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OPINION: How easily happy memories come flooding back

07 February 2021
OPINION: How easily happy memories come flooding back

OPINION: How easily happy memories come flooding back

07 February 2021

Nicky Marr reflects on happy times to bring comfort during the pandemic.


OPINION: Finding solace in being social

31 January 2021
OPINION: Finding solace in being social

OPINION: Finding solace in being social

31 January 2021

Nicky Marr admits to being an 'over-sharer' on social media, but says there are positives in these platforms to help us through hard times


OPINION: Freezing waters of remote Highland loch shows why wild swimming is becoming more popular

24 January 2021
OPINION: Freezing waters of remote Highland loch shows why wild swimming is becoming more popular

OPINION: Freezing waters of remote Highland loch shows why wild swimming is becoming more popular

24 January 2021

Nicky Marr takes a dip in the water – and ice – to experience a sensation that more and more people have been enjoying through lockdown


OPINION: Is it enough to stick to the rules?

18 January 2021
OPINION: Is it enough to stick to the rules?

OPINION: Is it enough to stick to the rules?

18 January 2021

Nicky Marr - "Are our restrictions tight enough? How are the rules being enforced?"


OPINION: Get through this latest lockdown by finding positives

10 January 2021
OPINION: Get through this latest lockdown by finding positives

OPINION: Get through this latest lockdown by finding positives

10 January 2021

Well, hello you – it’s been a while. It’s been 10 months, give or take, but it’s good to be back.


OPINION: Get into the festive spirit in Inverness

19 December 2020
OPINION: Get into the festive spirit in Inverness

OPINION: Get into the festive spirit in Inverness

19 December 2020

'Like everyone else, we’re sticking to the rules and having a much smaller celebration, but it will still be special.'


OPINION: Spoilt for choice with gifts galore

13 December 2020
OPINION: Spoilt for choice with gifts galore

OPINION: Spoilt for choice with gifts galore

13 December 2020

Did I see you at the Inverness Farmers’ Market on Saturday?


OPINION: You really can get it all in Inverness

07 December 2020
OPINION: You really can get it all in Inverness

OPINION: You really can get it all in Inverness

07 December 2020

Nicky Marr has pledged to spend her money locally this Christmas.


The virus that will change the world

19 March 2020
The virus that will change the world

The virus that will change the world

19 March 2020

Nicky Marr ponders the unprecedented changes that the coronavirus COVID-19 will have on our families, our society and ourselves


A tragedy that rail staff have to deal with all too often

14 March 2020
A tragedy that rail staff have to deal with all too often

A tragedy that rail staff have to deal with all too often

14 March 2020

Nicky Marr praises ScotRail’s composed and compassionate crew when faced with a tragedy


Are petitions ever worth it? They are to save the BBC

07 March 2020
Are petitions ever worth it? They are to save the BBC

Are petitions ever worth it? They are to save the BBC

07 March 2020

Nicky Marr warns that the demise of the BBC could be just another way of keeping our voices that bit quieter


Ban on barbaric sport is only way to go

29 February 2020
Ban on barbaric sport is only way to go

Ban on barbaric sport is only way to go

29 February 2020

After Tyson Fury's surprise victory on Sunday morning, Nicky Marr wonders why we allow such a destructive sport to continue in the 21st century


Marking our 'vanniversary' in comfort and style

22 February 2020
Marking our 'vanniversary' in comfort and style

Marking our 'vanniversary' in comfort and style

22 February 2020

Nicky Marr looks back at a year of adventures with Mr Marr and others since they discovered the joys of a motorhome


Facebook – friend or foe?

15 February 2020
Facebook – friend or foe?

Facebook – friend or foe?

15 February 2020

Nicky Marr has spent the last decade browsing social media and sharing moments of her life with friends online – but was it all worth it?


Delia lied – cooking for one is not fun

08 February 2020
Delia lied – cooking for one is not fun

Delia lied – cooking for one is not fun

08 February 2020

Foodie fanatic Nicky Marr confesses to resorting to Weetabix and crisps when eating alone – but who doesn't?


Holocaust stories tell true tale of horror

31 January 2020
Holocaust stories tell true tale of horror

Holocaust stories tell true tale of horror

31 January 2020

Nicky Marr is moved by the unimaginably distressing memories of survivors, and is worried for our future relationship with the rest of Europe


Give Harry and Meghan a break!

25 January 2020
Give Harry and Meghan a break!

Give Harry and Meghan a break!

25 January 2020

Nicky Marr asks if you would swap places with the Queen, despite the riches, as the couple renounce their royal titles


Work pays – in more ways than one

18 January 2020
Work pays – in more ways than one

Work pays – in more ways than one

18 January 2020

Having worked since she was wee, Nicky Marr wonders why fewer teenagers are taking on part-time jobs


The wheel deal for new 'pilot' Nicky

11 January 2020
The wheel deal for new 'pilot' Nicky

The wheel deal for new 'pilot' Nicky

11 January 2020

Nicky Marr gets on her trike for pilot training with Inverness-based cycle charity Spokes for Folks


Feelgood factor can take mind off world's problems

04 January 2020
Feelgood factor can take mind off world's problems

Feelgood factor can take mind off world's problems

04 January 2020

Nicky Marr finds a swim in the wilds can help bring back the joy as we enter Scotland's year of coasts and waters


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