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The weekly newspaper for Sutherland and the North in the Scottish Highlands. Established in 1899. https://www.northern-times.co.uk/

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 40m

Mikeysline receives royal backing on World Mental Health Day

Charity Mikeysline is driving hope into even more communities after launching its second Hive on the Road vehicle - thanks to royal support.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 1h

Lifeboat crew rescues paddleboarders off Embo

A mother and daughter were brought to safety in East Sutherland Rescue Association’s second emergency call-out this week.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 2h

Deliberate fire at house sparks police hunt

Police are hunting those responsible after a deliberate fire at a house in the early hours of this morning.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 6h

Highland landmarks urged to light up red for Poppyscotland

Which floodlit buildings do you think would look great as part of this poignant act of remembrance?

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 10h

Golspie eyes long-term gains from temporary workers’ village

Golspie Community Council is seeking residents’ views on possible legacy projects should a plan for a temporary workers’ village be approved.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 23h

Council says it will provide ‘salt in grit bins or heaps’ and provide equipment for Highland communities to tackle wintry roads

Highland Council is urging community groups to ‘apply now’ for its Winter Resilience Programme if they want grit bins in their areas.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 1d

Police enquiry launched after car lands in river at Berriedale as woman is airlifted to hospital

Police say enquiries are ongoing after a vehicle ended up in the river at Berriedale Water yesterday.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 1d

Lochinver crew rescued but boat ‘couldn’t be saved’ after running aground

The lifeboat were called out after a Mayday alert from a vessel that had run aground, with the crew stating that the boat “couldn’t be saved”.

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Golspie youth charity unveils plans for multi-million pound new Child and Youth Centre

Golspie Youth Action Project hopes a new purpose-built facility will ease the childcare crisis and create jobs but the project is at an early stage.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 1d

Highland Heroes 2026: Nominate your primary school teacher

Do you have a favourite teacher at your primary school? Nominate them for a Heroes award now!

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 1d

Luxury glamping site plan approved

A "luxury" glamping site will be built on Easter Ross farmland after the plans were approved by Highland Council.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 1d

AI Willie to appear on BBC farming and countryside show

Caithness cattle-breeding technician Willie Mackay is making a TV appearance this week on the BBC’s farming and countryside programme Landward.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 1d

Royal Dornoch nears completion of new clubhouse as digital upgrade goes live

Full-fibre broadband installed ahead of £13.9 million facility opening in December.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 1d

New benches installed across Ullapool - but three go missing

Ullapool’s public benches, scattered throughout the village’s many beauty spots, have been replaced thanks to funding from the council.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 1d

Durness Halloween Fright Fest returns!

The festival has grown from a modest gathering into a much-anticipated event.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 1d

8 Highland businesses honoured with new awards

Eight Highland businesses have been honoured for their commitment to local recruitment and supply chains and fairer pay.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 2d

PICTURES: Hero’s welcome for David after 854-mile run to John O’Groats

David Mowat revealed he went through “the worst and the best of times” on his epic 17-day ultra-running challenge from Land’s End to John O’Groats.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 2d

Walker rescued after becoming disorientated on Ben Hope in Sutherland

Assynt Mountain Rescue Team were called out to go to the aid of the walker.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 2d

Scourie woman’s musical journey in Pakistan to ‘explore heritage’ alongside son

An Ullapool woman has journeyed to Pakistan alongside her son to “explore our shared heritage”, to perform her hit music-theatre show.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 2d

PICTURES Young talent on display at Farr High art exhibition in Strathnaver Museum Annex

Farr High School pupils are showcasing a variety of artwork in month-long exhibition at their local museum.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 2d

Frustration mounts over Helmsdale Harbour dredging delays

Helmsdale Community Council has been told that there is as yet no start date for dredging work at the village’s harbour.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 3d

New powers can be ‘big step’ to address ‘skyrocketing’ private rentals, says Highland MSP

A Highland MSP is calling Highland Council to introduce stronger protections and rent controls for private rental tenants.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 3d

North Highland distilleries flag £8000 community group fund

Charities and not-for-profit organisations near two north Highland distilleries can stake a claim to a share of an £8000 fund.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 3d

Lib Dems bid to tackle backlog in practical driving tests: ‘The system is broken – we need ministers to get in gear’

Far north MP Jamie Stone has written to the Secretary of State for Transport about his concerns over the backlog of practical driving tests.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 3d

Man and woman arrested after more than £90k of drugs recovered on A9

A man and a woman have been arrested and charged after drugs with an estimated street value of more than £90,000 were recovered in the Highlands.