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Charity offers free heart screening for young people in East Sutherland

Charity offers free heart screening for young people in East Sutherland

Charity offers free heart screening for young people in East Sutherland

10 April 2025

The screening has been funded in memory of Hamish Ross, a Golspie High School pupil from Rogart, whodied suddenly in July 2019.


Public meeting next week to discuss Dornoch Airfield

Public meeting next week to discuss Dornoch Airfield

Public meeting next week to discuss Dornoch Airfield

10 April 2025

Highland Council operates Dornoch Airfield but is seeking to lease it out.


‘The NC500 is not a racetrack’: MSP welcomes ‘proactive approach’ by police

‘The NC500 is not a racetrack’: MSP welcomes ‘proactive approach’ by police

‘The NC500 is not a racetrack’: MSP welcomes ‘proactive approach’ by police

09 April 2025

Maree Todd says she understands the frustration felt by communities over the “reckless behaviour” of a minority of drivers using the North Coast 500.


Unprecedented deer control scheme imposed on Loch Choire Estate in Sutherland

Unprecedented deer control scheme imposed on Loch Choire Estate in Sutherland

Unprecedented deer control scheme imposed on Loch Choire Estate in Sutherland

09 April 2025

It is the first time a compulsory deer management control scheme has been used in Scotland.


Inverness duo revamp and rebrand cafe in a matter of months

Inverness duo revamp and rebrand cafe in a matter of months

Inverness duo revamp and rebrand cafe in a matter of months

09 April 2025

Roots Cafe is the brainchild of River Elliott and Rebecca MacKintosh who were both former staff at Velocity Cafe on Crown Avenue.


Football club’s boost for North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre

Football club’s boost for North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre

Football club’s boost for North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre

09 April 2025

Efforts by a local cancer support charity to expand its work across the far north have been helped by a £500 donation from Halkirk United.


Staff left ‘shocked and bewildered’ as popular Tall Pines restaurant on NC500 near Dornoch closes its doors

Staff left ‘shocked and bewildered’ as popular Tall Pines restaurant on NC500 near Dornoch closes its doors

Staff left ‘shocked and bewildered’ as popular Tall Pines restaurant on NC500 near Dornoch closes its doors

08 April 2025

The Tall Pines restaurant and Evelix Filling Station was acquired less than a year ago by Gleaner.


Clan Gunn chief remembered at service of thanksgiving in Edinburgh

Clan Gunn chief remembered at service of thanksgiving in Edinburgh

Clan Gunn chief remembered at service of thanksgiving in Edinburgh

08 April 2025

A large congregation gathered for a service of thanksgiving for the life of Iain Gunn of Gunn, late Chief of Clan Gunn, who died last year aged 91.


New Carbisdale Castle community interest company to be launched on anniversary of historic battle

New Carbisdale Castle community interest company to be launched on anniversary of historic battle

New Carbisdale Castle community interest company to be launched on anniversary of historic battle

08 April 2025

The newly formed Carbisdale Castle and Forest Preservation Board CIC will manage the castle.


Ambitious £50 million plan unveiled for seaweed industry in north-west Sutherland to tackle depopulation

Ambitious £50 million plan unveiled for seaweed industry in north-west Sutherland to tackle depopulation

Ambitious £50 million plan unveiled for seaweed industry in north-west Sutherland to tackle depopulation

08 April 2025

The community-led initiative will see the establishment of seaweed production farms along with “innovation centres”.


Farmers and crofters seek help to improve mental health

Farmers and crofters seek help to improve mental health

Farmers and crofters seek help to improve mental health

08 April 2025

A lack of sleep and work-life balance were among the areas impacting the mental health of farmers and crofters, according to a new survey.


Plan outlined for development of Helmsdale site

Plan outlined for development of Helmsdale site

Plan outlined for development of Helmsdale site

07 April 2025

Helmsdale and District Development Trust is working on a business plan for the village’s Couper’s Yard.


Costings awaited for Telford Bridge floodlighting project in Helmsdale

Costings awaited for Telford Bridge floodlighting project in Helmsdale

Costings awaited for Telford Bridge floodlighting project in Helmsdale

07 April 2025

Helmsdale Community Council first discussed floodlighting the village’s historic Telford Bridge in July last year.


Delay over Helmsdale Harbour dredging

Delay over Helmsdale Harbour dredging

Delay over Helmsdale Harbour dredging

07 April 2025

Highland Council has yet to be granted a marince licence to dredge Helmsdale Harbour.


Children’s shop in the Eastgate set to close its doors

Children’s shop in the Eastgate set to close its doors

Children’s shop in the Eastgate set to close its doors

07 April 2025

A store in the Eastgate Centre is set to shut its doors on May 21.


New move for company set up by Sutherland councillors to purchase electric cars for local communities

New move for company set up by Sutherland councillors to purchase electric cars for local communities

New move for company set up by Sutherland councillors to purchase electric cars for local communities

07 April 2025

Sutherland Resilience Initiative is recruiting members ahead of its EGM when a new board will be elected.


A835 re-opens after wildfire near Stac Pollaidh as crews standby over ‘extreme’ risk of blazes in Highlands

A835 re-opens after wildfire near Stac Pollaidh as crews standby over ‘extreme’ risk of blazes in Highlands

A835 re-opens after wildfire near Stac Pollaidh as crews standby over ‘extreme’ risk of blazes in Highlands

07 April 2025

A key trunk road in Ross-shire has reopened after being closed yesterday due to a wildfire near an iconic peak visited by thousands every year.


PICTURES: Dornoch’s new Historylinks Heritage Hub a ‘tremendous addition’ to the town

PICTURES: Dornoch’s new Historylinks Heritage Hub a ‘tremendous addition’ to the town

PICTURES: Dornoch’s new Historylinks Heritage Hub a ‘tremendous addition’ to the town

06 April 2025

Viscount Thurso officially opened the £641,000 extension to Historylinks yesterday.


‘Harsh but amazing experience’ - Forres man’s Antarctic adventure

‘Harsh but amazing experience’ - Forres man’s Antarctic adventure

‘Harsh but amazing experience’ - Forres man’s Antarctic adventure

06 April 2025

Nathan Rhind sailed for the Antarctic on the RRS Sir David Attenborough AKA Boaty McBoatface.


Ukraine-bound aid from Highlands will make huge difference, says solicitor in war zone

Ukraine-bound aid from Highlands will make huge difference, says solicitor in war zone

Ukraine-bound aid from Highlands will make huge difference, says solicitor in war zone

06 April 2025

A solicitor in Ukraine has outlined how aid from the Highlands will make a huge difference as Russia ramps up its attacks on her homeland.


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