Sudoku, Wordsearch, Codeword and Kakuro solutions
Here you will find the solutions to the three sudokus, wordsearch, codeword and kakuro published in the last issue of the paper edition.
By KYLE CHRONICLE
Sing Sing
Colman Domingo shines in Sing Sing as Divine G, a man imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit. Review by Jack Weir
By Jack Weir
The power of first love
Athough it was only published in paperback this year, Absolutely and Forever by Rose Tremain feels very retro. By Liz Treacher
By Liz Treacher
Living with the gift
Swein’s wife Isobel MacDonald and also his daughter Gaye have the gift of second sight, which can be isolating and misunderstood.
By Elizabeth Lunardini
Seers and “second sight”
A seer and a person with second sight have different skills. A seer is able to control the visions, while for a person with second sight, these can come to them unexpectedly and unbidden.
By Silvia Muras
Dancers
Poem by Dave Goulder. Tall stone, fixed in a garish pas-de-deux fourteen weathered blocks, and one other. A dancing master?
By Dave Goulder
Alladale Wilderness Reserve Community Discovery Days
Until the end of October, local residents have the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary 3-hour visit to Alladale
By KYLE CHRONICLE
New name for Kyle of Sutherland Fisheries Trust
Kyle of Sutherland Fisheries Trust, responsible for the charitable element of the District Salmon Fisheries Board has a new name!
By Marie Le Nepveu Stratton
The Flow Country becomes Scotland’s first fully natural UNESCO World Heritage Site
World Heritage Site status is expected to bring significant environmental, social, cultural, and economic benefits to northern Scotland
By Elizabeth Lunardini
What’s on
Discover what’s on in the Kyle of Sutherland and nearby. A selection of events, concerts, walks and workshops for all ages and tastes.
By KYLE CHRONICLE
Kids’ Chronicle
We’re so lucky to live in an area with so many natural assets! Local children have benefited from outdoor learning in the woods.
By KYLE CHRONICLE
Meet our reporter Elizabeth Lunardini
Elizabeth, 21, from Bonar Bridge, has been writing for the Kyle Chronicle this summer. Keep an eye out for her work!
By KYLE CHRONICLE
Our film critic Jack Weir graduates with honours
When we first published the first Kyle Chronicle, Jack was a student in Tain Royal Academy. In this issue he talks about his Film degree
By Jack Weir
Help is available
Suicide is an uncomfortable topic, but talking about difficult feelings, including suicidal thoughts, doesn’t have to be scary
By Gaye MacDonald - Wilson
Big Afternoon Tea
We were astounded but also delighted that so many people came along to our Big Afternoon Tea Party on Thursday, 8th August.
By Beverley Hill
KoSDT needs the community to be involved
Our members are the heartbeat of the Trust and are vital to our current support and to lead and shape our future delivery.
By David Watson
Kitchen Garden opening
After a great deal of hard work from the KoSDT staff and volunteers, the Community Kitchen Garden in Bonar Bridge was officially opened
By KoSDT
Place Planning
In July KoSDT commissioned Oberlanders Architects to assist with the development of a Local Place Plan (LPP) for the Kyle of Sutherland
By David Watson
Support needed for the Screen Machine
With stops at Lairg and Golspie, the service operates from a lorry known as the Cinémobile, but funding is needed to purchase a new vehicle
By Elizabeth Lunardini
Ardgay Public Hall update
Activities at the hall continue to grow from strength to strength. It’s fantastic to see the hall being so well used
By Anna Patfield
Bonar Bridge Hall’s new committee
Meet the new members of the committee of Bonar Bridge Community Hall. There is so much to look forward to happening at the hall this season.
By Michele Easom
Exciting ongoing climate action
There’s a lot going on this month with everyone working together to develop an even bigger and greater Highlands & Islands Climate Festival
By Anna Patfield
Flight Path, awarded CEF funding
Lairg and District Learning Centre is delighted to have been awarded a grant from the Scottish Government’s Climate Engagement Fund
By Heather Bruce
Townships
Gaelic, Norse, Brittonic? A look into the history and origins of place names in and around our area. Names related to the Gaelic 'Baile'
By Silvia Muras
Mist at Loch Migdale
Early morning atmospheric light at the shore of Loch Migdale. Autumn brings mist and magical colours to the landscape. Photo by Beth Simco
By Beth Simco
Crossword & Sudoku Solutions
Sudoku, Wordsearch, Codeword and Kakuro solutions
Sudoku solutions Wordsearch solution Codeword solution Kakuro solution
By KYLE CHRONICLE | 13/09/2024
Books
Release date (UK): 2024 | Country: USA | Running time: 107 min | Genres: Drama Director: Greg Kwedar | Starring: Colman Domingo, Clarence Maclin, Sean San Jose | BBFC [...]
