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Stunning Highlands beach with pristine pink sands named among UK’s best hidden coastlines - Daily Record

Stunning Highlands beach with pristine pink sands named among UK’s best hidden coastlines Daily Record

Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am

Local man John Miller named as 2025 Durness Highland Games chieftain - Northern Times

Local man John Miller named as 2025 Durness Highland Games chieftain Northern Times

Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am

The tiny Scottish village with sandy beaches that was named 'prettiest place' - Daily Record

The tiny Scottish village with sandy beaches that was named 'prettiest place' Daily Record

Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am

Durness in line for ‘lightning-fast’ broadband under UK government’s Project Gigabit programme - Northern Times

Durness in line for ‘lightning-fast’ broadband under UK government’s Project Gigabit programme Northern Times

Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am

'Digitally isolated' homes to get faster broadband - BBC

'Digitally isolated' homes to get faster broadband BBC

Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am

LOOKING BACK: Durness mums and young ones take part in fun football match - Northern Times

LOOKING BACK: Durness mums and young ones take part in fun football match Northern Times

Published on 27 April 2025 | 7:00 am

PICTURES: Organisers of Marty Mackay Memorial Cycle ‘overwhelmed’ by turnout for 13th annual event - Northern Times

PICTURES: Organisers of Marty Mackay Memorial Cycle ‘overwhelmed’ by turnout for 13th annual event Northern Times

Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am

'Disgusting & horrible' cry NC500 locals after campervan dumps human waste at beauty spot - The Scottish Sun

'Disgusting & horrible' cry NC500 locals after campervan dumps human waste at beauty spot The Scottish Sun

Published on 20 April 2025 | 7:00 am

Durness author and fundraiser hopes fourth book will be delivered in time for tomorrow's Marty Mackay Memorial Fund Cycle and Ride - Northern Times

Durness author and fundraiser hopes fourth book will be delivered in time for tomorrow's Marty Mackay Memorial Fund Cycle and Ride Northern Times

Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am

UK’s most remote shop in tiny Scottish village sold after being in same family for 100 years - The Scottish Sun

UK’s most remote shop in tiny Scottish village sold after being in same family for 100 years The Scottish Sun

Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am

Durness family business changes hands after 100 years - John O'Groat Journal

Durness family business changes hands after 100 years John O'Groat Journal

Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am

Family sells village store at Scottish beauty spot after 40 years - The Herald

Family sells village store at Scottish beauty spot after 40 years The Herald

Published on 12 April 2025 | 7:00 am

LOOKING BACK: Durness pupils’ Gaelic concert - Northern Times

LOOKING BACK: Durness pupils’ Gaelic concert Northern Times

Published on 12 April 2025 | 7:00 am

Sutherland councillor Richard Gale hugely 'disappointed' after Highland Council blocks ban on motorhomes parking overnight in Durness and Golspie - Northern Times

Sutherland councillor Richard Gale hugely 'disappointed' after Highland Council blocks ban on motorhomes parking overnight in Durness and Golspie Northern Times

Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am

Scottish greenkeeper swaps working solo for spot on 200-strong team at top event - The Scotsman

Scottish greenkeeper swaps working solo for spot on 200-strong team at top event The Scotsman

Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am

Durness greenkeeper returns from volunteer stint in US to pick up home course award for second year running - Northern Times

Durness greenkeeper returns from volunteer stint in US to pick up home course award for second year running Northern Times

Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am

Councillors to discuss motion to ban overnight parking of motorhomes in council-owned car parks in Golspie and Durness on Thursday - Northern Times

Councillors to discuss motion to ban overnight parking of motorhomes in council-owned car parks in Golspie and Durness on Thursday Northern Times

Published on 24 March 2025 | 7:00 am

Heatwave sets hills ablaze as firefighters tackle flames up to 40ft high - Daily Mail

Heatwave sets hills ablaze as firefighters tackle flames up to 40ft high Daily Mail

Published on 21 March 2025 | 7:00 am

‘He'd lost everything – even the ability to suck from a bottle’ - Kent Online

‘He'd lost everything – even the ability to suck from a bottle’ Kent Online

Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am

Get your sponsorship forms! - Marty Mackay Memorial Fund Walk and Cycle Ride 2025 on April 19 - Northern Times

Get your sponsorship forms! - Marty Mackay Memorial Fund Walk and Cycle Ride 2025 on April 19 Northern Times

