Author - Caroline McMorran

Ardgay community asks Church for return of historic naval bell

The bell was taken from a captured French warship and gifted in 1778 to the parish of Kincardine.

Ardgay community councillor calls for ‘hundreds of tonnes of waste’ at village’s railway station to be removed

Ardgay community councillor calls for ‘hundreds of tonnes of waste’ at village’s railway station to be removed

The discarded junk can clearly be seen from the car park of the local shop at Ardgay.

Stunning new artwork to go on permanent display at Strathnaver Museum

Stunning new artwork to go on permanent display at Strathnaver Museum

Stained glass artist Marta Sienkiewicz is creating a glass panel to be displayed in the museum.

North Sutherland Community Forest Trust Board reshuffled at AGM

North Sutherland Community Forest Trust Board reshuffled at AGM

Dr Andreas Herfurt has stepped down as chairman of the North Sutherland Community Forest Trust.

Police crackdown on roads linked to NC500 results in drivers being charged with a range of offences

Police crackdown on roads linked to NC500 results in drivers being charged with a range of offences

A man (41) was arrested after failing a roadside drug test for cannabis at a static vehicle checkpoint in Bonar Bridge.

Shearers from across the UK expected to take part in speed shearing competition at NSA Highland Sheep 2025 event at Midfearn Farm, near Ardgay

Shearers from across the UK expected to take part in speed shearing competition at NSA Highland Sheep 2025 event at Midfearn Farm, near Ardgay

Speed shear competitions are the ultimate test of speed, skill, and accuracy in sheep shearing.

LOOKING BACK: Lochinver Football Club receives new strips

LOOKING BACK: Lochinver Football Club receives new strips

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

Durness is looking into the possibility of twinning with Eitting in Germany; and a barn spectacularly goes on fire at Heavitree Farm, Golspie.

Proposed visitor levy a threat to Dornoch and the northern Highlands, say town’s business leaders

28 February 2025

Proposed visitor levy a threat to Dornoch and the northern Highlands, say town’s business leaders

28 February 2025

Dornoch Business Improvement District (BID) is urging Highland Council to ‘pause’ its visitor tax plan.

PICTURES: East Sutherland pupils dance the night away in schools' ceilidh competition, with Brora and Rosehall sharing overall honours

PICTURES: East Sutherland pupils dance the night away in schools' ceilidh competition, with Brora and Rosehall sharing overall honours

A Parents Dancing Award was introduced at the dance competition for the first time this year.

A weekend of live music in Sutherland with gigs at Lairg, Bonar Bridge and Rosehall

A weekend of live music in Sutherland with gigs at Lairg, Bonar Bridge and Rosehall

Music lovers in Sutherland are spoilt for choice this weekend with three live music events lined up.

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 1st Dornoch Girls Brigade coffee morning on Saturday at the West Church Hall, Dornoch.

PICTURES: Guest speakers talk to Helmsdale pupils about World War II

PICTURES: Guest speakers talk to Helmsdale pupils about World War II

Local historian Esther Macdonald spoke to Helmsdale Primary School pupils about the impact World War II had on the community.

Sutherland caravan and campsite operators lead new organisation to represent sector in face of Highland Council’s motorhome scheme and proposed visitor levy

Sutherland caravan and campsite operators lead new organisation to represent sector in face of Highland Council’s motorhome scheme and proposed visitor levy

The Highland Caravan and Campsites Association was launched at a meeting last Friday, chaired by Sutherland councillor Jim McGillivray.

Head of Lairg and District Community Initiatives steps down after five years

Head of Lairg and District Community Initiatives steps down after five years

Kaye Hurrion oversaw the completion of a £2.3 million project o build eight new homes in the village.

Church charity shop at Dornoch distributes £29k to local charities after bumper year

Church charity shop at Dornoch distributes £29k to local charities after bumper year

The popular St Finnbarr’s Scottish Episcopal Church charity shop was founded some 40 years ago.

Lairg and District Learning Centre to launch exciting new community wellness project following £15k Awards for All grant

Lairg and District Learning Centre to launch exciting new community wellness project following £15k Awards for All grant

The new project will include Inner Gold coaching with Paralympian Karen Darke.

Focus on 'education and enforcement' of drivers on controversial NC500 tourist route, says police chief

Focus on 'education and enforcement' of drivers on controversial NC500 tourist route, says police chief

North Highland area commander Chief Inspector Calum Smith said concerns had been raised about rallies using the 516-mile NC500.

Ardgay plans to celebrate 50 years as part of Sutherland

Ardgay plans to celebrate 50 years as part of Sutherland