By Jack Weir | 13/09/2024
Books
Absolutely & Forever by Rose Tremain Athough it was only published in paperback this year, Absolutely and Forever (Vintage, 2024) by Rose Tremain feels very [...]
By Liz Treacher | 13/09/2024
Heritage
Swein’s wife Isobel and also his daughter Gaye have the gift of second sight, which can be isolating and misunderstood. In their youth Swein and [...]
By Elizabeth Lunardini | 13/09/2024
Heritage
A seer and a person with second sight have different skills. A seer is able to control the visions, while for a person with second [...]
By Silvia Muras | 13/09/2024
Heritage
Swein MacDonald rose to fame in the 1970s for his mystical predictions, fueled by alcohol, darkness, and fiery emotions. MacDonald mesmerised audiences with his extraordinary [...]
By Elizabeth Lunardini | 13/09/2024
Tourism
An “enchanted forest” core path
Raven’s Rock: An “enchanted forest” core path ROSEHALL AREA 1.8 km Constructed path. Suitable for walking. Picnic area and parking. Two gravel paths of about [...]
By Silvia Muras | 13/09/2024
Poems
Tall stone, fixed in a garish pas-de-deux fourteen weathered blocks, and one other. A dancing master? A luckless spectator or a sad fiddler making for [...]
By Dave Goulder | 13/09/2024
Wildlife & Nature
Alladale Wilderness Reserve Community Discovery Days
Until the end of October, local residents have the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary 3-hour visit to Alladale and to learn about their rewilding programme [...]
By KYLE CHRONICLE | 13/09/2024
Wildlife & Nature
New name for Kyle of Sutherland Fisheries Trust
The Kyle of Sutherland Fisheries Trust, responsible for the charitable element of what we do alongside the District Salmon Fisheries Board has a new name! [...]
By Marie Le Nepveu Stratton | 13/09/2024
Wildlife & Nature
The Flow Country becomes Scotland’s first fully natural UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Flow Country, located in Caithness and Sutherland, is a vast, ecologically significant landscape spanning 4,000 Km2. It features Europe’s largest blanket bog, a type [...]
By Elizabeth Lunardini | 13/09/2024
Wildlife & Nature
Gearrchoille community wood’s 20th anniversary celebration
On Friday 21st June Gearrchoille Community Wood Ardgay celebrated 20 years since it was formed to take ownership of the wood on behalf of the [...]
By Betty Wright | 13/09/2024
Wildlife & Nature
As summer starts to retreat into autumn, the hills and woods of the Highlands put on a spectacular show of mauves and purple. The heather [...]
By Cherry Alexander | 13/09/2024
What's on
What's on 21Sept - 8pm SatA Pocket Operaardross hallA captivating blend of music and theatre, offering a unique twist on Biset’s classic opera Carmen, by [...]
By KYLE CHRONICLE | 13/09/2024
Education
Creich CC shares new 2024 guidelines for its Rock By Sea Fund towards training
Rock By Sea can fund costs towards training (such as course fees, travel costs, etc) for a 12 month period. The fund can be accessed [...]
By KYLE CHRONICLE | 13/09/2024
Education
Kyle of Sutherland Apprenticeship Scheme (KOSAS)
This scheme can provide support towards recruiting and training an apprentice. Businesses and organisations based in the CC areas of Ardgay, Creich and Lairg who [...]
By KYLE CHRONICLE | 13/09/2024
Education
Meet our reporter Elizabeth Lunardini
Elizabeth, 21, from Bonar Bridge, has been writing for the Kyle Chronicle this summer. Currently studying Italian and English Literature at the University of Edinburgh, [...]
By KYLE CHRONICLE | 13/09/2024
Education
Our film critic Jack Weir graduates with honours
Five years ago, when we published the first Kyle Chronicle, Jack was a student in Tain Royal Academy, the worthy winner of a film review [...]
By Jack Weir | 13/09/2024
Health & wellbeing
Suicide is an uncomfortable topic for many people, but talking about difficult feelings, including suicidal thoughts, doesn’t have to be scary. World Suicide Prevention Day [...]
By Gaye MacDonald - Wilson | 13/09/2024
KoS Development Trust
Our roving gardener Gordon delivered Sunflowers packs for schools to each of our three local primary schools in Bonar Bridge, Gledfield and Rosehall just before [...]
By KoSDT | 13/09/2024
KoS Development Trust
We were astounded but also delighted that so many people came along to our Big Afternoon Tea Party on Thursday, 8th August. 130 people enjoyed [...]
By Beverley Hill | 13/09/2024
KoS Development Trust
KoSDT needs the community to be involved
Become a member of the Trust, with voting rights at our AGM Development Trusts rely on our residents to shape and contribute to our delivery [...]
By David Watson | 13/09/2024
KoS Development Trust
We were delighted to win first prize for our Endive Lettuce at the KoS Flower and Veg Show, as part of Kyle of Sutherland Gala [...]
