Documentary stirs up a record number of entries for Carrbridge’s World Porridge event
The best are coming from all over the globe to compete for World title
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Sutherland groups urged to apply for nature restoration funding
Funding is available through the Highland Nature Restoration Fund Community Grants Programme.
Delayed start for disruptive Cromarty Bridge roadworks
Resurfacing works on a major Highland bridge will start slightly later than planned, engineers have announced.
Highland Council plans partial closure of ‘Hens Run’ in Golspie
The public can view the plans and submit objections.
Highland childcare services in ‘significant’ debt
The discovery was made by an auditor tasked with assessing the financial handing of the council early years childcare serves.
PICTURES: Competition, tradition, and community spirit at Helmsdale & District Highland Games
Local stalwart Grace Maxwell opens the popular event alongside her family.
Acclaimed Palestinian cinema draws global audience to Lochinver
European visitors join locals for an unusual weekend showcase, generating vial funds for medial and educational aid.
Dornoch and district residents to have their say on £112k new wetland and leaky dams project
Ambitious leaky dam initiative aims to stop flooding and boost local biodiversity.
‘One big rip-off’: More than 60% of renewable rejections overturned by Scottish Government
New data shows that the government overruled Highland Council on the majority of its decisions related to major renewable developments in the region.
Private hydro scheme in Glen Loth linked to deteriorating road condition
Brora councillor alleges water runoff is undermining infrastructure.
Find your voice with Golspie’s new Rock Choir
Join the UK’s premier contemporary choir community locally.
All the gigs, gatherings and goings-on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week
Don’t miss Lairg Crofters Show on Saturday.
Ullapool motorhome toilet waste unit a ‘health hazard’ after overflowing
An overflowing Ullapool toilet waste disposal unit has sparked disgust from locals and visitors alike, as the council work to fix the “health hazard”.
Lairg lamb sale sees record averages amid strong demand
Ewe lambs reach a record average of £148.34 as 8,633 lambs are sold.
Grief Awareness: Care and clarity when you need it the most
Read our special feature on bereavement and dealing with the practicalities of saying goodbye
Brora Community Council seeks ‘mediation meeting’ as golf club bids to ban crofters from grazing livestock on local course
Brora Community Council hopes a meeting between golf club managers and crofters might resolve land dispute.
‘Clear red flags’ missed by Highland GP whose patient died from pancreatic cancer
An investigation has revealed that, by the time a diagnosis was made, the patient only had six weeks left to live.
Women’s refuge review ‘not’ cost cutting exercise
The statement was made amid claims the review was used to save money.
Excellence award hope for Caithness and Sutherland’s Flow Country Partnership
The Flow Country Partnership has reached the finals of a prestigious regional business awards.
Tourist tax plans spark special meeting of Highland Council
The special meeting next Tuesday will consider a draft visitor levy proposal for the region.
Events to help employers plan for the future
Major investment will create new opportunities in the Highlands - but employers will need the right people and skills to make the most of them.
RNLI lifeboat delivers chieftain to ‘friendly’ Assynt Highland Games
Traditional cromag presentation honours 2026 chieftain after sea landing.
Highland childcare demand rising as rural providers disappear
Far north MSP David Green warns families who are ‘doing everything right’ are being penalised.