8+ hour, 23+ min ago  (454+ words) Writers from Sutherland have been recognised in this year's Neil Gunn Writing Competition, with local entrants earning awards in both the adult and school categories. The prestigious competition, organised by the Neil Gunn Trust in partnership with High Life Highland,…...

9+ hour, 56+ min ago  (239+ words) Pupils at Golspie High Schoolwere recognised for their hard work and achievements during the school's annual prize-giving ceremony, held in front of families, friends, staff and invited guests. The event began with a performance from the Sutherland School Pipe Band…...

10+ hour, 42+ min ago  (202+ words) TWO police canines are ready to keep our communities "safe from harm, as they become the Highlands" first trained Firearms Support Dogs. Police Scotland Highlands and Islands have shared their congratulations to police dogs Kobe and Paco for passing their…...

13+ hour, 24+ min ago  (478+ words) The Highland Wildlife Park has announced the much-anticipated arrival of two rare snow leopard cubs, the first litter for the park in four years. The twins were born at the attraction by Kincraig on Monday 25 May to first-time mum Pari…...

19+ hour, 21+ min ago  (260+ words) Nominations are now open for the 2026 Clan Sutherland Young Citizen of the Year Award. The prize celebrates unsung heroes aged 12-14 in Sutherland who make exceptional contributions to their school, family, or community. The Northern Times has partnered with the Clan…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (287+ words) Two talented lyrical dance teams from TCD Tain will represent Scotland on the international stage this weekend after raising an incredible "25, 000 to compete at the European Summit in Portugal. The prestigious two-day competition will see some of Europe's best dance…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (474+ words) New figures released by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) show that April 2026 was another difficult month for Scotland's fishing industry, with sharp falls in both the value and quantity of fish landed at many ports. Among the hardest-hit harbours were…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (348+ words) A TAIN Tik Tok sensation and Plockton High School are among many Highland winners at this year's Film G awards. The winners of the annual Gaelic competition, Film G, were announced on June 11, held at the SEC in Glasgow. The…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (356+ words) A long-running effort to turn the former Stoer Primary School into affordable housing has collapsed, with the historic building now being put up for sale on the open market. The former school, which occupies a 0. 63-acre site in Assynt, is…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (469+ words) A commemoration was held in Sutherland today (Sunday, June 14), in memory of a heroic teenage soldier who died in tragic circumstances. James (Jim) Boyle Curran Reynolds, aged just 19, while trying to save the life of a fellow soldier during the…...