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Planned Golspie flats branded ‘battery cages’

Planned Golspie flats branded ‘battery cages’

A DUTCH couple have been ordered to rethink their controversial plan to turn the former Highland Council office buildings in Golspie’s Main Street into…


Saving the whales – a magnificent effort all round

Saving the whales – a magnificent effort all round

Thanks to all who helped...


Under-the-radar plan for East Sutherland ‘superschool’?

Under-the-radar plan for East Sutherland ‘superschool’?

AN E.MAIL leaked to the Northern Times this week reveals that the company reviewing school provision is investigating the idea of a single campus, based…


Strange symbols on ancient fireplace

Strange symbols on ancient fireplace

THE fifth and final year of excavation has just started at the site of the oldest salt works on Brora’s Back Shore, dating back to 1598.


Colleagues express regret at Ross's decision to stand down

Colleagues express regret at Ross's decision to stand down

Veteran Sutherland councillor Ian Ross’s announcement that he is to stand down next year has been greeted with surprise and disappointment by fellow councillors.…


Call for action on four "high risk" rail crossings in Sutherland

Call for action on four "high risk" rail crossings in Sutherland

A rail safety organisation is calling for action to improve the safety of four out of six open level crossings in Sutherland.


Councillor Ian Ross to stand down at 2012 local authority elections

Councillor Ian Ross to stand down at 2012 local authority elections

East Sutherland and Edderton ward councillor Ian Ross has announced that he will not be standing in next year’s local authority elections. Mr Ross, who…


Four records broken at Durness Highland Games

Four records broken at Durness Highland Games

Durness Highland Games, held at the village’s Shore Park last weekend, was a record breaking one. For the first time in five years a record was smashed…


Golspie flat conversion plan deferred as councillor compares it to "battery cages"

Golspie flat conversion plan deferred as councillor compares it to "battery cages"

A Dutch couple who were planning to convert a former office building on Golspie's Main Street into seven flats have been firmly ordered to go back to…


Light aircraft from across Scotland land at Dornoch for annual fly-in

Light aircraft from across Scotland land at Dornoch for annual fly-in

Pilots of light aircraft from across Scotland headed to Dornoch at the weekend to take part in the annual "fly-in" held by the Highland branch of the…


Assynt's "Year of Archaeology"

Assynt's "Year of Archaeology"

The remote community of Assynt, in North West Sutherland, is embarking on an ambitious project in the hope of revealing the secrets of people who lived…


Contin brother and sister take top honours in Golspie's Banger Derby

Contin brother and sister take top honours in Golspie's Banger Derby

A brother and sister from Contin took the top honours yesterday (Sunday) at Golspie's car banger derby - one of the most popular Gala Week events. Martin…


Leigh is "Living the Dream"

Leigh is "Living the Dream"

When Leigh Sedgley first visited Assynt in the north west corner of Scotland she vowed that one day she would live there. Thirty years later she achieved…


Japanese garden for new hospital

Japanese garden for new hospital

A COURTYARD area at the new Migdale hospital is to be transformed into a Japanese style garden for the enjoyment of patients, courtesy of the Friends…


Funding boost for Lochinver lifeboat

Funding boost for Lochinver lifeboat

LOCHINVER lifeboat station was presented with a cheque for £500 by Gordon Stone on behalf of Total Oil’s Alwyn North Charities Committee. Mr Stone handed…


Stagecoast invest £1.5 million on new buses for north line

Stagecoast invest £1.5 million on new buses for north line

Bus passengers on the Far North line can no longer complain about the lack of toilets on the buses. Stagecoach has just invested £1.5 million on six new…


Angler's monster salmon lands him award from North club

Angler's monster salmon lands him award from North club

BETTYHILL Angling Club has honoured a veteran angler who landed a record-breaking fish in club waters last year. Hugh Scally of Dalmellington, has just…


Unpopular office conversion plan recommended for approval

Unpopular office conversion plan recommended for approval

AN UNPOPULAR plan to convert the former Highland Council offices on Golspie’s Main Street into seven flats which would lead to the loss of public car…


Team from HMS Sutherland board merchant vessel in waters off Libya

Team from HMS Sutherland board merchant vessel in waters off Libya

HMS Sutherland, the warship associated with the county, has already been in action, only hours after arriving in waters off the Libyan coast on Monday.…


Public asked to report any whale carcasses found on local beaches

Public asked to report any whale carcasses found on local beaches

Anyone who come across any carcasses of whales on local beaches have been asked to get in touch with Highland Council. Officials believe carcasses could…


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