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Advent brings light says churchman

Advent brings light says churchman

Advent brings light says churchman

05 December 2021

Advent is the Christian light that is not swamped by darkness says Inverness churchman.


Sad ending for a Provost who crossed the wrong woman

Sad ending for a Provost who crossed the wrong woman

Sad ending for a Provost who crossed the wrong woman

04 December 2021

Borlum Castle, which was located in the Ness Castle area of Inverness, was home to the Mackintoshes who had seized their land by use of the claymore.


Peaceful forests at Nethy Bridge were once a centre of industry

Peaceful forests at Nethy Bridge were once a centre of industry

Peaceful forests at Nethy Bridge were once a centre of industry

03 December 2021

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson enjoys a family walk from the forest village in a visit to the Cairngorms national park


Our Man in Westminster: Fuel poverty is always a huge concern in the Highlands

Our Man in Westminster: Fuel poverty is always a huge concern in the Highlands

Our Man in Westminster: Fuel poverty is always a huge concern in the Highlands

02 December 2021

But MP Drew Hendry says nobody should have to worry about heating a home when caring for a dying relative


Inverness woman takes in a US Thanksgiving

Inverness woman takes in a US Thanksgiving

Inverness woman takes in a US Thanksgiving

28 November 2021

Invernessian Diane Knox gives the lowdown on her Stateside Thanksgiving Day and counts her blessings.


Nicky Marr: Drawn back in time on return trip home

Nicky Marr: Drawn back in time on return trip home

Nicky Marr: Drawn back in time on return trip home

28 November 2021

Nicky Marr had a family gathering at the weekend, in hometown, Stonehaven.


Sadly, nobody is immune to public speaking blunders

Sadly, nobody is immune to public speaking blunders

Sadly, nobody is immune to public speaking blunders

28 November 2021

Did you watch Boris Johnson’s public speaking meltdown at a business event this week?


Highland MSP doesn't leave her faith at home

Highland MSP doesn't leave her faith at home

Highland MSP doesn't leave her faith at home

28 November 2021

In his Christian Viewpoint John Dempster explores the faith of Kate Forbes MSP.


OPINION: In the wake of COP26, Highland councillor Trish Robertson says it is no longer enough to note what needs to be done

OPINION: In the wake of COP26, Highland councillor Trish Robertson says it is no longer enough to note what needs to be done

OPINION: In the wake of COP26, Highland councillor Trish Robertson says it is no longer enough to note what needs to be done

24 November 2021

COP26 ended with agreements of deforestation ending in nine years and phasing down of coal use – but we know action was needed on this decades ago.


An Invernessian in America: Diane Knox says Inverness Hospital Radio is an absolute tonic

An Invernessian in America: Diane Knox says Inverness Hospital Radio is an absolute tonic

An Invernessian in America: Diane Knox says Inverness Hospital Radio is an absolute tonic

22 November 2021

I read some news in the Inverness Courier last week that made my heart happy. Inverness Hospital Radio is growing.


Grim punishments for law breakers

Grim punishments for law breakers

Grim punishments for law breakers

22 November 2021

The Burgh of Inverness Treasurer’s Accounts documents a wide range of expenses incurred by the city in a variety of ways.


NICKY MARR: Show support for charities providing unparalleled care

NICKY MARR: Show support for charities providing unparalleled care

NICKY MARR: Show support for charities providing unparalleled care

21 November 2021

“As much as we might think we know about the impact that Maggie’s Highlands and the Highland Hospice must have on the people - we haven’t got a clue."


‘Prayer helps us all to connect with God’s love’

‘Prayer helps us all to connect with God’s love’

‘Prayer helps us all to connect with God’s love’

21 November 2021

Richard Gamble aims to build a great Möbius strip comprising of a million bricks on a site near Birmingham – the “Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer”.


Reaping rewards of offshore wind surge

Reaping rewards of offshore wind surge

Reaping rewards of offshore wind surge

20 November 2021

By Su Bryan, dean of the faculty of science, health and engineering, and Alison Wilson, head of development, University of the Highlands and Islands


Climate crisis needs smart leaders as well as smart technology

Climate crisis needs smart leaders as well as smart technology

Climate crisis needs smart leaders as well as smart technology

19 November 2021

ENERGY VIEWPOINT: By Rob Gibson, a former SNP MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross


Balancing pledges with pragmatism at COP26 as demands of energy transition hit home

Balancing pledges with pragmatism at COP26 as demands of energy transition hit home

Balancing pledges with pragmatism at COP26 as demands of energy transition hit home

18 November 2021

ENERGY VIEWPOINT: By Andrew Bradshaw, head of energy insight, Fifth Ring


Opinion: FSB's man in the Highlands and Islands wants to see small businesses supported in climate change action

Opinion: FSB's man in the Highlands and Islands wants to see small businesses supported in climate change action

Opinion: FSB's man in the Highlands and Islands wants to see small businesses supported in climate change action

18 November 2021

Opinion: Bold climate change action will only succeed if small firms are included


Climate Change Matters: Travelling really doesn't have to cost the earth

Climate Change Matters: Travelling really doesn't have to cost the earth

Climate Change Matters: Travelling really doesn't have to cost the earth

15 November 2021

Transport accounts for 36 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland, writes Ranald Robertson, of Hitrans.


NICKY MARR: Glimmer of hope has given me optimism

NICKY MARR: Glimmer of hope has given me optimism

NICKY MARR: Glimmer of hope has given me optimism

14 November 2021

Nicky Marr looks forward to four major awards this season -The Shires, Highland Business Awards, Moray & Banffshire Heroes and Highland Heroes


Health Matters: NHS Highland is playing its part in tackling climate change

Health Matters: NHS Highland is playing its part in tackling climate change

Health Matters: NHS Highland is playing its part in tackling climate change

14 November 2021

Most people do not associate hospitals with chimney stacks blackening the sky with hydrocarbons, polluting the atmosphere, and driving global warming.


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