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Highland Council nominations

Highland Council nominations

Nominations for the Highland Council elections in May closed last night and a total of 16 candidates are contesting the three seats on each of the two…


Reverting to my five-year-old self

Reverting to my five-year-old self

THERE, lying just inside the back door, was a plain brown wrapper with my name handwritten on it. I looked guiltily around. No-one at home… save my dear…


Brora Legends top the bill

Brora Legends top the bill

STARS of yesteryear from the Brora Rangers firmament reassembled for one day only to play in an exhibition match celebrating the official opening of club’s…


Duncan wins Spring Open

Duncan wins Spring Open

BRORA golfer George Duncan stepped out last Sunday for his first competitive round of 2012 and came in a winner of the Ian Mackay Trophy in the Brora…


Title hopes evaporate for Golspie Sutherland

Title hopes evaporate for Golspie Sutherland

ANY chance Golspie Sutherland had of lifting the North Caledonian League title evaporated last Saturday when they were held to a goal less draw by Muir…


Food for Thought

Food for Thought

IT’s strange the things you see when you don’t have a camera. I went for a walk and came across a worm party. At least that’s what it looked like. I’ve…


JOHAN MACKAY

JOHAN MACKAY

FRIENDS, neighbours and family gathered at the Free Church of Farr at 10pm on Saturday, 24th March, to pay their last respects to Miss Johan Mackay of…


Fire closes A9 at Dornoch Bridge

Fire closes A9 at Dornoch Bridge

The A9 was closed at the Dornoch Bridge at around 3pm today (Thursday) because of an adjacent fire. Drivers are advised to check whether the route has…


Brora battle to stay on top of Huntly

Brora battle to stay on top of Huntly

Rangers secured a welcome win against Huntly at Dudgeon Park to take their points-tally for the season to 20...


Ewing defends government handling of major windfarm applications

Ewing defends government handling of major windfarm applications

ENERGY minister Fergus Ewing has defended the way planning applications for major wind farms are handled by the Scottish Government, emphasising that…


Multi-million project planned to preserve Flow Country

Multi-million project planned to preserve Flow Country

FUNDING is being sought to undertake a multi-million pound project to help restore and conserve the Flow Country of Caithness and Sutherland, it has been…


Lairg Crofters Show saved thanks to new volunteers

Lairg Crofters Show saved thanks to new volunteers

THE century-old Lairg Crofters Show, which was in danger of folding this year due to a lack of volunteer help, has been saved. The 2012 show will now…


RSPB gear up for active year at Flow Country

RSPB gear up for active year at Flow Country

RSPB Scotland has announced the appointment of a new enlarged team at its Forsinard Flows nature reserve.


The Queen exchanges Jubilee best wishes with Brora country dancers

The Queen exchanges Jubilee best wishes with Brora country dancers

AN annual rally for country dancers across Sutherland certainly turned into a packed night of celebrations. For not only was there music and dance but…


Justice secretary scores goal to open Rangers' new, all-weather pitch

Justice secretary scores goal to open Rangers' new, all-weather pitch

SCOTTISH Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill showed off his footballing prowess when he scored a goal to officially open Brora Rangers Youth Initiative’s…


Pupils clean up North West Sutherland beach

Pupils clean up North West Sutherland beach

METRES and metres of rope were among items gathered by youngsters from two North West Sutherland primary school when they conducted a beach clean last…


Search begins for best new building in Sutherland

Search begins for best new building in Sutherland

The search has begun for the best new buildings in Sutherland with the launch of the Inverness Architectural Association (IAA) Highlands and Islands Design…


Migdale Hospital contractors pick up award

Migdale Hospital contractors pick up award

The company who built the new Migdale Hospital have won an award for the high standard of the site during construction.


Gamekeepers Association calls for end to tail docking ban

Gamekeepers Association calls for end to tail docking ban

THE Scottish Gamekeepers Association (SGA) is putting pressure on the Scottish government to end the ban on the tail docking of working dogs, claiming…


First Minister launches Nigg Skills Academy

First Minister launches Nigg Skills Academy

FIRST Minister Alex Salmond today launched the new Nigg Skills Academy at Nigg Energy Park on the Cromarty Firth. Built with public funding, the £900,000…


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