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New York Times names this Highland attraction in list of ‘must-see’ destinations

11 January 2025
New York Times names this Highland attraction in list of ‘must-see’ destinations

New York Times names this Highland attraction in list of ‘must-see’ destinations

11 January 2025

The south-west of England and East London were the only other UK places to make the 52 list.


Folk musician Mairi Campbell to perform Auld Lang Syne show at Ullapool

07 January 2025
Folk musician Mairi Campbell to perform Auld Lang Syne show at Ullapool

Folk musician Mairi Campbell to perform Auld Lang Syne show at Ullapool

07 January 2025

The five star rated show brings Scotland’s most famous song to life, combining storytelling with animation and music.


Public kept in the dark for two years over mass escape of farmed salmon into sea while being transported from Sutherland

03 January 2025
Public kept in the dark for two years over mass escape of farmed salmon into sea while being transported from Sutherland

Public kept in the dark for two years over mass escape of farmed salmon into sea while being transported from Sutherland

03 January 2025

The Green Britain Foundation is now calling for the reporting requirements to be revised to include all salmon escapes, regardless of location.


Fire closes Falls of Shin Visitor Centre until further notice

02 January 2025
Fire closes Falls of Shin Visitor Centre until further notice

Fire closes Falls of Shin Visitor Centre until further notice

02 January 2025

The damage caused by Monday’s fire at the popular Falls of Shin cafe is being assessed.


Calls for earlier access to Gaelic for children amid fears language could be ‘dying out’ in the Highlands

29 December 2024
Calls for earlier access to Gaelic for children amid fears language could be ‘dying out’ in the Highlands

Calls for earlier access to Gaelic for children amid fears language could be ‘dying out’ in the Highlands

29 December 2024

A Sutherland woman is on a mission to revive Gaelic in the county amid fears the language is dying out.


Scottish Book Trust to gift books to Dornoch families through foodbank

19 December 2024
Scottish Book Trust to gift books to Dornoch families through foodbank

Scottish Book Trust to gift books to Dornoch families through foodbank

19 December 2024

Trust chief executive Marc Lambert said that “every child deserves the magic of a book”.


Sutherland Spaceport to be mothballed as Orbex makes shock announcement about move to SaxaVord

04 December 2024
Sutherland Spaceport to be mothballed as Orbex makes shock announcement about move to SaxaVord

Sutherland Spaceport to be mothballed as Orbex makes shock announcement about move to SaxaVord

04 December 2024

Orbex is halting construction work on the £20 million spaceport which received a £14.6 milllion public investment package.


Whisky lovers from all over the world expected in the Highlands for annual festival

23 October 2024
Whisky lovers from all over the world expected in the Highlands for annual festival

Whisky lovers from all over the world expected in the Highlands for annual festival

23 October 2024

The festival kicks off on Friday, October 25, and runs until Sunday, October 27.


Day of celebration as Historylinks Museum in Dornoch opens its new Heritage Hub

29 September 2024
Day of celebration as Historylinks Museum in Dornoch opens its new Heritage Hub

Day of celebration as Historylinks Museum in Dornoch opens its new Heritage Hub

29 September 2024

Members of the public were able to view the new exhibitions, including one dedicated to Highland dance.


Support from home for north Highland Paralympian, Hope Gordon

05 September 2024
Support from home for north Highland Paralympian, Hope Gordon

Support from home for north Highland Paralympian, Hope Gordon

05 September 2024

Hope Gordon, from Rogart, is part of the nine-strong para canoe team representing ParalympicsGB at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.


PICTURES: Newly installed memorial to Australian airmen unveiled at Dornoch bridge dedication service

13 August 2024
PICTURES: Newly installed memorial to Australian airmen unveiled at Dornoch bridge dedication service

PICTURES: Newly installed memorial to Australian airmen unveiled at Dornoch bridge dedication service

13 August 2024

Five of the 11 Australian Air Force crew were killed when a flying boat patrol bomber crashed into the Dornoch Firth on January 14, 1945.


North West Highlands Geopark takes on two new education and engagement officers

05 August 2024
North West Highlands Geopark takes on two new education and engagement officers

North West Highlands Geopark takes on two new education and engagement officers

05 August 2024

Jan Breckenridge and Jim Bunting will work on the Geopark’s Access, Connect and Take Part programme.


Highland Community Lottery launched to raise money for good causes in region

24 July 2024
Highland Community Lottery launched to raise money for good causes in region

Highland Community Lottery launched to raise money for good causes in region

24 July 2024

Charities and community groups are being encouraged to register as beneficiaries of the new lottery.


Gledfield Distillery through to national final of UK StartUp Awards

24 July 2024
Gledfield Distillery through to national final of UK StartUp Awards

Gledfield Distillery through to national final of UK StartUp Awards

24 July 2024

Gledfiled Distillery was founded by young entrepreneur Ciara Bow of Ardgay.


Highland Stoneware gets a visit from MSP to celebrate 50th anniversary of pottery

22 July 2024
Highland Stoneware gets a visit from MSP to celebrate 50th anniversary of pottery

Highland Stoneware gets a visit from MSP to celebrate 50th anniversary of pottery

22 July 2024

MSP Emma Roddick said Highland Stoneware was a “staple of Sutherland”.


North Highland parents of disabled children campaign for respite services

26 May 2024
North Highland parents of disabled children campaign for respite services

North Highland parents of disabled children campaign for respite services

26 May 2024

Two northern parents who have children with learning disabilities have joined forces to campaign for respite care services in the area.


Britain’s ‘loneliest sheep’ Fiona, rescued after spending two years at the bottom of a cliff in Cromarty Firth, is put on strict diet to prepare her for motherhood

23 April 2024
Britain’s ‘loneliest sheep’ Fiona, rescued after spending two years at the bottom of a cliff in Cromarty Firth, is put on strict diet to prepare her for motherhood

Britain’s ‘loneliest sheep’ Fiona, rescued after spending two years at the bottom of a cliff in Cromarty Firth, is put on strict diet to prepare her for motherhood

23 April 2024

Fiona the ewe arrived at Dalscone Farm in Dumfries in November after being rescued by specialist climbing teams from a shore near Sutherland.


Assynt Mountain Rescue Team go to aid of injured walker on Cul Beag in Coigach

22 March 2024
Assynt Mountain Rescue Team go to aid of injured walker on Cul Beag in Coigach

Assynt Mountain Rescue Team go to aid of injured walker on Cul Beag in Coigach

22 March 2024

The team spent a day training with members of the Police Scotland Highland and Islands Mountain Rescue Team on Monday.


New owners 'upbeat' over derelict Helmsdale A9 filling station – but they haven't seen it yet!

10 March 2024
New owners 'upbeat' over derelict Helmsdale A9 filling station – but they haven't seen it yet!

New owners 'upbeat' over derelict Helmsdale A9 filling station – but they haven't seen it yet!

10 March 2024

The new owners are said to be keen to have a shop or kiosk on the site and are also considering providing electric charging points.


Alaska-based singer seeks local musicians to support him at Ullapool gig

16 February 2024
Alaska-based singer seeks local musicians to support him at Ullapool gig

Alaska-based singer seeks local musicians to support him at Ullapool gig

16 February 2024

Medium Build will be in Ullapool on Tuesday March 5.


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