Extent of dog fouling problem 'shocking', says Sutherland councillor By Caroline McMorran Published: 09:00, 16 March 2021 Get the Northern Times sent to your inbox every week and swipe through an exact replica of the day's newspaper Sutherland councillor Richard Gale has said he is "utterly shocked" at the extent of the dog fouling problem in his area. Mr Gale, who represents the East Sutherland and Edderton ward, made his feelings known at Golspie Community Council's virtual meeting last week. He said the problem was particularly bad in the environs of the North of Scotland Kart Club track at Littleferry. Community councillors discussed whether erecting more signage might help with Golspie's dog fouling problem.