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Ambitious plans for £7m eco-friendly distillery and visitor centre in Dornoch

24 September 2022
Ambitious plans for £7m eco-friendly distillery and visitor centre in Dornoch

Ambitious plans for £7m eco-friendly distillery and visitor centre in Dornoch

24 September 2022

Designs are to be showcased to local residents in a four-day community consultation exercise, starting on Sunday.


Mark Beaumont to tackle NC500 in bid to wrest cycle record from Highlander

22 September 2022
Mark Beaumont to tackle NC500 in bid to wrest cycle record from Highlander

Mark Beaumont to tackle NC500 in bid to wrest cycle record from Highlander

22 September 2022

Beaumont first tackled NC500 in August 2015 and finished in a time of 37 hours, 56 minutes and 44 seconds.


Hundreds attend funeral of Alexander Sutherland, Lord Strathnaver

20 September 2022
Hundreds attend funeral of Alexander Sutherland, Lord Strathnaver

Hundreds attend funeral of Alexander Sutherland, Lord Strathnaver

20 September 2022

The outdoor service was held on the esplanade at Dunrobin Castle.


PICTURES: Huge turnout for Assynt tractor run in memory of Highland teenager

20 September 2022
PICTURES: Huge turnout for Assynt tractor run in memory of Highland teenager

PICTURES: Huge turnout for Assynt tractor run in memory of Highland teenager

20 September 2022

Around 70 tractor drivers took part in the fundraising trA8tors EUAnite tractor run .


PICTURES: New £550k lifeboat station at Dornoch opened

15 August 2022
PICTURES: New £550k lifeboat station at Dornoch opened

PICTURES: New £550k lifeboat station at Dornoch opened

15 August 2022

Lord Cadogan contributed more than £400,000 towards the facility, named The Cadogan Lifeboat Station in his honour.


Sutherland sharpshooter in fine form: Hamish Munro competing in Ireland this week after series of wins

12 July 2022
Sutherland sharpshooter in fine form: Hamish Munro competing in Ireland this week after series of wins

Sutherland sharpshooter in fine form: Hamish Munro competing in Ireland this week after series of wins

12 July 2022

A young marksman from Sutherland is making a name for himself competing at Down The Line (DTL) clay targets.


Hope wows conference: 'She's a very inspiring young lady and we are all very proud of her'

25 June 2022
Hope wows conference: 'She's a very inspiring young lady and we are all very proud of her'

Hope wows conference: 'She's a very inspiring young lady and we are all very proud of her'

25 June 2022

Hope Gordon shared the billing at the conference with Gordon McInally who is set to take over as Rotary world president.


University lecturer keen to talk to Nigg fabrication yard workers as part of research project

04 June 2022
University lecturer keen to talk to Nigg fabrication yard workers as part of research project

University lecturer keen to talk to Nigg fabrication yard workers as part of research project

04 June 2022

Dr Ewan Gibbs of Glasgow University is a published author and historian of work and labour in energy industries across the UK.


Community owned restaurant at Highland beauty spot to remain closed this season due to staffing crisis hitting the county

22 April 2022
Community owned restaurant at Highland beauty spot to remain closed this season due to staffing crisis hitting the county

Community owned restaurant at Highland beauty spot to remain closed this season due to staffing crisis hitting the county

22 April 2022

The Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust, which manages the visitor centre, says it has been unable to find an operator to run the facility.


New ranger information hut at Clachtoll beach in north-west Highlands 'looking great'

02 April 2022
New ranger information hut at Clachtoll beach in north-west Highlands 'looking great'

New ranger information hut at Clachtoll beach in north-west Highlands 'looking great'

02 April 2022

Hopes are high that the structure will be finished by Easter.


Dornoch siblings' bakes sell like hot cakes in heartfelt effort to help Ukrainian refugees

26 March 2022
Dornoch siblings' bakes sell like hot cakes in heartfelt effort to help Ukrainian refugees

Dornoch siblings' bakes sell like hot cakes in heartfelt effort to help Ukrainian refugees

26 March 2022

Amy and Ross Mackay made around 200 cupcakes to sell at a community event in Golspie.


Communities for Coul reach major milestone with submission of 'scoping application' to Highland Council for championship golf course on shore of Dornoch Firth

25 March 2022
Communities for Coul reach major milestone with submission of 'scoping application' to Highland Council for championship golf course on shore of Dornoch Firth

Communities for Coul reach major milestone with submission of 'scoping application' to Highland Council for championship golf course on shore of Dornoch Firth

25 March 2022

The community organisation behind a renewed bid for a championship golf course on the shores of the Dornoch Firth, has taken a major step forward.


World's Strongest Man Tom Stoltman of Invergordon backs new educational initiative by Brora bird rescue centre

24 March 2022
World's Strongest Man Tom Stoltman of Invergordon backs new educational initiative by Brora bird rescue centre

World's Strongest Man Tom Stoltman of Invergordon backs new educational initiative by Brora bird rescue centre

24 March 2022

Mr Stoltman, whose nickname is the "Albatross" paid a visit to the centre last Saturday.


Aerospace firm Orbex eyeing Highland hub launches 2022 internship programme.

18 March 2022
 Aerospace firm Orbex eyeing Highland hub launches 2022 internship programme.

Aerospace firm Orbex eyeing Highland hub launches 2022 internship programme.

18 March 2022

Orbex is developing a small commercial orbital rocket called Prime which it intends to launch from Space Hub Sutherland.


Arrangements for 10th anniversary Marty Mackay memorial fundraiser revealed

16 March 2022
Arrangements for 10th anniversary Marty Mackay memorial fundraiser revealed

Arrangements for 10th anniversary Marty Mackay memorial fundraiser revealed

16 March 2022

The cycle and walk has raised more than £160,000 for Cancer charities and other good causes in the north Highlands.


Community minibus damaged in 'close encounter' with deer in north Highlands

16 March 2022
Community minibus damaged in 'close encounter' with deer in north Highlands

Community minibus damaged in 'close encounter' with deer in north Highlands

16 March 2022

It is understood the bumper on the near side of the vehicle was damaged.


Dance invite for Queen's platinum jubilee summer garden party at Dunrobin Castle in Highlands

14 March 2022
Dance invite for Queen's platinum jubilee summer garden party at Dunrobin Castle in Highlands

Dance invite for Queen's platinum jubilee summer garden party at Dunrobin Castle in Highlands

14 March 2022

East Sutherland Rotary Club has released further details about its fundraising summer event.


First salmon of 2022 season finally caught on Helmsdale – seven weeks after opening

02 March 2022
First salmon of 2022 season finally caught on Helmsdale – seven weeks after opening

First salmon of 2022 season finally caught on Helmsdale – seven weeks after opening

02 March 2022

Veteran angler Andy Sutherland (Torrish), Helmsdale, caught an 8lb salmon on beat four yesterday.


MAY ELECTIONS: Departing councillor says working with Highland Council has been a 'frustrating experience'

21 February 2022
MAY ELECTIONS: Departing councillor says working with Highland Council has been a 'frustrating experience'

MAY ELECTIONS: Departing councillor says working with Highland Council has been a 'frustrating experience'

21 February 2022

Councillors are signalling their intentions for the May local authority elections.


Orbex's 40-tonne rocket launch platform is transported to test site as Highland space hub project takes another step forward

08 February 2022
Orbex's 40-tonne rocket launch platform is transported to test site as Highland space hub project takes another step forward

Orbex's 40-tonne rocket launch platform is transported to test site as Highland space hub project takes another step forward

08 February 2022

Space flight firm Orbex has taken another step towards its goal of launching commercial rockets from Space Hub Sutherland.


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