September 2025

Ian Currie, an experienced walker, was last seen on Tuesday. He was expected at Inverie Bunkhouse that evening but failed to arrive.


Hiker has lucky escape after falling into Sutherland river

17 September 2025
Hiker has lucky escape after falling into Sutherland river

Hiker has lucky escape after falling into Sutherland river

17 September 2025

Assynt Mountain Rescue Team was called out after the hiker raised the alarm.


Hillwalker rescued after ‘slip’ on Ben Stack in north west Sutherland

15 September 2025
Hillwalker rescued after ‘slip’ on Ben Stack in north west Sutherland

Hillwalker rescued after ‘slip’ on Ben Stack in north west Sutherland

15 September 2025

Assynt Mountain Rescue Team was helped by Reay Forest Estate workers.


Police called in after flare discharged at Kylesku Bridge despite no emergency

09 September 2025
Police called in after flare discharged at Kylesku Bridge despite no emergency

Police called in after flare discharged at Kylesku Bridge despite no emergency

09 September 2025

Durness and Kinlochbervie Coastguard rescue teams were scrambled.


Assynt Mountain Rescue Team involved in operation to rescue angler from river near Lochinver

02 September 2025
Assynt Mountain Rescue Team involved in operation to rescue angler from river near Lochinver

Assynt Mountain Rescue Team involved in operation to rescue angler from river near Lochinver

02 September 2025

The angler was stretchered by rescuers for more than a mile.


Public urged to be on the look out for pink salmon after sightings reported in Scotland’s rivers including at Kyle of Sutherland

01 September 2025
Public urged to be on the look out for pink salmon after sightings reported in Scotland’s rivers including at Kyle of Sutherland

Public urged to be on the look out for pink salmon after sightings reported in Scotland’s rivers including at Kyle of Sutherland

01 September 2025

Pink salmon represent a threat to the country’s unique aquatic biodiversity and freshwater fisheries.


Injured walker rescued from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt

07 August 2025
Injured walker rescued from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt

Injured walker rescued from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt

07 August 2025

Coastguard rescue teams from Ullapool, Achiltibuie and Kinlochbervie were called out.


Injured youngster rescued near Bone Caves in Assynt

04 August 2025
Injured youngster rescued near Bone Caves in Assynt

Injured youngster rescued near Bone Caves in Assynt

04 August 2025

Assynt Mountain Rescue Team were called out to assist the Scottish Ambulance Service.


UPDATE: Police rule out ‘suspicious circumstances’ surrounding body in Lochinver harbour

04 August 2025
UPDATE: Police rule out ‘suspicious circumstances’ surrounding body in Lochinver harbour

UPDATE: Police rule out ‘suspicious circumstances’ surrounding body in Lochinver harbour

04 August 2025

Investigations are continuing after the body of a man was found in Lochinver Harbour on Saturday.


Body of man recovered from harbour in Sutherland

03 August 2025
Body of man recovered from harbour in Sutherland

Body of man recovered from harbour in Sutherland

03 August 2025

Police say they are investigating the circumstances.


Study claims Highland food hygiene is worst in Scotland

30 July 2025
Study claims Highland food hygiene is worst in Scotland

Study claims Highland food hygiene is worst in Scotland

30 July 2025

It is an area renowned for the excellence of its local produce, whether mouth-watering seafood or Highland beef, fine cheeses, oatcakes or ice cream.


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