Community

An exciting future is in store for Caithness and Sutherland after the Flow Country peatlands were designated as a World Heritage Site on Friday.

The Far North Line Community Rail Partnership promotes the use of the Far North Line in Caithness and Sutherland.

Unesco World Heritage Site status for the Flow Country will unlock a raft of economic, environmental and social opportunities, it has been predicted.

From Durness Highland Gathering to a film night, art exhibition and coffee morning, there is plenty to do in Sutherland over the next few days.

A delegation of senior representatives from rocket manufacturing firm Orbex attended Tongue Community Council meeting earlier this month.

Neighbours in a Thurso street were left stunned after a total of £1.95 million was handed out in a People’s Postcode Lottery bumper prize.

New upcoming Scottish singer-songwriter, Callum Bowie, will take to the main stage at Belladrum for the first time.

Allan Lipp and Mhairi Ross have spoken of the “rollercoaster of emotions” they’ve experienced so far on their round-Britain rowing adventure.

Two children were saved by an off-duty lifeguard after getting caught in a rip tide while bodyboarding in Farr Bay earlier this month.

A designated space where children can connect with nature is being created at the Dark Pool in Culag Woods.

The Halkirk Highland Games 2024, a traditional and spectacular Scottish sporting event held in Caithness, will take place on Saturday, July 27.

One of Ross-shire’s most eagerly anticipated Highland Gatherings has revealed its high-profile chieftain for next month’s event.

The title of John O’Groats Strongest Man will be up for grabs again this weekend as musclebound competitors face a series of gruelling challenges.

A rural Highland village is gearing up to host a brand-new micro music festival, with “hard to beat” views of the north-west Highland coast.

Gledfiled Distillery was founded by young entrepreneur Ciara Bow of Ardgay.

Ceilidhs galore and a broad range of artists lined up for event credited with generating at least £8m for the Highland economy since launched.

‘Val was driven by a determination to ensure every young person in the Highlands had an opportunity to thrive.’

The public has been having their say on whether or not they agree Highland Council has the worst public services in mainland Scotland.

Durness Hall is hosting a photo archive exhibition ‘Durness Memories’ on Saturday.

Melvich Community SCIO is seeking people who are “enthusiastic about developing the village”.