Together while being apart
Since many community activities are no longer an option, I hope this edition will help us feel closer
Horses
Gaelic, Norse, Brittonic? A look into the history and origins of placenames around our area. Toponyms from the various names for horse are very common
Covid-19 Advice
As Scotland eases lockdown restrictions these measures help protect yourself and others: physical distancing and hand and respiratory hygiene
Rosehall Village Volunteer Group
Shopping pick-ups, prescription collections and friendly phone calls are some of the services offered by volunteers in Rosehall, Altass and Brae
Sewing scrubs for the NHS
Many volunteers across our area are currently making scrubs, bags, gowns, hats, etc for the NHS.
Development Trusts are Community Anchors
Community anchor organisations are independent community led organisations which provide a focal point for local communities
Kyle of Sutherland Coronavirus Action
Kyle of Sutherland Coronavirus Action: volunteers to collect shoppings and prescriptions, free hot meals, community larder, helping hands fund.
KoSDT purchases face masks for the community
KoSDT has received funding from the SSE Achany Community Fund to purchase reusable neoprene facemasks for free distribution throughout the community.
Superfast Broadband is now available in Strathcarron
Superfast broadband is now available to properties in Strathcarron, with download speeds of 50Mbps and upload speeds of 20Mbps, with unlimited data usage.
Planning for a safe reopening
The Hub closed its doors on the 18th of March due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a heartbreaking moment for our team and the community
The Bradbury Centre is providing free hot meals
The Bradbury Centre is now providing around 250 meals per week free of charge to homes in the Creich, Ardgay and Lairg areas
A sense of place, the Fairy Glen
Woodland Trust Voluntary Warden Saddhavati Monahan reflects on the Trust’s new aqcuisition in Spinningdale, its connections with the Carnegie family and rich past
Growing food in your garden
There has been a big upsurge in local people wanting to grow their own food during these uncertain times. There is still time to sow and plant out in June.
St Kilda, Disease and Immunity
A day or two after any visitor arrived to St Kilda, the inhabitants suffered from outbreaks of a respiratory tract infection known locally as the ‘boat cough’
Little Sad Story and Thanks
I write regularly to UNISON members and recently got a letter back from Ian MacNab who told me about Joyce Ursula Douglas
Sudoku and Crossword Solutions
Here you will find the solutions to the three sudokus and crossword published in the last issue of the paper edition of the Kyle Chronicle.
I wish I had asked my granny!
We are not truly involved in heritage unless we are also creating it for the future. People will always enjoy sharing information about the past
A journey to the wild side
Bear Witness, by the Scottish writer Mandy Haggith, was published in 2013, but there is a passion for wildlife that makes it still feel very relevant today.
Parasite
Boon-joon Ho’s latest masterpiece explores themes not often present in Hollywood such as class mobility and the flaws of capitalism
Kids’ Chronicle
The schools are closed but children in the Kyle of Sutherland area are busy learning at home and outdoors
From the Editor
Since many community activities are no longer an option, I hope this edition will help us feel closer This is an important issue for people …
Opinion
The Kyle of Sutherland area in images throughout the year. Send yours to news@kylechronicle.co.uk Scotland's remotest glen by Donald Bain Dalphaid, in Glen Cassley, …
Heritage
Gaelic, Norse, Brittonic? A look into the history and origins of placenames around our area Toponyms from the various names for horse are very common, …
Coronavirus emergency
Physical Distancing As Scotland eases lockdown restrictions these measures help protect yourself and others: Stay at home as much as possible. You must only go …
Coronavirus emergency
Rosehall Village Volunteer Group
Shopping pick-ups, prescription collections and friendly phone calls are some of the services offered by these volunteers to residents in Rosehall, Altass and Brae. When …
Coronavirus emergency
Many volunteers across our area are currently making scrubs, bags, gowns, hats, etc for the NHS. Lairg volunteer Heather Cazot-McRoberts tells her story: “Since I …
KoS Development Trust
Development Trusts are Community Anchors
Community anchor organisations are independent, community led organisations with multi-purpose functions, which provide a focal point for local communities and community organisations, and for community …
KoS Development Trust
Kyle of Sutherland Coronavirus Action
SELF ISOLATING? Volunteers are ready to collect shopping and prescriptions, post mail, walk dogs or have a friendly phone call with you. Call 01863 766 …
KoS Development Trust
KoSDT purchases face masks for the community
We have received funding from the SSE Achany Community Fund that has allowed us to purchase 2,250 reusable neoprene facemasks for free distribution throughout the …
KoS Development Trust
The Trust is working with local partners and organisations to support the community in different ways: from helping people in self-isolation to running the community …
KoS Development Trust
