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The Northern Times

@northerntimes.co.uk

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

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 05/12/2025

UPDATE: Two people hurt in 2-vehicle crash that closed A9 south of Wick for almost 3 hours

Two people were injured in a crash that closed the A9 south of Wick for almost three hours.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 05/12/2025

Closure of Sutherland Inn has ‘ripped the heart out of Brora’

The Sutherland Inn, located in the centre of Brora, closed in September.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 05/12/2025

Red squirrel range up 25% in Highlands after conservation efforts

Delighted conservationists have hailed the success of a red squirrel conservation scheme after their range jumped 25% - with dozens of new sites.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 04/12/2025

BREAKING: Crash closes A9 20 miles south of Wick with emergency services at scene

A crash has closed the A9 in both directions 20 miles south of Wick.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 04/12/2025

Timespan to hold community festive event to celebrate Best Small Museum Project win and Ukrainian links

The museum is hosting an afternoon of food, culture, singing, dancing and seasonal crafts.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 04/12/2025

From Lairg Winterfest to Christmas lights switch-on events and the 25th anniversary celebration of the Gaelic Tree Spiral at Borgie, there is plenty going on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

All the gigs, gatherings and goings-on in Sutherland this weekend and next week.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 04/12/2025

Is it a cone or a cone-ifer? Infamous traffic cone decked out in Christmas tree lights

Step aside Glasgow, there’s a new traffic cone star on the rise after Tain’s infamous High Street cone was decked out in Christmas tree lights.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 04/12/2025

Fresh doubts over A9 dualling 2035 deadline amid private finance cost fears

The Scottish Government reportedly feels it is not value for money.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 03/12/2025

Highland Council welcomes ‘tourist tax’ legislation changes pledged by Scottish Government

Highland Council is welcoming Scottish Government moves that would allow greater flexibility in introducing the controversial Visitor Levy Scheme.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 03/12/2025

Land reform campaigner Lesley Riddoch’s ode to the far north ahead of A’Chraobh Gaelic spiral 25 year anniversary

The community celebration at Borgie Woods takes place this weekend.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 03/12/2025

‘Tough decisions’ warning as council faces £47m budget hole

A £47m hole in Highland Council’s finances has sparked calls for the public to help shape its next budget - amid warnings of “tough decisions” ahead.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 03/12/2025

Questions invited from KW10 residents over pop-up workers’ village in Golspie as public meeting to be held

A public meeting to discuss a proposal to develop a temporary workers’ village at Golspie is to be held on December 8.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 03/12/2025

Police launch drink and drug-driving crackdown as offences soar in Highlands

Police Scotland launches festive drink and drug-driving crackdown as offences soar across the Highlands.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 03/12/2025

Inverness Castle Experience tickets set to go on sale

A notice on the coming attraction’s website this morning states that tickets will be available from tomorrow.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 02/12/2025

Dornoch’s Christmas Fair ends in lantern parade

A community lantern procession brought the fair to a close.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 02/12/2025

Far north community policing buildings among 180 ‘lost’ since creation of single police force

The list includes northern stations such as those previously situated in Lairg, Bonar Bridge, Brora, Dornoch and Castletown.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 02/12/2025

Scottish Water plans large solar farm at water treatment works near Lairg

The utility company is seeking to install 528 ground-mounted solar panels at its Savalbeg Water Treatment Works.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 02/12/2025

Highland Heroes 2026: Who will be the ultimate hero of heroes?

The hero of heroes will be chosen from among your winners. Nominate your local Heroes now for their chance to become the ultimate hero of heroes

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 02/12/2025

Scottish Government visitor levy ‘u-turn’ to allow fixed or percentage rate charges

The minister for public finance Ivan McKee signals a new Bill will be tabled to change the legislation early next year.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 02/12/2025

Highland MSP lodges motion to celebrate success of Green Shores partnership in Dornoch after award win

Green Shores won the Coast and Waters Award for its long running saltmarsh restoration work.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 02/12/2025

REV JAMES CURRALL: The extraordinary story of a community that built its own church against the odds

A new church opened its doors after decades of saving, praying, and hoping.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 02/12/2025

Highland crofting remains ‘a vital and forward looking part of Scotland’s rural fabric’

‘Forty years on, crofting remains a vital and forward looking part  of Scotland’s rural fabric.’

