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Campaigners launch petition opposing proposals to build 20-turbine windfarm near Evanton over fears it could dwarf iconic’ Fyrish Monument

24 March 2025
Campaigners launch petition opposing proposals to build 20-turbine windfarm near Evanton over fears it could dwarf iconic’ Fyrish Monument

Campaigners launch petition opposing proposals to build 20-turbine windfarm near Evanton over fears it could dwarf iconic’ Fyrish Monument

24 March 2025

The petition has so far amassed over 1500 signatures.


BBC presenter leads online Gaelic sessions for Melvich Primary and ELC pupils ahead of competitions to design maps and t-shirts

22 March 2025
BBC presenter leads online Gaelic sessions for Melvich Primary and ELC pupils ahead of competitions to design maps and t-shirts

BBC presenter leads online Gaelic sessions for Melvich Primary and ELC pupils ahead of competitions to design maps and t-shirts

22 March 2025

Gaelic singer and presenter Joy Dunlop led the way as Melvich Primary and Early Learning Centre celebrated World Gaelic Week 2025.


Teenage football coach from Tain lands job as manager of amateurs after chest surgery curtailed youth career

20 March 2025
Teenage football coach from Tain lands job as manager of amateurs after chest surgery curtailed youth career

Teenage football coach from Tain lands job as manager of amateurs after chest surgery curtailed youth career

20 March 2025

Alex McDonald was just 16 when he was forced to put sport on hold – but after three years developing his coaching career he is now the man in charge.


Stafford Cup draw ‘pleasing’ says second generation co-manager of holders Golspie Stafford

20 March 2025
Stafford Cup draw ‘pleasing’ says second generation co-manager of holders Golspie Stafford

Stafford Cup draw ‘pleasing’ says second generation co-manager of holders Golspie Stafford

20 March 2025

The newly appointed co-manager of Golspie Stafford, Keegan Campbell, is relishing the prospect of a local derby in the Stafford Cup


Luxury apartment overlooking Royal Dornoch golf course goes on market inviting offers over £365k

19 March 2025
Luxury apartment overlooking Royal Dornoch golf course goes on market inviting offers over £365k

Luxury apartment overlooking Royal Dornoch golf course goes on market inviting offers over £365k

19 March 2025

A rare opportunity has arisen to own a luxury two-bedroom apartment overlooking an internationally-renowned Sutherland golf course.


Young Dornoch cricketer lands place in Scotland under-17 squad after ‘intense’ rise through north of Scotland ranks

07 March 2025
Young Dornoch cricketer lands place in Scotland under-17 squad after ‘intense’ rise through north of Scotland ranks

Young Dornoch cricketer lands place in Scotland under-17 squad after ‘intense’ rise through north of Scotland ranks

07 March 2025

17-year-old cricketer Alec Maclennan only moved to the Highlands last year – but has already made a breakthrough with the national team.


Driving force behind evolution of independent newspaper publishing in Highlands and Moray, Peter Fowler MBE, dies at 86

06 March 2025
Driving force behind evolution of independent newspaper publishing in Highlands and Moray, Peter Fowler MBE, dies at 86

Driving force behind evolution of independent newspaper publishing in Highlands and Moray, Peter Fowler MBE, dies at 86

06 March 2025

Peter Granville Fowler MBE, a visionary newspaper publisher who played a pivotal role in the evolution of regional news across the north has died.


CalMac cancels Tuesday Ullapool-Stornoway sailings amid 46mph winds, with Wednesday under review

03 March 2025
CalMac cancels Tuesday Ullapool-Stornoway sailings amid 46mph winds, with Wednesday under review

CalMac cancels Tuesday Ullapool-Stornoway sailings amid 46mph winds, with Wednesday under review

03 March 2025

Passenger and freight services have been affected.


Highlands schools ranked in Sunday Times primary school league table for 2025

28 February 2025
Highlands schools ranked in Sunday Times primary school league table for 2025

Highlands schools ranked in Sunday Times primary school league table for 2025

28 February 2025

Lochardil Primary recorded a ‘perfect score’ in The Sunday Times’ Scottish primary school league table, released today.


Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

27 February 2025
Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

27 February 2025

Local authorities such as Highland Council are being called upon to review ASL provision processes.