By KoSDT | 13/09/2024
KoS Development Trust
In May KoSDT distributed the last of more than 3,000 locally sourced Venison Bolognese meals through the Kyle of Sutherland Community Bothy in Ardgay. This [...]
By KoSDT | 13/09/2024
KoS Development Trust
The Community Food Stop Café is about more than providing affordable and nutritious food, it is also a place to meet others and enjoy good [...]
By KoSDT | 13/09/2024
KoS Development Trust
Thurso Development Trust visit
We were delighted to welcome Thurso Development Trust to The Barn on Friday 28th June. They were very interested in the services that The Trust [...]
By KoSDT | 13/09/2024
KoS Development Trust
Our gardeners and volunteers have been super busy planting, weeding and watering the Boat and Planters in Bonar Bridge over the summer. We think you’ll [...]
By KoSDT | 13/09/2024
KoS Development Trust
Recognising the work of our volunteers To recognise and thank our wonderful volunteers for all of the work they do, we treated them to Afternoon [...]
By KoSDT | 13/09/2024
KoS Development Trust
Last month, after a great deal of hard work from the KoSDT staff and volunteers, the Community Kitchen Garden in Bonar Bridge was officially opened [...]
By KoSDT | 13/09/2024
KoS Development Trust
In May we invited member organisations of the Sutherland Community Partnership to come along to our Café to offer support, advice and information on the [...]
By KoSDT | 13/09/2024
KoS Development Trust
In July KoSDT commissioned Oberlanders Architects to assist with the development of a Local Place Plan (LPP) for the Kyle of Sutherland (which consists of [...]
By David Watson | 13/09/2024
KoS Development Trust
The Rotary Club of Tain and Easter Ross very generously donated food to our Larder before the start of the school Summer holidays and then [...]
By KoSDT | 13/09/2024
Local News
Support needed for the Screen Machine
This much-loved mobile cinema service may stop in 2026 unless enough money is secured to buy a new lorry that can reach all locations. Running [...]
By Elizabeth Lunardini | 13/09/2024
Local News
Activities at the hall continue to grow from strength to strength. Thank you to everyone. It’s fantastic to see the hall being so well used [...]
By Anna Patfield | 13/09/2024
Local News
The Highland Council is continuing its programme of improvements to waste and recycling collections across Highland with the rollout of the new bins and recycling [...]
By KYLE CHRONICLE | 13/09/2024
Local News
Do you recognise this motorcycle?
A local resident recently bought this motorbike from a seller near Ellon in Aberdeenshire. This old bike has been stored for many years and on [...]
By KYLE CHRONICLE | 13/09/2024
Local News
Bonar Bridge Hall’s new committee
Meet the new members of the committee of Bonar Bridge Community Hall. There is so much to look forward to happening at the hall this [...]
By Michele Easom | 13/09/2024
Local News
Exciting ongoing climate action
Planet Sutherland, participating in Highlands & Islands Climate Festival Climate Festival There’s truly a whole lot going on this month with everyone working together to [...]
By Anna Patfield | 13/09/2024
Local News
Flight Path, awarded CEF funding
Lairg & District Learning Centre’s new project Lairg and District Learning Centre, along with 8 other centres throughout Scotland, are delighted to have been awarded [...]
By Heather Bruce | 13/09/2024
Local News
Kyle of Sutherland Gala Weekend
The dedicated committee managed to put together a fun-packed program. The crowning of 2024 Salmon Queen Katie Smith saw the continuation of a tradition that [...]
By elissa stevenson | 13/09/2024
Local News
Interview with Sandie Gordon, founder of Candles from the Croft: “Focus on what makes this area special” Her small business based in Altass has grown [...]
By Silvia Muras | 13/09/2024
Old Placenames
Gaelic, Norse, Brittonic? A look into the history and origins of place names in and around our area Baile in Scottish Gaelic means ‘settlement’, ‘farm’ [...]
By Silvia Muras | 13/09/2024
From the Editor
This year’s Gala Weekend has been been fantastic, a successful community teamwork! With Halloween (Samhain) around the corner, we explore some of the myths and [...]
By Silvia Muras | 13/09/2024
Photo of the season
The Kyle of Sutherland area in images throughout the year. Send yours to news@kylechronicle.co.uk Early morning atmospheric light at the shore of Loch Migdale. Autumn [...]
By Beth Simco | 13/09/2024
Services
between £2,000 and £10,000+ SSE Achany Community Fund Application form Complete and return to David Shearer, Community Fund Manager by email or contact him by [...]
By KYLE CHRONICLE | 13/12/2023
Clubs & Societies
Contact clubs and groups organisers to see if their activities are taking place and when they will resume. Adult Choir email Appalachian Step Dancing [...]
By KYLE CHRONICLE | 10/06/2022