Sir, As someone involved in the tourist business in Inverness I am pleased to see so many visitors to our historic city so far this year.

PLANS to consult a Citizens Panel on what threatens to be one of the most savage round of cuts ever considered by Highland Council can either be seen as a bold experiment in democracy or an abrogation of responsibility by elected members.

TERRY Butcher is hoping the considerable efforts of Kilmarnock's players in overcoming Celtic this week may take its toll on them tomorrow.

EVEN the undead have to move with the times. So it is with the inhabitants of the Circus of Horrors, who make an extended return to Eden Court next week.

ROSS County footballer Paul Di Giacomo is not the only member of his household to know the toll that making a living with your legs can take.

HAVE you a blog you think deserves a wider audience? This is your opportunity to get it known. We don't mind what you write about as long as it keeps us interested or entertained and the subject or the author is from our area.

THERE are choices to be made when I write this column. Even in today's electronic age there's still some turn-around time.

CALLING all local musicians: the Inverness Courier wants you – and your music – on our website.