Far North MSP welcomes ‘momentous milestone’ as statistics reveal £36.8m paid in Scottish Child Payment across Highland

26 February 2025
Far North MSP welcomes ‘momentous milestone’ as statistics reveal £36.8m paid in Scottish Child Payment across Highland

Far North MSP welcomes ‘momentous milestone’ as statistics reveal £36.8m paid in Scottish Child Payment across Highland

26 February 2025

In Highland, £36,821,471 has been paid out over the last four years, with 11,775 of children benefitting as of December 2024.


Highland indoor event Puls8 can begin ‘new era’ for Highland dance scene, says award-winning label owner

25 February 2025
Highland indoor event Puls8 can begin ‘new era’ for Highland dance scene, says award-winning label owner

Highland indoor event Puls8 can begin ‘new era’ for Highland dance scene, says award-winning label owner

25 February 2025

Promoters believe Puls8 can be ‘the biggest indoor dance event in Inverness history’.


High Life Highland make appeal for disability sport volunteers

18 February 2025
High Life Highland make appeal for disability sport volunteers

High Life Highland make appeal for disability sport volunteers

18 February 2025

Leisure charity High Life Highland has launched an appeal for more willing volunteers to enhance its disability sport offering.


New mobile libraries worth £332k to be deployed across north and west to replace temporary service

18 February 2025
New mobile libraries worth £332k to be deployed across north and west to replace temporary service

New mobile libraries worth £332k to be deployed across north and west to replace temporary service

18 February 2025

Highland Council and High Life Highland have announced the purchase of two new mobile libraries.


Long-serving league secretary laments depopulation in north-west Sutherland as net ‘casts further’ with applications from Dornoch and Alness United

17 February 2025
Long-serving league secretary laments depopulation in north-west Sutherland as net ‘casts further’ with applications from Dornoch and Alness United

Long-serving league secretary laments depopulation in north-west Sutherland as net ‘casts further’ with applications from Dornoch and Alness United

17 February 2025

Amateur outfits from Dornoch and Alness are the latest ‘migrant clubs’ to enquire about entry.


‘Brora football heroes’ to feature in short film funded by Scottish Football Museum heritage project

13 February 2025
‘Brora football heroes’ to feature in short film funded by Scottish Football Museum heritage project

‘Brora football heroes’ to feature in short film funded by Scottish Football Museum heritage project

13 February 2025

Clyne Heritage Society is set to work with Golspie High School pupils on the project.


Dornoch school praised for ‘positive ethos’ after Education Scotland visit

12 February 2025
Dornoch school praised for ‘positive ethos’ after Education Scotland visit

Dornoch school praised for ‘positive ethos’ after Education Scotland visit

12 February 2025

“Kindness and respect” were found to be at the heart of a positive review of practice at a Dornoch Primary School.


Restoration of wetland habitats celebrated ahead of World Wetlands Day

02 February 2025
Restoration of wetland habitats celebrated ahead of World Wetlands Day

Restoration of wetland habitats celebrated ahead of World Wetlands Day

02 February 2025

Forestry and Land Scotland has hit a milestone of setting 10,000 hectares of peatland through ‘re-wetting’ sites across Scotland.


Mental health support charity Mikeysline prepares to mark 10-year anniversary with ‘10-for-10’ challenge

18 January 2025
Mental health support charity Mikeysline prepares to mark 10-year anniversary with ‘10-for-10’ challenge

Mental health support charity Mikeysline prepares to mark 10-year anniversary with ‘10-for-10’ challenge

18 January 2025

Mikeysline, first established in 2015, has been offering confidential and non-judgmental support for almost a decade.


Internationally renowned musician Edwyn Collins debuts new track recorded and filmed at Helmsdale home ahead of release of 10th solo album

17 January 2025
Internationally renowned musician Edwyn Collins debuts new track recorded and filmed at Helmsdale home ahead of release of 10th solo album

Internationally renowned musician Edwyn Collins debuts new track recorded and filmed at Helmsdale home ahead of release of 10th solo album

17 January 2025

Internationally renowned singer-songwriter Edwyn Collins has put Helmsdale at the heart of his 10th solo album with the release of its first track.


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