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Evanton based charity to hold 'one time only' car boot sale to raise funds

16 February 2022
Evanton based charity to hold 'one time only' car boot sale to raise funds

Evanton based charity to hold 'one time only' car boot sale to raise funds

16 February 2022

Car boot sellers will be handed a 'one time only' opportunity to sell their wares at Blythswood Care's Evanton base next month.


Sutherland travellers' encampment now available as part of folk museum's 360-degree virtual tour

16 February 2022
Sutherland travellers' encampment now available as part of folk museum's 360-degree virtual tour

Sutherland travellers' encampment now available as part of folk museum's 360-degree virtual tour

16 February 2022

A Sutherland travellers’ encampment is the third in a series of virtual tours that can be discovered in a 360-degree view.


Schools and nurseries in Scourie, Durness and Kinlochbervie closed today

14 February 2022
Schools and nurseries in Scourie, Durness and Kinlochbervie closed today

Schools and nurseries in Scourie, Durness and Kinlochbervie closed today

14 February 2022

Six schools and nurseries across north-west Sutherland will join two other Highland schools not operating today.


Tain hotel owner calls for community action after break-in causes £10k worth of damage

13 February 2022
Tain hotel owner calls for community action after break-in causes £10k worth of damage

Tain hotel owner calls for community action after break-in causes £10k worth of damage

13 February 2022

A hotelier is appealing for local councillors to set up a neighbourhood watch scheme in a bid to 'drive out' theft and vandalism.


Covid LFD test kit pop-up collection points extend to Caithness and Ullapool

11 February 2022
Covid LFD test kit pop-up collection points extend to Caithness and Ullapool

Covid LFD test kit pop-up collection points extend to Caithness and Ullapool

11 February 2022

Packs of LFD tests will be distributed from several Highland locations from Monday until to Friday next week.


'Good deeds' of taxi driver recognised with award nomination

10 February 2022
'Good deeds' of taxi driver recognised with award nomination

'Good deeds' of taxi driver recognised with award nomination

10 February 2022

A Tain based taxi driver has been nominated for an award, in recognition of a number of good deeds performed throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.


Highland gathering in north Sutherland sets new date after two year hiatus

10 February 2022
Highland gathering in north Sutherland sets new date after two year hiatus

Highland gathering in north Sutherland sets new date after two year hiatus

10 February 2022

A date has been set for this year's Durness Highland Gathering, the group's committee have confirmed


Public toilets refurb under way thanks to funding from Dornoch common good

08 February 2022
Public toilets refurb under way thanks to funding from Dornoch common good

Public toilets refurb under way thanks to funding from Dornoch common good

08 February 2022

Work is now under way on a £44,000 upgrade to the public toilets in Dornoch.


WATCH: Parents and carers in the Highlands encouraged to consider Gaelic Medium education

07 February 2022
WATCH: Parents and carers in the Highlands encouraged to consider Gaelic Medium education

WATCH: Parents and carers in the Highlands encouraged to consider Gaelic Medium education

07 February 2022

Highland Council are inviting parents and carers to consider enrolling their child for Gaelic Medium education.


MSP responds to frustration over lack of LFD collection points for west coast residents

07 February 2022
MSP responds to frustration over lack of LFD collection points for west coast residents

MSP responds to frustration over lack of LFD collection points for west coast residents

07 February 2022

MSP Maree Todd has responded to concerns over a lack of access to Lateral Flow Device (LFD) test kits collection points on the west coast.


Caithness and Sutherland SANDS group aims to offer support to bereaved parents affected by stillbirth and neonatal death

06 February 2022
Caithness and Sutherland SANDS group aims to offer support to bereaved parents affected by stillbirth and neonatal death

Caithness and Sutherland SANDS group aims to offer support to bereaved parents affected by stillbirth and neonatal death

06 February 2022

A woman who lost her premature baby is sharing her story in a bid to set up a support group for bereaved parents across Caithness and Sutherland.


Dingwall farming machinery firm named as brand's number one dealer

06 February 2022
Dingwall farming machinery firm named as brand's number one dealer

Dingwall farming machinery firm named as brand's number one dealer

06 February 2022

A Dingwall agricultural machinery firm has been confirmed as the top seller of McCormick tractors in 2021.


Husky sled dog rally heralded 'great success' but fears for event's future

03 February 2022
Husky sled dog rally heralded 'great success' but fears for event's future

Husky sled dog rally heralded 'great success' but fears for event's future

03 February 2022

The 38th annual gathering at Aviemore beat the weekend storms but is in need of financial support


Achmelvich among Scotland’s most picturesque beaches, according to 'hashtag' data

01 February 2022
Achmelvich among Scotland’s most picturesque beaches, according to 'hashtag' data

Achmelvich among Scotland’s most picturesque beaches, according to 'hashtag' data

01 February 2022

An online study using Instagram data has revealed Scotland's top ten most 'hashtagged' beaches.


First competition in two years for Assynt bowlers

31 January 2022
First competition in two years for Assynt bowlers

First competition in two years for Assynt bowlers

31 January 2022

Members at Assynt Bowling Club played in their first competition in almost two years on January 30.


Police investigating 'sickening' damage at bird recovery centre in Brora

31 January 2022
Police investigating 'sickening' damage at bird recovery centre in Brora

Police investigating 'sickening' damage at bird recovery centre in Brora

31 January 2022

Police are appealing for information regarding damage at a bird rescue centre in Brora, leaving one bird requiring emergency care.


Polar guide Bill Smith (77) returns home to Clachtoll after latest adventures in Antarctic

30 January 2022
Polar guide Bill Smith (77) returns home to Clachtoll after latest adventures in Antarctic

Polar guide Bill Smith (77) returns home to Clachtoll after latest adventures in Antarctic

30 January 2022

Life is full of adventure and excitement for Assynt septuagenarian Bill Smith, who has returned from his latest expedition to the Antarctic.


Silver lining for Tain primary kids after power outage

29 January 2022
Silver lining for Tain primary kids after power outage

Silver lining for Tain primary kids after power outage

29 January 2022

Infants at a primary school in Tain are enjoying a new barked area in their learning garden after a power outage required SSE to dig it up.


Career opportunities on offer at Highland castle's recruitment fair

28 January 2022
Career opportunities on offer at Highland castle's recruitment fair

Career opportunities on offer at Highland castle's recruitment fair

28 January 2022

An all-day careers event will be held at Skibo Castle in February to help the private members club recruit new staff.


Memorial stone erected to commemorate 'both sides' of Sutherland battle

27 January 2022
Memorial stone erected to commemorate 'both sides' of Sutherland battle

Memorial stone erected to commemorate 'both sides' of Sutherland battle

27 January 2022

A further step has been taken in the development of an ambitious project to commemorate the Battle of Littleferry.


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