F1 film review
Joseph Kosinskiâs F1 is an exhilarating cinematic experience following Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, an enigmatic former Formula 1 star
Entitled book review
Lownie seeks to shine a light on the way that the British system silences and restricts access to the historical record for its own ends.
Staffa
Poem by Dave Goulder. It seemed like a good idea. We were visiting friends on the Isle of Mull where I hadnât been since 1961...
Kincardine Church Hall becomes âAn Tobarâ
Perhaps youâve seen a bit of work going at the former Kincardine Church Hall on Church Road near to Gledfield School.
Churches and church buildings
It is also true that there are a remarkable number of church buildings in Sutherland, and it is not always obvious how best to use them
Rob Donn Mackay
Rob Donn Mackay - 1714-1778. As important to Gaelic as Robert Burns was to Scots. Article by Professor Emeritus Neil Simco
Rob Donn Macaoidh
Rob Donn Macaoidh - 1714-1778. Cho cudromach dhan aâ GhĂ idhlig âs a bha Robert Burns dha Albais. Le Niall Simco
What’s on in the area
A selection of concerts, workshops, walks and events in and around the Kyle of Sutherland area for all tastes and ages
Too early for Christmas thoughts?
Buying wonderful local crafts is such a great way to support our local businesses which, in turn, keeps money right here in our locality.â©
Sudoku, Wordsearch, Kakuro and Codeword solutions
Here you will find the solutions to the sudokus, wordsearch, codeword and kakuro published in the paper edition
Gearrchoille Community Wood
At our August volunteer afternoon we had to fell a large aspen that had been blown partly over and was too near the path for safety.
Warm farewell to Fiona Macdonald
The KoSDT team would like to say goodbye to Fiona Macdonald who starts an exciting new job at the Highlands & Islands Climate Hub.â©
Kids’ Chronicle
Back to school! Wishing all local primary pupils in the Kyle of Sutherland area a brilliant start to the school year!
Summer of fun
Active Schools ran a variety of sports and activity sessions across the summer mainly open to P1-7 pupils.
Kyle of Sutherland Apprenticeship Scheme
KOSAS, with funding from SSEâs Achany windfarm, supports local apprenticeships across Creich, Ardgay and Lairg.
Autumn events at Rosehall Village Hall
We are all still buzzing from the great, very well attended, ceilidh in the Hall on 15th August, with the wonderful Susie Simpson band
Fairs and markets at Ardgay Hall
Ardgay Hall hosts a variety of fairs and markets, from the Book Fair to Repair Cafe, Garden Swap, apple pressing and finally... Christmas!
A season of colour and creativity
Itâs been a lively summer at Lairg & District Learning Centre as weâve shaped our autumn and Christmas activities.
Faces and facial features
Gaelic, Norse, Brittonic? A look into the history âšand origins of place names in and around our area. Names related to faces
Lightning at Migdale
The Kyle of Sutherland area in images throughout the year. âšSend yours to news@kylechronicle.co.uk. Lightning at Migdale
Films
F1 Release date (UK): 2025â©| Country: US, Australia, Canada | Running time: 137 minâ©| Genre: Period - Horror - Drama |â©Director: Ryan Coogler âš| Starring: [...]
Books
A thorough scandal Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York by Andrew Lownie Andrew Lownie is a fascinating author. On the face [...]
Poems
By Dave Goulder â© Poised on the gunnelâ©using the tide swell till the first footâ©fastens to basalt and we are on our way.â©Rain constant as [...]
Churches
Kincardine Church Hall becomes âAn Tobarâ
Perhaps youâve seen a bit of work going at the former Kincardine Church Hall on Church Road near to Gledfield School. Perhaps you even came [...]
Churches
Recently the BBC ran a story about some buildings in Glasgow that are likely to be put up for sale before the end of this [...]
Heritage
Rob Donn Mackay - 1714-1778 As important to Gaelic as Robert Burns was to Scots click here to read this article in Gaelic There is [...]
Heritage
Rob Donn Macaoidh - 1714-1778 Cho cudromach dhan aâ GhĂ idhlig âs a bha Robert Burns dha Albais click here to read this article in English [...]
What's on
What's on in the area 19Sept 7:30 pm FriCommon Man & Hugh Lindsaythe crask innThis unplugged, intimate show promises to be something special. Expect songs about [...]
