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CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: The Bible has symbolic power of a great fantasy

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: The Bible has symbolic power of a great fantasy

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: The Bible has symbolic power of a great fantasy

31 March 2024

The symbols are portals through which the living Christ in his limitless immensity touches our hearts, says our columnist.


Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: We’re all winners!

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: We’re all winners!

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: We’re all winners!

30 March 2024

None of us will ever know how many families our fundraising efforts have made a difference to, which makes it all the more important and special.


NHS HIGHLAND: Why is there a rise in cancer diagnoses among people under the age of 50?

NHS HIGHLAND: Why is there a rise in cancer diagnoses among people under the age of 50?

NHS HIGHLAND: Why is there a rise in cancer diagnoses among people under the age of 50?

30 March 2024

Now that we can talk about cancer more easily it is also important to take action too, says our columnist.


Why is hospitality in Highlands not seen as first-class and a solid career path?

Why is hospitality in Highlands not seen as first-class and a solid career path?

Why is hospitality in Highlands not seen as first-class and a solid career path?

30 March 2024

It is with hope the young workforce sees hospitality as something more than extra pocket money, says our columnist.


BUSINESS INSIGHT: How much does our community rely on local charities?

BUSINESS INSIGHT: How much does our community rely on local charities?

BUSINESS INSIGHT: How much does our community rely on local charities?

29 March 2024

The Highlands is an amazing place and we’re lucky to have so many organisations supporting different groups.


Charlie Christie gives his opinion on Scotland’s defeats to Netherlands and Northern Ireland

Charlie Christie gives his opinion on Scotland’s defeats to Netherlands and Northern Ireland

Charlie Christie gives his opinion on Scotland’s defeats to Netherlands and Northern Ireland

28 March 2024

Disappointing results in last two matches.


COLIN CAMPBELL: Bargain flight deal reminded of travel pleasures of past

COLIN CAMPBELL: Bargain flight deal reminded of travel pleasures of past

COLIN CAMPBELL: Bargain flight deal reminded of travel pleasures of past

28 March 2024

Cut-price deals here and there after the tough times of Covid seem few and far between. And prices for long-haul destinations have soared.


NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

27 March 2024

Royal they may be, but they’re people too. Let’s grant them breathing space.


EMMA RODDICK: Highland Heroes reminds me of the great work being done in the region

EMMA RODDICK: Highland Heroes reminds me of the great work being done in the region

EMMA RODDICK: Highland Heroes reminds me of the great work being done in the region

26 March 2024

She says ‘I will be speaking with more third sector organisations and meeting with people to speak about all kinds of issues.’


YOUR VIEWS: Nairn High Street suggestions and continuing row over Inverness Caledonian Thistle planning row

YOUR VIEWS: Nairn High Street suggestions and continuing row over Inverness Caledonian Thistle planning row

YOUR VIEWS: Nairn High Street suggestions and continuing row over Inverness Caledonian Thistle planning row

26 March 2024

What are readers offering their views on this week?


FERGUS EWING: I asked ‘could we not just admit we were wrong?’

FERGUS EWING: I asked ‘could we not just admit we were wrong?’

FERGUS EWING: I asked ‘could we not just admit we were wrong?’

26 March 2024

Fair to say the committee members, all of whom asked probing questions, were not overly impressed, says our MSP.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Riding the roads to the past in moors above Inverness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Riding the roads to the past in moors above Inverness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Riding the roads to the past in moors above Inverness

25 March 2024

John Davidson enjoys an early spring cycle ride from the Highland capital - and he’s not the only one taking advantage of the fine weather window


POLITICS MATTERS: Defence spending is in focus amid an unsettled world

POLITICS MATTERS: Defence spending is in focus amid an unsettled world

POLITICS MATTERS: Defence spending is in focus amid an unsettled world

24 March 2024

Columnist David Stewart explores the importance of defence spending in an increasingly unstable world.


MOTORS: Dacia Duster’s best bit is the simplicity of its systems

MOTORS: Dacia Duster’s best bit is the simplicity of its systems

MOTORS: Dacia Duster’s best bit is the simplicity of its systems

24 March 2024

The Duster has been with us 10 years and more than two million have been sold around Europe to make it the number one for retail sales in its class.


YOUR VIEWS: Complaining about Highland Council and congratulations for Highland Heroes

YOUR VIEWS: Complaining about Highland Council and congratulations for Highland Heroes

YOUR VIEWS: Complaining about Highland Council and congratulations for Highland Heroes

24 March 2024

Views and opinions from our readers.


CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Bad stuff is time-limited; love will heal problems

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Bad stuff is time-limited; love will heal problems

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Bad stuff is time-limited; love will heal problems

24 March 2024

In the end the Prince of Peace in whose front-line we stand shoulder-to-shoulder will overcome, says our columnist.


Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Dancers smash £100k charity fundraising milestone

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Dancers smash £100k charity fundraising milestone

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Dancers smash £100k charity fundraising milestone

23 March 2024

Fundraising powerhouses Angela Urquhart and Beth Saunders have raised nearly £25,000 between them for Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.


HEALTH MATTERS: Health inequalities are a real issue we all need to work on

HEALTH MATTERS: Health inequalities are a real issue we all need to work on

HEALTH MATTERS: Health inequalities are a real issue we all need to work on

23 March 2024

Our public health department has two principal priorities as part of work to improve and protect the health of Highland people, writes Dr Tim Allison.


BUSINESS INSIGHT: Golf drives regional prosperity for Highlands

BUSINESS INSIGHT: Golf drives regional prosperity for Highlands

BUSINESS INSIGHT: Golf drives regional prosperity for Highlands

22 March 2024

Region's golf is up there with the best in the world, says our columnist.


COLIN CAMPBELL: Pie-in-the-sky claims on OAPs’ comfort and ‘need’

COLIN CAMPBELL: Pie-in-the-sky claims on OAPs’ comfort and ‘need’

COLIN CAMPBELL: Pie-in-the-sky claims on OAPs’ comfort and ‘need’

21 March 2024

We are still in the era of the “cost-of-living crisis” and there’s no doubt some people are struggling.


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