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18-month wait for trains is over as Far North Line’s Altnabreac station reopens to public

18-month wait for trains is over as Far North Line’s Altnabreac station reopens to public

18-month wait for trains is over as Far North Line’s Altnabreac station reopens to public

14 April 2025

Trains are once again calling at Altnabreac Station in the Flow Country, bringing the request stop’s 18-month long closure to an end.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Community Rail Award for Helmsdale station company

Community Rail Award for Helmsdale station company

Community Rail Award for Helmsdale station company

05 April 2025

Judges were impressed at the massive transformation at Helmsdale Station in the last 10 years.


WATCH: Special Lapland trip sold out in FIVE days - but second service could be added

WATCH: Special Lapland trip sold out in FIVE days - but second service could be added

WATCH: Special Lapland trip sold out in FIVE days - but second service could be added

05 April 2025

‘It’s kind of unheard of’ - travel agency boss encouraged by support.


Early morning train service to Inverness is axed

Early morning train service to Inverness is axed

Early morning train service to Inverness is axed

03 April 2025

One of three early morning services between Elgin and Inverness have been axed.


Night train to return to Inverness-Tain route after five-year absence

Night train to return to Inverness-Tain route after five-year absence

Night train to return to Inverness-Tain route after five-year absence

02 April 2025

The 11.12pm Friday and Saturday trains from Inverness, popular with Ross-shire residents on nights out in the city, will resume from May 23.


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.


WATCH: Lollipop man prank at Helmsdale causes outrage but YouTubers claim they were saving sheep

WATCH: Lollipop man prank at Helmsdale causes outrage but YouTubers claim they were saving sheep

WATCH: Lollipop man prank at Helmsdale causes outrage but YouTubers claim they were saving sheep

01 April 2025

A YouTuber caused uproar after holding up traffic on the A9 at Helmsdale while dressed as a lollipop man.


Timetable for looming A9 roadworks on Cromarty Bridge revealed

Timetable for looming A9 roadworks on Cromarty Bridge revealed

Timetable for looming A9 roadworks on Cromarty Bridge revealed

01 April 2025

The timetable for roadworks to a key A9 link in Ross-shire has been outlined before it starts next month.


Tain showroom and warehouse sale flagged at Travis Perkins site

Tain showroom and warehouse sale flagged at Travis Perkins site

Tain showroom and warehouse sale flagged at Travis Perkins site

31 March 2025

An Easter Ross trade counter investment opportunity is being flagged as a potential beneficiary of the Cromarty Firth’s freeport status.


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.


Sutherland drivers could be fined £200 and get 6 penalty points if they fail to do this one thing on Sunday

Sutherland drivers could be fined £200 and get 6 penalty points if they fail to do this one thing on Sunday

Sutherland drivers could be fined £200 and get 6 penalty points if they fail to do this one thing on Sunday

30 March 2025

With the clocks going forward an hour, Sutherland drivers are warned to be aware of an issue that could land them in deep trouble.


A9 collision between van and car near Invergordon sparks police appeal

A9 collision between van and car near Invergordon sparks police appeal

A9 collision between van and car near Invergordon sparks police appeal

28 March 2025

Police are appealing for information following a collision between a van and a car on the A9 last Sunday (March 23).


£11.5m track upgrade will mean three-week closure for rail line north of Dingwall

£11.5m track upgrade will mean three-week closure for rail line north of Dingwall

£11.5m track upgrade will mean three-week closure for rail line north of Dingwall

27 March 2025

The Far North Line will be closed north of Dingwall for three weeks in June so that a £11.5 million track upgrading programme can be carried out.


Directors of company set to take over running of Dornoch Airfield asked to meet with leisure users of site to address concerns

Directors of company set to take over running of Dornoch Airfield asked to meet with leisure users of site to address concerns

Directors of company set to take over running of Dornoch Airfield asked to meet with leisure users of site to address concerns

25 March 2025

Disgruntled dog walkers and other leisure users of Dornoch Airfield attended a fiery meeting of Dornoch Community Council last week.


Councillors to discuss motion to ban overnight parking of motorhomes in council-owned car parks in Golspie and Durness on Thursday

Councillors to discuss motion to ban overnight parking of motorhomes in council-owned car parks in Golspie and Durness on Thursday

Councillors to discuss motion to ban overnight parking of motorhomes in council-owned car parks in Golspie and Durness on Thursday

24 March 2025

The full council is being asked to approve the ban when it meets on Thursday.


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