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Funding boost to improve public toilets and car parks in north-west Sutherland

Funding boost to improve public toilets and car parks in north-west Sutherland

Funding boost to improve public toilets and car parks in north-west Sutherland

25 October 2022

The Scottish Government's Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF) has awarded a total of £1,180,000 to projects in Assynt.


Volunteers sought to help build Guy Fawkes Night bonfire at Kinlochbervie

Volunteers sought to help build Guy Fawkes Night bonfire at Kinlochbervie

Volunteers sought to help build Guy Fawkes Night bonfire at Kinlochbervie

25 October 2022

Donations towards the cost of the fireworks can be made via collecting tins in local outlets.


Assynt Mountain Rescue Team involved in search for missing Tain man

Assynt Mountain Rescue Team involved in search for missing Tain man

Assynt Mountain Rescue Team involved in search for missing Tain man

25 October 2022

The mountain rescue team worked with police, coastguard and the fire service in the search of the northern shores of Loch Assynt.


Highland Council and NHS Highland warn of the 'potential collapse of the care home sector'

Highland Council and NHS Highland warn of the 'potential collapse of the care home sector'

Highland Council and NHS Highland warn of the 'potential collapse of the care home sector'

25 October 2022

An emergency meeting will be held to discuss funding, staffing and accommodation problems


Dornoch Whisky Festival back 'in full force' this weekend

Dornoch Whisky Festival back 'in full force' this weekend

Dornoch Whisky Festival back 'in full force' this weekend

25 October 2022

The whisky festival runs from Friday to Sunday, October 28-30, and includes whisky masterclasses, and tastings as well as whisky paired dinners.


Legal threat to force anglers to return all rod-caught salmon in Scottish rivers

Legal threat to force anglers to return all rod-caught salmon in Scottish rivers

Legal threat to force anglers to return all rod-caught salmon in Scottish rivers

25 October 2022

Anglers could be legally prohibited from eating any salmon they catch in Scotland’s rivers, under a proposed law aimed at preserving fish numbers.


Highland Council 'U-turn' on early learning and childcare fees welcomed

Highland Council 'U-turn' on early learning and childcare fees welcomed

Highland Council 'U-turn' on early learning and childcare fees welcomed

25 October 2022

But critics are still not jumping for joy over what they call 'significantly' lower rates


Mixed reception from Highland MPs to news Rishi Sunak is set to become the next Prime Minister

Mixed reception from Highland MPs to news Rishi Sunak is set to become the next Prime Minister

Mixed reception from Highland MPs to news Rishi Sunak is set to become the next Prime Minister

25 October 2022

Douglas Ross says Mr Sunak is 'uniquely well equipped' for the job but Jamie Stones believes 'Highlanders deserve better'


UPDATE: 'Missing' David is tracked down

UPDATE: 'Missing' David is tracked down

UPDATE: 'Missing' David is tracked down

25 October 2022

Police have thanked the public after tracking down David Bennett, who had been reported missing.


Caithness and Sutherland Women's Aid seeks volunteer for Gift Project

Caithness and Sutherland Women's Aid seeks volunteer for Gift Project

Caithness and Sutherland Women's Aid seeks volunteer for Gift Project

24 October 2022

An opportunity has arisen to volunteer in support of Caithness and Sutherland Women’s Aid (CASWA).


Budding entrepreneurs urged to enter Highlands competition

Budding entrepreneurs urged to enter Highlands competition

Budding entrepreneurs urged to enter Highlands competition

24 October 2022

ASPIRING entrepreneurs are invited to apply to the 2023 UHI Business Competition which has £8000 in prize money up for grabs.


Kinlochbervie High School marks centenary of death of local war hero and VC recipient Robert McBeath

Kinlochbervie High School marks centenary of death of local war hero and VC recipient Robert McBeath

Kinlochbervie High School marks centenary of death of local war hero and VC recipient Robert McBeath

24 October 2022

The school has worked hard in recent years to ensure that Mr McBeath's wartime bravery will not be forgotten.


Rishi Sunak to become Prime Minister after winning Conservative leadership

Rishi Sunak to become Prime Minister after winning Conservative leadership

Rishi Sunak to become Prime Minister after winning Conservative leadership

24 October 2022

Rishi Sunak is set to become the third Prime Minister in less than 50 days after he was elected leader of the Conservative party.


Community funding available for cycle events

Community funding available for cycle events

Community funding available for cycle events

24 October 2022

Funding is being made available for community groups to host cycling events during next summer’s UCI Cycling World Championships.


Mental health charity celebrates 50th anniversary with 'breathing space' bench in Golspie

Mental health charity celebrates 50th anniversary with 'breathing space' bench in Golspie

Mental health charity celebrates 50th anniversary with 'breathing space' bench in Golspie

24 October 2022

A bench has been unveiled in Golspie to celebrate the 50th anniversary of mental health charity Support in Mind Scotland


Community group behind renewed bid for Coul Links golf course reaches £150k fundraising target towards costs of submitting planning application

Community group behind renewed bid for Coul Links golf course reaches £150k fundraising target towards costs of submitting planning application

Community group behind renewed bid for Coul Links golf course reaches £150k fundraising target towards costs of submitting planning application

24 October 2022

Communities for Coul has thanked everyone contributed to its crowdfunder.


SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT: Accessing help for cost of living

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT: Accessing help for cost of living

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT: Accessing help for cost of living

24 October 2022

A NEW website providing information on the wide range of advice and financial support available to people in Scotland has been launched.


Ross Sutherland Seniors Golf Society give £2k financial boost to Mikeysline

Ross Sutherland Seniors Golf Society give £2k financial boost to Mikeysline

Ross Sutherland Seniors Golf Society give £2k financial boost to Mikeysline

24 October 2022

The donation brings the total raised for charity by the society since its foundation in 1983 to more than £40,000.


'The atmosphere was lovely': Stallholders' praise for renovated Rogart Mart at first ever craft market

'The atmosphere was lovely': Stallholders' praise for renovated Rogart Mart at first ever craft market

'The atmosphere was lovely': Stallholders' praise for renovated Rogart Mart at first ever craft market

24 October 2022

King Charles III, then Prince Charles officially opened the mart at a ceremony in August.


Council to set out ELC budget position

Council to set out ELC budget position

Council to set out ELC budget position

24 October 2022

An update on the Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) budget position is provided in a new report from Highland Council.


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