Author - Caroline McMorran

The community banker will be at Go Golspie Development Trust’s YMCA building every Thursday.

Clyne Heritage Society unveils plan for 5m-high sculpture to honour legendary Brora fly tier Megan Boyd

Clyne Heritage Society unveils plan for 5m-high sculpture to honour legendary Brora fly tier Megan Boyd

The sculpture of a Blue Doctor salmon fly will take centre stage in the society’s new £4.5 million heritage hub.

SSEN Transmission submits planning application for new substation in Sutherland

SSEN Transmission submits planning application for new substation in Sutherland

The utility company is seeking to build the existing 400KV Carnaig substation next to the existing Loch Buidhe substation.

PICTURES: Haggis and Highland dancing go down a treat at Farr Primary School’s Burns lunch

PICTURES: Haggis and Highland dancing go down a treat at Farr Primary School’s Burns lunch

The Burns lunch was so successful that it is hoped to make it an annual event.

Young people encouraged to attend Fèis Chataibh AGM and share ideas for activities

Young people encouraged to attend Fèis Chataibh AGM and share ideas for activities

There will be an opportunity to meet the committee before formal business starts.

LOOKING BACK: Farr Nursery pupils' Christmas hamper raffle helps fund special baby care unit

LOOKING BACK: Farr Nursery pupils' Christmas hamper raffle helps fund special baby care unit

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

Works starts on Golspie’s new health centre, Brora coal mine has been sold, and a young man has a serious accident.

Lochinver businessman calls on Royal Mail to fit winter tyres to its post vans after deliveries cancelled in recent wintry weather

24 January 2025

Lochinver businessman calls on Royal Mail to fit winter tyres to its post vans after deliveries cancelled in recent wintry weather

24 January 2025

Postal deliveries in Lochinver at the start of the year were affected by the snowy weather conditions.

Members sought for Bettyhill Church buy-out steering group

Members sought for Bettyhill Church buy-out steering group

The steering group will take forward a proposed community buy-out of Bettyhill Church.

North Sutherland micro-bakery LOAF in top 18 list

North Sutherland micro-bakery LOAF in top 18 list

Strath Halladale based Loaf has been named as one of Scotland’s top 18 bakeries by a leading interiors and lifestyle brand.

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

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

Robert Burns is being remembered across Sutherland this weekend with a number of events taking place.

Leading Sutherland councillor Richard Gales says Strath Oykel wind farm ruling is a ‘backwards step for local democracy’ and backs Judicial Review

Leading Sutherland councillor Richard Gales says Strath Oykel wind farm ruling is a ‘backwards step for local democracy’ and backs Judicial Review

Cllr Gale, the chairman of Sutherland County Committee, made his comments at a meeting of the North Planning Applications Committee.

Lochinver lifeboat first shout of the year

Lochinver lifeboat first shout of the year

The Lochinver lifeboat, the Julian and Margaret Leonard, was launched yesterday after a workboat lost power.

Dornoch baby and toddler group holds Burns celebration with haggis snack, stories, songs and rhymes

Dornoch baby and toddler group holds Burns celebration with haggis snack, stories, songs and rhymes

The Tuesday tots made flags from tartan off-cuts provided by Tartan Creations in Dornoch.

Tributes paid to leading Sutherland businessman who ‘provided employment for many’

Tributes paid to leading Sutherland businessman who ‘provided employment for many’

Edward Mackay founded a road haulage company in 1958 which soon expanded into all aspects of construction and civil engineering.

Inspectors praise ‘confident, able and articulate’ pupils at Sutherland school

Inspectors praise ‘confident, able and articulate’ pupils at Sutherland school

Inspectors visited Farr Primary School in November and their report has just published.

Helmsdale’s Glencoast in the running for ‘Rural Oscar’ - but needs public to vote

Helmsdale’s Glencoast in the running for ‘Rural Oscar’ - but needs public to vote

Glencoast is a finalist in the 2025 Countryside Alliance Awards.

Woodland Trust seeks volunteer to lead working group at Ledmore and Migdale Wood

Woodland Trust seeks volunteer to lead working group at Ledmore and Migdale Wood

Ledmore and Migdale Wood is the Woodland Trust Scotland’s northernmost site and one of its largest.

Golspie flood group meeting follows Scottish Government announcement of new advice service

Golspie flood group meeting follows Scottish Government announcement of new advice service