Wildlife & Nature
Too early for Christmas thoughts?
Planet Sutherland news Well, I just realised that the next Kyle Chronicle edition may just miss the Christmas Markets news. No doubt youâll be aware [...]
Wildlife & Nature
Highlands & Islands Climate Festival and The Highland Climate Conference
The Highlands and Islands Climate Hub has a busy few months ahead with the Highlands and Islands Climate Festival and the Highland Climate Conference. Kyle [...]
Crossword & Sudoku Solutions
Sudoku, Wordsearch, Kakuro and Codeword solutions
Sudoku solutions Wordsearch solution Codeword Solution Kakuro solution
Wildlife & Nature
Our volunteers had to fell a tree partially blown over by storm Floris. It has been another season of rather âunusualâ (or is this now [...]
Wildlife & Nature
Roe deer, Scotlandâs most common native deer, are found across the mainland in a wide range of habitats. They can be seen year-round, though they [...]
KoS Development Trust
Warm farewell to Fiona Macdonald
The KoSDT team would like to say a wee goodbye to one of our valued team members, Fiona Macdonald, who left the Trust in July [...]
KoS Development Trust
Kyle Feeds new exciting project will bring vacant and disused land into use for âšcommunity food growing and integrated food growing education In May this [...]
KoS Development Trust
Community Fitness Initiative Awards
Keeping Active Together programme led by Neil Grahamâs nomination We are delighted to share that our Keeping Active Together Programme, ably led by Fitness Instructor [...]
Sports
A busy season for East Sutherland Active Schools Active Schools offered surfing trips to Dunnet to children aged 8-18 years, with transport included! Active Schools [...]
Local News
Push for greater planning democracy in Highlands
At the 2nd CC convention in August, MSPs and MPs across the political spectrum agreed to push for a âmuch-neededâ debate in Holyrood and Westminster [...]
Local News
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) store electrical energy and release it when needed, playing a crucial role in modern energy infrastructure. They can eliminate constraint [...]
Crofting
You donât have to venture far in the crofting counties before you spot wind turbines of all sorts of sizes. By its very nature, croft [...]
Local News
How to find out if you have a Child Trust Fund
If you were born between 01/09/2002 and 02/01/2011 and your parents received Child Benefit you are most likely to have a CTF account. The Child [...]
Local News
Kyle of Sutherland Apprenticeship Scheme
Up to ÂŁ6,000 per year for three years to build a career in their community The Kyle of Sutherland Apprenticeship Scheme, which was established by [...]
Local News
Croick Church Community Open Day
The Community Open Day on 30 August saw over 60 people visiting the church and enjoying seeing inside for the first time in some years. [...]
Local News
Bonar Bridge Hall update and improvements
The hall continues to be a much-valued venue for a wide variety of community activities. The committee is delighted to report another successful quarter with [...]
Local News
Autumn events at Rosehall Village Hall
Fun at our August ceilidh! We are all still buzzing from the great, very well attended, ceilidh in the Hall on 15th August, with the [...]
Local News
Kyle of Sutherland Menâs Shed regular meetings
Although we are still actively looking for a shed location we have been meeting every Wednesday morning in Ardgay for a Brew ânâ Blether to [...]
Local News
Fairs and markets at Ardgay Hall
From the Book Fair to Repair Cafe, Garden Swap, apple pressing and finally... Christmas! From left to right, author Philip Paris who brought his new [...]
Local News
A season of colour and creativity
At Lairg & District Learning Centre Itâs been a lively summer at Lairg & District Learning Centre as weâve shaped our autumn and Christmas activities. [...]
Local News
A fun-packed full programme of activities was enjoyed at this yearâs well-attended Gala Weekend, which ran from Thursday 14th to Monday 18th August. The Kyle [...]
Old Placenames
Gaelic, Norse, Brittonic? A look into the history âšand origins of place names in and around our area Often Scottish Gaelic place names incorporate human [...]
Photo of the season
Lightning at Migdale The Kyle of Sutherland area in images throughout the year. âšSend yours to news@kylechronicle.co.uk There are about 300,000 lightning strikes per year [...]
From the Editor
Sustainability, not just of resources but also of communities, is the key issue of our generation This editionâs cover features arguably the most historically important [...]