The Trust continues to bring external funding and employment opportunities into the Kyle of Sutherland Community In 2019 the Trust was successful in several bids …
Local News
Superfast Broadband is now available in Strathcarron
Local Internet provider Highland Wireless is committed to provide a stable and fast broadband connection to rural areas which do not have access to superfast …
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Local News
Community Response, Recovery & Resilience Fund
New fund to help charities and community groups during the coronavirus pandemic. In partnership with the National Emergencies Trust, Foundation Scotland is providing funding to …
Local News
The news from Ardgay Hall, like the curate’s egg, is good in parts. Current government guidance (08/05/20) means the hall remains closed - as it …
Local News
Although services have had to be suspended for the time being, Karl Weidner has been sending us a weekly Reflection which has been much appreciated. …
Local News
The Royal British Legion Scotland asked pipers all across the country to play When the Battle’s O’er at 3 o’clock on Friday 14th May. The …
Local News
Ardgay & District CC in lockdown
Betty Wright, Chairperson A&D CC, reflects on the challenges brought by the virus. Normally at this point in the year I would be sharing the …
Crofting
Crofting law gives crofters security from eviction but the crofters need to follow the rules and work to improve their plot of land The old …
Services
Important notice from Creich and Ardgay & District Community Councils: Owing to the current crisis, applications to the two windfarm community benefit funds operated by …
Services
between £2,000 and £10,000+ SSE Achany Community Fund The SSE Achany Community Fund will remain open for applications with the next deadline being the 31st …
Health & wellbeing
As like all other public services, the Hub closed its doors on the 18th of March due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a heartbreaking moment for …
Health & wellbeing
The Bradbury Centre is providing free hot meals
The Centre is now providing around 250 meals per week free of charge to homes in the Creich, Ardgay and Lairg areas The Bradbury Centre …
Wildlife & Nature
A sense of place, the Fairy Glen
Woodland Trust Voluntary Warden Saddhavati Monahan reflects on the Trust’s new aqcuisition in Spinningdale, its connections with the Carnegie family and rich past There is …
Wildlife & Nature
Ancient woodland flora to be found at the Gearrchoille Community Wood Ardgay A walk around the all abilities path during May has been a treat …
Wildlife & Nature
Have we become more connected to the local wildlife around us? A guide to what to spot around the Kyle of Sutherland. “The only calendar …
Wildlife & Nature
Outside my window weasels hunting; quick as light through tunnelled banks and holes and water. Murderous precision so fast. Just yesterday I discovered voles digging …
Music
Sutherland Sessions: Lockdown Blues
We had a busy programme of live music lined up for spring and summer, which we’ve had to postpone. We’re sharing some of the great …
Gardening
There has been a big upsurge in local people wanting to grow their own food during these uncertain times. There is still time to sow …
Letters to the Editor
St Kilda, Disease and Immunity
A day or two after any visitor arrived to St Kilda, the inhabitants suffered from outbreaks of a respiratory tract infection known locally as the …
Letters to the Editor
I write regularly to UNISON members and recently got a letter back from one, Ian MacNab (aged 92, now living in Dingwall) who told me …
Crossword & Sudoku Solutions
Sudoku and Crossword Solutions
Sudoku easy solution Sudoku medium solution Sudoku hard solution Crossword solution, by Teazel Get more in your mobile or tablet. Search for Teazel in …
Quiz
The answers to the following clues are all placenames within the Kyle of Sutherland area (see map). The clues themselves are mostly cryptic in nature, …
Heritage
300,000 to 1. Those are the odds of being struck by lightning in the UK. The chances of being fatally struck are speculated to be …
Heritage
Has our relationship to food changed during the coronavirus crisis? Stockpiling, shortages, local sourcing, and self-sufficiency are now on everyone’s lips. William Mackenzie shares his …
Heritage
The Fairy Trinkets of Invernauld
Legend of a young man, his family and a gift from the fairies Many years ago, a young couple who lived in a cottage near …
Heritage
I wonder how many of the Kyle Chronicle readers have said that, I know I have. I had been asked to deliver a presentation to …
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 …
Art
Louise Worthy: “There is an element of the unknown in printmaking that is magical” Owls, foxes and puffins populate the artworks of artist and printmaker …
Coronavirus emergency
Emergency Numbers and Covid-19 helplines
https://www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus Coronavirus COVID-19 helpline Free Highland Council Helpline for advice on volunteering, or getting help with food, welfare or business support 0300 303 1362 Shielding If …
Books
Bear Witness, by Mandy Haggith Bear Witness, by the Scottish writer Mandy Haggith, was published by Saraband in 2013, but there is a passion for …
Films
Release date: 2019 | Country: South Korea | Running time: 132 min | Genres: Comedy, Drama, Thriller | Director: Bong Joon Ho | Starring: Kang-ho …