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She say amid 'the challenge of the climate and nature emergency, the wellbeing economy approach is a great way to go.'

What has been inspiring and infuriating readers this week?

John Davidson spends some time at the end of the line and discovers the Plock of Kyle offers a superb vantage point to see the mighty Cuillin hills

Businesses often find themselves at a crossroads at this time of year, says our columnist.

While the government – whoever it is after the next election – decides on electrification, it leaves potential new car buyers with a quandary.

A wide range of issues have made it to our letters pages this week.

We’re aware of the scandal of sexual abuse in churches, which should be among the safest places on Earth.

The Education (Scotland) Act 1872 made elementary education for all children between the ages of 5 and 13 mandatory in Scotland.

The contribution of these volunteers has meant that they have become valued and key members of our workforce, says our columnist.

It has pioneered Health Passports that allow staff to disclose issues in their life and have their shifts planned around these, says our columnist.

A letter from the Department of Work and Pensions that I’d be receiving a £500 winter fuel payment put a spring in my step on a chilly winter morning.

Ringing changes on part of our shared history

Time and again, we hear these hollow words from Westminster: “There’s no magic money tree”.

Readers respond to the issues that matter to them.

A wet Munro mission in Kintail as John Davidson heads onto the South Glen Shiel Ridge with his head in the clouds

Christmas shopping is the top of the agenda for many readers at this time of the year.

Some things never get the recognition they deserve and on occasion that applies to the cars we drive.

Readers speak out on the things that matter to them.

Making Space for Nature by Fiona MacLean

‘And God said “Let there be light”,’ the choir intones. ‘And there was light.’ And on the final word, a powerful explosion of rich sound erupts.