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Trade buoyant as buyers from across the UK flock to United Auction's first lamb sale at Lairg in Sutherland

12 August 2021
Trade buoyant as buyers from across the UK flock to United Auction's first lamb sale at Lairg in Sutherland

Trade buoyant as buyers from across the UK flock to United Auction's first lamb sale at Lairg in Sutherland

12 August 2021

United Auctions sold 13,360 lambs at their first sale at Lairg on Tuesday.


High hopes over Dornoch kite festival

10 August 2021
High hopes over Dornoch kite festival

High hopes over Dornoch kite festival

10 August 2021

The free event is being organised by Mike and Tina Hook and has been scheduled to run on Friday from 1pm-3pm.


'We should all stand down and have no community council because we are doing no good'

10 August 2021
'We should all stand down and have no community council because we are doing no good'

'We should all stand down and have no community council because we are doing no good'

10 August 2021

Katherine Anderson put forward the idea at a meeting of Assynt Community Council following frustration with Highland Council.


Ardvreck Castle freedom of information probe over ranger activity

10 August 2021
Ardvreck Castle freedom of information probe over ranger activity

Ardvreck Castle freedom of information probe over ranger activity

10 August 2021

A ditch dug to prevent 4x4s accessing the beach near Ardvreck Castle has been filled with stones and an honesty box had been ripped off its stand.


WATCH: Fifty-two out of 86 runners cross finishing line of gruelling Cape Wrath Ultra as Ian Stewart declared overall winner

09 August 2021
WATCH: Fifty-two out of 86 runners cross finishing line of gruelling Cape Wrath Ultra as Ian Stewart declared overall winner

WATCH: Fifty-two out of 86 runners cross finishing line of gruelling Cape Wrath Ultra as Ian Stewart declared overall winner

09 August 2021

The 400km, eight-day event started at Fort William and ended at Cape Wrath lighthouse on Sunday.


Scottish thistle provides inspiration for new tartan by Highland designer

03 August 2021
Scottish thistle provides inspiration for new tartan by Highland designer

Scottish thistle provides inspiration for new tartan by Highland designer

03 August 2021

A designer has unveiled her new Pride of Dornoch ladies’ tartan which she said was inspired by Scotland’s national thistle emblem.


Stoer start for ultra paddleboarder Charlie Head's unsupported Minch attempt

22 July 2021
Stoer start for ultra paddleboarder Charlie Head's unsupported Minch attempt

Stoer start for ultra paddleboarder Charlie Head's unsupported Minch attempt

22 July 2021

Charlie is raising funds for a mental health charity which offers grants to those who need financial help to access mental health services.


WATCH: Timespan Museum in running for prestigious £100k Art Fund award

22 July 2021
WATCH: Timespan Museum in running for prestigious £100k Art Fund award

WATCH: Timespan Museum in running for prestigious £100k Art Fund award

22 July 2021

Timespan Museum and Art Centre is in the running for a prestigious award.


Property letting firm reveals this part of Highlands as one of best spots in UK to see sunset

22 July 2021
Property letting firm reveals this part of Highlands as one of best spots in UK to see sunset

Property letting firm reveals this part of Highlands as one of best spots in UK to see sunset

22 July 2021

Holiday Cottages went on the hunt in 2020 – the year of the staycation – for the spots where the best sunsets and sunrises could be seen.


Farewell lunch for Highland stalwart hailed for her helping hands

21 July 2021
Farewell lunch for Highland stalwart hailed for her helping hands

Farewell lunch for Highland stalwart hailed for her helping hands

21 July 2021

She has been a well-known figure for many years and has given a helping hand to a number of local groups.


'HGVs should be banned for pothole-strewn Ross route'

08 July 2021
'HGVs should be banned for pothole-strewn Ross route'

'HGVs should be banned for pothole-strewn Ross route'

08 July 2021

Pete Campbell said that the route deserves to be properly maintained.


Assurances over north Highland fire cover amid recruitment drive

22 June 2021
Assurances over north Highland fire cover amid recruitment drive

Assurances over north Highland fire cover amid recruitment drive

22 June 2021

Boss gives assurance: “The community will be fully protected through our robust strategic planning which ensures cover is maintained at all times.”


Robbie Mitchell caps epic cycle NC500 success by proposing to girlfriend

11 June 2021
Robbie Mitchell caps epic cycle NC500 success by proposing to girlfriend

Robbie Mitchell caps epic cycle NC500 success by proposing to girlfriend

11 June 2021

"She has put up with a lot, including being woken up every weekend at 4am and even earlier for me to go training."


PICTURES: Birds take over Royal Mail postbox in Highlands

11 June 2021
PICTURES: Birds take over Royal Mail postbox in Highlands

PICTURES: Birds take over Royal Mail postbox in Highlands

11 June 2021

The postbox west is now out of bounds to give the opportunistic birds peace to grow.


NC500 tops list of most popular UK road trips

10 June 2021
NC500 tops list of most popular UK road trips

NC500 tops list of most popular UK road trips

10 June 2021

Google search data reveals a 450 per cent increase in searches for ‘North Coast 500 route planner’ over the last year.


New NC500 hotel company submits planning bid for more bedrooms at one of its recently acquired four properties

10 June 2021
New NC500 hotel company submits planning bid for more bedrooms at one of its recently acquired four properties

New NC500 hotel company submits planning bid for more bedrooms at one of its recently acquired four properties

10 June 2021

Highland Coast Hotels owns hotels at Kylesku, Brora and Dornoch.


Famous Capaldi's ice cream comes full circle and returns to its roots

08 June 2021
Famous Capaldi's ice cream comes full circle and returns to its roots

Famous Capaldi's ice cream comes full circle and returns to its roots

08 June 2021

Operating extended opening hours, the shop opened last weekend to queues around the block.


Veteran Highland cyclist Robbie Mitchell congratulated for taking NC500 crown by cyclist whose record he smashed

04 June 2021
Veteran Highland cyclist Robbie Mitchell congratulated for taking NC500 crown by cyclist whose record he smashed

Veteran Highland cyclist Robbie Mitchell congratulated for taking NC500 crown by cyclist whose record he smashed

04 June 2021

Durness native Robbie Mitchell bettered the previous record set by Josh Quigley last year by nearly two hours.


WATCH: Record-breaker Robbie Mitchell smashes NC500 cycle milestone with hours to spare

04 June 2021
WATCH: Record-breaker Robbie Mitchell smashes NC500 cycle milestone with hours to spare

WATCH: Record-breaker Robbie Mitchell smashes NC500 cycle milestone with hours to spare

04 June 2021

The veteran cyclist from Durness completed the 516-mile route in 29 hours, five minutes and 42 seconds,


New company acquires another three Sutherland hotels on Highland NC500 route

19 May 2021
New company acquires another three Sutherland hotels on Highland NC500 route

New company acquires another three Sutherland hotels on Highland NC500 route

19 May 2021

Highland Coast Hotels is taking over the Newton Lodge, near Kylesku, the Royal Golf Hotel in Dornoch and the Royal Marine Hotel in Brora.


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