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Dornoch Academy pupil is aiming to be voice for golf in Highlands

Dornoch Academy pupil is aiming to be voice for golf in Highlands

She is selected to be part of the Scottish Golf Young Leaders' Programme.


Members sought for Bettyhill Church buy-out steering group

Members sought for Bettyhill Church buy-out steering group

The steering group will take forward a proposed community buy-out of Bettyhill Church.


North Sutherland micro-bakery LOAF in top 18 list

North Sutherland micro-bakery LOAF in top 18 list

Strath Halladale based Loaf has been named as one of Scotland’s top 18 bakeries by a leading interiors and lifestyle brand.


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

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

Robert Burns is being remembered across Sutherland this weekend with a number of events taking place.


Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, and CMAT join Bella 2025 line-up

Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, and CMAT join Bella 2025 line-up

Big name acts Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, CMAT, Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi and Gok Wan among the names added to Belladrum line-up.


Sudden death of pensioner being investigated by police

Sudden death of pensioner being investigated by police

Police are investigating after the sudden death of a man in Cromarty.


What unusual visitors will you spot during this weekend’s Big Garden Birdwatch?

What unusual visitors will you spot during this weekend’s Big Garden Birdwatch?

Has the recent cold snap in Sutherland affected the number of birds visiting our gardens? Take part in the birdwatch this weekend to help find out.


Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

John Davidson takes his family for a wild night at a lonely shelter in Torridon, where they enjoyed a night stargazing and awoke to glorious sunshine


All Highland trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

All Highland trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

No trains will run on Friday after rail operators said they will be locking down and bracing for Storm Éowyn.


Disappointment for Sutherland clubs in North Caledonian Cup defeat

Disappointment for Sutherland clubs in North Caledonian Cup defeat

But good news for Golspie Sutherland in the league.


WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

Extremely strong winds are set to batter Scotland tomorrow - with an upgraded amber alert in the Highlands and a rare red warning in the central belt.


Leading Sutherland councillor Richard Gales says Strath Oykel wind farm ruling is a ‘backwards step for local democracy’ and backs Judicial Review

Leading Sutherland councillor Richard Gales says Strath Oykel wind farm ruling is a ‘backwards step for local democracy’ and backs Judicial Review

Cllr Gale, the chairman of Sutherland County Committee, made his comments at a meeting of the North Planning Applications Committee.


Sumitomo project set to boost jobs in the Highlands after Shetland subsea cable agreement

Sumitomo project set to boost jobs in the Highlands after Shetland subsea cable agreement

A Japanese manufacturer has announced a ‘significant new chapter’ for its Highland-based operations.


Lochinver lifeboat first shout of the year

Lochinver lifeboat first shout of the year

The Lochinver lifeboat, the Julian and Margaret Leonard, was launched yesterday after a workboat lost power.


Violence in Highland schools sees teachers report 3170 ‘physical incidents’ last year – more than 16 a day

Violence in Highland schools sees teachers report 3170 ‘physical incidents’ last year – more than 16 a day

MSP Edward Mountain says ‘the situation in Highland schools is at breaking point’.


Highland Council to acquire D&E Coaches

Highland Council to acquire D&E Coaches

Highland Council has announced that it intends to acquire the entire shareholding of D&E Coaches Limited.,


Highland Council plans biggest rent hike in a decade with a rise of 8% in April

Highland Council plans biggest rent hike in a decade with a rise of 8% in April

That works out at an average of £372.84 more a year while the council claims the impact on tenants will be ‘minimal’


MP heartened by response to Dounreay fusion energy plea

MP heartened by response to Dounreay fusion energy plea

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has taken a step forward in his quest to see fusion energy being developed at Dounreay.


Bizarre Wick train cancellation announcements have public bamboozled

Bizarre Wick train cancellation announcements have public bamboozled

Confusion followed announcements of a train cancellation on the Wick to Inverness service on Tuesday morning with different explanations cited.


‘Massive relief’ for Ullapool pizza business’ plans for restaurant approved

‘Massive relief’ for Ullapool pizza business’ plans for restaurant approved

Pizza aficionados Oak and Grain’s plan to fire new life into an ageing Ullapool property have proven successful.


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