Published on 13 February 2025 | 8:00 am

Sandton’s star Durness Mackay-Champion shines bright on cricket scene - The Citizen

Sandton’s star Durness Mackay-Champion shines bright on cricket scene The Citizen

Published on 5 February 2025 | 8:00 am

UK set for 712-mile snow storm with 'five regions across England' hammered - Birmingham Live

UK set for 712-mile snow storm with 'five regions across England' hammered Birmingham Live

Published on 3 February 2025 | 8:00 am

Hillwalker missing in Highlands sparks police plea for help - Inverness Courier

Hillwalker missing in Highlands sparks police plea for help Inverness Courier

Published on 30 January 2025 | 8:00 am

Desperate appeal to find hillwalker, 33, who has gone missing in Scottish Highlands - as police say she may have set off on 'UK's toughest hike' - Daily Mail

Desperate appeal to find hillwalker, 33, who has gone missing in Scottish Highlands - as police say she may have set off on 'UK's toughest hike' Daily Mail

Published on 29 January 2025 | 8:00 am

Man's body found at site of house fire in Drumbeg, Assynt - BBC

Man's body found at site of house fire in Drumbeg, Assynt BBC

Published on 12 December 2024 | 8:00 am

Full list of iconic travel destinations that are being destroyed by tourism - Metro.co.uk

Full list of iconic travel destinations that are being destroyed by tourism Metro.co.uk

Published on 25 November 2024 | 8:00 am

'A unique lifestyle': New owners sought for village shop in stunning North Coast 500 location - The Scotsman

'A unique lifestyle': New owners sought for village shop in stunning North Coast 500 location The Scotsman

Published on 20 November 2024 | 8:00 am

‘Britain’s remotest shop’ in Durness up for sale for £645k - Northern Times

‘Britain’s remotest shop’ in Durness up for sale for £645k Northern Times

Published on 20 November 2024 | 8:00 am

Popular village store at NC500 beauty spot for sale in ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity - The Scottish Sun

Published on 19 November 2024 | 8:00 am

December 2023: Rev Andrea Boyes - The Church of Scotland

December 2023: Rev Andrea Boyes The Church of Scotland

Published on 18 November 2024 | 10:36 pm

Village store at beauty spot on world-famous tourist route goes on market - The Herald

Village store at beauty spot on world-famous tourist route goes on market The Herald

Published on 18 November 2024 | 8:00 am

Lifesaving volunteers sought as Coastguard launches Highland recruitment drive - Northern Times

Lifesaving volunteers sought as Coastguard launches Highland recruitment drive Northern Times

Published on 16 November 2024 | 8:00 am

15 Durness Place, Red Beach, Rodney - OneRoof

15 Durness Place, Red Beach, Rodney OneRoof

Published on 12 November 2024 | 8:00 am

Philipp Tanzer: ‘Durness Halloween fest is getting harder to organise’ - Northern Times

Philipp Tanzer: ‘Durness Halloween fest is getting harder to organise’ Northern Times

Published on 4 November 2024 | 8:00 am

‘It may be the best one yet’: Philipp Tanzer (Mr Halloween) dreams up poltergeist scenario for Durness haunted house - Northern Times

‘It may be the best one yet’: Philipp Tanzer (Mr Halloween) dreams up poltergeist scenario for Durness haunted house Northern Times

Published on 18 October 2024 | 7:00 am

Aberdeenshire sheepdog handler George Simpson and dog Mick win at Durness competition - Northern Times

Aberdeenshire sheepdog handler George Simpson and dog Mick win at Durness competition Northern Times

Published on 6 October 2024 | 7:00 am

Mackay's - The Telegraph

Mackay's The Telegraph

Published on 25 September 2024 | 7:00 am

PICTURES: Durness Pooch Pantry’s first dog show attracts 15 entries with trophy and haggis sausages for best in show - Northern Times

PICTURES: Durness Pooch Pantry’s first dog show attracts 15 entries with trophy and haggis sausages for best in show Northern Times

Published on 17 September 2024 | 7:00 am

COLUMN: Requiem for the gentle warrior who baptised us - Northern Times

COLUMN: Requiem for the gentle warrior who baptised us Northern Times

Published on 18 August 2024 | 7:00 am

PICTURES: ‘Keenly contested’ events at Durness Highland Gathering with £6,000 in prize money handed out on the day - Northern Times

