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COLIN CAMPBELL: Challenge could force rethink on flawed Inverness city centre plan

COLIN CAMPBELL: Challenge could force rethink on flawed Inverness city centre plan

COLIN CAMPBELL: Challenge could force rethink on flawed Inverness city centre plan

25 April 2024

Our council has failed to convince many folk that it's possible to change a main city centre route without serious repercussions, says our columnist.


NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

24 April 2024

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.


WILL CLARK: Buckie promotion would strengthen Highland League’s reputation

WILL CLARK: Buckie promotion would strengthen Highland League’s reputation

WILL CLARK: Buckie promotion would strengthen Highland League’s reputation

23 April 2024

Lowland League teams have had the better of play-offs.


YOUR VIEWS: Impact of Highland tourism centre closures and making our roads safer

YOUR VIEWS: Impact of Highland tourism centre closures and making our roads safer

YOUR VIEWS: Impact of Highland tourism centre closures and making our roads safer

23 April 2024

Readers respond to issues raised by two Inverness Courier columnists


Fergus Ewing: environmental laws must make sense for Highland households

Fergus Ewing: environmental laws must make sense for Highland households

Fergus Ewing: environmental laws must make sense for Highland households

23 April 2024

Last week in Holyrood, the Scottish Government bowed to the inevitable. Climate change targets for 2030, always unachievable, have now been scrapped.


Jamie Halcro Johnston: Wood stove ban will ‘exacerbate cases of fuel poverty’

Jamie Halcro Johnston: Wood stove ban will ‘exacerbate cases of fuel poverty’

Jamie Halcro Johnston: Wood stove ban will ‘exacerbate cases of fuel poverty’

22 April 2024

He says ‘ministers like the Greens’ Patrick Harvie completely overlook the practical need of many in rural areas.’


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Spring in the step on woodland walk above Loch Ness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Spring in the step on woodland walk above Loch Ness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Spring in the step on woodland walk above Loch Ness

22 April 2024

John Davidson explores a quieter route in the hills above Dores, where a new hydro development looks set to impact on the area in the next few years


PICTURE DETECTIVE: Can you identify our latest mystery Highland photos?

PICTURE DETECTIVE: Can you identify our latest mystery Highland photos?

PICTURE DETECTIVE: Can you identify our latest mystery Highland photos?

21 April 2024

Are you in our latest mystery photos, or do you know anyone who is? Do you remember any of the events?


MOTORS: Polestar swaps salespeople for salaried product specialists

MOTORS: Polestar swaps salespeople for salaried product specialists

MOTORS: Polestar swaps salespeople for salaried product specialists

21 April 2024

The Polestar 2 fastback model has been updated with an improved range, efficiency and performance while also reducing its carbon footprint.


YOUR VIEWS: Flood fears in Inverness district and planned city bank closures

YOUR VIEWS: Flood fears in Inverness district and planned city bank closures

YOUR VIEWS: Flood fears in Inverness district and planned city bank closures

21 April 2024

Readers on events affecting city life.


CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Assisted dying is a complicated topic

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Assisted dying is a complicated topic

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Assisted dying is a complicated topic

21 April 2024

Christians believe life is a precious gift from God, and dying a solemn transition.


Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: No pain, no gain

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: No pain, no gain

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: No pain, no gain

20 April 2024

All of us amateur dancers will be forever thankful to anyone who has put their hand in their pocket to support us while we’ve been learning to dance.


NHS HIGHLAND: There are no silly questions when it comes to your health

NHS HIGHLAND: There are no silly questions when it comes to your health

NHS HIGHLAND: There are no silly questions when it comes to your health

20 April 2024

We understand that asking questions about your treatment options can be overwhelming, intimidating or even scary for some people, says our columnist.


BUSINESS INSIGHT: Disappointing net zero targets announcement

BUSINESS INSIGHT: Disappointing net zero targets announcement

BUSINESS INSIGHT: Disappointing net zero targets announcement

19 April 2024

Government should focus immediately on the key areas around offshore wind consenting and grid connections, says our columnist.


DAVID STEWART: How do we make our roads safer for younger drivers?

DAVID STEWART: How do we make our roads safer for younger drivers?

DAVID STEWART: How do we make our roads safer for younger drivers?

19 April 2024

Limiting post-test driving freedom is worth it to save just one young life, says our columnist.


COLIN CAMPBELL: Surely tourists deserve one info centre in Highland capital

COLIN CAMPBELL: Surely tourists deserve one info centre in Highland capital

COLIN CAMPBELL: Surely tourists deserve one info centre in Highland capital

18 April 2024

It would be a dereliction of duty if Inverness could not offer a central tourism venue with face-to-face guidance for those visitors in need of it.


OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Loch Tuim Ghlais is not as remote as it once was – but still a place lost in time

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Loch Tuim Ghlais is not as remote as it once was – but still a place lost in time

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Loch Tuim Ghlais is not as remote as it once was – but still a place lost in time

16 April 2024

Exploring the remote lochs and lochans of Caithness is not the same challenge that it once was, but there are few who have visited them all


YOUR VIEWS: Readers make feelings clear on planned Apprentice Boys of Derry march in Inverness

YOUR VIEWS: Readers make feelings clear on planned Apprentice Boys of Derry march in Inverness

YOUR VIEWS: Readers make feelings clear on planned Apprentice Boys of Derry march in Inverness

16 April 2024

A big talking point is a planned Apprentice Boys of Derry march.


DREW HENDRY: Right environment can foster greatness in young people

DREW HENDRY: Right environment can foster greatness in young people

DREW HENDRY: Right environment can foster greatness in young people

16 April 2024

It takes a real level of strength to take a negative situation and turn it into an act of kindness, says our MP.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: New high-level route at Abriachan forest opens up options along Great Glen Way

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: New high-level route at Abriachan forest opens up options along Great Glen Way

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: New high-level route at Abriachan forest opens up options along Great Glen Way

15 April 2024

John Davidson completes a loop of the Great Glen Way, taking in the newly signed high-level route over Carn na Leitire


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