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Orbex applies for licence to allow rockets to be launched from Space Hub Sutherland in north Highlands

04 February 2022
Orbex applies for licence to allow rockets to be launched from Space Hub Sutherland in north Highlands

Orbex applies for licence to allow rockets to be launched from Space Hub Sutherland in north Highlands

04 February 2022

Orbex said it was the latest stage on its roadmap to beginning commercial space launches from the UK.


Polar guide Bill Smith (77) returns home to Highlands after Antarctic adventure

01 February 2022
Polar guide Bill Smith (77) returns home to Highlands after Antarctic adventure

Polar guide Bill Smith (77) returns home to Highlands after Antarctic adventure

01 February 2022

Life is full of adventure and excitement for Assynt septuagenarian Bill Smith, who has returned from his latest expedition to the Antarctic.


Mystery buyer snaps up Kildonan gold locket at a 'whopping' £10k above valuation

01 February 2022
Mystery buyer snaps up Kildonan gold locket at a 'whopping' £10k above valuation

Mystery buyer snaps up Kildonan gold locket at a 'whopping' £10k above valuation

01 February 2022

The stunning piece went under the hammer at Chorley’s Auction House’s Fine Art and Antiques Auction on Tuesday, January 25.


PICTURES: Tough task for judge in Highland silhouettes photo contest

26 January 2022
PICTURES: Tough task for judge in Highland silhouettes photo contest

PICTURES: Tough task for judge in Highland silhouettes photo contest

26 January 2022

There were 50 excellent entries to the camera club's first competition of the year.


Waymarkers go in for Highland battlefield trail

23 January 2022
Waymarkers go in for Highland battlefield trail

Waymarkers go in for Highland battlefield trail

23 January 2022

The trail is part of an ambitious initiative to commemorate the Battle of Littleferry.


Antique Kildonan gold locket gifted by Duke of Sutherland's daughter set to go under hammer with 'huge amount of interest' shown in Highland piece

21 January 2022
Antique Kildonan gold locket gifted by Duke of Sutherland's daughter set to go under hammer with 'huge amount of interest' shown in Highland piece

Antique Kildonan gold locket gifted by Duke of Sutherland's daughter set to go under hammer with 'huge amount of interest' shown in Highland piece

21 January 2022

Chorley’s Auction House is selling the Victorian locket “made of gold from the Duke of Sutherland’s mine at Kildonan”.


NC500 hotel group secures £4.45 million investment from the Scottish National Investment Bank

19 January 2022
NC500 hotel group secures £4.45 million investment from the Scottish National Investment Bank

NC500 hotel group secures £4.45 million investment from the Scottish National Investment Bank

19 January 2022

The loan will be used to upgrade the firm's four hotels in the northern Highlands.


WATCH: East Sutherland Wheelers pay poignant tribute at funeral of former Highland teacher and cycling veteran

12 January 2022
WATCH: East Sutherland Wheelers pay poignant tribute at funeral of former Highland teacher and cycling veteran

WATCH: East Sutherland Wheelers pay poignant tribute at funeral of former Highland teacher and cycling veteran

12 January 2022

The funeral service for David Paton (65) took place at the Fountain Road Hall in Golspie.


PICTURES: New outdoor activity company Wet n Wild makes waves along north Highland coast

11 January 2022
PICTURES: New outdoor activity company Wet n Wild makes waves along north Highland coast

PICTURES: New outdoor activity company Wet n Wild makes waves along north Highland coast

11 January 2022

A FLEDGLING company which offers open water and outdoor activities on the north Highland coast is hoping to step things up in 2022.


Flats plan on 'eyesore' Highland site welcomed by community council – but reservations voiced

08 January 2022
Flats plan on 'eyesore' Highland site welcomed by community council – but reservations voiced

Flats plan on 'eyesore' Highland site welcomed by community council – but reservations voiced

08 January 2022

The community council is objecting to the flat plan in the hope that its concerns will be addressed.


Camera Club announces contest winners and chairman announces plan to step down

03 January 2022
Camera Club announces contest winners and chairman announces plan to step down

Camera Club announces contest winners and chairman announces plan to step down

03 January 2022

East Sutherland Camera Club chairman John Alderson has stood down after more than 10 years.


Highland art and writing talent showcased in new book

24 December 2021
Highland art and writing talent showcased in new book

Highland art and writing talent showcased in new book

24 December 2021

The creative enterprise brought "inspiration and light relief from the challenges faced during the Covid-19 pandemic".


Highland rescue boat to be named Wildland after company owned by funder Anders Holch Povlsen

18 December 2021
Highland rescue boat to be named Wildland after company owned by funder Anders Holch Povlsen

Highland rescue boat to be named Wildland after company owned by funder Anders Holch Povlsen

18 December 2021

East Sutherland Rescue Association (ESRA) hopes to make a big splash when it launches its new £140,000 lifeboat next year.


Santa to ditch sleigh in favour of lifeboat for Highland visit

17 December 2021
Santa to ditch sleigh in favour of lifeboat for Highland visit

Santa to ditch sleigh in favour of lifeboat for Highland visit

17 December 2021

Santa’s elves will have donation buckets and will be collecting in the hope of boosting ESRA’s coffers.


Highland Coast Hotels announce £1.5 million investment in Brora's Royal Marine Hotel with more planned

11 December 2021
Highland Coast Hotels announce £1.5 million investment in Brora's Royal Marine Hotel with more planned

Highland Coast Hotels announce £1.5 million investment in Brora's Royal Marine Hotel with more planned

11 December 2021

Details of the ambitious redesign were revealed at an event in the hotel for invited guests yesterday evening.


Orbex announces start of work on rocket launch platform

09 December 2021
Orbex announces start of work on rocket launch platform

Orbex announces start of work on rocket launch platform

09 December 2021

Rocket manufacturing firm Orbex is expected to be the main user of Space Hub Sutherland.


Run-down Highland hotel snapped up pre-auction by unidentified buyer who offered 'in excess of asking price'

09 December 2021
Run-down Highland hotel snapped up pre-auction by unidentified buyer who offered 'in excess of asking price'

Run-down Highland hotel snapped up pre-auction by unidentified buyer who offered 'in excess of asking price'

09 December 2021

The run-down property was due to go under the hammer online with a minimum opening bid set at £98,000.


Dornoch Young Curators in tune with wartime ethos for Christmas fair

08 December 2021
Dornoch Young Curators in tune with wartime ethos for Christmas fair

Dornoch Young Curators in tune with wartime ethos for Christmas fair

08 December 2021

The Young Curators Club is holding a Christmas fair at Dornoch Social Club on Saturday, December 18.


Plucky fundraiser overcomes foot surgery to walk equivalent of NC500 in aid of East Sutherland Rescue Association and Mikeysline

03 December 2021
Plucky fundraiser overcomes foot surgery to walk equivalent of NC500 in aid of East Sutherland Rescue Association and Mikeysline

Plucky fundraiser overcomes foot surgery to walk equivalent of NC500 in aid of East Sutherland Rescue Association and Mikeysline

03 December 2021

Debbie Ross raised £555 which has been split between ESRA and mental health charity Mikey’s Line.


Musical duo Marit and Rona tune up to perform at Edderton

02 December 2021
Musical duo Marit and Rona tune up to perform at Edderton

Musical duo Marit and Rona tune up to perform at Edderton

02 December 2021

It is a homecoming for Tain-educated Rona, winner of the BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Award.


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