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LOOKING BACK: 1st Kyle of Sutherland Cubs visit Carbisdale Castle Youth Hostel

From the picture archive of the Northern Times.

‘Another of the recorded epics of the war’: Highland blood donation

Today we take it for granted that giving blood is as easy as looking online and booking an appointment - and it pretty well is.

‘Mothballing’ of Edderton primary school is ‘death delayed’ for school, says community council chair in letter to councillors and MSPs

Community councillors in Edderton say they feel “railroaded” after learning that staff and parents were told the school would close in July.

Helmsdale Primary School smashes it at badminton tournament

Helmsdale Primary School pupils have shown they are a hit when it comes to playing badminton.

Tumbling Paddies ready to thrill sold-out Strathpeffer Pavilion crowd

An iconic Ross-shire venue will be buzzing tonight with a sell-out crowd for an eagerly anticipated debut from Irish stars.

Highland Council to legally challenge Strath Oykel Wind Farm approval

Highland Council had decided to seek a judicial review of the Strath Oykel Wind Farm planning consent.

Euroquiz fever grips Farr Primary School in Bettyhill as team of P6 pupils win place in national finals

Farr Primary School pupils have topped the Highland heats of the Euroquiz challenge.

Cellist Riccardo Pes brings Music and Nature tour to venues in Sutherland

Riccardo Pes aims to raise awareness of climate change through his Music and Nature in Scotland tour.

New exhibition at Timespan in Helmsdale celebrates the ‘Herring Girls’

Red Herring explores the legacy of female migrant labour at the heart of the historic herring fishing industry.

Timespan in Helmsdale to launch summer season with an evening of live music, food and fun

There will be a performance by the Made in Helmsdale choir and a live DJ set.

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

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.

What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

Don’t miss the fundraising coffee morning at Brora Primary School tomorrow (Friday).

Highland Council scrap plans for overnight motorhome ban in Sutherland

Enforcement of the ban, forcing overnight visitors to move along, would’ve cost the council up to £41k.

World War I hero remembered in ceremony at Invershin as part of Sutherland Lieutenancy’s Special Memorials and Graves Project

Lieutenant Colonel William Herbert Anderson was awarded the Victoria Cross for his outstanding courage and bravery.

Registrations for 77-mile Bridge to Bridge Highland Cycle open tomorrow as four ‘fantastic’ charities are revealed for 2025

Registration for this year’s event opens tomorrow, Friday March 28 just under six months ahead of the event date of Saturday, September 13.

‘It is the trashing of the landscape’: Community upset over plans for Pollie Hill Wind Farm in Strath Brora

Strath Brora already has two windfarms - Gordonbush and its Extension. The Kilbraur Wind Farm can also be seen fom the strath.

Tain fence damage triggers police appeal to public

Local police are hoping someone with relevant information will come forward.

Community

LOOKING BACK: 1st Kyle of Sutherland Cubs visit Carbisdale Castle Youth Hostel

‘Another of the recorded epics of the war’: Highland blood donation

‘Another of the recorded epics of the war’: Highland blood donation

‘Mothballing’ of Edderton primary school is ‘death delayed’ for school, says community council chair in letter to councillors and MSPs

‘Mothballing’ of Edderton primary school is ‘death delayed’ for school, says community council chair in letter to councillors and MSPs

Helmsdale Primary School smashes it at badminton tournament

Helmsdale Primary School smashes it at badminton tournament

Tumbling Paddies ready to thrill sold-out Strathpeffer Pavilion crowd

Tumbling Paddies ready to thrill sold-out Strathpeffer Pavilion crowd

Highland Council to legally challenge Strath Oykel Wind Farm approval

Highland Council to legally challenge Strath Oykel Wind Farm approval

Euroquiz fever grips Farr Primary School in Bettyhill as team of P6 pupils win place in national finals

Euroquiz fever grips Farr Primary School in Bettyhill as team of P6 pupils win place in national finals

Cellist Riccardo Pes brings Music and Nature tour to venues in Sutherland

Cellist Riccardo Pes brings Music and Nature tour to venues in Sutherland

New exhibition at Timespan in Helmsdale celebrates the ‘Herring Girls’

New exhibition at Timespan in Helmsdale celebrates the ‘Herring Girls’

Timespan in Helmsdale to launch summer season with an evening of live music, food and fun

Timespan in Helmsdale to launch summer season with an evening of live music, food and fun

£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

What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

Highland Council scrap plans for overnight motorhome ban in Sutherland

Highland Council scrap plans for overnight motorhome ban in Sutherland

World War I hero remembered in ceremony at Invershin as part of Sutherland Lieutenancy’s Special Memorials and Graves Project

World War I hero remembered in ceremony at Invershin as part of Sutherland Lieutenancy’s Special Memorials and Graves Project

Registrations for 77-mile Bridge to Bridge Highland Cycle open tomorrow as four ‘fantastic’ charities are revealed for 2025

Registrations for 77-mile Bridge to Bridge Highland Cycle open tomorrow as four ‘fantastic’ charities are revealed for 2025

‘It is the trashing of the landscape’: Community upset over plans for Pollie Hill Wind Farm in Strath Brora

‘It is the trashing of the landscape’: Community upset over plans for Pollie Hill Wind Farm in Strath Brora

Tain fence damage triggers police appeal to public

Tain fence damage triggers police appeal to public

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