Author - Caroline McMorran

Iconic East Sutherland holiday park Grannie's Heilan’ Hame at Embo gets new food outlets and outdoor seating after Parkdean investment.

The new outdoor food outlets are Joe’s American Grill and Scoop’s Ice Cream.

Dornoch to hold first ever Spring Highland Festival Fortnight

Dornoch to hold first ever Spring Highland Festival Fortnight

Dornoch BID (Business Improvement District) is behind the festival, which has a packed programme of events and activities.

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

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

Don’t miss a performance by cellist and composer Riccardo Pes at Rosehall Village Hall on Saturday.

Reward for information on Dornoch toilets vandalism increased to £525

Reward for information on Dornoch toilets vandalism increased to £525

Dornoch Community Council is now considering the installation of CCTV at the Dornoch public conveniences.

Plans well under way for Ardgay and District 50th anniversary celebrations

Plans well under way for Ardgay and District 50th anniversary celebrations

A Golden Jubilee Celebration is being held to mark Ardgay and District becoming part of Sutherland.

Sutherland councillor Richard Gale hugely 'disappointed' after Highland Council blocks ban on motorhomes parking overnight in Durness and Golspie

Sutherland councillor Richard Gale hugely 'disappointed' after Highland Council blocks ban on motorhomes parking overnight in Durness and Golspie

Cllr Richard Gale had hoped to prevent motorhomes from parking overnight at Highland Council owned sites in Durness and Golspie.

Pupils at Bonar Bridge Primary School wear red and donate change for Red Nose Day

Pupils at Bonar Bridge Primary School wear red and donate change for Red Nose Day

Pupils raised more than £113 for Comic Relief.

East Sutherland Rescue Association called out after strong winds blow yacht onto beach at Portmahomack

East Sutherland Rescue Association called out after strong winds blow yacht onto beach at Portmahomack

The “challenging” rescue saw a line thrown to the stricken yacht which was then towed to safety.

‘Incredible response’ to crowdfunder for new eco-distillery in Dornoch

‘Incredible response’ to crowdfunder for new eco-distillery in Dornoch

The ambitious project was overfunded in under 24 hours.

LOOKING BACK: 1st Kyle of Sutherland Cubs visit Carbisdale Castle Youth Hostel

LOOKING BACK: 1st Kyle of Sutherland Cubs visit Carbisdale Castle Youth Hostel

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

Discussion on Hunters of Brora’s old mill site’; a Golspie drapery business closes; and a crofthouse in the Doll is destroyed by fire.

Helmsdale Primary School smashes it at badminton tournament

Helmsdale Primary School smashes it at badminton tournament

Helmsdale Primary School pupils have shown they are a hit when it comes to playing badminton.

Highland Council to legally challenge Strath Oykel Wind Farm approval

Highland Council to legally challenge Strath Oykel Wind Farm approval

Highland Council had decided to seek a judicial review of the Strath Oykel Wind Farm planning consent.

Euroquiz fever grips Farr Primary School in Bettyhill as team of P6 pupils win place in national finals

Euroquiz fever grips Farr Primary School in Bettyhill as team of P6 pupils win place in national finals

Farr Primary School pupils have topped the Highland heats of the Euroquiz challenge.

Cellist Riccardo Pes brings Music and Nature tour to venues in Sutherland

Cellist Riccardo Pes brings Music and Nature tour to venues in Sutherland

Riccardo Pes aims to raise awareness of climate change through his Music and Nature in Scotland tour.

Timespan in Helmsdale to launch summer season with an evening of live music, food and fun

Timespan in Helmsdale to launch summer season with an evening of live music, food and fun

There will be a performance by the Made in Helmsdale choir and a live DJ set.

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

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

Don’t miss the fundraising coffee morning at Brora Primary School tomorrow (Friday).

World War I hero remembered in ceremony at Invershin as part of Sutherland Lieutenancy’s Special Memorials and Graves Project

World War I hero remembered in ceremony at Invershin as part of Sutherland Lieutenancy’s Special Memorials and Graves Project

Lieutenant Colonel William Herbert Anderson was awarded the Victoria Cross for his outstanding courage and bravery.

‘It is the trashing of the landscape’: Community upset over plans for Pollie Hill Wind Farm in Strath Brora

‘It is the trashing of the landscape’: Community upset over plans for Pollie Hill Wind Farm in Strath Brora