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ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Loch Ness Marathon is in the diary for 2025 after inspiring event

John Davidson steps up for 26.2-miler after watching wife and others complete challenge close to home

Free Church minister in Helmsdale to take up full-time post with Mission International

Rev Roddy Macrae preaches his last service today as Free Church minister at Helmsdale.

LOOKING BACK: Farr High School pupils in Tales From the End of the North World

From the picture archive of the Northern Times.

Cats Protection helps felines across Caithness and Sutherland

Volunteers for Caithness Cats Protection were out raising money and giving advice and support to cat owners across Caithness and Sutherland.

Tesco ‘here to help’ after Dobbies closure announcement

Dobbies staff in Inverness in line to lose their jobs have been assured alternative roles will be available for them with supermarket giant Tesco.

North Coast shipshape as community boat ‘Grace’ takes to the water in public launch from Bettyhill

A project to build a rowing boat for communities along the north coast culminated in its ceremonial launch last Saturday.

Spectacular NATO led sea invasion set to hit Highland coastal waters

A massive NATO-led training exercise will bring an invasion of warships, submarines, aircraft and armed forces personnel to Highland coastal waters.

Highlands and Islands Climate Hub concerned about ‘unstable funding landscape’

The Highlands and Islands Climate Hub has raised concerns over the “unstable funding landscape” and its potential impact on projects and livelihoods.

‘We feel we are emerging from the shadows into a far brighter future’: Assynt Foundation announces two ‘transformational’ partnership agreements

The Assynt Foundation staged a community buyout of the Glencanisp and Drumrunie estates in 2005.

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

From coffee mornings to community markets, live music and workshops, there is plenty to do in Suthrland over the next few days.

Fears over contractor’s continuing failure to empty bottle banks in far north

Multiple complaints have been made about Highland Council’s contractor failing to empty bottle banks across Caithness and Sutherland.

Renovated play park at Lairg set to open next week with primary and nursery school children in attendance

Independent assessors will be at the play park today to carry out final safety checks.

Norwegian Star dazzles on arrival at Invergordon

An Easter Ross port is today offering a gateway to the Highlands for thousands of passengers and crew members aboard a cruise ship on an 11-day tour.

Bettyhill, Strathnaver and Altnaharra Community Council gives financial boost to fledgling Farr Goes transport scheme

The Farr North Community Development Trust is in the process of setting up the Farr Goes community transport scheme.

Dornoch boutique Becca Mac to hold fundraising fashion show to mark 5th anniversary

The event at Dornoch Station Hotel ballroom on October 11 is in aid of Mikeysline.

Visitors exacerbate Lochinver’s deer invasion problems by “feeding the animals and treating them like pets”

Half a dozen red deer were recently photographed surrounding cars in the Assynt village, a popular stop on the NC500 tourist route.

Callum Beattie launches ‘most important record of my career’ in aid of Mikeysline

Something in my Eye has received its official launch after being premiered at this year’s Belladrum festival.

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ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Loch Ness Marathon is in the diary for 2025 after inspiring event

Free Church minister in Helmsdale to take up full-time post with Mission International

Free Church minister in Helmsdale to take up full-time post with Mission International

LOOKING BACK: Farr High School pupils in Tales From the End of the North World

LOOKING BACK: Farr High School pupils in Tales From the End of the North World

Cats Protection helps felines across Caithness and Sutherland

Cats Protection helps felines across Caithness and Sutherland

Tesco ‘here to help’ after Dobbies closure announcement

Tesco ‘here to help’ after Dobbies closure announcement

North Coast shipshape as community boat ‘Grace’ takes to the water in public launch from Bettyhill

North Coast shipshape as community boat ‘Grace’ takes to the water in public launch from Bettyhill

Spectacular NATO led sea invasion set to hit Highland coastal waters

Spectacular NATO led sea invasion set to hit Highland coastal waters

Highlands and Islands Climate Hub concerned about ‘unstable funding landscape’

Highlands and Islands Climate Hub concerned about ‘unstable funding landscape’

‘We feel we are emerging from the shadows into a far brighter future’: Assynt Foundation announces two ‘transformational’ partnership agreements

‘We feel we are emerging from the shadows into a far brighter future’: Assynt Foundation announces two ‘transformational’ partnership agreements

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

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

Fears over contractor’s continuing failure to empty bottle banks in far north

Fears over contractor’s continuing failure to empty bottle banks in far north

Renovated play park at Lairg set to open next week with primary and nursery school children in attendance

Renovated play park at Lairg set to open next week with primary and nursery school children in attendance

Norwegian Star dazzles on arrival at Invergordon

Norwegian Star dazzles on arrival at Invergordon

Bettyhill, Strathnaver and Altnaharra Community Council gives financial boost to fledgling Farr Goes transport scheme

Bettyhill, Strathnaver and Altnaharra Community Council gives financial boost to fledgling Farr Goes transport scheme

Dornoch boutique Becca Mac to hold fundraising fashion show to mark 5th anniversary

Dornoch boutique Becca Mac to hold fundraising fashion show to mark 5th anniversary

Visitors exacerbate Lochinver’s deer invasion problems by “feeding the animals and treating them like pets”

Visitors exacerbate Lochinver’s deer invasion problems by “feeding the animals and treating them like pets”

Callum Beattie launches ‘most important record of my career’ in aid of Mikeysline

Callum Beattie launches ‘most important record of my career’ in aid of Mikeysline

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