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January nights could be even chillier in the 19th century, as a glimpse at news items of that era reveals.

Business Focus: Action is needed to ensure Inverness becomes a destination worth showcasing to the world

MSP Fergus Ewing says too many 'armchair critics' offer opinions from a sedentary and usually metropolitan position'

Watching the darts is what the festive season is all about.

Vet Alison Laurie-Chalmers considers all the ways in which dogs just 'get' us.

Highlands and Islands Conservative MSP Edward Mountain on health challenges and digital connectivity.

As we say goodbye (good riddance?) to 2021, it’s a great time to reflect on the best and worst parts of the year.

This year is Scotland’s Year of Stories when VisitScotland will emphasise the stories we’ve told and are telling as Scots.

The closing of the door on 2021 feels eerily similar to how it felt 365 days ago but with every New Year comes hope.

She is a blue-faced old hag with a magic staff which freezes the ground at every tap and her title is “the witch of winter”.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back at another year of adventure in the great outdoors during 2021

Business Focus: SDCI Highlands and Islands representative reflects on another challenging year for businesses

Ben Gibson, mountain safety adviser with Mountaineering Scotland, looks at the planning and preparation needed to enjoy a safe day in the winter hills

Often in the worst of times we see the best of people. That’s especially true in our communities, where, every day, we see people's incredible work.

I’ve just been reading a wonderful book, Matt Haig’s A Boy Called Christmas, the movie version of which has just been released.

MSP Emma Roddick says 'People would rather talk about things that are easy to understand, and I can see why'

Last weekend, as I braved the elements at the Caledonian Stadium, it struck me that we were missing a trick in the city...

Have you tried to have a conversation with anyone recently without the C-word coming up?

MSP Fergus Ewing says 'hopefully in the near future, we will be able to look back on these times rather than living through them'

Every winter is a challenging time for our NHS across the country, and this year is no different.