A big cheers! Dornoch hotel honoured for efforts during the pandemic By Caroline McMorran Published: 20:00, 07 February 2021
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A Sutherland hotel has gained national recognition for the positive role it has played in supporting its community and boosting the mental health and wellbeing of local people during the pandemic.
The Eagle Hotel, run by Eric and Suzanne De Venny, has been cited by the Brewing Good Cheer campaign as a âshining exampleâ of a hostelry that really makes a difference and puts the community first.
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image captionProposals for a golf course at Coul Links were refused permission a year ago
Support has been sought for new plans for a golf course at Coul Links in Sutherland.
The Scottish government rejected proposals for an 18-hole championship course in the area of coastal dunes last February.
A group called Communities For Coul has resurrected the idea of building a course, arguing that it would bring much-needed jobs.
Environmental campaigners say Coul Links should be protected.
Communities For Coul s proposals are separate from the previous plans for a course on the land at Embo near Dornoch.
Tourism bosses and tourists alike have their eyes firmly set on the easing of lockdown restrictions - and while holidays abroad are still largely discouraged, a Scottish staycation is still on the cards for many. The Caravan and Motorhome Club, with 30 campsites and 2,465 pitches in Scotland, says it expects to be inundated with bookings in the months to come. Director general Nick Lomas said that despite the difficulties brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2021 season was looking far more promising. He told The Herald: “2020 was a very difficult year for the tourism and hospitality sector as a whole, but I’m delighted to say that when our campsites were allowed to be open last year, our staff worked incredibly hard to get them ready and ensure they were Covid-secure and we actually saw record levels of bookings.
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Pet pooch Selkie leads the way as East Sutherland Rotary Club s End Polio fundraiser kicks off By Caroline McMorran Published: 19:00, 01 February 2021
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There are going to be plenty of walkies this month for a pet pooch belonging to Sutherland Rotary Club president Alistair Risk and his wife Fiona.
The couple, who live in Brora, have pledged to walk at least 50 miles each during the course of February and their dog Selkie will be accompanying them all the way.
Alistair Risk and his dog Selkie walking near the mouth of the River Brora.