NEWS

£36m biogas plant gets go-ahead after Scottish Government overturns decision

A highly controversial plan for a £36m biogas plant that sparked fierce backlash and was rejected by Highland Council has been granted on appeal.

PICTURE SPECIAL: Monumental moment as replica ninth-century Pictish stone is unveiled at Halkirk

The sun shone brightly at Halkirk on Saturday for the official unveiling of an expertly carved replica of an ancient Pictish stone in Thurso’s museum.

First ever Race to the Base at Lochinver a ‘resounding success’

Nearly 200 runners flocked to Lochinver on Sunday, May 11, for the inaugural Race to the Base Trail half-marathon.

Victory for ‘Beakman’ Kyle Mackenzie in charity boxing debut to raise funds in memory of Ullapool man Stefan Mauger

An Ullapool footballer now living in Inverness swapped his boots for boxing gloves last weekend.

Group ‘adopts’ Lairg Railway Station with plans for improvements

Lairg station has been adopted a part of ScotRail’s ‘Adopt a Station’ programme.

VE Day 80: Sunshine all day and ‘lots of chat’ at Melvich community celebration

The veterans from Melvich were remembered and many stories of their lives were shared.

Man faces charges of setting fire to caravan and house

He is accused of the incidents in Lochinver and Nairn last Friday.

Dornoch business couple promote town at first-ever Edinburgh Tartan Parade

Designer Yvonne Macrae and her husband, James Fraser, were among around 1600 people from all over the world who took part in the inaugural parade.

Bunillidh Sports Club dominates in Sutherland pool competitions

Bunillidh have capped off a remarkable season in the Sutherland Pool League, clinching a league and fours double.

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

Business minister Richard Lochhead hails a major ‘boost for Highland commuters and visitors’.

142mph hit by motorcyclist and 99mph by NC500 Porsche drivers

The motorcyclist was snared on a Highland B-road not far from the A9, while a trio of Porsches were snared on the NC500 in Wester Ross.

Community homes plan for Sutherland village given the green light

A community housing development in Sutherland that will ringfence homes for local people has been approved.

Tain cats charity launches plea for safe homing of ‘feisty’ feral cat trio

An Easter Ross cat protection charity has issued a heartfelt plea to find a rural home for three young feral kittens.

Packed programme for Ardgay Golden Jubilee

Ardgay and district is marking 50 years since it became part of Sutherland in a major local government reorganisation.

£100bn investment potential offers ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for Highlands and islands

A report identifies an ‘unprecedented’ investment and jobs opportunity for the Highlands - and the barriers that must be overcome ‘at pace’.

Highland parents and carers in need urged to use charity Children’s First’s mental health helpline

Scotland’s national children’s charity is urging Highland parents and carers to seek their support if worried about their child’s mental health.

Lairg Gala Week names 2025’s young royal attendants - and their mums were previously Gala Queens!

Ally Bain and Ellie Young will act as the Gala Queen’s attendants at the 2025 Lairg Gala Week festivities.

MARK GILBERT: ‘It was a massive decision to move to Torrisdale so far away from the life I had down south’

Mark Gilbert moved to Torrisdale on the north coast of Sutherland around 10 years ago.

YOUR VIEWS: Planning system is broken and in need of urgent reform

Letter writers give their point of view on topical issues affecting Sutherland and the wider Highlands.

Plant and Garden Fete raises £1400 for Culrain Hall upgrade

Members of the Culrain and district community grew many of the plants in their polytunnels over the winter and spring.