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News in and around the Kyle of Sutherland area

Local Action Group funding now open for applications in rural Highland

Local Action Group funding now open for applications in rural Highland

Community groups and organisations across rural Highland are invited to apply to the fund, which is now open for Expressions of Interest for grants of up to £25,000 until 24 April. Following this deadline, a small grants pot will open on 28 April, with applications accepted on a rolling basis.

What issues matter most to you this election? Tell us what candidates should be talking about

What issues matter most to you this election? Tell us what candidates should be talking about

In May, voters across Scotland will head to the polls to elect the next Scottish Parliament. As the election campaign ramps up, we want to make sure the issues being discussed reflect what matters most to the people who live here.

Mapping the North Central  Highland’s energy future

Mapping the North Central  Highland’s energy future

A story of new proposals, grid constraints and growing local government opposition.

Convention of Community Councils at Holyrood

Convention of Community Councils at Holyrood

William Lockyer gives a first-hand account of the Community Councils Convention at Holyrood. By William S Lockyer I attended this convention on Tuesday 24th February 2026 (1-3pm) representing Creich and Ardgay and District Community Councils (CCs).  It was arranged by Highland Councillor Helen Crawford to discuss the Unified

Donnchadh MacLeòid à Drochaid a’ Bhanna, buannaiche Bonn Òir an Traidiseanta

Donnchadh MacLeòid à Drochaid a’ Bhanna, buannaiche Bonn Òir an Traidiseanta

Slighe Dhonnachaidh gu bhith a’ buannachadh Bonn Òir an t-Seann Nòis aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail. Le Fiona NicLeòid Ged a bha Gàidhlig aig a sheanair taobh a mhàthar agus aig a shìn-sheanairean, cha deach a phàrantan fhèin a thogail leis a’ chànan agus mar sin thòisich Donnachadh

Duncan MacLeod from Bonar Bridge, winner of the Traditional Gold Medal

Duncan MacLeod from Bonar Bridge, winner of the Traditional Gold Medal

Duncan’s journey to winning the Men’s Traditional Gold Medal at the Royal National Mòd By Fiona Macleod Although Duncan’s maternal grandfather and paternal great grandparents were Gaelic speakers neither of his parents were brought up speaking the language so Duncan began learning Gaelic at Croileagan (Gaelic playgroup)

Who benefits from the  resources of a place?

Who benefits from the  resources of a place?

Resistance to renewables will continue to grow unless the communities hosting these projects can retain a fair share of value. by Tom Wills, Equitable Energy Research As the scale and pace of new energy developments increases, the question of what constitutes a fair share for communities hosting these projects is