Community

A Caithness artist who has created a masterpiece a year to be awarded to the winner of the Mastermind TV show has made his last trophy.

A campaigner has compiled a list of “10 tricks” allegedly being used by developers to push renewable energy projects through the planning system.

Easter Ross Vets have offered the use of their premises to Rogart Vets.

Ardgay and District Community Council was dissolved at a public meeting in Ardgay Hall last night.

People are being asked to gather at health and wellbeing hubs in Sutherland at noon next Tuesdy and “make a noise”.

The two musicians will perform at Rosehall Hall on Friday, May 23.

Watch out for cyclists taking part in the Cycling in the Straths annual cycle ride on the north coast on Saturday.

Mr MacMillan raised thousands of pounds for the RNLI Wick lifeboat and gave freely of his time to other community causes.

A young Ullapool artist has been named as a finalist for a prestigious art award.

Proponents of the plan found it difficult to articulate the case for the proposal at the local level.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said that the fire had spread from a shed to the building of Rogart Vets and a car that was parked next to it.

Golspie Community Council has written to the Bank of Scotland asking for an ATM.

A renewed push is under way in Dornoch to bring senior football back to the town for the first time in nearly two decades.

Sarah Ruggins put in an “unbelievable effort” to smash the record for cycling from John O’Groats to Land’s End and coming all the way back.

Residents in Golspie, Melvich, Bettyhill and Kinlochbervie can now take their waste electrical and electronic equipment to a central collection point.

Well-known Highland fundraisers Seve and Mary Maclennan have presented Golspie Heritage Society with a £2215 cheque.

North Coast Connection is holding a free taster session on cold water submersion next month.

The survey is being conducted to show potential funders the value of Dornoch’s community transport service.

Scottish ministers approved the 18-turbine Achany Wind Farm Extension in May last year.

A total of 46 athletes of varying abilities took part in the gruelling race, which was introduced to the running calendar last year.