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Katie Smith will be crowned on the opening day of the gala, Thursday, August 8.

Work is under way to develop a Local Place Plan for Rogart.

The A9 has reopened between Dornoch and Golspie following closure in both directions caused by a road accident this afternoon.

A crash has closed the A9 in both directions near Dornoch in Sutherland with emergency services at the scene.

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

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.

The prestigious Highland Business Awards is open for entries and there is a fantastic range of categories so every business should be able to enter.

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

Brora Rangers manager Steven Mackay expects a handful of teams to be battling it out for the crown this season.

Crowds of eager festival-goers have been filling up the Belladrum Festival site near Beauly as the three-day event gets off to a start.

Far north MP Jamie Stone has blamed the SNP for a “continuous decline in education standards”, even though teachers are doing “their level best”.

A far north distillery is raising a glass to 10 years in business by releasing a limited edition Caithness gin.

Thousands of festival-goers have started arriving at the Belladrum Estate near Beauly for three days of music, dance and entertainment.

In a corner of the Belladrum Festival site, work is under way to secure an inflatable giant pair of rainbow-coloured hands in the shape of heart.

From blue elephants to psychedelic Highland cows, the quirky Belladrum Festival posters are an integral feature of the event.

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

Back-to-back defeats for Golspie leaves them three points adrift.

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

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

Around 5000 people enjoyed Sutherland Agricultural Show last Saturday.