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Don't miss chance to nominate a hero

31 August 2018
Don't miss chance to nominate a hero

Don't miss chance to nominate a hero

31 August 2018

TIME is running out to nominate someone you know to be one of this year's Highland Heroes.


'The actual job teachers do is over and above'

17 August 2018
'The actual job teachers do is over and above'

'The actual job teachers do is over and above'

17 August 2018

IF it was up to Alicia Socas, every teacher in the Highlands would be on the list to receive a Highland Heroes award.


Munro is no damp squib

11 August 2018
Munro is no damp squib

Munro is no damp squib

11 August 2018

Am Faochagach may appear as one of the less dramatic of the 282 Munros with its rounded ridge curving neatly to reach its summit but Sir Hugh certainly…


Building care into our communities

10 August 2018
Building care into our communities

Building care into our communities

10 August 2018

BEING a carer so often means sacrificing your own time and interests for the sake of a loved one, whether it be a partner, parent, sibling or even a child.


Awards recognise community spirit

03 August 2018
Awards recognise community spirit

Awards recognise community spirit

03 August 2018

PUTTING your community before yourself is nothing new to people who work in the public service but a union leader has called on members to shine a light…


A step up in mountain skills

28 July 2018
A step up in mountain skills

A step up in mountain skills

28 July 2018

Six days in the Highland mountains without rain or midges is somewhat unprecedented but that was the card we were dealt as I joined a week-long training…


Heroes' stories can give children hope

27 July 2018
Heroes' stories can give children hope

Heroes' stories can give children hope

27 July 2018

GIVING hope to children going through hard times is important for father-of-five Peter Mason.


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.…


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