From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago By Ali Morrison Published: 19:00, 20 February 2021
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From the newspaper of February 23, 1996
A SALMON farmer s plans to site 12 fish cages in one of north west Sutherland s most beautiful sea bays has caused an uproar among local residents. The small rural community of Clashnessie, near Drumbeg, claim the cages will not only ruin their view, one of the most scenic in the county, but also pollute the beaches and turn away tourists who are the area s lifeblood.