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 02/12/2025

Mac’s £12k top dog as Dingwall Mart sale ‘a flyer from start to finish’

The mart said that the whole sale average of £5100 ‘reflects the quality of dogs that was forward and is a huge credit to the vendors’.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 02/12/2025

NHS Highland staff ‘poor practice’ sparks fears of heightened risk of a major cyber attack

But the health board is working to ‘update and improve the national mandatory training packages’.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 01/12/2025

Ideal weather conditions for Culrain Christmas tree lights switch-on

Anna Sutherland was given the honour of switching on the lights this year.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 01/12/2025

Short-term lets control area to be considered for Sutherland

More than half of the house sales in Sutherland in the last four years have gone to buyers from outside the area, a new report shows.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 01/12/2025

NHS Highland staff ‘poor practice’ sparks fears of heightened risk of a major cyber attack

But the health board is working to ‘update and improve the national mandatory training packages’.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 01/12/2025

Councillors approve key funding for Dornoch’s new community hub

Sutherland councillors back major Common Good bid as plans for modern facility move to full council.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 01/12/2025

Funding boost for Skerray Hall modernisation project

Local councillors have agreed to contribute over £100,000 from the Community Regeneration Fund to the Skerray Hall modernisation project.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 01/12/2025

Safer roads ahead as Golspie plans new pedestrian crossing

Pland for a new A9 pedestrian crossing in Golspie aims to improve safety for residents and visitors.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 01/12/2025

Helmsdale’s own space pioneer to speak at major expo

Retired Virgin Galactic chief pilot David Mackay returns to Scotland as a keynote speaker at this Thursday’s Space-Comm Expo.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 01/12/2025

Fingers crossed Scotland’s World Cup adventure leads to Boston!

The sports obsessed city has so much to offer football fans from any World Cup qualifying nation.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 30/11/2025

Highland workforce call to action to meet burgeoning multibillion-pound investment demand

With £100bn investment over the next 15 years driven by renewable energy, the region needs to build new skills and grow the working age population.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 30/11/2025

Links House in Dornoch ranked amongst top 50 UK boutique hotels

A Dornoch hotel has been ranked among the finest boutique accommodation stays in the UK.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 30/11/2025

Highland library team members recognised for long-standing service clocking up more than 200 years collectively

Long-serving team members across various Highland libraries were recognised for their efforts — as they clocked up a whopping 210 years collectively.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 30/11/2025

North Coast 500 seeking new executive chair to lead next phase of route’s development

North Coast 500 has launched a recruitment campaign for a new executive chair to guide the organisation through its next decade.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 29/11/2025

When Easter Ross pipers called the tune for Hollywood icon

They’ve travelled the world but a one-off performance very close to home with the Star Wars legend will never be forgotten.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 29/11/2025

Helmsdale-based mobile outreach museum wins national accolade

Timespan was recognised for its People’s Mobile Archive, an outreach scheme designed for members of the community in east Sutherland.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 29/11/2025

PICTURES: Special presentations for Highland Cross stalwarts as charities receive donations

A series of special presentations were made as the community of the Highland Cross gathered to celebrate another year of funding good causes.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 29/11/2025

PICTURES: Special presentations for Highland Cross stalwarts as charities receive donations

A series of special presentations were made as the community of the Highland Cross gathered to celebrate another year of funding good causes.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 29/11/2025

New tax on EV drivers ‘will hit rural residents hardest’

People living in rural areas should be given relief from a newly announced tax on electric vehicle drivers, according to a north MSP.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 28/11/2025

Woodland activities to mark 25 years of A’Chraobh spiral tree walk in Borgie Forest

A full day of woodland activities next weekend will mark the 25th anniversary of a spiral tree walk in north Sutherland.

The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 28/11/2025

Caithness family history talk on Brora’s £5m Old Clyne School development

The £5 million redevelopment of Old Clyne School in Brora will be the focus of Caithness Family History Society’s December meeting.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 28/11/2025

Brora Rangers on catch-up mission ahead of Forres clash

Brora Rangers will be looking to make the most of their title rivals being involved in other competitions this weekend.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 28/11/2025

Fallen tree blocks railway line between Helmsdale and Kildonan as high winds continue

A tree is blocking the railway, causing cancellations and delays on services between Helmsdale and Kildonan.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 28/11/2025

Contempt expert outlines ‘unique scenario’ as Altnabreac pair appear at Inverness court after arrest

A Caithness couple who are accused of making a video recording of civil proceedings they were involved in have appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 28/11/2025

114 homes in north-west Highlands without power after night of storms

A power cut has hit 114 homes in the north-west Highlands.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 28/11/2025

THIS WEEK: Festive gatherings, Christmas fairs, light switch-ons – What’s On in Sutherland?

What’s On in Sutherland?

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 28/11/2025

Sutherland Women’s Aid group warns Highland Council funding cuts could have ‘devastating impact’ on women experiencing high-risk abuse

CASWA has warned that cuts amounting to around £55,000 could be ‘devastating’ for women in the far north.

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The Northern Times @northerntimes.co.uk · 27/11/2025

Highland Cross reveals fundraising total for 2025 event at charity handover night

Participants in a long-running challenge have raised more than enough to donate five new vehicles to charities across the Highlands.

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