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YOUR VIEWS: Scotland doesn’t need any more wind turbines; and hazard for motorists on NC500 after resurfacing work

YOUR VIEWS: Scotland doesn’t need any more wind turbines; and hazard for motorists on NC500 after resurfacing work

YOUR VIEWS: Scotland doesn’t need any more wind turbines; and hazard for motorists on NC500 after resurfacing work

13 April 2025

Letter writers give their point of view on topical issues affecting Sutherland and the wider Highlands.


Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

13 April 2025

Growth, or the lack of it, has been a key theme of political discourse over the past few months.


Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

13 April 2025

Growth, or the lack of it, has been a key theme of political discourse over the past few months.


Volunteers needed for Carbisdale Forest trails maintenance work party

Volunteers needed for Carbisdale Forest trails maintenance work party

Volunteers needed for Carbisdale Forest trails maintenance work party

10 April 2025

Volunteers should meet at Culrain Hall at 10am and bring work glvoes.


‘Extreme’ wildfire warning extended amid active blaze in north

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning extended amid active blaze in north

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning extended amid active blaze in north

10 April 2025

An “extreme” wildfire risk for Sutherland has been extended into the weekend.


New ‘Sanctuary’ complete at ecovillage after devastating 2021 arson attack

New ‘Sanctuary’ complete at ecovillage after devastating 2021 arson attack

New ‘Sanctuary’ complete at ecovillage after devastating 2021 arson attack

10 April 2025

A replacement Sanctuary will open later this month.


Racing the tide among the glorious north coast scenery

Racing the tide among the glorious north coast scenery

Racing the tide among the glorious north coast scenery

09 April 2025

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Exploring the Kyle of Tongue by sea-kayak needs careful planning in face of tides and wind


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.


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”.


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.


6 fire crews still tackling fire near Stac Pollaidh

6 fire crews still tackling fire near Stac Pollaidh

6 fire crews still tackling fire near Stac Pollaidh

07 April 2025

Six fire engines remained on the scene of a wildfire near one of the Highlands' most famous mountains on Monday evening.


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.


‘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.


Firefighters battle wildfire at Stac Pollaidh in Assynt

Firefighters battle wildfire at Stac Pollaidh in Assynt

Firefighters battle wildfire at Stac Pollaidh in Assynt

06 April 2025

Members of the public are urged to stay away from the area.


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

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

02 April 2025

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


Sutherland ‘extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

Sutherland ‘extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

Sutherland ‘extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

02 April 2025

'Extreme' and 'very high' wildfire warnings have been issued for the Highlands and Moray.


Less is more in East Sutherland Camera Club’s latest competition

Less is more in East Sutherland Camera Club’s latest competition

Less is more in East Sutherland Camera Club’s latest competition

30 March 2025

The theme of East Sutherland Camera Club’s March competition was minimalism.


YOUR VIEWS: SSEN’s pylon line consultation a tick box PR exercise; and one law for Inverness and another for Sutherland

YOUR VIEWS: SSEN’s pylon line consultation a tick box PR exercise; and one law for Inverness and another for Sutherland

YOUR VIEWS: SSEN’s pylon line consultation a tick box PR exercise; and one law for Inverness and another for Sutherland

30 March 2025

Letter writers give their point of view on topical issues affecting Sutherland and the wider Highlands.


Rallying call over £36m Fearn biogas plant appeal as deadline looms

Rallying call over £36m Fearn biogas plant appeal as deadline looms

Rallying call over £36m Fearn biogas plant appeal as deadline looms

30 March 2025

Campaigners want to ensure objections to the controversial proposal are properly reflected.


Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

29 March 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson is on the lookout for the elusive Highland tiger on a waymarked walk around the Badenoch village


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