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Surfers can own a piece of Caithness coast with two beaches for offers over £125k

Surfers can own a piece of Caithness coast with two beaches for offers over £125k

Surfers can own a piece of Caithness coast with two beaches for offers over £125k

12 December 2021

A property company is marketing an area Dunnet Bay coastline at offers over £125,000 and expects great interest from 'lifestyle buyers' and surfers.


Things looking up as proposed Highland indoor climbing venture finds new site

Things looking up as proposed Highland indoor climbing venture finds new site

Things looking up as proposed Highland indoor climbing venture finds new site

12 December 2021

Backers of plans to create a world-class climbing gym in Inverness have found new premises for the venture.


Pioneering Haven Centre contractor revealed with work due to start next month

Pioneering Haven Centre contractor revealed with work due to start next month

Pioneering Haven Centre contractor revealed with work due to start next month

12 December 2021

Christmas has come early for supporters of a project to develop a multi-purpose centre for young people with learning disabilities and complex needs.


Christian Viewpoint: Quirky Christmas cards offer a sobering modern-day take on nativity

Christian Viewpoint: Quirky Christmas cards offer a sobering modern-day take on nativity

Christian Viewpoint: Quirky Christmas cards offer a sobering modern-day take on nativity

12 December 2021

I love Cheshire priest Hana Amner’s Christmas card designs.


Stormy Monday warning from Met Office

 Stormy Monday warning from Met Office

Stormy Monday warning from Met Office

12 December 2021

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning of high winds across the far north coastline on Sunday and into Monday.


Recipe of the week: Scotch Beef meatball subs with sprout and apple slaw

Recipe of the week: Scotch Beef meatball subs with sprout and apple slaw

Recipe of the week: Scotch Beef meatball subs with sprout and apple slaw

12 December 2021

Don't leave the sprouts for Christmas, try them in this winter coleslaw and create crowd-pleasing butties.


LOOKING BACK: Ribbon cutting road opening ceremony

LOOKING BACK: Ribbon cutting road opening ceremony

LOOKING BACK: Ribbon cutting road opening ceremony

11 December 2021

A dip into the picture archive of the Northern Times.


From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

11 December 2021

Christmas in Sutherland for Russian children affected by Chernobyl; A Lairg soldier captures IRA men; And Melvich and Portskerra erect a War Memorial.


East Sutherland Rotary Club spread Christmas joy with goody bags

East Sutherland Rotary Club spread Christmas joy with goody bags

East Sutherland Rotary Club spread Christmas joy with goody bags

11 December 2021

Club spokesman Alistair Risk said that some 70 goody bags were filled.


It still takes 10 hours to drive from Tain to London - the reinstatement of Motorail would fit the green agenda

It still takes 10 hours to drive from Tain to London - the reinstatement of Motorail would fit the green agenda

It still takes 10 hours to drive from Tain to London - the reinstatement of Motorail would fit the green agenda

11 December 2021

These new rail franchises with different companies running different bits of what once was British Rail, meant that Motorail was no longer doable.


Resources for 2022 Highland Council elections agreed

Resources for 2022 Highland Council elections agreed

Resources for 2022 Highland Council elections agreed

11 December 2021

The resources required to run the authority's local government elections for 2022 were agreed at Friday's delayed meeting of Highland Council.


My Christmas present to myself is a fishing book

My Christmas present to myself is a fishing book

My Christmas present to myself is a fishing book

11 December 2021

Increasingly, I search for books and pamphlets that relate to fishing here in the Far North.


Serious road accident at Castletown

Serious road accident at Castletown

Serious road accident at Castletown

11 December 2021

A serious road accident occurred in Castletown tonight with reports of an air ambulance being in attendance as well as other emergency services.


Residents in a Sutherland community say 'speeding has become intolerable' as requests to Highland Council for speed indicator equipment go unanswered

Residents in a Sutherland community say 'speeding has become intolerable' as requests to Highland Council for speed indicator equipment go unanswered

Residents in a Sutherland community say 'speeding has become intolerable' as requests to Highland Council for speed indicator equipment go unanswered

11 December 2021

Residents of Lairg Road in Bonar Bridge have long expressed concern over the speed drivers reach going past their properties.


Tributes to Kathleen Sutherland: 'A very precious and dearly loved lady'

Tributes to Kathleen Sutherland: 'A very precious and dearly loved lady'

Tributes to Kathleen Sutherland: 'A very precious and dearly loved lady'

10 December 2021

Tributes have been paid following the death of a Sutherland-born woman much-loved by many.


Appeal to public as another Raigmore Hospital ward is closed to new admissions and visitors over Covid-19

Appeal to public as another Raigmore Hospital ward is closed to new admissions and visitors over Covid-19

Appeal to public as another Raigmore Hospital ward is closed to new admissions and visitors over Covid-19

10 December 2021

An appeal has been issued to the public after the latest episode.


A complete waste of question time? Councillors slammed for cancelling a key item widely seen as means to hold the leadership to account

A complete waste of question time? Councillors slammed for cancelling a key item widely seen as means to hold the leadership to account

A complete waste of question time? Councillors slammed for cancelling a key item widely seen as means to hold the leadership to account

10 December 2021

The move sparked a furious backlash from some opposition councillors, one said 'local democracy has died in a ditch today'


Highland Council seeks to enlist three Older People's Champions

Highland Council seeks to enlist three Older People's Champions

Highland Council seeks to enlist three Older People's Champions

10 December 2021

Highland Council has agreed to appoint three Older People’s Champions within the region.


Highland police recruitment call goes online

Highland police recruitment call goes online

Highland police recruitment call goes online

10 December 2021

It is aimed as anyone who would like a career as a police officer and wishes to work in the Scottish Highland and Islands


Selfish parkers spark more action at Raigmore Hospital car park

Selfish parkers spark more action at Raigmore Hospital car park

Selfish parkers spark more action at Raigmore Hospital car park

10 December 2021

Raigmore Hospital’s chronic car park overcrowding problem is to have another course of treatment in an effort to cure the stressful situation.


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