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Brora Rangers give Kilmarnock hard time in opening League Cup group stage clash

No upset at Dudgeon Park.

RuMac on Britain’s Got Talent executives: ‘Don’t bully folk for being weird’

Ruairidh ‘RuMac’ Maclean spoke to us about his experience on BGT, as well as his hopes for this year’s Belladrum Tartan Heart Music Festival.

Book festival talk will focus on Orkney photographer’s NC500 guide

Orkney photographer and travel writer Charles Tait will offer his unique perspective on the North Coast 500 at a John O’Groats Book Festival event.

Highland Council to appoint two full-time staff to Drummond School amidst concerns from parents of pupils

Highland Council has said two additional staff members will join Drummond School, amidst concerns from parents of pupils.

Portmahomack man awarded prestigious Honorary Blue for commitment to university sport with UHI

A Portmahomack man has been awarded an Honorary Blue for his commitment to university sport.

‘Influence’ of late Jim Cunningham felt during 10k tribute run in Brora

Over a dozen runners took part this week.

What's on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

This week across Sutherland

PICTURES: Festivities set to continue into the weekend for Lairg Gala Week

More pictures from a fun-filled week in Lairg.

Kilmarnock manager not underestimating the challenge of Brora Rangers in League Cup

He is set to return to his former club.

How Lego is connecting the generations in Easter Ross

“These sessions bring so much happiness to everyone involved and we’re thrilled to have the children back.”

Brora Rangers sign former Clachnacuddin goalkeeper in preparation for new season

Brora Rangers face Kilmarnock in League Cup on Saturday.

Sutherland councillor takes aim at Highland Council over service point changes in Dornoch

Cllr Jim McGillivray says the Dornoch public were not “meaningfully consulted” on the matter.

Roaring start for Lairg Gala Week beginning with crowning of firefighting Queen Olivia

Lairg Gala got off to a roaring start last Saturday.

Where are the best beaches to visit in and around Sutherland?

Look through our list of some of the best beaches in Sutherland and Ross-shire

WATCH: Ed Miliband says cutting Scotland’s energy costs ‘unfair’ to Midlands and South of England

The Labour government’s energy secretary fears businesses there could ‘face damage to their competitiveness’.

WATCH: North-west Sutherland estates to be revitalised as part of 30-year ecological restoration project

A landmark regeneration project is set to breathe new life into the wild landscapes of the north-west.

Scottish Government accused of ‘conscious’ decision to ‘strip out specialist care in the Highlands’

MSP Edward Mountain slams the loss of vascular service as ‘fundamentally dangerous and inadequate’.

Ullapool bricklayer caught speeding on road from Dingwall

Wester Ross bricklayer Ryan Macpherson overtook an unmarked police car but then reached speeds of up to 90mph in the 60mph zone.

Deliberate fire at house sparks police appeal

Police are seeking witnesses and doorbell camera footage after a fire was deliberately started at the door and window of a house in Tain.

Gordonbush scheme celebrates 10th year after enabling 40 apprenticeships across east Sutherland

An east Sutherland-based apprenticeship programme is marking a decade of supporting employment and enterprise in the local community.