PICTURES: ‘Keenly contested’ events at Durness Highland Gathering with £6,000 in prize money handed out on the day Northern Times

Published on 1 August 2024 | 7:00 am

Durness Village Hall organises weekend of fundraising fun events including dog show and beach day - Northern Times

Durness Village Hall organises weekend of fundraising fun events including dog show and beach day Northern Times

Published on 31 July 2024 | 7:00 am

Scots 80s pop queen Sheena Easton shocks staff at Highland chocolate shop - Daily Record

Scots 80s pop queen Sheena Easton shocks staff at Highland chocolate shop Daily Record

Published on 29 July 2024 | 7:00 am

'You're Sheena Easton aren't you?': Star quality at Durness as singer calls in at Cocoa Mountain chocolate shop - Northern Times

'You're Sheena Easton aren't you?': Star quality at Durness as singer calls in at Cocoa Mountain chocolate shop Northern Times

Published on 28 July 2024 | 7:00 am

'Absolute scumbags', say NC500 locals as cops alerted to 'disrespectful' campers - The Scottish Sun

'Absolute scumbags', say NC500 locals as cops alerted to 'disrespectful' campers The Scottish Sun

Published on 21 July 2024 | 7:00 am

Young Kinlochbervie handler hailed after local win at Durness sheepdog trials - Northern Times

Young Kinlochbervie handler hailed after local win at Durness sheepdog trials Northern Times

Published on 18 July 2024 | 7:00 am

The Sole thrust placing folded Cambrian basal quartzites over Durness... - researchgate.net

The Sole thrust placing folded Cambrian basal quartzites over Durness... researchgate.net

Published on 1 July 2024 | 7:21 pm

Waist-deep Highland potholes are sinking my bus tour business - BBC

Waist-deep Highland potholes are sinking my bus tour business BBC

Published on 15 May 2024 | 7:00 am

Rare bird spotted at Durness - Northern Times

Rare bird spotted at Durness Northern Times

Published on 25 April 2024 | 7:00 am

OBITUARY: Karen Morrison of Dingwall and Durness - a woman who made the world a better place - John O'Groat Journal

OBITUARY: Karen Morrison of Dingwall and Durness - a woman who made the world a better place John O'Groat Journal

Published on 20 February 2024 | 8:00 am

OBITUARY: Karen Morrison of Dingwall and Durness - a woman who made the world a better place - Northern Times

OBITUARY: Karen Morrison of Dingwall and Durness - a woman who made the world a better place Northern Times

Published on 19 February 2024 | 8:00 am

Memorial bench to be erected for Charlie Morrison as part of Durness playpark project - Northern Times

Memorial bench to be erected for Charlie Morrison as part of Durness playpark project Northern Times

Published on 30 January 2024 | 8:00 am

It's a place only the bravest can enter – Durness haunted house more fearsome than ever with Freddie Krueger theme this year - Northern Times

It's a place only the bravest can enter – Durness haunted house more fearsome than ever with Freddie Krueger theme this year Northern Times

Published on 18 October 2023 | 7:00 am

Honor boxes, single-lane roads and epic views: Golf on the northern tip of Scotland - GOLF.com

Honor boxes, single-lane roads and epic views: Golf on the northern tip of Scotland GOLF.com

Published on 17 August 2023 | 7:00 am

John Lennon's love affair with Durness - The Herald

John Lennon's love affair with Durness The Herald

Published on 14 August 2023 | 7:00 am

Durness bus company wins award for 'outstanding service' to rural communities - Northern Times

Durness bus company wins award for 'outstanding service' to rural communities Northern Times

Published on 7 July 2023 | 7:00 am

She is a godsend! Rev Andrea Boyes named as chieftain of Durness Highland Gathering 2023 - Northern Times

She is a godsend! Rev Andrea Boyes named as chieftain of Durness Highland Gathering 2023 Northern Times

Published on 4 May 2023 | 7:00 am

Sad farewell as funeral held at Durness for Charlie Morrison (11) who lost his life in quad bike accident - Northern Times

Sad farewell as funeral held at Durness for Charlie Morrison (11) who lost his life in quad bike accident Northern Times

Published on 14 December 2022 | 8:00 am