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Cross-party letter urges Scottish Government to ‘pay heed to the clear voice’ of east Sutherland residents in support of golf course at Coul Links near Embo

Cross-party letter urges Scottish Government to ‘pay heed to the clear voice’ of east Sutherland residents in support of golf course at Coul Links near Embo

Cross-party letter urges Scottish Government to ‘pay heed to the clear voice’ of east Sutherland residents in support of golf course at Coul Links near Embo

UK and Scottish ministers came together this week to express cross-party support for plans to build a championship golf course near Embo.


Plea for help from mum of Sutherland pupil with ASD / ADHD who was ‘bullied and coerced into suicide pact’

Plea for help from mum of Sutherland pupil with ASD / ADHD who was ‘bullied and coerced into suicide pact’

Plea for help from mum of Sutherland pupil with ASD / ADHD who was ‘bullied and coerced into suicide pact’

A Sutherland mum says she was forced to remove her teenage son from school after bullies targeted him both physically and mentally.


Ullapool pizza van makes bid to transform derelict village building

Ullapool pizza van makes bid to transform derelict village building

Ullapool pizza van makes bid to transform derelict village building

An Ullapool pizza van operation is proposing to take over the former Costcutter building — which has been derelict for over 11 years.


A836 closed in Sutherland after articulated lorry blocks road amid wintry weather

A836 closed in Sutherland after articulated lorry blocks road amid wintry weather

A836 closed in Sutherland after articulated lorry blocks road amid wintry weather

Snow has closed a key Sutherland road linking the north coast to the south of the county.


Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

New figures show the north is behind the national average in 13 out of 15 areas.


‘Downright disgusting’: NC500 named as over-tourism ‘no travel’ destination

‘Downright disgusting’: NC500 named as over-tourism ‘no travel’ destination

‘Downright disgusting’: NC500 named as over-tourism ‘no travel’ destination

Fodor’s Travel states that the route is one of 15 global tourist hotspots “collapsing under the burden of their own prominence”.


Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

High Life Highland’s green credentials have been honoured after it clinched a national award.


Highland Council’s tourist tax consultation goes live tomorrow amid cost concerns

Highland Council’s tourist tax consultation goes live tomorrow amid cost concerns

Highland Council’s tourist tax consultation goes live tomorrow amid cost concerns

They relate to charges and their implications for both residents staying locally and small operators.


Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

Community Land Scotland chairwoman Ailsa Raeburn warns ‘availability of homes now at crisis level’.


Councillor hopeful of Golspie car park upgrade after ‘robust conversation’

Councillor hopeful of Golspie car park upgrade after ‘robust conversation’

Councillor hopeful of Golspie car park upgrade after ‘robust conversation’

Councillor Richard Gale has struggled to find out who is responsible for maintaining the car park in Golspie.


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