Happier highlights of 2022: July

Some media may focus on doom and gloom but we like to share positive stories about people in our communities.

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Here's a selection from July:

• RECAP: Our round up of Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2022

As Belladrum returned from July 28-31, 25,000 people returned to watch music and enjoy much more on offer.

• PICTURES: Belladrum's takeover of Eden Court’s Under Canvas event

Hundreds of people enjoyed music, fun, activities and good weather.

• PICTURES: Polish man swims length of Loch Ness in epic charity appeal

Extreme swimmer Piotr Biankowski (47) took 12 hours and 16 minutes to do the 23-mile challenge.

• Thank you for the music!

Music was in the air with a number of major gigs across Inverness helping to kick off the summer.

• PICTURES: Thousands support return of Inverness Highland Games

The games hosted a variety of traditional events and some with a more modern twist.

• PICTURES: Wood's new lease of life

More than 100 people showed up to celebrate grand reopening of Culduthel Woods.

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