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Heroes don't realise full impact of their efforts

20 July 2018
Heroes don't realise full impact of their efforts

Heroes don't realise full impact of their efforts

20 July 2018

SEEING all the shortlisted Highland Heroes under one roof at last year's inaugural awards ceremony was an emotional experience for Sandy Macleod.


'Time is the most precious gift anyone can give'

13 July 2018
'Time is the most precious gift anyone can give'

'Time is the most precious gift anyone can give'

13 July 2018

THERE are more than 1.2 million volunteers across Scotland but we are looking for the one who gives their time and talents to help others in your Highland…


High and dry but still thriving

07 July 2018
High and dry but still thriving

High and dry but still thriving

07 July 2018

As far as meeting places go, I guess it was pretty unusual. When I arrived I was first greeted by three beautiful white horses, nonchalantly eating grass…


Community can have their cake – and eat it!

06 July 2018
Community can have their cake – and eat it!

Community can have their cake – and eat it!

06 July 2018

BEING part of the community is something that's important to Inverness solicitors and estate agents Innes & Mackay – that's why the firm wants…


Making it count at the Cross

30 June 2018
Making it count at the Cross

Making it count at the Cross

30 June 2018

There’s a chance that the total raised by the Highland Cross will surpass £5 million when this year’s donations are tallied up.


Dedication's what our heroes need!

29 June 2018
Dedication's what our heroes need!

Dedication's what our heroes need!

29 June 2018

THEY are the people who look after us in our time of need – whether that be a life-changing event like the birth of a new child, a medical emergency…


World Cup stars are not real heroes

22 June 2018
World Cup stars are not real heroes

World Cup stars are not real heroes

22 June 2018

THE boss of a Highland security firm won't be looking to Russia with love during the World Cup – for his heroes lie much closer to home.


Make way for walkers

09 June 2018
Make way for walkers

Make way for walkers

09 June 2018

Striking coastal scenery, beautiful hills and cleared villages – something that has made parts of the Highlands hugely popular with visitors.


Young people can be true champions

08 June 2018
Young people can be true champions

Young people can be true champions

08 June 2018

A LOCAL careers group wants the Highland Heroes awards to provide a champion for young people across the region.


Shine a light on Highland Heroes

01 June 2018
Shine a light on Highland Heroes

Shine a light on Highland Heroes

01 June 2018

IT'S time for lift off for Highland Heroes 2018 – and this year we are launching the awards in association with Inverness Airport.


A Minigaig adventure

05 May 2018
A Minigaig adventure

A Minigaig adventure

05 May 2018

Perched in the entrance of the tent, I watched as a golden eagle soared majestically over the head of Glen Bruar, its wing tips glinting as the sun sank…


Etape into the quieter side of Loch Ness

28 April 2018
Etape into the quieter side of Loch Ness

Etape into the quieter side of Loch Ness

28 April 2018

Thousands of people will descend on the Highlands this weekend as the Etape Loch Ness takes place early on Sunday morning.


A hole new approach to mountaineering

07 April 2018
A hole new approach to mountaineering

A hole new approach to mountaineering

07 April 2018

The mesmerising landscape of the north-west Highlands is nothing new to those lucky enough to live there, or near enough to visit on a regular basis.…


Take to the trails

31 March 2018
Take to the trails

Take to the trails

31 March 2018

At the start of the Easter holidays, John Davidson suggests some great traffic-free bike rides to get you and your family back on two wheels after a long…


Making the white choice

10 March 2018
Making the white choice

Making the white choice

10 March 2018

Tentacles of interconnected ice crystals reach out from every point on each frozen rock, desperately clinging on in any sanctuary that offers even a hint…


Going for gold

24 February 2018
Going for gold

Going for gold

24 February 2018

It’s not every day you get the opportunity to be trained by an Olympic standard coach. I just hoped Alex Standen, a former GB skier and currently…


Olympic effort shines light on winter sports

03 February 2018
Olympic effort shines light on winter sports

Olympic effort shines light on winter sports

03 February 2018

When Kristina comes up with a plan, you always know you’re going to be in for an epic. So when the phone rang at quarter past seven in the morning,…


Get a grip in Glenmore!

06 January 2018
Get a grip in Glenmore!

Get a grip in Glenmore!

06 January 2018

Not everyone is a fan of the snow but there's no denying its transformational properties in the Highland landscape, and nowhere is that more apparent…


Ready for a new year of adventures

30 December 2017
Ready for a new year of adventures

Ready for a new year of adventures

30 December 2017

Running up and down hills, cycling along country lanes, mountain biking on exhilarating off-road trails, taking a walk in the magnificent Highland scenery…


Slide away

23 December 2017
Slide away

Slide away

23 December 2017

"You’re making it hard for yourself,” she told me, and it was difficult to argue. Here I was, not much more than a couple of miles into what…


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