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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

Over £1100 was raised for causes close to the heart of Embo AFC.

Castle chatelaine Samantha Kane calls for conference at Carbisdale to ‘reach a resolution’ between ‘disputing parties’ after Ardgay interim election elects seven new members

Castle chatelaine Samantha Kane calls for conference at Carbisdale to ‘reach a resolution’ between ‘disputing parties’ after Ardgay interim election elects seven new members

Ardgay community council member Samantha Kane has called on members to second her proposal for a conference to be held at Carbisdale Castle.

Seven new members elected to re-formed Ardgay and District community council after interim election

Seven new members elected to re-formed Ardgay and District community council after interim election

13 nominations were received to fill seven vacancies after four of its five members had resigned in February.

Lairg and Rosehall primary and nursery children come together for opening of new playpark at Ferrycroft Park

Lairg and Rosehall primary and nursery children come together for opening of new playpark at Ferrycroft Park

Around 70 children from Lairg and Rosehall Primary and Nursery schools gathered for the opening of the new playpark in Lairg on Thursday.

Funding for life-saving equipment outside Dudgeon Park is fitting legacy for Cattachs fan trust

Funding for life-saving equipment outside Dudgeon Park is fitting legacy for Cattachs fan trust

The Brora Rangers Improvement Trust was first launched in 2015 to stimulate and help fund ground improvements at Dudgeon Park.

Funding for life-saving equipment outside Dudgeon Park is fitting legacy for Cattachs fan trust

Funding for life-saving equipment outside Dudgeon Park is fitting legacy for Cattachs fan trust

The Brora Rangers Improvement Trust was first launched in 2015 to stimulate and help fund ground improvements at Dudgeon Park.

Dornoch Primary pupils join Scottish Water in unveiling Sutherland’s first Top Up Tap

Dornoch Primary pupils join Scottish Water in unveiling Sutherland’s first Top Up Tap

The taps are fitted with smart technology that monitors usage and sends alerts if any issues are detected.

Far North MP Jamie Stone calls on Chancellor to intervene in Bank of Scotland closures

Far North MP Jamie Stone calls on Chancellor to intervene in Bank of Scotland closures

The Highland MP has labelled the response from Lloyds Banking Group as “inadequate”.

Woodlands conservation project hands funding boost of £1.8m to Scotland’s rivers

Woodlands conservation project hands funding boost of £1.8m to Scotland’s rivers