When the landscape has feelings
Gaelic, Norse, Brittonic? A look into the history and origins of place names around our area. In this issue, names related to feelings.
Ardgay & District Community Council
AGM: The 2021 AGM of Ardgay & District Community Council was held in June. Office bearers were re-elected to serve another year
Royal British Legion Scotland
This year we have lost some of our longest serving and loyal veterans. We extend our most sincere condolences to their families.
Falls of Shin Visitor Attraction
Over the past few months there have been several improvements made at the Falls of Shin to make it a better experience for visitors
Sutherland Wellbeing resources highlight: Mickeysline
Sutherland Wellbeing website was created to showcase services, resources and activities aimed at promoting good mental health
It’s okay not to be okay
Mikeysline are passionate about ending the stigma so that people feel more comfortable speaking about their struggles with poor mental health
A busy summer at The Hub
There has been the continuous support of our loyal users but also lots of new faces who we have loved welcoming.
It shouldn’t happen to a B&B owner
We try to make guests feel like they are in their home and relax and enjoy themselves, but sometimes their requests or actions are strange...
Growing flowers for cutting
Cut flowers can generate serious carbon emissions because of refrigeration and long-haul transport. Why not try growing them in your garden?
Blue Highlands Bird Rescue
This avian crisis centre has 31 years of experience in bird care and is specialised in beak reconstruction and broken wing rehabilitation.
Kids Chronicle
Browse the pdf of the Kids’ Chronicle, a central pages supplement curated for and by the children of the Kyle of Sutherland
History of Ardgay SRWI
2020 saw the closure of Ardgay Scottish Rural Women Institute, the very first to open in the area in 1918, followed by Culrain in 1919.
Sudoku, Wordsearch, Codeword and Quiz solutions
Here you will find the solutions to the three sudokus, wordsearch, codeword and quiz published in the last issue of the paper edition.
Brief Encounter poem
Curious, I peered through the non-door and saw old cow stalls, mangers between roof supports, timbers for burning... Poem by Dave Goulder
A Story of Survival
Looking for something original and captivating with a touch of the dystopian? The New Wilderness by Diane Cook could be the next book for you
Another round
Thomas Vinterberg’s latest film is a complex and realistic depiction of drinking culture, skilfully demonstrating both the highs and the lows.
Photo of the season
The Kyle of Sutherland area in images throughout the year. Send yours to news@kylechronicle.co.uk With magnificent views over the Kyle of Sutherland, this war memorial …
From the Editor
This issue is full of ideas on how to enjoy our time outside: paddleboarding, gardening, bird watching... With shorter days and the kids –thankfully– back …
Old Placenames
When the landscape has feelings
Gaelic, Norse, Brittonic? A look into the history and origins of place names around our area A stream falling into the Einig, a tributary of …
Local News
Lairg Learning Centre: Challenge Poverty Week
L&DLC will be raising awareness of poverty through the Challenge Poverty Week on the 4th-10th of October. Taking part in Challenge Poverty Week is rewarding …
Local News
Ardgay resident finishes sponsored walks
David Hannah, aged 75, from Ardgay has done four sponsored walks to fundraise for Highland Senior Citizens Network, as part of the ‘alternative’ Great Wilderness …
Local News
Ardgay & District Community Council
Plans are finally under way to introduce a speed limit in the Ardgay-Bonar straight. AGM: The 2021 AGM of Ardgay & District Community Council was …
Local News
Meet the talented millenials / Gen Zs behind some exciting projects launched this summer. Rebecca & Beth: Sutherland Girls on Boards Rebecca Dunphy (27) was …
Local News
News from the Creich & Kincardine RBLS branch This year, as sadly every year, we have lost some of our longest serving and loyal veterans. …
Local News
SSE Renewables invests over £300k in the Kyle of Sutherland and Lairg communities in 2020/21 In 2020/21, over £300,000 has been invested across the Ardgay …
KoS Development Trust
Falls of Shin Visitor Attraction
Over the past few months there have been several improvements made at the Falls of Shin to make it a better experience for the tens …
KoS Development Trust
Sutherland Wellbeing resources highlight: Mickeysline
The Sutherland Wellbeing website was created in April by the KoSDT team to connect Sutherland residents with services, resources and activities aimed at promoting good …
