How our forebears fought for their heritage
Both the Cheviot sheep and the Border Collie sheepdog were introduced by shepherds from the south. Ā© S. Ross In the last edition, we looked […]
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02 Spring 2020
The second edition of the Kyle Chronicle is now live! It comes packed with exclusive content. We interviewed the people behind the award-winning group Sutherland Sessions, and got a sneak peak into their upcoming programme of concerts.
Invercharron Sheepdog Trials in times past
W.A.M. Mackenzie gives a colourful account of the Trials in the 1950s. This event is still being held at Invercharron Farm as part of the
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How the Airdens crofters fought for fairer rents
In 1893 the Airdens crofters waged their own land war. They withheld their rents and on several occasions forcibly prevented sheriff officers from serving legal
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Spring Gardening
This is a really exciting time for gardeners. Here are are some expertsā tips āØto get your garden ready for the season ahead. We are
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus Spring is fast approaching, and we can look forward to the arrival of one of Scotlandās greatest wildlife success stories, the osprey. They
Swifts
These incredible birds need our help. The latest estimate showed a population decrease of 57% between 1995 and 2017. Since our swifts left us
Frog spawn and hazel catkins
Itās been a very wet Winter at the Gearrchoille Community Wood Ardgay . Watch out for signs of Spring in the woods It just keeps
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Friends of the John o’Groats Trail
The Group, part of the Association of Northern Trails Scotland, is publishing a list of Volunteer Works Days for the summer to walk and upgrade
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New raptor rescue centre in Brora
Blue Highlands Raptor Rescue & Conservation Centre in Brora is gearing up for the busiest time of the year. Birds of Prey and other avian
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Recycle / Upcycle corner
Old cotton or polycotton bedding We always need your old sheets, pillow cases, curtains and duvet covers that are made from cotton or polycotton fabric.
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