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Do you want to build a snowman?

16 January 2024
Do you want to build a snowman?

Do you want to build a snowman?

16 January 2024

Residents and staff at Meadows Care Home proved age is no barrier to enjoying the wintry weather.


Ex-paratrooper walking UK coastline for Armed Forces charity has 'never felt so at home' in Sutherland

16 January 2024
Ex-paratrooper walking UK coastline for Armed Forces charity has 'never felt so at home' in Sutherland

Ex-paratrooper walking UK coastline for Armed Forces charity has 'never felt so at home' in Sutherland

16 January 2024

Russell Chittenden began his journey six months ago.


A836 closed at Lairg for two days due to level crossing works

16 January 2024
A836 closed at Lairg for two days due to level crossing works

A836 closed at Lairg for two days due to level crossing works

16 January 2024

An alternative route has been made available via the A837 and A839.


MORE PICTURES: 'Spectacular' Sutherland in the January snow

15 January 2024
MORE PICTURES: 'Spectacular' Sutherland in the January snow

MORE PICTURES: 'Spectacular' Sutherland in the January snow

15 January 2024

Readers have been getting in touch with us to email their photographs of snowy Sutherland.


Golspie employability project aims to prepare young people to 'aim high' on job prospects

15 January 2024
Golspie employability project aims to prepare young people to 'aim high' on job prospects

Golspie employability project aims to prepare young people to 'aim high' on job prospects

15 January 2024

Aim High aims to help young adults prepare for their first steps into employment.


Tour guide training pilot in Lairg to celebrate 'inspirational' local area

15 January 2024
Tour guide training pilot in Lairg to celebrate 'inspirational' local area

Tour guide training pilot in Lairg to celebrate 'inspirational' local area

15 January 2024

Would you like to learn how to plan, research, write and deliver guided tours?


PICTURES: East Sutherland in the snow

15 January 2024
PICTURES: East Sutherland in the snow

PICTURES: East Sutherland in the snow

15 January 2024

Readers of the Northern Times have been getting in touch to share their snowy landscapes.


Dingwall auction firm's decision to withdraw livestock sales from island mart 'not taken lightly'

14 January 2024
Dingwall auction firm's decision to withdraw livestock sales from island mart 'not taken lightly'

Dingwall auction firm's decision to withdraw livestock sales from island mart 'not taken lightly'

14 January 2024

Dingwall and Highland Marts will no longer provide auctioneering services to the North Uist mart.


Council appeal for information after theft of snow poles in Sutherland

12 January 2024
Council appeal for information after theft of snow poles in Sutherland

Council appeal for information after theft of snow poles in Sutherland

12 January 2024

12 snow poles have been cut off to near ground level on the A838.


Highland MP calls for meeting over 'worrying' news for staff as Menzies Parcels faces closure

12 January 2024
Highland MP calls for meeting over 'worrying' news for staff as Menzies Parcels faces closure

Highland MP calls for meeting over 'worrying' news for staff as Menzies Parcels faces closure

12 January 2024

The north of Scotland firm has notified staff of its impending closure.


WATCH: MP Drew Hendry calls for 'fairness and equity' in energy pricing with launch of Highland Energy Rebate campaign

11 January 2024
WATCH: MP Drew Hendry calls for 'fairness and equity' in energy pricing with launch of Highland Energy Rebate campaign

WATCH: MP Drew Hendry calls for 'fairness and equity' in energy pricing with launch of Highland Energy Rebate campaign

11 January 2024

The proposed scheme aims to provide financial relief to people in the Highlands and Islands


Greens MSP Ariane Burgess welcomes £1.5m school meal debt write-off

25 December 2023
Greens MSP Ariane Burgess welcomes £1.5m school meal debt write-off

Greens MSP Ariane Burgess welcomes £1.5m school meal debt write-off

25 December 2023

The Highland MSP said it would be a 'huge relief' for families.


Labour MSP Rhoda Grant pledges to enshrine 'legal Right to Food' in new year

24 December 2023
Labour MSP Rhoda Grant pledges to enshrine 'legal Right to Food' in new year

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant pledges to enshrine 'legal Right to Food' in new year

24 December 2023

Roll out of the National Good Food Nation Plan has been delayed for six months.


PICTURES: Children and families turn out for 'lovely' Christmas concert at Dornoch Cathedral

22 December 2023
PICTURES: Children and families turn out for 'lovely' Christmas concert at Dornoch Cathedral

PICTURES: Children and families turn out for 'lovely' Christmas concert at Dornoch Cathedral

22 December 2023

Dornoch primary and nursery children performed carols and told stories this morning.


Brora Rangers striker's praise for 'incredible' Golspie High School volunteer, Max (15)

21 December 2023
Brora Rangers striker's praise for 'incredible' Golspie High School volunteer, Max (15)

Brora Rangers striker's praise for 'incredible' Golspie High School volunteer, Max (15)

21 December 2023

15-year-old Max Ainsworth, from Brora, has been volunteering as a football referee.


Tain pub pays tribute to punters after 'amazing' weekend of festive fundraising

21 December 2023
Tain pub pays tribute to punters after 'amazing' weekend of festive fundraising

Tain pub pays tribute to punters after 'amazing' weekend of festive fundraising

21 December 2023

The Star Inn raised over £2000 for charity.


Charity's sadness as Tain cat in search of 'forever home' dies

21 December 2023
Charity's sadness as Tain cat in search of 'forever home' dies

Charity's sadness as Tain cat in search of 'forever home' dies

21 December 2023

11-year-old Fluffy had been suffering from arthritis.


East Sutherland cycling club cap off year with inspirational talk from Commonwealth Games medalist

19 December 2023
East Sutherland cycling club cap off year with inspirational talk from Commonwealth Games medalist

East Sutherland cycling club cap off year with inspirational talk from Commonwealth Games medalist

19 December 2023

Awards were handed out for several achievements.


PICTURES: First phase of Assynt Development Trust housing project could see the beginnings of a 'smart town'

19 December 2023
PICTURES: First phase of Assynt Development Trust housing project could see the beginnings of a 'smart town'

PICTURES: First phase of Assynt Development Trust housing project could see the beginnings of a 'smart town'

19 December 2023

10 new homes will be built on the land, if the application is approved.


What's on in Sutherland: Christmas concert in Dornoch tonight, candleholder workshop, Medieval market, Skerray Christmas party

15 December 2023
What's on in Sutherland: Christmas concert in Dornoch tonight, candleholder workshop, Medieval market, Skerray Christmas party

What's on in Sutherland: Christmas concert in Dornoch tonight, candleholder workshop, Medieval market, Skerray Christmas party

15 December 2023

A snapshot of events taking place in Sutherland over the next week.


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