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KoS Development Trust
Kyle of Sutherland Locality Group
One significant local development has been the transition of the Creich Locality Group to become the Kyle of Sutherland Locality Group. This has been achieved …
KoS Development Trust
As Kyle Chronicle readers will be aware, despite successfully raising funding and agreeing an asset transfer to take Bonar Bridge toilets into community ownership and …
KoS Development Trust
Since the end of June Bonar Bridge Post Office has been temporarily relocated into the Crannag Bistro on Dornoch Road to allow for some essential …
KoS Development Trust
Vikings big and small had a great time hunting for booty at our Viking Treasure Hunt on Sunday 15th August at Falls of Shin. We …
KoS Development Trust
Venture North representatives met members of Heart of Sutherland Tourism at the Falls of Shin Visitor Attraction to talk about tourism. At KoSDT we were …
KoS Development Trust
Affordable Warmth Survey finds to be presented at Sutherland Fuel Poverty Summit Throughout the month of August, KoSDT staff were supporting the Sutherland Community Partnership …
KoS Development Trust
Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust has been awarded funding from SSE's Beatrice Partnership Fund to further develop the Kyle of Sutherland Community Resilience Plan Building …
KoS Development Trust
Mikeysline are passionate about ending the stigma so that people feel more comfortable speaking about their struggles with poor mental health I am delighted with …
KoS Development Trust
Community Polytunnel at The Barn
The KoSDT community polytunnel has now been installed although we still have a bit of internal work to do to get it ready for growing. …
Health & wellbeing
We are overwhelmed by the support received from our customers over the summer. There has been the continuous support of our loyal users but also …
Health & wellbeing
My experience being a Sewing & Crafting tutor
Delivering courses for the lairg & district learning centre Life has never been so busy once the pandemic hit. It was a huge learning curve …
Local News
It shouldn’t happen to a B&B owner
We try to make guests feel like they are in their home and relax and enjoy themselves, but sometimes their requests or actions are a …
Gardening
Cut flowers can generate serious carbon emissions because of refrigeration and long-haul transport. Why not try growing them in your garden? It is lovely to …
Wildlife & Nature
This 24-hour avian crisis centre located in Brora has 31 years of experience in bird care and is specialised in beak reparation/reconstruction and broken wing …
Wildlife & Nature
Wood carver’s final work is now his own memorial
Bill Ross, who lived in Ardgay, died on Hogmanay aged 76. He made elaborate commemorative benches and is to be himself commemorated by his final …
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Wildlife & Nature
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of speaking with the members of Ardgay & District and Creich community councils about some of the …
Wildlife & Nature
The Whooper Swan is one of my favourite birds, and now that autumn is fast approaching, they will soon be returning to spend the winter …
Heritage
A look at the long history of our Post Office services in Ardgay and Bonar Bridge. From horse-drawn mail to the arrival of trains, and …
Services
between £2,000 and £10,000+ SSE Achany Community Fund Application form Complete and return to Fiona Morrison by email or by Royal Mail to: Fiona Morrison, …
Heritage
2020 saw the closure of Ardgay Scottish Rural Women Institute, the very first to open in the area in 1918, followed by Culrain/Invershin one year …
Heritage
Lady Valerie Meux was probably one of the most eccentric persons to have stayed in the area. She had a high phaeton pulled by zebras, …
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 …
Crossword & Sudoku Solutions
Sudoku, Wordsearch, Codeword and Quiz solutions
Sudoku easy solution Sudoku medium solution Sudoku hard solution Wordsearch solution Codeword solution by Teazel Get more in your mobile or tablet. Search for Teazel …
Poems
Brief Encounter. Old Steading, Altass Curious, I peered through the non-door and saw old cow stalls, mangers between roof supports, timbers for burning. The new …
Books
The new wilderness, by Diane Cook Looking for something original and captivating with a touch of the dystopian? The New Wilderness (Harper, 2020) by Diane …
Films
Release date (UK): 2021 | Country: Denmark / Sweden / Netherlands | Running time: 116 min | Genres: Drama, Comedy | Director: Thomas Vinterberg | …