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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 | 2:27 pm
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
Scottish beach on NC500 route is 'untouched paradise' with crystal clear water - Daily Record
Scottish beach on NC500 route is 'untouched paradise' with crystal clear water Daily Record
Published on 2 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
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
Spectacular attraction is largest of its kind in Britain and is on popular NC500 route - The Scottish Sun
Spectacular attraction is largest of its kind in Britain and is on popular NC500 route The Scottish Sun
Published on 6 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
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Highland Council scrap plans for overnight motorhome ban in Sutherland - Northern Times
Highland Council scrap plans for overnight motorhome ban in Sutherland Northern Times
Published on 27 March 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
‘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
Calls for ban on overnight parking of NC500 motorhomes - Ross-shire Journal
Calls for ban on overnight parking of NC500 motorhomes Ross-shire Journal
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 ha - 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
‘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
'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
Popular village store at NC500 beauty spot for sale in ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity - The Scottish Sun
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
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
Inside abandoned farmhouse time capsule with wildcat bones and Hitler portrait - The Mirror
Inside abandoned farmhouse time capsule with wildcat bones and Hitler portrait The Mirror
Published on 3 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
'They could have killed someone', blast furious NC500 residents as campervan tourists 'attack locals' - The Scottish Sun
'They could have killed someone', blast furious NC500 residents as campervan tourists 'attack locals' The Scottish Sun
Published on 10 June 2024 | 7:00 am
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
Durness Golf Club, Scotland | NCG Top 100s Review - National Club Golfer
Durness Golf Club, Scotland | NCG Top 100s Review National Club Golfer
Published on 25 April 2024 | 12:32 pm
Rare bird spotted at Durness - Northern Times
Rare bird spotted at Durness Northern Times
Published on 25 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Durness Golf Club wins major award - Northern Times
Durness Golf Club wins major award Northern Times
Published on 26 March 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
You can get paid £50,000 to live on Scotland’s North Coast 500 route - The Scottish Sun
You can get paid £50,000 to live on Scotland’s North Coast 500 route The Scottish Sun
Published on 13 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Talking Ministry: Rev Andrea is a shepherd to all her flocks - The Church of Scotland
Talking Ministry: Rev Andrea is a shepherd to all her flocks The Church of Scotland
Published on 15 December 2023 | 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
The stunning Scottish beach visitors compare to the Seychelles and Caribbean - The Scottish Sun
The stunning Scottish beach visitors compare to the Seychelles and Caribbean The Scottish Sun
Published on 24 June 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
Boy (11) dies in Durness quad bike crash - Northern Times
Boy (11) dies in Durness quad bike crash Northern Times
Published on 30 November 2022 | 8:00 am
Tribute to 'bright, happy boy who loved outdoors' after quad bike death - STV News
Tribute to 'bright, happy boy who loved outdoors' after quad bike death STV News
Published on 30 November 2022 | 8:00 am
Boy who died in quad bike crash near Durness named - BBC
Boy who died in quad bike crash near Durness named BBC
Published on 30 November 2022 | 8:00 am
'He was a bright, happy boy': Durness community mourns boy, 11, killed in quad bike accident - Press and Journal
'He was a bright, happy boy': Durness community mourns boy, 11, killed in quad bike accident Press and Journal
Published on 30 November 2022 | 8:00 am
Death of 11-year-old boy following fatal road crash in Durness - Police Scotland
Death of 11-year-old boy following fatal road crash in Durness Police Scotland
Published on 29 November 2022 | 8:00 am
Man and woman fined for destruction of protected bird eggs near Durness - Northern Times
Man and woman fined for destruction of protected bird eggs near Durness Northern Times
Published on 11 November 2022 | 8:00 am
Man and woman fined for destroying protected bird eggs - Durness - Police Scotland
Man and woman fined for destroying protected bird eggs - Durness Police Scotland
Published on 11 November 2022 | 8:00 am
THURSO'S HERITAGE: History of Durness Street is chock full of fascinating tales - John O'Groat Journal
THURSO'S HERITAGE: History of Durness Street is chock full of fascinating tales John O'Groat Journal
Published on 14 September 2022 | 7:00 am
Call for wild camping ban at Highland beaches impacted by NC500 tourists - Press and Journal
