Former presenter asks: What’s more relevant to a local community than local voices, local issues, and local news?
I never set out to be a writer but 22 years ago I landed myself a wee side-line; a column with The Inverness Courier.
Moving onto new pastures
With not a single rural MSP in the Scottish cabinet since Humza Yousaf came to power, we have been forgotten, says our columnist.
I love living here. But I implore our national and regional leaders to travel. And watch and notice what others do better and bring that home.
Comparing secondaries in different parts of the country purely on the Higher results of their cleverest kids tells us nothing new, says our columnist.
We understand the real and lasting impact that harsh and cruel words can have but it hasn’t done much to make us any kinder, says our columnist.
Royal they may be, but they’re people too. Let’s grant them breathing space.
If anything is worth investing in as we try to save our planet, it’s our long-term economic future.
“If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”
What a legacy Ron has left.
Can we press pause on more National Parks? Just till we’re back on track with the vital stuff?
The housing crisis here – as in other parts of Scotland – is well documented.
Comparing the opportunities that a tiny 28-pupil school can provide with what can be offered in a city school, isn’t comparing like with like.
What is really important, is to keep abreast of the issues that I can do something about.
Think about the impact we, and our words and actions, each have on the lives of those around us.
I can’t seem to help myself. I am addicted to my phone.
If you’ve not yet seen the four-part drama, you’ll have heard about it.
We’re inescapably on the countdown to Christmas, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Are we winning?
What do you think of when you hear the phrase ‘human rights’?