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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.


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.


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