Call for wild camping ban at Highland beaches impacted by NC500 tourists Press and Journal
Published on 19 August 2022 | 7:00 am
Campers asked to stay away from two Highland beaches to help protect them - Press and Journal
Campers asked to stay away from two Highland beaches to help protect them Press and Journal
Published on 18 August 2022 | 7:00 am
Rescuers save stranded whale at Durness - Northern Times
Rescuers save stranded whale at Durness Northern Times
Published on 17 August 2022 | 7:00 am
Double golden anniversary joy for Durness Highland Gathering chieftain - Northern Times
Double golden anniversary joy for Durness Highland Gathering chieftain Northern Times
Published on 19 July 2022 | 7:00 am
Car parks in Durness and Golspie to take part in overnight charge pilot - Northern Times
Car parks in Durness and Golspie to take part in overnight charge pilot Northern Times
Published on 31 May 2022 | 7:00 am
Man and woman arrested after wild bird eggs destroyed at Durness - BBC
Man and woman arrested after wild bird eggs destroyed at Durness BBC
Published on 26 May 2022 | 7:00 am
Durness Golf Club are crowned North Golf Winter Alliance champions. Brora golfer Angela Grant wins women's title. - Northern Times
Durness Golf Club are crowned North Golf Winter Alliance champions. Brora golfer Angela Grant wins women's title. Northern Times
Published on 16 March 2022 | 7:00 am
Durness hit by 2.3 magnitude earthquake on New Year's Day - Northern Times
Durness hit by 2.3 magnitude earthquake on New Year's Day Northern Times
Published on 4 January 2022 | 8:00 am
Christmas party was high spot of winters past in Durness - Northern Times
Christmas party was high spot of winters past in Durness Northern Times
Published on 25 December 2021 | 8:00 am
Durness councillor Hugh Morrison links with two colleagues in call for review as number of firefighters dwindle in county - Northern Times
Durness councillor Hugh Morrison links with two colleagues in call for review as number of firefighters dwindle in county Northern Times
Published on 28 October 2021 | 7:00 am
Lennon caricature linked to Durness to go under hammer - Northern Times
Lennon caricature linked to Durness to go under hammer Northern Times
Published on 27 October 2021 | 7:00 am
'We moved here for the quiet life but it is turning out to be anything but': Villagers struggle with influx of summer campervanners - The Sunday Post
'We moved here for the quiet life but it is turning out to be anything but': Villagers struggle with influx of summer campervanners The Sunday Post
Published on 20 June 2021 | 7:00 am
Dunress parish records are a window into history - Northern Times
Dunress parish records are a window into history Northern Times
Published on 24 April 2021 | 7:00 am
OBITUARY: Donald James Mackay, Durness - Northern Times
OBITUARY: Donald James Mackay, Durness Northern Times
Published on 2 March 2021 | 8:00 am
Sheep stock club's plans for tourism development at Durness take step forward - Northern Times
Sheep stock club's plans for tourism development at Durness take step forward Northern Times
Published on 10 January 2021 | 8:00 am
John Lennon had Scotland in his heart and Durness inspired a Beatles classic - Press and Journal
John Lennon had Scotland in his heart and Durness inspired a Beatles classic Press and Journal
Published on 8 December 2020 | 8:00 am
Durness 'swamped' by post-lockdown roadside campers - BBC
Durness 'swamped' by post-lockdown roadside campers BBC
Published on 9 August 2020 | 7:00 am
Talks over Durness land buy out hit deadlock - Press and Journal
Talks over Durness land buy out hit deadlock Press and Journal
Published on 14 February 2020 | 8:00 am
Delight as Durness ATM available again - Northern Times
Delight as Durness ATM available again Northern Times
Published on 19 December 2019 | 8:00 am
Durness primary show their natural credentials! - Northern Times
Durness primary show their natural credentials! Northern Times
Published on 18 December 2019 | 8:00 am
Durness to recieve first free ATM in new installation programme - Scottish Financial News
Durness to recieve first free ATM in new installation programme Scottish Financial News
Published on 29 August 2019 | 7:00 am
New Durness Games chieftain chosen - Northern Times
New Durness Games chieftain chosen Northern Times
Published on 5 June 2019 | 7:00 am
Sperm whale 'tangled in rope' in loch near Durness - BBC
Sperm whale 'tangled in rope' in loch near Durness BBC
Published on 3 January 2019 | 8:00 am
Durness golf club's greenkeeper wins top award - Northern Times
Durness golf club's greenkeeper wins top award Northern Times
Published on 26 January 2018 | 8:00 am
North-west frontier: mountains, lochs and art in Durness, Scotland - The Guardian
North-west frontier: mountains, lochs and art in Durness, Scotland The Guardian
Published on 4 April 2017 | 7:00 am
John Lennon and his holidays in the Scottish Highlands - The Scotsman
John Lennon and his holidays in the Scottish Highlands The Scotsman
Published on 24 March 2017 | 7:00 am
Woman's body found after Durness house fire - BBC
Woman's body found after Durness house fire BBC
Published on 12 March 2017 | 8:00 am
Efforts to trace woman after fire at her house in Durness - BBC
Efforts to trace woman after fire at her house in Durness BBC
Published on 6 March 2017 | 8:00 am