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Caithness-based singer joins Big Sing community choir for north coast Gaelic singing workshop to celebrate World Gaelic Week

18 February 2025
Caithness-based singer joins Big Sing community choir for north coast Gaelic singing workshop to celebrate World Gaelic Week

Caithness-based singer joins Big Sing community choir for north coast Gaelic singing workshop to celebrate World Gaelic Week

18 February 2025

Caithness-based singer Christine Stone will lead the workshop at Borgie Forest cabin on March 1.


MSP Ariane Burgess calls for clarity on whether government's £20m investment in Orbex will benefit the Highlands

31 January 2025
MSP Ariane Burgess calls for clarity on whether government's £20m investment in Orbex will benefit the Highlands

MSP Ariane Burgess calls for clarity on whether government's £20m investment in Orbex will benefit the Highlands

31 January 2025

Ms Burgess said it was ‘disheartening’ that the new funding award had not led to a rethink on the mothballed the Sutherland Spaceport project.


North Sutherland micro-bakery LOAF in top 18 list

26 January 2025
North Sutherland micro-bakery LOAF in top 18 list

North Sutherland micro-bakery LOAF in top 18 list

26 January 2025

Strath Halladale based Loaf has been named as one of Scotland’s top 18 bakeries by a leading interiors and lifestyle brand.


Inspectors praise ‘confident, able and articulate’ pupils at north Sutherland school

22 January 2025
Inspectors praise ‘confident, able and articulate’ pupils at north Sutherland school

Inspectors praise ‘confident, able and articulate’ pupils at north Sutherland school

22 January 2025

A north coast primary school has been rated “satisfactory” by Education Scotland, while its nursery class has been rated “very good”.


Chief Executive of Orbex to attend ‘secret’ meeting of Sutherland Spaceport Community Liaison Group

15 January 2025
Chief Executive of Orbex to attend ‘secret’ meeting of Sutherland Spaceport Community Liaison Group

Chief Executive of Orbex to attend ‘secret’ meeting of Sutherland Spaceport Community Liaison Group

15 January 2025

There have been calls for Orbex to hold an open meeting in Tongue after the company shelved the Sutherland Spaceport project.


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.


Officer appointed to promote travel on the Far North Line in Caithness and Sutherland

23 December 2024
Officer appointed to promote travel on the Far North Line in Caithness and Sutherland

Officer appointed to promote travel on the Far North Line in Caithness and Sutherland

23 December 2024

The Far North Line Community Rail Partnership has appointed a sustainable transport officer.


PICTURES: Melvich Primary School and Early Learning Centre shines with heartwarming nativity play ‘Prickly Hay’

20 December 2024
PICTURES: Melvich Primary School and Early Learning Centre shines with heartwarming nativity play ‘Prickly Hay’

PICTURES: Melvich Primary School and Early Learning Centre shines with heartwarming nativity play ‘Prickly Hay’

20 December 2024

The Christmas show involved all pupils from the Early Learning Centre through to P7.


‘Have some decency': Melness Crofters’ Estate calls on Orbex to send representatives north to personally explain 'profoundly disappointing' Sutherland Spaceport decision

04 December 2024
‘Have some decency': Melness Crofters’ Estate calls on Orbex to send representatives north to personally explain 'profoundly disappointing' Sutherland Spaceport decision

‘Have some decency': Melness Crofters’ Estate calls on Orbex to send representatives north to personally explain 'profoundly disappointing' Sutherland Spaceport decision

04 December 2024

The spaceport was set to be built on land owned by Melness Crofters’ Estate on the A’Mhoine Peninsula.


Highlands and Islands Enterprise ‘deeply disappointed’ over Orbex move from Sutherland Spaceport to SaxaVord

04 December 2024
Highlands and Islands Enterprise ‘deeply disappointed’ over Orbex move from Sutherland Spaceport to SaxaVord

Highlands and Islands Enterprise ‘deeply disappointed’ over Orbex move from Sutherland Spaceport to SaxaVord

04 December 2024

Highlands and Islands Enterprise said it was not yet clear of the impacts of Orbex’s decision on Sutherland.


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.


Lest we forget: Melvich pupils attend Armistice Day service

12 November 2024
Lest we forget: Melvich pupils attend Armistice Day service

Lest we forget: Melvich pupils attend Armistice Day service

12 November 2024

The service was conducted by Rev Jerry Taylor of Thurso and North Coast Free Church.


Badanloch tup takes overall champion honours at Lairg Hill North Country Cheviot Sheep Show

04 November 2024
Badanloch tup takes overall champion honours at Lairg Hill North Country Cheviot Sheep Show

Badanloch tup takes overall champion honours at Lairg Hill North Country Cheviot Sheep Show

04 November 2024

The judge at the show was Andrew Elliot.


New crossing built over Culgower burn on John O’Groats Trail in Sutherland

10 October 2024
New crossing built over Culgower burn on John O’Groats Trail in Sutherland

New crossing built over Culgower burn on John O’Groats Trail in Sutherland

10 October 2024

The new bridge replaces a previous structure which was washed away during Storm Babette in October last year.


North coast shipshape as community boat ‘Grace’ takes to the water in public launch from Bettyhill

06 October 2024
North coast shipshape as community boat ‘Grace’ takes to the water in public launch from Bettyhill

North coast shipshape as community boat ‘Grace’ takes to the water in public launch from Bettyhill

06 October 2024

A project to build a rowing boat for communities along the north coast culminated in its ceremonial launch last Saturday.


Halladale Film Club to run Do What You Can Day for second year running as part of climate festival

16 September 2024
Halladale Film Club to run Do What You Can Day for second year running as part of climate festival

Halladale Film Club to run Do What You Can Day for second year running as part of climate festival

16 September 2024

The Do What You Can Day will include a clothing recycling session, meal and film screening.


Farr North Community Development Trust seeks feedback over new vehicle

30 July 2024
Farr North Community Development Trust seeks feedback over new vehicle

Farr North Community Development Trust seeks feedback over new vehicle

30 July 2024

The Farr North Community Development Trust has announced it will soon take delivery of a community vehicle.


Spaceport Sutherland developer Orbex to open office in London and expand its Forres base

23 July 2024
Spaceport Sutherland developer Orbex to open office in London and expand its Forres base

Spaceport Sutherland developer Orbex to open office in London and expand its Forres base

23 July 2024

Orbex will be the first UK rocket manufacturer to establish a base in London.


‘A blatant abomination’: North coast resident blasts plan to erect antenna park for Sutherland Spaceport on summit of Ben Tongue

01 June 2024
‘A blatant abomination’: North coast resident blasts plan to erect antenna park for Sutherland Spaceport on summit of Ben Tongue

‘A blatant abomination’: North coast resident blasts plan to erect antenna park for Sutherland Spaceport on summit of Ben Tongue

01 June 2024

Orbex is seeking planning consent to site the antenna park for Sutherland Spaceport on the summit of Ben Tongue.


Good progress made on building ‘floating’ road to Sutherland Spaceport site

10 May 2024
Good progress made on building ‘floating’ road to Sutherland Spaceport site

Good progress made on building ‘floating’ road to Sutherland Spaceport site

10 May 2024

More than 600 metres of road have now been installed along with the first bridge.


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