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

From guided walks to community markets, bingo and VE Day celebrations, there is plenty going on in Sutherland over the next few days.

Kiltarlity home to feature on hit BBC Scotland show

A home in Kiltarlity is among three from the Highlands and Islands set to feature in the popular Scotland’s Home of the Year programme.

VE Day 80: Commemoration held at Rogart War Memorial

A short ceremony was held at Rogart War Memorial to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

Missing man ‘traced’, police confirm

A man who sparked a police missing person’s appeal earlier this week has been found.

Former BBC broadcaster and poverty and trauma expert appointed to top Highland Council roles

Maggie Cunningham and Dr Jim McCormick will head up the £870,000 poverty and equality commission.

70+ acts confirmed for Under Canvas festival’s return

More than 70 acts are already been confirmed for the return of Eden Court’s popular Under Canvas music festival - and tickets are about to go on sale.

Renee MacRae and Andrew murder detectives confirm A9 evidence find was a child’s potty – and is still under investigation

Murder detectives searching for Renee and Andrew MacRae’s bodies have confirmed that a child’s potty was the evidence item removed from beside the A9.

Highland and Islands Airports’ “Steady air passenger figures”

Inverness Airport figures up to over 800k passengers

The SNP selects incumbent MSP Maree Todd as its 2026 Caithness, Sutherland and Ross candidate

She joins Kate Forbes and Emma Roddick in the Highland constituency races.

Co-op apologises to far north shoppers for stock shortages following cyber attack

The Co-op has admitted that hackers had accessed the data of a “significant number” of past and present members.

Stafford Cup semi-final wins for Helmsdale United and Golspie Stafford set scene for all-east Sutherland cup final

Helmsdale United will challenge cup holders Golspie Stafford in this year’s Stafford Cup Final.

New Caithness and north Sutherland scheme to help boost graduate jobs

A new pilot scheme aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises across the far north attract and retain graduate talent has launched.

PICTURES: Inver90s hits the high note and organisers promise it will return ‘bigger and better’

A 90s-themed music event had its debut in Inverness on Saturday, May 3, and it was a night of nostalgia, energy, and top-tier entertainment.

Royal Dornoch confirms plans to build new 18-hole golf course

Firm appointed to create plan for the future.

March calling for peace in Gaza to be held in Inverness

Campaigners are preparing to take to the streets of Inverness city centre to call for peace in Gaza.

‘Real risk’ of heating disruption and higher costs over RTS switch-off

North MSP Maree Todd has spoken of her growing concerns over a nationwide switch-off affecting householders with certain types of electricity meters.

PICTURES: Stunning images highlight plans for major revamp of popular hotel

Striking artists’ impressions have been released illustrating the plans for the major transformation of a popular Wester Ross hotel.

Owners ‘delighted’ after Dornoch garden scoops nationwide award for use of natural stone

A Sutherland garden has earned national recognition after taking top prize in the Domestic Landscape category at the Natural Stone Awards.

What do the next Holyrood elections hold for the Highlands?

Exactly one year away from the vote we look at what the region wants and what could change.

VE Day 80: Events in Sutherland

Communities in Sutherland are holding various events tomorrow to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.