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Deadline for RTS switch-off is unrealistic, insists Maree Todd

1 day ago | northern-times.co.uk | Alan Hendry

Maree Todd has issued a renewed plea over a nationwide switch-off affecting certain types of electricity meters, arguing that a deadline of the end of next month is “unrealistic”. She pointed to new figures showing that 13,825 homes in the Highland region are still using Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters, with only about six weeks to go until the planned change. RTS uses a radio signal to tell some older meters when to switch between peak and off-peak rates.
Dornoch business couple promote town at first-ever Edinburgh Tartan Parade

2 days ago | northern-times.co.uk | Caroline McMorran

A Dornoch business couple promoted the town at the inaugural Edinburgh Tartan Parade last Saturday, May 10. Designer Yvonne Macrae and her husband, James Fraser, were among around 1600 people from all over the world who took part in the first-ever parade. The couple run Tartan Creations, the popular boutique and Scottish gift shop on Shore Road, Dornoch.
Packed programme for Ardgay Golden Jubilee

3 days ago | northern-times.co.uk | Caroline McMorran

A Sutherland community is celebrating a milestone anniversary with a packed programme of events next Saturday, May 17. Ardgay and district is marking 50 years since it became part of Sutherland in a major local government reorganisation. The area was previously in Ross-shire. Deputy Lieutenant Christine Mackay, an Ardgay resident, has organised the Golden Jubilee celebrations with the support of the Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust (KoSDT) and community members.
Lairg Gala Week names 2025’s young royal attendants - and their mums were previously Gala Queens!

3 days ago | northern-times.co.uk | Caroline McMorran

Two pupils from Lairg Primary School’s nursery class are set to play a starring role in the village’s Gala Week. Ally Bain and Ellie Young will act as the Gala Queen’s attendants at the 2025 festivities, organisers have announced. The youngsters’ mothers are both former Gala Queens - Ally’s mother, Catriona Corbett, in 2003, and Ellie’s mother, Louise Young, in 2001. Lairg Primary School pupil Faye Innes won the annual competition to design the cover of the Lairg Gala Week programme.
YOUR VIEWS: Planning system is broken and in need of urgent reform

3 days ago | northern-times.co.uk | Caroline McMorran

Planning system is broken and in need of urgent reformLetter from Jonathan Hedges, RogartI am writing in response to the Highland Council Planning Committee decision to withdraw its objection to the proposed Acheilidh Wind Farm development and what this means for local democracy. Among my concerns about this decision are:1 The lack of recognition of the impact of this development on the parish of Rogart and specifically those who live closest to it.
Plant and Garden Fete raises £1400 for Culrain Hall upgrade

3 days ago | northern-times.co.uk | Caroline McMorran

Culrain Hall held its third annual Plant and Garden Fete on Saturday, May 3, attracting people from all over the Northern Highlands, with over 200 visitors throughout the day. For many it was the attraction of the wide variety of plants on sale, with flowers, vegetables, bushes and fruits all being beautifully presented for browsing and choosing.
Caithness writer tells of ‘living in the world of Bonnie Prince Charlie’ to create new audio series

3 days ago | northern-times.co.uk | Alan Hendry

Caithness writer Colin MacDonald has revealed the two key questions that drove him on in his latest documentary/drama project – a five-part audio series about the 1745 Jacobite Rising. He was determined to understand how Bonnie Prince Charlie managed to land in Scotland with a handful of men, rout a much bigger army and march on England, “setting London in an absolute panic”, and also to get a sense of what he was like as a person.
Almshouse resident (85) heading for Caithness on ‘Brother on a Bus’ tour

3 days ago | northern-times.co.uk | Alan Hendry

An 85-year-old resident of a medieval almshouse will be travelling across Sutherland as part of a nationwide road trip using his bus pass. Brother John Green has embarked on the six-week journey to raise awareness of the Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty in Winchester, Hampshire. He set off on May 1 and according to his current schedule he is likely to reach Thurso on May 21 before heading along the north coast of Sutherland.
Scotland the Wave boat turns heads on Black Isle

4 days ago | northern-times.co.uk | Hector Mackenzie

A BOAT at the heart of four women’s attempts to make history has been turning heads on the Black Isle. Fiona Deakin, from Cromarty, is part of a four-strong crew of women who aim to become the first ever all-female team from Scotland to row across an ocean. They take part in the World’s Toughest Row this December - a 3000-mile race across the Atlantic in a seven-metre ocean-going rowing boat.
A glimpse inside £850K-plus Ross-shire property with famous pedigree

4 days ago | northern-times.co.uk | Hector Mackenzie

A 150-year-old landmark Highland property designed by the renowned architect behind the castle made famous by reality TV hit The Traitors has hit the market. Newmore House in Scotsburn, built around 1875, was designed by Alexander Ross and enjoys stunning views towards the Cromarty FirthRoss also designed Ardross Castle which has shot to wider fame thanks to its use as the base location for reality TV hit, The Traitors.