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‘Real chance for Victorian Market to take its place at the heart of city life - and even death’

‘Real chance for Victorian Market to take its place at the heart of city life - and even death’

‘Real chance for Victorian Market to take its place at the heart of city life - and even death’

12 December 2024

The Inverness market is still some distance short of being thrilling but at least its fortunes have taken a marked upturn, says our columnist.


Highland Council: Is it time to look at breaking it up?

Highland Council: Is it time to look at breaking it up?

Highland Council: Is it time to look at breaking it up?

10 December 2024

YOUR VIEWS: Would the Highlands be better served by council reorganisation?


Should Scottish football lift alcohol bans within stadiums like England?

Should Scottish football lift alcohol bans within stadiums like England?

Should Scottish football lift alcohol bans within stadiums like England?

09 December 2024

You can buy alcohol within stadiums in England. Should you be able in Scotland?


Deer stalkers’ route to silver summit of Sgurr an Airgid

Deer stalkers’ route to silver summit of Sgurr an Airgid

Deer stalkers’ route to silver summit of Sgurr an Airgid

09 December 2024

Heading for a quick trip to the hills, John Davidson ventures to a bealach below the silver peak to enjoy magnificent views across Kintail


PICTURE DETECTIVE: Do you recognise anyone in our latest mystery Highland photographs?

PICTURE DETECTIVE: Do you recognise anyone in our latest mystery Highland photographs?

PICTURE DETECTIVE: Do you recognise anyone in our latest mystery Highland photographs?

08 December 2024

Are you in our latest mystery photos from a snowy Inverness city centre, or do you know anyone who is?


Home Bargains plan for Inverness - ‘ridiculous’ or ‘welcome’?

Home Bargains plan for Inverness - ‘ridiculous’ or ‘welcome’?

Home Bargains plan for Inverness - ‘ridiculous’ or ‘welcome’?

08 December 2024

YOUR VIEWS: Readers respond to plans for a new city store, plus rewilding, council funds and help for the vulnerable this winter


‘What kind of God allows these things?’

‘What kind of God allows these things?’

‘What kind of God allows these things?’

08 December 2024

Such haunted faces can be seen wherever there is war, says our columnist.


Whispers of Islay: Whisky and wildlife on the Queen of the Hebrides

Whispers of Islay: Whisky and wildlife on the Queen of the Hebrides

Whispers of Islay: Whisky and wildlife on the Queen of the Hebrides

08 December 2024

For the whisky enthusiast, few things can compare to spending a night on distillery grounds.


NHS HIGHLAND: Many people find Christmas to be a difficult time

NHS HIGHLAND: Many people find Christmas to be a difficult time

NHS HIGHLAND: Many people find Christmas to be a difficult time

07 December 2024

Think about how we can look after ourselves as well as those around us, family, friends and neighbours, says our columnist.


How to declutter your home in time for Christmas

How to declutter your home in time for Christmas

How to declutter your home in time for Christmas

07 December 2024

With the festive season inching ever closer, now is the time to make space before the inevitable influx.


‘More people believe in the tooth fairy than are persuaded Scottish Government is committed to fully dual A96’

‘More people believe in the tooth fairy than are persuaded Scottish Government is committed to fully dual A96’

‘More people believe in the tooth fairy than are persuaded Scottish Government is committed to fully dual A96’

06 December 2024

Statement on A96 did not fail to disappoint all except the Greens, says SNP MSP Fergus Ewing.


‘Reckless boozers take up bed space in Raigmore’

‘Reckless boozers take up bed space in Raigmore’

‘Reckless boozers take up bed space in Raigmore’

05 December 2024

There will be no age limits on those who take up hospital beds because of alcohol, says our columnist.


NC500 boss says: ‘Government’s failure to rise to challenges resulted in significant issues’

NC500 boss says: ‘Government’s failure to rise to challenges resulted in significant issues’

NC500 boss says: ‘Government’s failure to rise to challenges resulted in significant issues’

05 December 2024

Column by David Richardson, development and engagement manager at North Coast 500.


‘Ridiculous’ Inverness post office closure proposal and A96 dualling doubts

‘Ridiculous’ Inverness post office closure proposal and A96 dualling doubts

‘Ridiculous’ Inverness post office closure proposal and A96 dualling doubts

03 December 2024

YOUR VIEWS: Readers on the closure threat over a city post office and continued fears about A96 dualling


Bright idea to ride through the darkness in Grantown woodland

Bright idea to ride through the darkness in Grantown woodland

Bright idea to ride through the darkness in Grantown woodland

02 December 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Even in the winter, there are ways of enjoying the dark evenings, John Davidson finds as he heads to the Cairngorms National Park


If Highland Council wants big tax rises, cut out the vanity projects

If Highland Council wants big tax rises, cut out the vanity projects

If Highland Council wants big tax rises, cut out the vanity projects

01 December 2024

Taxpayers want officials to concentrate fully on delivering the basics, says our columnist Colin Campbell.


Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

01 December 2024

Making Space for Nature by Andy Summers: The barn owl is one of the most iconic and hauntingly beautiful birds of the British countryside.


It is easy for religion to become a system of thought and morality rather than a relationship with Mystery

It is easy for religion to become a system of thought and morality rather than a relationship with Mystery

It is easy for religion to become a system of thought and morality rather than a relationship with Mystery

01 December 2024

There is a longing for God’s loveliness, and an awakening which the longing brings with it, says our Christian Viewpoint columnist.


Five ‘outstanding’ walks in the Highlands and Moray

Five ‘outstanding’ walks in the Highlands and Moray

Five ‘outstanding’ walks in the Highlands and Moray

01 December 2024

John Davidson picks out some of his favourite routes from a new Ordnance Survey book, Outstanding Walks Scotland, featuring some classic outings


PICTURES: All the action from Jingo Bingo at the Drumossie Hotel

PICTURES: All the action from Jingo Bingo at the Drumossie Hotel

PICTURES: All the action from Jingo Bingo at the Drumossie Hotel

30 November 2024

Were you at Jingo Bingo at the Drumossie Hotel last weekend?


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