The Northern Times

2 days ago | northern-times.co.uk | Rachel Smart

A summer programme has been launched for young people in the north of Scotland. Led by Focus North, it includes a series of events designed to inspire and support the next generation in Caithness and Sutherland. The events – named Live Highland, Live Happy – have been created in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce North Highland (DYWNH) in direct response to feedback provided by local secondary school pupils.

3 days ago | northern-times.co.uk | Iona MacDonald

AN 18th century Portmahomack farmhouse has hit the market — for £775,000. The B-listed Tarrel Farmhouse is set in approximately 5.7 acres of land on the Tarbat peninsula, and boasts panoramic views across Sutherland mountains as well as the Dornoch and Moray Firths. Featuring a unique curved exterior, a sauna, a hand-crafted solid oak staircase and original architectural details, Tarrel Farmhouse was renovated in 2000.

4 days ago | northern-times.co.uk | Iona MacDonald

BRITAIN’s Got Talent sensation, RuMac, has revealed that he is making an appearance in the new 28 Years Later film. Ruairidh Maclean from Ullapool, who performs as RuMac, made it to the semi-finals of this year’s Britain’s Got Talent TV competition. Since then, he has gone on to play at multiple events and festivals, including Highland News and Media’s Highland Heroes. But his latest gig has seen him appearing in the highly-anticipated third instalment of the acclaimed 28 Days Later film series.

4 days ago | northern-times.co.uk | Iona MacDonald

Published: 06:58, 24 June 2025 ULLAPOOL’s first harbour seal pup of the season has arrived and “looks to be doing well”. On the morning of June 16, local boat tour Shearwater Cruises spotted the first harbour seal pup of the year, situated in a quiet spot. The cruise operator said: “Mum had found a quiet spot away from the others and will hopefully return to the haul-out sites once the pup is up for it. Looks to be doing well and was feeding as we passed.

4 days ago | northern-times.co.uk | Scott MacLennan

Could Inverness Castle become the latest addition to Inverness nightlife as a late night boozer when it opens later this year? A decision is expected on Highlife Highland’s bid for a licence this week. Highland Council’s at-arms-reach leisure provider has applied for a provisional licence for Inverness Castle, which through a £30 million investment is set to become a top tourist attraction.