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Community housing plans give Edderton Primary School marked for closure ‘room for hope’, East Sutherland councillor says

Councillor Jim McGillivray believes there is “room for hope” for Edderton Primary School.

Community councillors warn ‘mothballing’ primary school could result in ‘dramatic acceleration’ of rural depopulation

Community councillors warn ‘mothballing’ primary school could result in ‘dramatic acceleration’ of rural depopulation

The chair of Edderton community council has hit out at plans to ‘mothball’ its village primary school.

HMS Sutherland captain’s pledge to ‘forge new ties’ in the county after lunch at Royal Dornoch

HMS Sutherland captain’s pledge to ‘forge new ties’ in the county after lunch at Royal Dornoch

Officers and Petty Officers of HMS Sutherland enjoyed a lunch at Royal Dornoch Golf Club on Wednesday.

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

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

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

Pickleball Scotland Ambassador appointed in Dornoch after successful first tournament for ‘fastest growing’ sport

Pickleball Scotland Ambassador appointed in Dornoch after successful first tournament for ‘fastest growing’ sport

One of the world’s “fastest-growing” racquet sports has a new face in Dornoch.

North Caley football managers celebrate South African link ahead of match

North Caley football managers celebrate South African link ahead of match

An unlikely international connection brought the two team managers together last weekend.

Folk trio to bring blend of fiddle, accordion and guitar to Embo on Sunday

Folk trio to bring blend of fiddle, accordion and guitar to Embo on Sunday

A volunteer-run trad, folk and roots promoter is inviting music lovers to sample an afternoon music concert in Embo this Sunday.

Italian composer to visit north-west Highlands on ‘creative residency’ to raise awareness of climate change

Italian composer to visit north-west Highlands on ‘creative residency’ to raise awareness of climate change

A renowned Italian cellist and composer will visit north-west Sutherland as part of a unique creative residency.

‘Emotional and historic’ service held to mark closure of Kincardine Parish Church

‘Emotional and historic’ service held to mark closure of Kincardine Parish Church

Regular services were held in the building until the end of December 2023.

‘Fantastic display’ at Historylinks open day shines spotlight on memories and history of Dornoch

‘Fantastic display’ at Historylinks open day shines spotlight on memories and history of Dornoch

Over 90 visitors enjoyed refreshments and home baking as Historylinks Museum held an Open Doors Day.

PICTURES: Catwalk celebration as Dornoch fashion show raises over £6k for mental health support charity Mikeysline

PICTURES: Catwalk celebration as Dornoch fashion show raises over £6k for mental health support charity Mikeysline

Dornoch fashion boutique Becca Mac celebrated its fifth anniversary with a fundraising fashion show on Friday evening.

Sutherland Show prize winners recognised at presentation evening in Dornoch

Sutherland Show prize winners recognised at presentation evening in Dornoch

Prize winners awarded in all three sections, livestock, horses and food and craft, attended to collect silverware from success in July.

Highland MSP Emma Roddick celebrates ‘great skills and abilities’ of learners at Brora Learning Zone

Highland MSP Emma Roddick celebrates ‘great skills and abilities’ of learners at Brora Learning Zone

The positive impact Brora Learning Zone has on the lives of adults who use the service has been highlighted.

Child airlifted to hospital after dog attack in Helmsdale, police say enquiries ongoing

Child airlifted to hospital after dog attack in Helmsdale, police say enquiries ongoing

The child was bitten by the dog at a park in Helmsdale, yesterday.

Embo footballers unite to remember village stalwarts in charity match

Embo footballers unite to remember village stalwarts in charity match