Appreciation
Our communities are very active – there are so many projects and activities to look forward to this winter I am very happy to present …
09 Winter 2021-2022
We are happy to present an issue packed full of contributions from groups that are back running events after the Covid hiatus. The cover features some of the people behind organisations that stepped up right at the beginning of the pandemic to help the community. We put our focus on mental and physical wellbeing, and for a more climate conscious Christmas, check our list of gift ideas that can be bought locally, and the advice on how to recycle your unwanted Christmas decorations.
The Million Dollar View
The Kyle of Sutherland area in images throughout the year. Send yours to news@kylechronicle.co.uk This iconic view from the Struie hill was already celebrated in …
Animals
Gaelic, Norse, Brittonic? A look into the history and origins of place names around our area Craggan a’Chait, ‘the little rock of the cat’, is …
Plans submitted for new Dornoch Firth distillery
The Midfearn Distillery Company Ltd. proposes to build its distillery on the Midfearn Estate at Easter Fearn, on a site close to where whisky was …
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Queen’s Green Canopy project
Why not put your postcode in the map (queensgreencanopy.org) by planting your own tree? The Queen’s Green Canopy is a unique tree planting initiative created …
Rosehall Village Hall re-opening
After an 18 months closure due to Covid lockdowns, Rosehall Village Hall was delighted to re-open its doors in September to a sell-out concert of …
Lairg Learning Centre 20th Anniversary
The 25th of November marked 20 years since the Lairg & District Learning Centre was set up. We feel incredibly proud to have been serving …
Covid volunteers awards
An award ceremony celebrated 25 individuals and 7 organisations in the Kyle of Sutherland and Lairg for their outstanding response during the outbreak of the …
Ardgay Public Hall update
The committee celebrated the hall’s 2020/2021 AGM welcoming a new member. At this year’s Ardgay Public Hall AGM, in accordance with its SCIO constitution, all …
Remembrance Sunday celebrations
Royal British Legion Scotland Creich & Kincardine, with Lairg & Rogart Branch made a good showing with poppy wreaths and much respect. Rev Darwin Smith, …