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East Sutherland Camera Club’s best of the best images 2025

East Sutherland Camera Club’s best of the best images 2025

The competition features the top four images from both the colour and monochrome categories in each of the six, monthly contests.


Funding boost for Golspie Heritage Society

Funding boost for Golspie Heritage Society

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


Jail for homeless man who scared boy on train in Sutherland with knife

Jail for homeless man who scared boy on train in Sutherland with knife

A boy who was travelling on a train in Sutherland was frightened when a passenger stared at him and slammed a Swiss Army style knife onto a table.


Cold water submersion session to be held at Talmine Bay in Sutherland

Cold water submersion session to be held at Talmine Bay in Sutherland

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


Dornoch residents invited to take part in short survey as community car service applies for funding

Dornoch residents invited to take part in short survey as community car service applies for funding

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


Developers in bid to vary planning consent and increase turbine heights on Achany Wind Farm Extension

Developers in bid to vary planning consent and increase turbine heights on Achany Wind Farm Extension

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


Dander wins Ben Bhraggie 24 for second year running

Dander wins Ben Bhraggie 24 for second year running

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


Highland hoteliers call on councillors to ditch ‘exceptionally frightening’ plans for a tourist tax

Highland hoteliers call on councillors to ditch ‘exceptionally frightening’ plans for a tourist tax

A tourist tax in the Highlands is an "exceptionally frightening” prospect for the area’s hotel industry, according to a representative body.


Trip down memory lane as Ardgay goes back to the 1970s to mark Golden Jubilee

Trip down memory lane as Ardgay goes back to the 1970s to mark Golden Jubilee

The Ardgay and District Golden Jubilee marked 50 years since the village became part of Sutherland in a major local government reorganisation.


North coast lighthouse put up for sale

North coast lighthouse put up for sale

A historic Stevenson lighthouse could be yours for £450,000 after it was placed on the market.


Strathy South wind farm is under construction, SSE announces

Strathy South wind farm is under construction, SSE announces

Work on the controversial Strathy South wind farm has begun nearly two decades since the scheme was mooted, SSE has announced.


Inverness Castle experience launches major recruitment drive - with up to 65 vacancies to fill

Inverness Castle experience launches major recruitment drive - with up to 65 vacancies to fill

Roles available span various areas, including visitor experience, retail, catering, and operations.


Local man John Miller named as 2025 Durness Highland Games chieftain

Local man John Miller named as 2025 Durness Highland Games chieftain

The popular gathering takes place at Shore Park on Friday, July 25.


Studio flat at Strathy Point Lighthouse up for sale at offers over £75,000

Studio flat at Strathy Point Lighthouse up for sale at offers over £75,000

Strathy Point Lighthouse was the first lighthouse in Scotland to be built specifically for electrical operation.


Stoltman runner up in agonisingly close battle for World’s Strongest Man title

Stoltman runner up in agonisingly close battle for World’s Strongest Man title

The margins quite literally could not have been closer as the Highland heavyweight only just missed out on a fourth title.


Young British Farming Awards 2025 open for nominations

Young British Farming Awards 2025 open for nominations

The 2025 Young British Farming Awards is officially open for entries and nominations.


REVEALED: Scale of Highland Council glyphosate use since 2022 - despite demands it be phased out

REVEALED: Scale of Highland Council glyphosate use since 2022 - despite demands it be phased out

The weedkiller remains controversial for alleged but inconclusive evidence that it causes cancer.


LOOKING BACK: North-west Sutherland pupils enjoy adventure trip

LOOKING BACK: North-west Sutherland pupils enjoy adventure trip

From the picture archive of the Northern Times.


From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

Carbisdale Castle has had a £600,000 facelift and the new regional and district authorities come into full power.


Police Scotland confirm A839 has reopened after a fire at Rogart Vets yesterday

Police Scotland confirm A839 has reopened after a fire at Rogart Vets yesterday

Six fire engine crews from Lairg, Dornoch, Invergordon, Dingwall and Inverness tackled the blaze - no animals or people were injured.


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