Coppersmiths still game as Brora whisky returns
Copper pot stills that have not been used since Brora Distillery shut in 1983 have started a journey which will lead to them making single malt whisky again.
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Thousands flock from across the globe to sample Brora Links
Record numbers of golfers have travelled from across the globe to the North of Scotland to sample one of the top Links courses in the UK, in a welcomed boost to the local economy.
Woman injured in A9 crash in the Highlands
Police have been called to a one vehicle accident on the A9 in the Highlands. It happened at 4.47pm near Brora. A police spokeswoman said paramedics were called to the scene to check over one woman, though her injuries are not life-threatening. The road was partially blocked but has now fully re-opened.
Distillery proposal could inject millions of pounds into this Highland village
Plans have been submitted for the reopening of “lost” malt whisky distillery closed for more than three decades – a move that could inject millions of pounds into the economy of a remote Highland village.
Mother and daughter plan to open luxury chocolatier, cafe and shop in Sutherland village
A mother and daughter plan to convert a vacant building in a Sutherland village into a luxury chocolatier, cafe and shop selling local crafts and produce.
New Brora manager is raring to go
New Brora Rangers manager Steven Mackay looks set to continue his long and distinguished playing career when the Highland League season gets underway on Saturday July 28.
Brora roads worst in Sutherland
Brora residents must wait an undefined time to see repairs done on what’s been branded “the worst road in Sutherland”.
New lease of life for old Brora schoolhouse
An old schoolhouse in Brora will be given a new lease of life as a museum with the help of an energy firm and a local history society.
Ton-up Locos steam on to secure slot in IRN-BRU Cup
Inverurie Locos secured IRN-BRU Cup football for next season with a 2-1 win over Brora Rangers.
Train disruption after section of wall falls onto line
Train services are disrupted after a section of wall fell onto the line between Brora and Helmsdale.
Whisky distillery reopening will help “revitalise” Sutherland village after years of economic hardship
Plans to reopen a “lost” malt whisky distillery in a Sutherland village will help revitalise the area after years of economic hardship, says a local councillor.
‘Ghost distilleries’ set to be brought back to life
Drink giant Diageo has hailed its £35million plan to revive a “lost” malt whisky distillery in Sutherland and another on the island of Islay as a “once in a lifetime opportunity”.
Man brandishing sword and a shield started armed stand-off with police at Highland home
A violent criminal who was deported to Scotland from Australia was involved in an armed stand-off with police in his Highland home.
Modern design in the Highlands
Those looking for a Highland home brimming with the ‘wow’ factor need look no further than Socach House at Clynelish Muir in Brora – as it has the wow factor in spades.
Sutherland support service praised after inspection
A Sutherland support service has been praised following an unannounced inspection.
Trial date for former priest accused of brutal assaults against pupils at Highland school
A former priest who taught at a Highland school will go on trial in May accused of a string of brutal assaults against his pupils with weapons including a spiked golf shoe and a hockey stick.
The Highland League games cancelled due to weather conditions
A number of Highland League fixtures have been postponed due to weather conditions.
Absence won’t jar with Brora man Pickles despite sibling rivalry
Orkney-based brothers John and James Pickles play for Brora and Wick respectively, but only one of them will be on the field when the sides meet at Dudgeon on Saturday.
New managers Cooper and Tokely settle for Harlaw Park point
Honours were even at Harlaw Park and there could be few complaints on a day when both managers were in charge of their new clubs for the first time.
PICTURES: Japanese ambassador leads delegation to the Highlands
The ambassador of Japan to the United Kingdom has hailed the "world leading" industries of the Highlands while on an official visit to the north.
Police seize haul of drugs in series of Highland house raids
A haul of drugs has been seized in a series of police raids in three Sutherland villages.
Man accused of raping woman as she changed baby in Highland town
A man is to stand trial charged with raping a woman – while she was changing a baby.
Hero binmen come to rescue of seriously ill pensioner
Two Highland Council binmen have been hailed as heroes after racing to the aid of a seriously ill pensioner.
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Village basks in Brora Rangers glory
It is hoped a Highland village that suffered catastrophic job losses could score from economic spin-off from the glory of its football club, which is on the brink of the big time.
Two reports of vehicles damaged in Sutherland village
Police are appealing for information following two reports of damage to vehicles in a north village.
Sutherland windfarm rejected on appeal
Plans for a 15-turbine windfarm in Sutherland have been rejected by the Scottish Government.
Salmond steps into jobs threat row
First Minister Alex Salmond has agreed to meet a Highland MSP who is fighting to safeguard the jobs of 21 people facing redundancy.
Shock job losses at Brora call centre
A north town has been shocked and devastated by the loss of a number of call centre jobs after the firm in charge decided to pull the plug on its operations.
Man hospitalised after Brora distillery chemical leak
A man was taken to hospital after a chemical incident in a Sutherland distillery last night.