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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.


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.


Bus ticket price rises on the way?

Bus ticket price rises on the way?

Bus ticket price rises on the way?

07 April 2025

Stagecoach North confirms its ticket prices will change at the end of April, but does not provide details as to new costs or if any will be lower.


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 chief executive appointed for Cairngorm Mountain

New chief executive appointed for Cairngorm Mountain

New chief executive appointed for Cairngorm Mountain

07 April 2025

‘I’m very conscious the mountain has a special place in the hearts of local people, sports enthusiasts and visitors’


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.


£45m investment for Caithness and Sutherland to get future power into homes and businesses

£45m investment for Caithness and Sutherland to get future power into homes and businesses

£45m investment for Caithness and Sutherland to get future power into homes and businesses

07 April 2025

More than £45 million will be spent across Caithness and Sutherland to help get homes and businesses set up to receive more power.


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.


OPINION: ‘Too many know diddly squat’: Far North line upgrades sparks debate

OPINION: ‘Too many know diddly squat’: Far North line upgrades sparks debate

OPINION: ‘Too many know diddly squat’: Far North line upgrades sparks debate

06 April 2025

Our readers took to social media to share their thoughts on the planned upgrading works for the rail line north of Dingwall.


New service ‘will help towards house building targets’

New service ‘will help towards house building targets’

New service ‘will help towards house building targets’

06 April 2025

Highland Council has launched a new integrated housing delivery service in response to the national Housing Challenge.


Caithness author reveals his incredible story of creating costumes for rock and movie stars from The Beatles and Slade to Peaky Blinders and Captain America

Caithness author reveals his incredible story of creating costumes for rock and movie stars from The Beatles and Slade to Peaky Blinders and Captain America

Caithness author reveals his incredible story of creating costumes for rock and movie stars from The Beatles and Slade to Peaky Blinders and Captain America

06 April 2025

From being penniless and arriving in London with £5, a Caithness man went on to create costumes for rock and movie stars - a true rags to riches story


‘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.


The Highlands declared as the Scottish Liberal Democrats priority at Inverness conference

The Highlands declared as the Scottish Liberal Democrats priority at Inverness conference

The Highlands declared as the Scottish Liberal Democrats priority at Inverness conference

06 April 2025

Leader Alex Cole-Hamilton says ‘People in the Highlands know we are best placed to beat the SNP’.


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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