18 January 2020
Having worked since she was wee, Nicky Marr wonders why fewer teenagers are taking on part-time jobs
11 January 2020
Nicky Marr gets on her trike for pilot training with Inverness-based cycle charity Spokes for Folks
04 January 2020
Nicky Marr finds a swim in the wilds can help bring back the joy as we enter Scotland's year of coasts and waters
29 December 2019
Nicky Marr opts for a paper diary and cherishes the memories they contain for years to come
21 December 2019
From decorations to dinner, Nicky Marr embraces the traditions of the festive season and puts her family memories ahead of any gifts
14 December 2019
Nicky Marr is preparing for Christmas after a visit to her nearest farm shop – but she wonders what more we can do to reduce our throwaway habits
07 December 2019
Nicky Marr is delighted as Duolingo launches Gaelic lessons for beginners – on St Andrew's Day. Here's what she's learned so far...
30 November 2019
After a night celebrating the success of the Highlands and Islands' rural economy, Nicky Marr learns there's more than money at stake
23 November 2019
Nicky Marr won't hear anything about Christmas in November – with three little exceptions
16 November 2019
Stories of heroes in our midst shine through the gloom, as Nicky Marr says the smallest things can often have the biggest impact
09 November 2019
After Macdonald's boss Steve Easterbrook was fired for being in a relationship with a colleague, Nicky Marr wonders what happened to workplace romance
02 November 2019
Birthdays aren't what they used to be, but Nicky Marr isn't going to let that stop her from making the most of her time
26 October 2019
Nicky Marr urges people to consider giving the gift of life through organ donation.
19 October 2019
Nicky Marr is saddened to hear of the death of Maggie's Centres co-founder Charles Jencks, whose wife the charity is named after
12 October 2019
Nicky Marr looks back at her own time in the fields – and the valuable lessons she learned from it
05 October 2019
Stockpiling should be a seasonal affair, not a political one, as Nicky Marr looks at the bigger picture
28 September 2019
After the collapse of travel agent Thomas Cook, Nicky Marr urges people not to lose faith in professionals
21 September 2019
Nicky Marr urges people to focus their shopping habits on Scottish produce to help sector double its value
14 September 2019
Nicky Marr returns to a simple site in Brittany that brings back happy memories of family holidays
07 September 2019
Nicky Marr gets a metaphorical kick up the backside from a quadruple amputee