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NAIRN VOICES: Striving to keep ‘heart of community’ beating strong

03 November 2024
NAIRN VOICES: Striving to keep ‘heart of community’ beating strong

NAIRN VOICES: Striving to keep ‘heart of community’ beating strong

03 November 2024

No two days are the same at Nairn Community & Arts Centre for manager Rhona MacDonald, who speaks about the importance of the venue in the community.


Brora wildlife centre helps rescue spiky friend

02 November 2024
Brora wildlife centre helps rescue spiky friend

Brora wildlife centre helps rescue spiky friend

02 November 2024

MAKING SPACE FOR NATURE: High Life Highland’s countryside rangers are helping Ullapool group who rehomed rescued hedgehog


Trusted journalism matters more than ever against backdrop of fake news, UK survey finds

31 October 2024
Trusted journalism matters more than ever against backdrop of fake news, UK survey finds

Trusted journalism matters more than ever against backdrop of fake news, UK survey finds

31 October 2024

The majority of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever, according to a new study for the Journalism Matters campaign.


What rights do I have to see my grandchildren?

23 October 2024
What rights do I have to see my grandchildren?

What rights do I have to see my grandchildren?

23 October 2024

It can be surprising for grandparents to learn that the law in Scotland does not provide them an automatic right to contact with their grandchildren


WATCH: Kids help mum ‘love’ facial birthmark she’d ‘covered’ for decades

21 October 2024
WATCH: Kids help mum ‘love’ facial birthmark she’d ‘covered’ for decades

WATCH: Kids help mum ‘love’ facial birthmark she’d ‘covered’ for decades

21 October 2024

"I stopped wearing make-up. It feels so much better to not. Part of me felt like a fraud covering up,” she said.


NAIRN VOICES: What are the most haunted places in Nairnshire?

21 October 2024
NAIRN VOICES: What are the most haunted places in Nairnshire?

NAIRN VOICES: What are the most haunted places in Nairnshire?

21 October 2024

Nairn Museum curator Annie MacDonald takes us through the folklore and legends of haunted places in the county.


HEALTH MATTERS: Team approach to improving care for struggling mums and babies

19 October 2024
HEALTH MATTERS: Team approach to improving care for struggling mums and babies

HEALTH MATTERS: Team approach to improving care for struggling mums and babies

19 October 2024

Even parenthood can be joyous for many, up to one in five women may struggle with mental health while pregnant, or within a year of giving birth.


Focus Vehicle Rental celebrates 20 years of vehicle hire

15 October 2024
Focus Vehicle Rental celebrates 20 years of vehicle hire

Focus Vehicle Rental celebrates 20 years of vehicle hire

15 October 2024

Starting in 2004 the ambition was to focus on customer service, providing vehicle rental with no hidden charges and concentrating on local customers.


FROM THE ARCHIVES: All (drove) roads lead to market!

13 October 2024
FROM THE ARCHIVES: All (drove) roads lead to market!

FROM THE ARCHIVES: All (drove) roads lead to market!

13 October 2024

It is hard to imagine the scale of the cattle market, and its impact on the local area and economy, says our columist.


NHS HIGHLAND: We can only fix things that go wrong if we know about them

05 October 2024
NHS HIGHLAND: We can only fix things that go wrong if we know about them

NHS HIGHLAND: We can only fix things that go wrong if we know about them

05 October 2024

We welcome feedback and want to have the chance to put things right as quickly as possible, says our columnist.


Daughter named after ‘superhero’ nurse who helped parents through ‘darkest days’

27 September 2024
Daughter named after ‘superhero’ nurse who helped parents through ‘darkest days’

Daughter named after ‘superhero’ nurse who helped parents through ‘darkest days’

27 September 2024

An Inverness mum who named her daughter after the "superhero" nurse who took care of her has spoken of her gratitude.


Highland councillor contacts police and local authority chiefs claiming ‘vitriol and hatred’ after Carbisdale Castle put up for sale

27 September 2024
Highland councillor contacts police and local authority chiefs claiming ‘vitriol and hatred’ after Carbisdale Castle put up for sale

Highland councillor contacts police and local authority chiefs claiming ‘vitriol and hatred’ after Carbisdale Castle put up for sale

27 September 2024

Chief Superintendent Rob Shepherd blames ‘poor communication’ between castle owner and community.


JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

25 September 2024
JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

25 September 2024

He says ‘despite five SNP MSPs from the region taking hefty ministerial salaries, the Highlands keeps missing out’.


ROBERT THORBURN: It’s vital broadband connections mean no-one is left behind

23 September 2024
ROBERT THORBURN: It’s vital broadband connections mean no-one is left behind

ROBERT THORBURN: It’s vital broadband connections mean no-one is left behind

23 September 2024

It was once impossible to imagine a world where you could be considered for a range of job roles, while only occasionally heading into the office.


HEALTH MATTERS: We can all help in the battle against drink and drugs harm

21 September 2024
HEALTH MATTERS: We can all help in the battle against drink and drugs harm

HEALTH MATTERS: We can all help in the battle against drink and drugs harm

21 September 2024

Tackling stigma and discrimination, which often acts as barriers to treatment, is something we can all do.


JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

09 September 2024
JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

09 September 2024

With the SNP cutting £500 million from budgets I doubt many readers will worry too much about the cancellation of advertising and marketing campaigns.


Talisker to Host a Spectacular Line-Up of Experiences at the Hebridean Whisky Festival

07 September 2024
Talisker to Host a Spectacular Line-Up of Experiences at the Hebridean Whisky Festival

Talisker to Host a Spectacular Line-Up of Experiences at the Hebridean Whisky Festival

07 September 2024

Isle of Skye’s Iconic Distillery to Offer Exclusive Tastings, Tours, and Adventures on Talisker Day, this 13th September


Highland woman first to complete mountain challenge — after she recovers from three types of cancer

05 September 2024
Highland woman first to complete mountain challenge — after she recovers from three types of cancer

Highland woman first to complete mountain challenge — after she recovers from three types of cancer

05 September 2024

Lorraine McCall hiked, cycled and travelled by boat non-stop to 231 significant peaks in Scotland known as Grahams.


FROM THE ARCHIVES: Landmarks in and around Cromarty

01 September 2024
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Landmarks in and around Cromarty

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Landmarks in and around Cromarty

01 September 2024

Ordnance Survey maps are a great resource for anyone studying local history or family historians looking to gain a greater understanding of the area.


EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about a smear test

31 August 2024
EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about a smear test

EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about a smear test

31 August 2024

There are usually no symptoms with changes in cervical cells and sometimes there are no symptoms with early-stage cervical cancer.


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