Second witness on the stand as Coul Links inquiry enters second day
A Scottish Natural Heritage expert has claimed a proposed golf course in Sutherland would "benefit from more serious consideration" regarding dune heath habitat.
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Rules teed up for Coul Links inquiry
A packed Carnegie Hall in Clashmore in the Highlands played witness to the first step in the public inquiry into the controversial Coul Links golf development near Embo, Sutherland
Decision on controversial Coul Links delayed
A final decision on whether the controversial plan for a golf course at Coul Links in Sutherland will be allowed to go ahead has been delayed by another month.
Councillors to make final decision on Coul Links golf course plans
Councillors will finally decide next week on plans for the controversial Coul Links golf course in east Sutherland - with officials continuing to recommend refusal.
Coul Links would be ‘good for the economy and environment,’ says US mayor
A US town mayor says the billionaire developer behind the Coul Links golf course plans will ensure the project is “good for the economy and good for the environment”.
SNH could remove one of its objections to controversial Coul Links
One of the hurdles threatening to bunker plans for a world-class golf course in Sutherland is about to be cleared, claim developers.
Three Highland villages on the shortlist for UK Village of the Year
Three Highland villages are in the running for the nationally televised Village of the Year competition ahead of 400 other nominees.
Coul Link opponents accused of issuing “mish-mash of inaccuracies”
Developers driving forward controversial plans for a new golf course in Sutherland have accused opponents of issuing a “mish-mash of inaccuracies and inventions”.
Golf course developers scathing over ‘scare tactics’ by eco group
The developers behind the Coul Links golf course plans say a coalition of conservation groups are scaremongering over the project’s environmental impact.
Conservation groups back Sepa objection to Coul Links plans
Conservation groups have backed an official objection to the plans for Coul Links golf course from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa).
Bird charity claims golf links threat to ‘amazing’ rare habitat
A bird protection charity is the latest conservation organisation to object to plans for a new golf course at Coul Links in East Sutherland.
Expert behind Trump course claims Coul Links plans ‘not fit for purpose’
The lead ecologist in the battle to build Donald Trump’s Aberdeenshire golf course claims plans for a new Highland course are “not fit for purpose”.
Major plans for world class golf Highland golf course poised to be unveiled
Major plans for a new world class Highland golf course are poised to be unveiled in the coming weeks.
American developer behind controversial Highland golf course dismisses Donald Trump comparison
A new multi-million pound golf course on the Sutherland coast would create an economic catalyst for the region by reversing the "Castle Stuart effect", according to the developer behind the plans.
Highland village’s lottery win will fund new community centre
A Highland community was last night celebrating a lottery windfall of almost £1million.
Developers behind multimillion-pound golf course break their silence – insisting it will be “sensitive” to the environment
Developers behind a multimillion pound new golf course on the Sutherland coast have broken their silence and defended the plans.
Plans for new world class golf resort should be withdrawn, say conservationists
Leading conservation groups have come together to call for a plans for a world-class golf course in Sutherland to be withdrawn.
Economic boost from Highlands golf course could give plans the edge
A debate is intensifying among residents over plans for a new world class golf course in the Highlands - with the economic argument coming back to the fore.
Police appeal after man spotted acting suspiciously at caravan park
Police have appealed for witnesses after concerns were raised about a man's behaviour at a north holiday park.
Hotel owner considers building new golf course in Sutherland
An American entrepreneur has revealed he is considering building a "world class" new golf course in Sutherland.
Fresh images released in search for missing Highland chef
Fresh photographs have been issued in an effort to help trace a 22-year-old Sutherland man missing for 12 days.