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Ross and Blackford call for extra funding for tourism improvements

02 August 2020
Ross and Blackford call for extra funding for tourism improvements

Ross and Blackford call for extra funding for tourism improvements

02 August 2020

MSP Gail Ross and MP Ian Blackford are calling on the Scottish Government to consider additional funding for improvements to tourism services.


FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Helping each other is the key to good community

02 August 2020
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Helping each other is the key to good community

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Helping each other is the key to good community

02 August 2020

This is a column by James Currall the Episcopal priest in charge at Dornoch, Tain, Brora and Lairg.


THE POSTIE NOTES: Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but photos

01 August 2020
THE POSTIE NOTES: Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but photos

THE POSTIE NOTES: Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but photos

01 August 2020

This column is by Pete Malone, a postman on the north coast of Sutherland.


Police renew appeal over missing Dornoch man

31 July 2020
Police renew appeal over missing Dornoch man

Police renew appeal over missing Dornoch man

31 July 2020

Police Scotland is renewing an appeal for information to trace Stuart Campbell, 33, who has been reported missing in Sutherland.


Two people charged after driving over 115mph

30 July 2020
Two people charged after driving over 115mph

Two people charged after driving over 115mph

30 July 2020

Two people have been charged after being detected driving at over 115mph on a rural road near Alness.


Search continues for missing Dornoch man

29 July 2020
Search continues for missing Dornoch man

Search continues for missing Dornoch man

29 July 2020

Mr Campbell's car was found in a Tongue car park.


Stone calls for roadside congestion charge

29 July 2020
Stone calls for roadside congestion charge

Stone calls for roadside congestion charge

29 July 2020

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone, has launched a campaign to introduce a roadside camping congestion charge in the Far North.


Missing Golspie man found safe and well

28 July 2020
Missing Golspie man found safe and well

Missing Golspie man found safe and well

28 July 2020

Police Scotland can confirm that George McGowan who had been reported missing in the Golspie area has been traced.


Removal of Berriedale hairpin welcomed

28 July 2020
Removal of Berriedale hairpin welcomed

Removal of Berriedale hairpin welcomed

28 July 2020

The partial opening of the new road at Berriedale Braes has received a cautious welcome from a Highland councillor.


Concern for missing Golspie man

28 July 2020
Concern for missing Golspie man

Concern for missing Golspie man

28 July 2020

Police Scotland are concerned for the well being of George McGowan (77) from the Golspie area.


FOOD FOR THOUGHT: I've learned a lot from watching the birds over these past weeks

26 July 2020
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: I've learned a lot from watching the birds over these past weeks

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: I've learned a lot from watching the birds over these past weeks

26 July 2020

This column is by Fr Simon Scott, a priest with the Scottish Episcopal Church.


THE WAY I SEE IT: The right to roam legislation can come at a cost.

25 July 2020
THE WAY I SEE IT: The right to roam legislation can come at a cost.

THE WAY I SEE IT: The right to roam legislation can come at a cost.

25 July 2020

This column is by Jim McGillivray, one of the Highland councillors for the East Sutherland and Edderton ward.


STONE'S THROW: A Fantasia surprise as my group is the largest in history

25 July 2020
STONE'S THROW: A Fantasia surprise as my group is the largest in history

STONE'S THROW: A Fantasia surprise as my group is the largest in history

25 July 2020

This column is by Jamie Stone MP.


Plans submitted for new hip, knee and cataract surgery centre

23 July 2020
Plans submitted for new hip, knee and cataract surgery centre

Plans submitted for new hip, knee and cataract surgery centre

23 July 2020

But it probably won't be operational until 2022.


Police 'disappointed' over drink/drugs driving offences

20 July 2020
Police 'disappointed' over drink/drugs driving offences

Police 'disappointed' over drink/drugs driving offences

20 July 2020

During Police Scotland's drink/drug drive campaign officers stopped 7457 drivers and 264 of these were tested positive.


Week long national beach clean in September

20 July 2020
Week long national beach clean in September

Week long national beach clean in September

20 July 2020

A litter survey is included in the beach clean to provide data to help tackle ocean pollution.


FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Protecting others by wearing a mask is a very Christian act

19 July 2020
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Protecting others by wearing a mask is a very Christian act

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Protecting others by wearing a mask is a very Christian act

19 July 2020

This is a column by Ian Allan, a retired Free Church minister from Golspie.


FROM THE ARCHIVES: Tracking 'Dunrobin' train's fascinating history

18 July 2020
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Tracking 'Dunrobin' train's fascinating history

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Tracking 'Dunrobin' train's fascinating history

18 July 2020

This article is from the Highland Archive Centre in Inverness.


FROM THE CROFT: Will visitors bring more Covid cases to Sutherland?

18 July 2020
FROM THE CROFT: Will visitors bring more Covid cases to Sutherland?

FROM THE CROFT: Will visitors bring more Covid cases to Sutherland?

18 July 2020

This column is by Russell Smith, a crofter in Bonar Bridge and a director of the Scottish Crofting Foundation.


Enjoy Scotland's great outdoors by following the access code

18 July 2020
Enjoy Scotland's great outdoors by following the access code

Enjoy Scotland's great outdoors by following the access code

18 July 2020

Scots are being asked to enjoy the great outdoors safely and responsibly by following the Scottish Outdoor Access Code in a new campaign.


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