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Like a duck to water on walk around Forres

Like a duck to water on walk around Forres

Like a duck to water on walk around Forres

11 February 2022

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A stroll through the woods taking in the peaceful Sanquhar Loch and Nelson's Tower on top of Cluny Hill


Inside Holyrood: Whether it is building the National Treatment Centre or staffing it, both the Scottish Government and NHS Highland need to deliver on time

Inside Holyrood: Whether it is building the National Treatment Centre or staffing it, both the Scottish Government and NHS Highland need to deliver on time

Inside Holyrood: Whether it is building the National Treatment Centre or staffing it, both the Scottish Government and NHS Highland need to deliver on time

07 February 2022

MSP Edward Mountain says 'patients have had to wait long enough'


Sleep has never been a problem – at any time of day

Sleep has never been a problem – at any time of day

Sleep has never been a problem – at any time of day

07 February 2022

Diane Knox discusses her love of sleep, and the years she has perfected the afternoon nap and quick shuteye.


NICKY MARR: Courtesy and care will keep us all safe

NICKY MARR: Courtesy and care will keep us all safe

NICKY MARR: Courtesy and care will keep us all safe

06 February 2022

The new cycling rules aren’t, in fact, new at all.


Priest’s popularity taps into God’s deep love for us

Priest’s popularity taps into God’s deep love for us

Priest’s popularity taps into God’s deep love for us

06 February 2022

A Beauly-based priest who says he loves “making others happy” has 400,000 followers and 3.3 million ‘likes’ on a TikTok channel.


Politics Matters: End it now! Pantomime of Prime Minister’s reign has gone on for too long

Politics Matters: End it now! Pantomime of Prime Minister’s reign has gone on for too long

Politics Matters: End it now! Pantomime of Prime Minister’s reign has gone on for too long

06 February 2022

David Stewart says even 'previously loyal Tory backbenchers openly criticise' Boris Johnson


Our Man in Holyrood: Social security change is a step in the right direction

Our Man in Holyrood: Social security change is a step in the right direction

Our Man in Holyrood: Social security change is a step in the right direction

04 February 2022

MSP Fergus Ewing says 'the current DWP system is cruel and feared by many who rely on it'


In it for the long haul!

In it for the long haul!

In it for the long haul!

04 February 2022

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Peter Evans takes a step into the minds of the Long Distance Walkers' Association as they look forward to their 100-mile challenge


Opinion: Anticipation is building as Inverness developments move towards completion

Opinion: Anticipation is building as Inverness developments move towards completion

Opinion: Anticipation is building as Inverness developments move towards completion

03 February 2022

Opinion: Inverness Chamber chief executive sees plenty to look forward to in 202


Inside Holyrood: More people should set and respect work boundaries

Inside Holyrood: More people should set and respect work boundaries

Inside Holyrood: More people should set and respect work boundaries

02 February 2022

MSP Emma Roddick says people 'should feel confident creating a work environment in which they can thrive rather than burn out'


Julie MacLeod: How to re-engage with our customers after the pandemic

Julie MacLeod: How to re-engage with our customers after the pandemic

Julie MacLeod: How to re-engage with our customers after the pandemic

02 February 2022

For this month's article I want to focus on ways businesses in the Highlands can re-engage with their customers.


VET SPEAK: Alison Laurie-Chalmers describes how antifreeze dangers are real and not to be underestimated

VET SPEAK: Alison Laurie-Chalmers describes how antifreeze dangers are real and not to be underestimated

VET SPEAK: Alison Laurie-Chalmers describes how antifreeze dangers are real and not to be underestimated

02 February 2022

Sadly, antifreeze poisoning is still encountered over the colder, winter months. Please do be aware of this potentially fatal poison.


House building in Florida

House building in Florida

House building in Florida

01 February 2022

This week, Diane Knox discusses her ups and downs with buying and selling, and building, a house in America.


We can do much more than just wishful thinking

We can do much more than just wishful thinking

We can do much more than just wishful thinking

31 January 2022

Wouldn’t it be great if we could just wish for things and then they happened? Or if we forgot about things we didn’t like?


NICKY MARR: Ski trip highlighted need to seize the day

NICKY MARR: Ski trip highlighted need to seize the day

NICKY MARR: Ski trip highlighted need to seize the day

30 January 2022

Nicky Marr tells of her unexpected trip in the French alps last week


Have Your Say by Frank To: College lecturer speaks about his involvement in project to upcycle illegal firearms into artwork

Have Your Say by Frank To: College lecturer speaks about his involvement in project to upcycle illegal firearms into artwork

Have Your Say by Frank To: College lecturer speaks about his involvement in project to upcycle illegal firearms into artwork

30 January 2022

For most people, doing noble humanitarian deeds is a natural thing to do – like with Greta Thunberg and her social activism in climate change.


Never forget to look up and take on challenges

Never forget to look up and take on challenges

Never forget to look up and take on challenges

30 January 2022

In the new Netflix movie Don’t Look Up a massive comet heads earthwards, threatening our planet with catastrophic damage.


Our Man in Westminster: Continued to push for action on energy costs

Our Man in Westminster: Continued to push for action on energy costs

Our Man in Westminster: Continued to push for action on energy costs

29 January 2022

MP Drew Hendry says 'the astronomical rise in energy costs the situation is at a crisis point for many families'


Down Memory Lane by Bill McAllister: Confusion and climbing costs hit work to replace the old Ness bridge swept away in the great flood in Inverness

Down Memory Lane by Bill McAllister: Confusion and climbing costs hit work to replace the old Ness bridge swept away in the great flood in Inverness

Down Memory Lane by Bill McAllister: Confusion and climbing costs hit work to replace the old Ness bridge swept away in the great flood in Inverness

29 January 2022

Confusion and climbing costs meant the wait for a replacement bridge for the one swept away in Inverness’s Great Flood dragged on for six years.


While I have Your Attention by Charles Bannerman: New hydro scheme in Inverness is easier on the eyes than the Gathering Place

While I have Your Attention by Charles Bannerman: New hydro scheme in Inverness is easier on the eyes than the Gathering Place

While I have Your Attention by Charles Bannerman: New hydro scheme in Inverness is easier on the eyes than the Gathering Place

28 January 2022

During my runs on the West Link Road, it’s been intriguing to follow progress of the new hydro-electric scheme at the far end of Canal Park.


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