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Getting out and enjoying nature is a great way to improve health and as the days get longer it’s easier to exercise or experience the natural world.

Moving onto new pastures

Getting closer to nature can improve both our physical and our mental health, says our columnist.

Lib Dem candidate David Green says he is not hopeful the government will fix ‘its broken relationship with rural Scotland.’

With not a single rural MSP in the Scottish cabinet since Humza Yousaf came to power, we have been forgotten, says our columnist.

Exploring a hidden route up a fine hill is a wonderful way to break up any journey south

Increased activity levels, even by a little, can have major benefits for management of diabetes and other health conditions.

Making Space for Nature by Eilidh-Ann Philips

Who was important to Albert Einstein’s success? Our columnist finds out.

I love living here. But I implore our national and regional leaders to travel. And watch and notice what others do better and bring that home.

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess

Christians believe life is a precious gift from God, and dying a solemn transition.

John Davidson enjoys a morning stroll up the riverside path from Wick, where he finds peaceful paths and a wildlife spotting platform

Walking, cycling or gardening is good for our health - but we may need to be cautious about a sudden increase in activity, says our columnist.

Business leader advises to live lives unashamedly unsegmented, says our columnist.

10% of small Highland business owners spend 8+ hours per week on regulatory compliance, adding more must be done sparingly, says our columnist.

Sarah Rankin shares one of her tastes of spring, which features in her upcoming book.

For over 20 years I was allergic to cats. Not the slight sneezy type of allergic either.

She visits each bedside, encouraging people with life-limiting conditions to talk about thoughts, hopes and fears they may have, says our columnist.