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Living and moving forward with COVID

04 March 2022
Living and moving forward with COVID

Living and moving forward with COVID

04 March 2022

Coronavirus has not gone away but we have moved into a new phase of dealing with it.


Let's celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with music

27 February 2022
Let's celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with music

Let's celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with music

27 February 2022

I took up learning the violin at Tain Royal Academy to avoid having to play football.


My friend Andrew suffered a life-changing accident but gained comfort from being a Christian

27 February 2022
My friend Andrew suffered a life-changing accident but gained comfort from being a Christian

My friend Andrew suffered a life-changing accident but gained comfort from being a Christian

27 February 2022

I had the privilege last October of conducting the funeral services, at Fortrose and Scourie, of Andrew MacKay (1947-2021).


COLUMN: I am looking at the world with new eyes and it is simply amazing

26 February 2022
COLUMN: I am looking at the world with new eyes and it is simply amazing

COLUMN: I am looking at the world with new eyes and it is simply amazing

26 February 2022

Regular readers of my column will recall that, in October last year, I wrote about my impending cataract surgery.


Recipe of the week: Tear and share filled bread

26 February 2022
Recipe of the week: Tear and share filled bread

Recipe of the week: Tear and share filled bread

26 February 2022

Try out this recipe from www.makeitscotch.com


Resources to help those affected by the Russian invasion

25 February 2022
Resources to help those affected by the Russian invasion

Resources to help those affected by the Russian invasion

25 February 2022

If you’re wondering how you could help people in Ukraine, there might be some ways.


Now’s time to consider a career in the Civil Service

25 February 2022
Now’s time to consider a career in the Civil Service

Now’s time to consider a career in the Civil Service

25 February 2022

Forget bowler hats and briefcases, the Civil Service has moved on from the days of Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey Appleby in TV sitcom Yes Minister.


Scottish Government Viewpoint: Talking can help break the stigma of addiction

25 February 2022
Scottish Government Viewpoint: Talking can help break the stigma of addiction

Scottish Government Viewpoint: Talking can help break the stigma of addiction

25 February 2022

"“Stigma, especially in workplaces, leads to silence. We might be worried about someone in work but we’re too frightened to say anything"


PICTURES: East Sutherland Camera Club goes off the rails for February competition

24 February 2022
PICTURES: East Sutherland Camera Club goes off the rails for February competition

PICTURES: East Sutherland Camera Club goes off the rails for February competition

24 February 2022

Railways was the theme of East Sutherland Camera Club’s February competition


COLUMN: Listen for God's voice in your life and respond to it

20 February 2022
COLUMN: Listen for God's voice in your life and respond to it

COLUMN: Listen for God's voice in your life and respond to it

20 February 2022

I was feeling down once while I was in London. I was alone in one of the biggest cities in the world.


Make sure you use your vote in the March crofting elections wisely

19 February 2022
Make sure you use your vote in the March crofting elections wisely

Make sure you use your vote in the March crofting elections wisely

19 February 2022

The closing date has now passed for nominations for the commission elections.


BOOK REVIEW: Recollections of a bygone Helmsdale

13 February 2022
BOOK REVIEW: Recollections of a bygone Helmsdale

BOOK REVIEW: Recollections of a bygone Helmsdale

13 February 2022

Marjorie Kelman has written about growing up in Helmsdale in the 1940s-50s.


A policeman’s lot in 19th century Brora

13 February 2022
A policeman’s lot in 19th century Brora

A policeman’s lot in 19th century Brora

13 February 2022

The Highland Archive Centre has a collection of 27 historic police occurrence books for Brora police station.


Fly tying connects you to fishing in the off-season

12 February 2022
Fly tying connects you to fishing in the off-season

Fly tying connects you to fishing in the off-season

12 February 2022

For some exponents, tying flies is a pragmatic craft whose sole purpose is to catch fish. Others elevate their hobby to an artistic level.


Recipe of the week: Tangy Chinese Rooster potatoes

12 February 2022
Recipe of the week: Tangy Chinese Rooster potatoes

Recipe of the week: Tangy Chinese Rooster potatoes

12 February 2022

Albert Bartlett's simple way to spice up your spuds. Best made with all-rounder potatoes.


SPONSORED CONTENT: Four people who changed their minds about getting the vaccine

12 February 2022
SPONSORED CONTENT: Four people who changed their minds about getting the vaccine

SPONSORED CONTENT: Four people who changed their minds about getting the vaccine

12 February 2022

There are still thousands of people who have not yet had their vaccinations.


Long-service awards for two Royal Dornoch Golf Club members of staff

09 February 2022
Long-service awards for two Royal Dornoch Golf Club members of staff

Long-service awards for two Royal Dornoch Golf Club members of staff

09 February 2022

Course manager Eoin Riddell and office administrator Donna Sutherland both received handsome gifts to mark their years of service.


SPONSORED CONTENT: RenewableUK Events 2022

08 February 2022
SPONSORED CONTENT: RenewableUK Events 2022

SPONSORED CONTENT: RenewableUK Events 2022

08 February 2022

An extensive and impressive list of events from RenewableUK for 2022


Prayer can easily be integrated into your everyday life

06 February 2022
Prayer can easily be integrated into your everyday life

Prayer can easily be integrated into your everyday life

06 February 2022

Many people of faith view prayer as a private activity between themselves and God.


‘Regen’ is livestock farmers’ response to veganism

05 February 2022
‘Regen’ is livestock farmers’ response to veganism

‘Regen’ is livestock farmers’ response to veganism

05 February 2022

There has been a push in recent years for people to try a vegan diet in January


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