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Dornoch needs a focal point for local affairs

Dornoch needs a focal point for local affairs

Sir — I cannot idly stand by and watch while our Court House is sold off to the highest bidder when Dornoch needs a focal point for local government…


Golspie and Brora golf courses in top 100

Golspie and Brora golf courses in top 100

Americans visiting Scotland for September’s Ryder Cup at Gleneagles will no doubt be looking at playing as many of the country’s other courses…


Train of events after vote

Train of events after vote

Sir — Discussion on the coming Scottish referendum is widely covered in the media.


Maggie Sinclair Memorial Trophy

Maggie Sinclair Memorial Trophy

Highland Deephaven Clay Pigeon Club recently held a 50 bird DTL for the Maggie Sinclair Memorial Trophies, as part of its winter series.


From our January 24th edition

From our January 24th edition

I REMEMBER, years ago, visiting friends in Copenhagen and they took us to the science museum. It was very "hands on" and fantastic fun. Everything was…


Flaming lettuce leaves should have deterred me

Flaming lettuce leaves should have deterred me

WHEN no-one was looking I surreptitiously removed the outer four or five leaves, the floppy ones that might not be eaten anyway, of a lettuce sitting…


Church hall extension plan sparks row

Church hall extension plan sparks row

Conservation officer Kerry Hawthorne has condemned Inverurie firm William Lippe Architects’ vision of a 441 square metre extension to the Church…


Lairg Community Centre faces cash crisis

Lairg Community Centre faces cash crisis

THE future of Lairg Community Centre is in jeopardy as the organisation running it battles to remain solvent.


Man jailed for embezzling from Inverness Debenhams

Man jailed for embezzling from Inverness Debenhams

A STAFF member at Debenhams store in the Inverness Eastgate Centre was jailed for embezzling more than £16,000 in just 12 weeks.


Country dancers

Country dancers

THESE are the Brora Country Dancers in 1953 on their way to a performance. At the rear are band members John Young and James Menzies and then, L-R:…


Inverness Caley captain's trial remains fixed for February 13

Inverness Caley captain's trial remains fixed for February 13

Four defence witnesses may be called to give evidence on behalf of Inverness Caley football star Richard Foran when he goes on trial next month.


Dornoch woman threatened another after football was kicked into her garden

Dornoch woman threatened another after football was kicked into her garden

A Dornoch woman admitted behaving in a threatening manner after a football had been kicked into her garden, Tain Sheriff Court heard today.


Tain man breached bail

Tain man breached bail

A TAIN man was convicted of a breach of bail conditions after trial at Tain Sheriff Court today.


Two men on assault charges

Two men on assault charges

TWO men have appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court today in connection with alleged incidents in King Street and Ness Walk on Saturday.


Firemen currently attempting to free trapped driver

Firemen currently attempting to free trapped driver

FIRE officers  are currently trying  to free a motorist trapped in a car following a collision involving two cars and a Stagecoach bus.


The end of the pier show!

The end of the pier show!

High tides this lunchtime once again saw Golspie's shoreline battered. This photo was taken by Louise Mackay, showing the pier taking a hammering!


Woman admits false rape claim

Woman admits false rape claim

A WOMAN who made a false rape claim after attending a house in Inverness for arranged sex, admitted wasting police time at Inverness Sheriff Court today.


Police appeal for info over two assaults

Police appeal for info over two assaults

Police Scotland are investigating an incident which occurred in the lane between King Street and Huntly Street in Inverness about 5.30pm last night.


Appeal for witnesses to A9 Dornoch accident

Appeal for witnesses to A9 Dornoch accident

Police are appealing for witnesses following Friday night’s crash on the A9 near Dornoch.


Police warn again about 'ringing the changes' fraud

Police warn again about 'ringing the changes' fraud

Police Scotland are renewing previous warnings about deception thefts targeting retailers across the Highlands and Grampian, after receiving two…


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