Dog, fox or wolf?
Gaelic, Norse, Brittonic? A look into the history and origins of place-names around our area In Gaelic cù means ‘dog’ while the word madadh may …
05 Winter 2020-2021
After a difficult year, we know for sure this festive season will be different. There might be reasons to struggle, but there is also good news. In this edition, we’ll get tips to improve our wellbeing and we’ll support local businesses, local authors and musicians in our Christmas shopping. The heritage pages look back at local links with slavery in Guyana, and we’ll delve deep into the stories of two sets of brothers who fought in both world wars. We will remember Pat, the Irishman and his two horses. Not to be missed is the interview with the outstanding photographers Bryan & Cherry Alexander.
Gledfield Estate set for £10m Pure Leisure development
Award-winning holiday park operator Pure Leisure Group is set to submit plans for its latest development on the Gledfield Estate, Ardgay.
Will crofting survive?
Over the last few articles we have looked at various aspects of crofting. Here we consider the future. Will crofting survive? Food: There is a …
Tourism trends
So, at this time of year many tourism businesses will be closing their doors on what has been a strange and hugely different season to …
Closure of Ardgay & Culrain SWI
Ardgay SWI amalgamated with Culrain SWI in 2017. With diminishing numbers, very sadly we have had to close our doors after one hundred and two …
The Helping Hands Fund
Up to £250 for heating or energy efficient white goods. Supported by RWE Rosehall Community Fund, in partnership with East & Central Sutherland Citizens Advice …
A challenging year for the KALM project
Restrictions have made it difficult to hold some of our activities, but we still have been able to provide opportunities to exercise.
Activities at The Hub
From September to November we run 109 activities providing safe and accessible social opportunities, helping to reduce isolation and inactivity especially important during this time …
Strathoykel
Poem by Dave Goulder Strathoykel He reaches for another stone Turns and bends, back to the wind to place it. Once again the gale lifts …
There is light in the winter gloom
An early Christmas gift from Lairg and District Learning Centre’s project “Seasons of Change” Horatio Clare, award-winning author, nature writer, broadcaster and journalist, will be …