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Dunrobin Castle Extends Sunday Opening Due To Visitor Numbers IncreaseThumbnail for article : Dunrobin Castle Extends Sunday Opening Due To Visitor Numbers Increase
Due to the number of visitors in the area Dunrobin Castle have decided that on Sundays they will open from 10.30am instead of midday.   The castle is now open from 10.30 every day and last entry at 16.00.  
£30million Investment by Diageo at Clynlish Distillery in BroraThumbnail for article : £30million Investment by Diageo at Clynlish Distillery in Brora
Diageo, the world’s leading premium drinks business, has today announced plans for a £30million expansion of its Clynelish Distillery in Sutherland.   In the latest major milestone in Diageo’s £1billion programme to increase Scotch whisky production, plans have been submitted to Highland Council for the major expansion of Diageo’s most northerly Scotch whisky distillery.  
Lottery Award To Flow Country On The CardsThumbnail for article : Lottery Award To Flow Country On The Cards
One of the most significant contributions to the UK's climate change targets has moved a step closer as the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) today announced a *first-round pass grant of over £4million to restore Europe's largest intact expanse of blanket bog.   Flow to the Future is an ambitious plan, co-ordinated by the Peatlands Partnership, to restore seven square miles of globally important peatlands (blanket bog) in Caithness & Sutherland.  
Investment Supports Highland Community To Build The Future Thumbnail for article : Investment Supports Highland Community To Build The Future
A taste of country estate living for the guests visiting one of North West Sutherland's finest houses is providing more than the usual tourism benefits for the local area.   This is because the owners of the 12 bedroom Glencanisp Lodge are the Assynt community itself.  
Locals Invited To SNH Reception
Local people in and around Lairg in Sutherland are being invited along to an evening reception by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) at Ferrycroft at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 3 March 2010.   SNH is the Scottish Government's advisor on the management, enjoyment, understanding and sustainable use of Scotland's wildlife, natural habitats and landscape.  
New staff team unveiled by SNH
A new team for Caithness has been created at Scottish Natural Heritage's North Highland Area Office in Golspie.   Tom Kellett is now in charge of the team of Area Officers following a promotion.  
Valuable Statue Of Mercury Stolen From Dunrobin CastleThumbnail for article : Valuable Statue Of Mercury Stolen From Dunrobin Castle
Valuable Statue Of Mercury Stolen From Dunrobin Castle, Golspie POLICE in Golspie are appealing for information after a large garden statue was stolen from Dunrobin Castle gardens, the home of Lord Strathnaver of Sutherland.  The statue, which is approx 6ft and weighs approx 440kg, is a high value item, believed to worth somewhere in the region of between twenty to thirty thousand pounds.  
Highland Hunting Lodge In Sutherland Set For Extensive UpgradeThumbnail for article : Highland Hunting Lodge In Sutherland Set For Extensive Upgrade
A Victorian hunting lodge in Sutherland is to get a £1.5m facelift to allow a variety of uses including use as luxury accommodation and use for corporate events, thanks to a funding package including Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) together with the Big Lottery Fund.   Community group The Assynt Foundation near Lochinver has been awarded £250,000 by HIE and £785,000 by the Big Lottery Growing Fund Community Assets towards a £1.5 million project to renovate Glencanisp Lodge.  
SNH confirms total £35,000 funding for environmental projects in Sutherland
Environmental projects in Sutherland are set to benefit from a £20,000 SNH grant for the Sutherland Partnership which will oversee a new assistance fund.   The Sutherland Environmental Fund will operate over three years from spring 2009 with the themes of involvement and biodiversity.  
Scottish Natural Heritage Highlights Funding Opportunities For Land ManagersThumbnail for article : Scottish Natural Heritage Highlights Funding Opportunities For Land Managers
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is calling on land managers throughout Scotland to ensure that they are not missing out on potential income opportunities from land designated as a nature conservation sites.  Under SNH's Natural Care programme land managers can earn extra financial support by signing up to agreements to ensure these important sites will be maintained in the best condition possible.